{"id":69448,"date":"2026-03-21T19:49:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T00:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/?page_id=69448"},"modified":"2026-08-13T00:06:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T05:06:35","slug":"best-hostels-peru","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/en\/best-hostels-peru\/","title":{"rendered":"Best hostels in Peru for backpackers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Peru is one of the favourite destinations for young travellers and backpackers exploring South America. If you&#8217;re <strong>planning your trip<\/strong>, choosing a good hostel can make all the difference to your experience:<strong> you&#8217;ll meet fellow travellers, find activities to join, and get local tips<\/strong> to help you make the most of every city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The team at <strong>Free Walking Tours Peru<\/strong> has selected some of the best hostels in the country <strong>based on our experience<\/strong> working with travellers from all over the world, as well as the consistent feedback each property receives from its guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some excellent options in three of <strong>the most visited cities in the country<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Lima<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \t<div class=\"\">\n\t \t\t\t\t<div class=\"partners\" style=\"columns:4; column-gap:16px; margin:8px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t \t  \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    \t<div style=\"break-inside:avoid; box-sizing:border-box; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius:6px; padding:16px; margin-bottom:16px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/logo.svg\" style=\"width:100%; height:130px; object-fit:contain; margin-bottom:12px;\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"font-size:14px; color:#4b5563; line-height:1.6;\"><p>A welcoming atmosphere, with fantastic views over Kennedy Park, a private bar, a pool table, and everything you need to make your stay simply unforgettable. All in one of the best locations in Miraflores.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    \t<\/div>\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    \t<div style=\"break-inside:avoid; box-sizing:border-box; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius:6px; padding:16px; margin-bottom:16px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PariwanaNewLogo.jpeg\" style=\"width:100%; height:130px; object-fit:contain; margin-bottom:12px;\" alt=\"\" title=\"PariwanaNewLogo\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"font-size:14px; color:#4b5563; line-height:1.6;\"><p>Enjoy the full Pariwana experience: daily activities designed to help you have fun, meet new friends, and discover the very best of Lima.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    \t<\/div>\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    \t<div style=\"break-inside:avoid; box-sizing:border-box; border:1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius:6px; padding:16px; margin-bottom:16px;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/freewalkingtoursperu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/logo2019-1920w.webp\" style=\"width:100%; height:130px; object-fit:contain; margin-bottom:12px;\" alt=\"\" title=\"logo+2019-1920w\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"font-size:14px; color:#4b5563; line-height:1.6;\"><p>Since we began our journey in 2002 in the vibrant district of Barranco, we have grown and evolved, and now have two fantastic locations offering unique experiences for travellers looking for adventure, comfort, and a taste of local culture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    \t<\/div>\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t \t<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:71px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Would you like us to include your hostel or accommodation in the list above? 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