La Ceiba doesn't have much going for it -- if you're on your way to or from Copan you will be much better off staying in Santa Ana, about forty-five minutes West of La Ceiba. It's got hiking trails, waterfalls, nice people, cool fruit trees, and good food. In the city of La Ceiba there's almost nothing, though a fair number of musty hotels and a couple semi-nice ones -- all more expensive though. The city is noisy, with a lot of air pollution, but is very definitely a Honduran city (not touristy at all).
Hostels in Honduras 
Looking for the best hostels in Honduras? You are in the right place!
On this page, we have listed every city in Honduras with backpacker hostels and budget-friendly stays. Hostelz.com makes it easy to find your ideal Honduras hostel by comparing prices across major booking platforms. Save money while backpacking Honduras and sleep comfortably on a budget.
All Backpacker Hostels in Honduras
We have got you covered with a complete list of every hostel in Honduras, across 13 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 Honduras 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 Honduras. 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.
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$7.86Our handwritten guide on Backpacking Honduras
Honduras is one of the least travelled of the countries in Central America. While it has a reputation for being dangerous, as long as you do your research and avoid spending a great deal of time in the more rough areas of the country, there are quite a few things to do here that are fairly amazing. Honduras doesn't have as many hostels as some countries in Central America, but there are at least a few in the main destination cities.
Majority of people who come to Honduras make sure that they do a trip to The Bay Islands to either Utila or Roatan. Roatan is the more upmarket and quieter of the two islands where as Utila is known as party central. Both islands have spectacular diving and Utila has a reputation for being one of the cheapest places in the world for learning to dive and doing your PADI Certificate. Many of the hostels on the island work in conjunction with dive companies so look about and get a great deal. A hostel will cost you between ten to fifteen USD a night which is more expensive than most other areas of Honduras. Most hostels here are fairly classy and are similar in style to hotels though there are some budget options that are more party orientated.
If you can ever manage to get off the islands (people tend to come and stay because they area having so much fun or are so drunk), you will be going into the port town of La Ceiba. If doing the journey over to Guatemala it may be a good idea to stay the night in a hostel in La Ceiba before you start heading west as you don't want to get stuck in one of the port towns that have a reputation as being not so safe.
You will have to travel through the major bus hub of San Pedro Sula. This is home to one of the cheapest airports to fly into and out of in the entirety of Central America, but you need to be vigilant if spending any time here. Ask your hostel for advice on safe areas and how to get where you need to go safely if you stay here.
The capital city is Tegucigalpa. Many buses come through here as well. There are some great sights to see in the city but it will not take you a great deal of time to get through, maybe a day is enough. From here you can get buses into El Salvador or south to Nicaragua.
The most popular of the Mayan temples in Honduras is Copan. This is located on the westernmost border near Guatemala. It is a not to be missed attraction is you are heading that way.
Remain vigilant, do your research and Honduras can be an incredible place to experience, with many of super friendly locals. The hostels outside of the islands can be sparse, so you need to do your research as to where the hostels are and book in advance so you don't get stranded.
Handwritten by local expert for Honduras hostels Globetrotter
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Travel Tips for Honduras - from the Community
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FAQ on Hostels in Honduras
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 Honduras?
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 Honduras 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 Honduras 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.