Hostels in Dordogne 
Looking for the best hostels in Dordogne? You are in the right place!
On this page, we have listed every city in Dordogne with backpacker hostels and budget-friendly stays. Hostelz.com makes it easy to find your ideal Dordogne hostel by comparing prices across major booking platforms. Save money while backpacking Dordogne and sleep comfortably on a budget.
All Backpacker Hostels in Dordogne
We have got you covered with a complete list of every hostel in Dordogne, across 1 cities! Not all cities have hostels, but many offer alternative budget options like guesthouses and affordable hotels. Use our filters to quickly find cities with hostels or other budget accommodations to simplify your trip planning.
All Dordogne hostels on a map
Alright, you are more the visual type? Planning your trip with a map is always handy.
Therefore, this map shows you all cities with hostels in Dordogne. It will help you to plan your trip. Just zoom in the map and click your destination for more details. Just so you know: If we do not have a hostel in a city, it is likely that there is no hostel in that city.
Our handwritten guide on Backpacking Dordogne
The department of Dordogne is located in the region of Aquataine. It is situated between the Loire Valley and the Pyrenees mountains. Known for its beautiful villages and towns, Dordogne is located in southwest France, and is named after the Dordogne River. It is thought to be one of the most beautiful valleys in Europe.
Top attractions in this region are the prehistoric caves, the beautiful gardens, grottos, and the stunning villages and towns. Look for the headings chateaux and water gardens, medieval castles, and cave paintings for a sampling of what you will find at these most appealing sites.
The Lascaux Caves feature a prehistoric art gallery with reproductions that mimic Cro-Magnon history This attraction also has an animal park with descendants of prehistoric animals. There are noteworthy museums and gardens throughout the Dordogne region.
There are easily a dozen Sacred religious sites in Dordogne. Two that should not be missed are the Cathedrales of St. Front and Saint-Sacredos. The restorations in the area are beautiful.
Families will enjoy visiting LeBournat, a theme village, that mimics life in France around 1900. There is a working windmill at the site where flour is ground and can be purchased. Kids will love the fairgrounds with its antiquated ferris wheel and flying swings. Next door there is the Aquarium of Le Bugue.
Foodies will be in heaven when they visit Dordogne. Known for its foie gras, truffles, and heirloom strawberries, the fare in this region will satisfy even the pickiest diners.
Sports lovers will enjoy horse riding and pony trekking, canoeing and kayaking, and mountain biking. Before undertaking the extreme sports called canyoning and pot-holing visitors would be wise to understand the skill level and equipment that are needed.
The accommodations in Dordogne include luxury chateaux, villas and spa hotels, apartments, guest houses, private rooms, hostels, camping and camping bungalows. Gites, a term for holiday homes typically found in older farmhouse outbuildings or barns, are becoming popular in this locality. B&B’s are sometimes listed as chambre d’hotes. Hostels in Dordogne may be found under the category of budget hotels. Look for specialty hostels that are sensitive to the safety needs of females who are traveling alone and LGBT visitors. Eco-friendly hostels can also be found in the region.
Handwritten by local expert for Dordogne hostels Jakob Lombardi
Travel Tips for Dordogne - from the Community
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FAQ on Hostels in Dordogne
There is a lot of travel planning to do. So let us help you once again by putting together the frequently asked questions:
Finding Hostels and Prices
What hostel booking sites are best to use?
There is several hostel booking sites, such as Hostelworld.com, Hostelsclub.com and Booking.com. While every platform has its pros and cons, there is a universal truth you as a traveler should be aware of: Not a single booking site can always offer the best prices.
This is where Hostelz.com comes in. You can compare all major booking portals with one click.
For you as a traveler, Hostelz.com is the best booking site to actually save money.
How much are hostels in Dordogne?
Prices always vary, depending on various factors. Weekends tend to be more expensive, same goes for special holidays. Please also take into account local vaction time.
You can search for exacty hostel prices in Dordogne here on Hostelz.com. Pick your destination and pick a date. The system will track down the prices to give an idea of what budget and prices you can expect.
When to book hostels?
If you want to stay at the best hostels, it is a good idea to have your hostel booked around 1 month before you travel. For the regular hostels, booking one week before should be okay. Yet again, this always depends.
We dedicated a full article to the topic of when to book hostels.
Safety and Packing
Are hostels in Dordogne safe?
Generally speaking, hostels are as safe as you make them. We highly recommend always to bring your own padlock, using the lockers and taking care of your belongings. Make sure you pick a safe hostel, offering lockers and a safe location. Please always pay attention to the reviews; they can give you a great insight on what to expect and safety tips.
What to pack when staying in hostels?
There is a few basics you should always pack when staying in hostels.
There is more actually. We wrote a complete guide with more details. Read our full hostel packing list.