Hostels in Arkansas 
Looking for the best hostels in Arkansas? You are in the right place!
On this page, we have listed every city in Arkansas with backpacker hostels and budget-friendly stays. Hostelz.com makes it easy to find your ideal Arkansas hostel by comparing prices across major booking platforms. Save money while backpacking Arkansas and sleep comfortably on a budget.
All Backpacker Hostels in Arkansas
We have got you covered with a complete list of every hostel in Arkansas, 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas. 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 Arkansas
When you first look into visiting the state of Arkansas, it may appear to be little more than a backwoods Southern state along the Bible Belt of America. Upon further exploration, though, you'll discover that this part of the United States has something fun for everyone.
The capital and biggest city in Arkansas is Little Rock, so this is the place you're most likely to find a hostel. You'll also find museums, historical sites, theaters, and much more that you can expect from a big city. One of the most famous sites is the Little Rock Central High School, which has been named a national historic site because of its place in desegregating public schools in the United States.
Arkansas is the birth state of former United States president Bill Clinton. His birthplace home in Hope, Arkansas is now labeled a national historic site.
Arkansas has several unique state and national parks. These secluded areas may be a distance from any hostel, but they are worth the drive or bus ride needed to get there. If you visit the Crater of Diamonds State Park, you have the potential to leave rich! This diamond mining field is the only one that's open to the public, and many travelers have found valuable treasures here. Best of all, you get to keep any gems you find.
Hot Springs National Park is another popular natural attraction. You can even touch some of the thermal pools found here. Back in the day, it was even used as a community bath! Even if you're on a tight budget, visiting the Hot Springs is still a must-do on your trip to Arkansas- this national park does not charge an entrance fee! It's also the only national park within Arkansas borders, though there are six other historic sites, rivers, trails, and memorials that are also part of the National Parks Service.
Arkansas is also home to the Ozark Mountains. The Ozarks are great for hiking, and also ideal for driving through picturesque landscapes. You may even be able to find a hostel or two situated with an Ozark view.
Arkansas' official nickname is "The Natural State". While you can find plenty of urban life in Little Rock, the rest of the state truly lives up to this name. Get ready to book your Arkansas hostel and take an adventure through nature.
Handwritten by local expert for Arkansas hostels Jessica Lippe
Travel Tips for Arkansas - from the Community
Hey fam! Here are a few more tips from the community, from them to you, and you to them. This space is dedicated for travellers to share their best tips on backpacking Arkansas. Have a closer look - the Hostelz community share real hidden gems, insider knowledge and overall impressions of Arkansas. Everyone is welcome to add something useful, funny, unexpected and the "absolutely necessary to know before you go" - share, share and then share a little more!
FAQ on Hostels in Arkansas
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 Arkansas?
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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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.