Iquitos is the largest city in the Peruvian Amazon region, and the perfect gateway for exploring the jungle. To help you plan a trip to this rainforest city on a budget, we’ve compiled the best hostels in Iquitos, including everything you need to know about facilities, prices, and location.
With a chaotic pace of life and a local culture different to anywhere else in the country, remote Iquitos is a captivating place to visit in its own right – even getting there is part of the adventure!
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Hostels in Iquitos: what to know before you go
Iquitos is full of character and charm, but when visiting it’s important to bear in mind that it’s an isolated city in the middle of the jungle. This means you can’t always expect the same standard of facilities that you might in big, connected cities like Lima or Arequipa, for example.
In particular, be prepared for the following:
- Wifi is often patchy in Iquitos. Some hostels offer free wifi, but it won’t usually be fast. Make sure you don’t need to rely on wifi for uploading photos or anything else that requires strong connectivity.
- It’s not a guarantee you will have hot water. While many of the hostels listed here strive to provide it, the supply can be unreliable and affected by external factors, so be patient. (We found cold showers to be a welcome relief from the jungle heat anyway!)
- It’s not advisable to drink tap water in Iquitos – some hostels sell bottled water, and if not you can find it in local shops.
Best hostels in Iquitos: quick comparison
This table shows quick information and a comparison of our recommended hostels in Iquitos. Read on below for more detailed information.
Note: Prices below are shown in US dollars. You can find the latest exchange rates at xe.com. To browse all accommodation options for Iquitos, see Booking.com.
| Hostel | Quick info | Prices | Book now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Dog Hostel | Large, chain hostel with good facilities, river view, close to main square | Dorms from $8, privates from $14 | booking.com | hostelworld |
| Amazon House | Friendly, family-run hostel with budget dorm and private rooms on the city outskirts | Bed in 4-bed dorm from $25, privates from $29 for singles and $37 for doubles | booking.com | hostelworld |
| Amazon Lodge Varillal | Relaxing jungle lodge outside of town with shared lounges, swimming pool, and restaurant | Dorms from $18, privates from $43 | booking.com | hostelworld |
| A&T Amazon Backpacker | Fun, social hostel right in the city centrek with fantastic in-house tour company | Dorms from $11, with a 2-night minimum | hostelworld |
| Hospedaje Neydita | Wonderful facility located in Plaza Sargento Lores offering private rooms in a peaceful environment at hostel rates | Privates from $15 | booking.com | hostelworld |
Best hostels in Iquitos: the details
These are the top-rated hostels in Iquitos for providing excellent value for money, good facilities and a convenient base for exploring the city and the Amazon jungle.
Flying Dog Hostel Iquitos
Flying Dog Hostels run a chain of five hostels in destinations across Peru. Their Flying Dog Iquitos hostel is a clean and comfortable base for exploring the city and the Amazon jungle.
Flying Dog is in a great location with a river view and just a few minutes’ walk to the main square, Plaza de Armas. It’s a large hostel with all the facilities you need for a relaxing city stay. The friendly staff will help you arrange airport transfers and book tours into the jungle, and a free breakfast is served every morning.
- Cost: dorms from $9 / privates from $28
- Facilities include: free breakfast, free wifi, hot showers, common room, security lockers, 24-hour reception, self-catering facilities, airport transfers, luggage storage, book exchange, tour bookings
Amazon House
Amazon house is a friendly, family-run hostel in a quiet neighbourhood on the outskirts of Iquitos city. It’s about a 25-minute walk from the hostel into the city centre.
We stayed at Amazon House during a five-night trip to Iquitos and were made to feel completely at home. The staff helped us book a great jungle tour, and were always ready to assist with everything we needed. There is an upstairs kitchen for self-catering and an outdoor terrace for relaxing in the Amazonian sunshine.
Overall, this hostel is the perfect budget accommodation for Iquitos if you prefer to avoid the rush and noise of the city centre.
- Cost: privates from $16 for singles and $24 for doubles
- Facilities include: free wifi, hot showers, outdoor terrace, laundry, self-catering facilities, airport transfers, luggage storage, book exchange, tour bookings
Amazon Lodge Varillal
Amazon Lodge Varillal is set outside the city so you can unwind and have a peaceful stay. The property is located near some fantastic attractions, such as an animal rescue centre right across the road and the Alpahuayo Mishana Reserve. The friendly owners go above and beyond to make sure you have a wonderful time in their charming oasis.
It’s a budget accommodation but feels more like a country estate, with pleasant grounds for lounging and an onsite swimming pool. Travellers can choose from comfy air-conditioned dorms or private rooms. A continental breakfast is included with the private room rate and there is an onsite restaurant.
There’s a well-equipped communal kitchen, a coworking space, a lounge and game room, a washing machine, 24-hour security and safety deposit boxes. The lodge offers shuttle service, and public buses go into town from right outside the property every 20 minutes (approx. $1.10).
- Cost: dorms from $18 | privates from $43
- Facilities include: free breakfast with private rooms, free wifi, hot showers, security lockers, common room, outdoor terrace, onsite restaurant and bar, self-catering facilities, washing machine, BBQ
A&T Amazon Backpacker
A&T Amazon Backpacker is one of the most popular hostels in Iquitos, offering up a safe stay with clean dorms and a fun social vibe. The fantastic location right in the city centre close to the main square makes it an easy choice as a base for your Iquitos experience.
Diego, the super-friendly owner, is always helpful, which really adds to the already great vibe. In addition to comfortable dorm rooms (with fans or AC), there’s a cool rooftop and comfortable common areas, plus the facility has newly-installed fast fiber internet.
The hostel is also famous for its in-house professional tour company that organizes amazing jungle tours, plus walking tours and local street food tours.
- Cost: dorms from $11, with a 2-night minimum
- Facilities include: free wifi, hot showers, self-catering kitchen, common areas, rooftop terrace, onsite bar, paid luggage storage and airport transfers, free walking tour and onsite tour company
Hospedaje Neydita
Hospedaje Neydita is a backpacker’s dream come true – comfortable private rooms with private bathrooms at dorm room prices! Yes, it’s amazing but true! You can even upgrade to a private room with AC and the rate is still budget-friendly.
The hospedaje is conveniently located in Plaza Sargento Lores and has garden views on the ground level and a lovely terrace with park views on the upper levels.
Aside from the comfortable and spacious rooms with linens and towels provided, Hospedaje Neydita offers free satellite internet throughout, showers with great water pressure, and most rooms have cable TV. There’s a well-equipped communal kitchen, and some rooms have a work desk.
The owner, Luis, is friendly and accommodating, and really makes sure his guests are happy. Ask nicely, and you can probably store your luggage there for free while you take trips and tours, too!
- Cost: privates from $15
- Facilities include: free satellite wifi, hot showers + toiletries, self-catering kitchen, common areas, terrace, airport shuttles, free filtered water 24/7
Map of Iquitos hostels
You can see the hostels recommended in this article on the map below:
How to get to Iquitos
Iquitos is one of the world’s largest isolated cities. It is not connected to the rest of Peru by road, and can only be reached by river or by air. For travellers, the only practical way to visit Iquitos is to fly.
Several airlines operate daily flights from the capital city, Lima, to Iquitos. We flew with Star Peru, a very good budget option. To compare flight options, search on Skyscanner.
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- Best hostels in Lima + guide to the backpacker districts
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