small house with palapa roof over verandah

Updated

Best Hostels in Belize Under $17 With Pics & Video 2024

Backpackers 🎒 are often scared away from Belize because it's been labeled as 💰 expensive. But, it's still possible to travel cheaply with if you know 🤙 where to stay.

While Belize is more expensive than neighboring countries, it is possible to travel on a budget. Having backpacked my own country, I'll list hostels with the best price, location and vibe.

Tips for choosing a hostel in Belize
  1. During the dry season (hot), consider prioritizing a spot with air con.
  2. Bugs crawl out during rainy season so be prepared to deal with them.
  3. Not all hostels will be listed on HostelWorld or Booking websites.
  4. Consider a shared private room with a travel partner for maximum savings.
  5. Car rental is expensive in Belize so choose a place close to the center.
  6. A helpful hostel owner and their staff can drastically improve your stay.

Top Hostels In Belize

For those in a rush, these are the best hostels in every town/city: 👇

Orange Walk

Orange Walk

Casa Ricky's 🏆

$14.00 USD

39 Fonseca St

+501 634-3759

4-Bed Mixed Dorm, Private Room w/ Shared Bathroom

hostel with trees aroundroom with bed and air conditioning
  • Wifi
  • Free Parking
  • Shared Kitchen
  • Free Drinking Water
  • Towels Included

This hostel has relaxed, friendly and clean. It's 3 minutes away from the bus terminal by foot, offers free laundry and free coffee. The only downside is that the wifi is weak and the beds can be uncomfortable.


Orange Walk

El Gran Mestizo Riverside Cabins

$60.00 USD

1 Naranjal St

+501 322-2290

3-Bed Mixed Dorm

small house with palapa roof over verandahroom with bunk beds and television
  • Wifi
  • Free Parking
  • Security Lockers
  • Cable TV
  • Free Bicycles
  • Free Canoes

This spot is local, relaxing and natural. While there are mainly cabins here, they offer a backpacker dorm room suitable for groups of 3 at an affordable rate. It's beside the local river, has access to a pool and they offer rides to town center.


Belize City

Belize City

Red Hut Inn 🏆

$30.00 USD

Bella Vista Residential Community

+501 223-1907

8-Bed Mixed Dorm, Private Room w/ Shared Bathroom

terrace with garage underneatroom with bunk bed, air conditioning and television
  • Wifi
  • Free Parking
  • Air Conditioning

This establishment is clean, safe and comfortable. It’s located in the north of Belize City which is safer than the south. There’s a large supermarket called Brodies that has a deli inside which is perfect for local breakfast and lunch dishes.


Belize City

Las Palmeras Guest House

$30.00 USD

39 Corner George & Bishop St

+501 227-3345

Private Rooms Only

three story yellow and orange buildingbed with fan and small table and two chairs
  • Free Parking
  • Towels Included

This guest house is clean, simple and comfortable. It's located in the south of the city close to the main bus terminal. While this area is considered a gang zone, it’s quiet during the day.


San Ignacio

San Ignacio

Yellow Belly Backpackers 🏆

$12.00 USD

1 Caracol St

+501 651-9443

8-Bed Mixed Dorm w/ Fan, 6-Bed Mixed Dorm w/ Air Con, Private Room w/ Air Con

tall building with rooftop deckroom with bunk bed and lockers
  • Wifi
  • Breakfast Included
  • Free Drinking Water
  • Shared Kitchen
  • Co-working Space
  • Air Conditioning

This hostel is clean, comfortable and spacious. It is 10 minutes away (by foot) from a popular Mayan Ruin - Cahal Pech. It is the only hostel with breakfast included. While it has lots of local street food around, it is far from downtown center.


San Ignacio

D's Hostel

$15.00 USD

90 Burns Avenue

+501 610-2479

6-Bed Mixed Dorm w/ Fan, Private Rooms w/ Air Con

small streed-side house with wooden wallthree sets of wooden bunkbeds along with two tiny fans
  • Wifi
  • Shared Kitchen
  • Communal Space
  • Security Lockers
  • Air Conditioning

This hostel is quiet, clean and simple. The site is about 7 minutes away (by foot) from the center of town. There is a popular cafe/restaurant called Guava Limb in front of the hostel.


San Ignacio

The Old House Hostel

$15.00 USD

3 Buena Vista St

+501 623-1342

8-Bed Mixed Dorm w/ Fan, Private Room w/ Fan

old white and green house on a steep hilltwo wooden bunkbeds with a black fan on the side
  • Wifi
  • Shared Kitchen
  • Balcony Communal Space
  • Security Lockers
  • Towels Included

This hostel is chill, centric and simple. It’s a block away from the town center and the owners young and laid back. The only downside and in certain cases upside is that there is loud music on Wednesday & Friday nights - due to a local bar called Soul Project located downstairs.


San Ignacio

Bella's Backpackers (SI)

$12.00 USD

4 Galvez St

+501 629-0198

11-Bed Mixed Dorm, Tree House Dorm, Private Room w/ Bathroom

soft communal bench with guitar at the cornerbunk two bunk beds with a tree top loft above
  • Wifi
  • Shared Kitchen
  • Balcony Communal Space
  • Security Lockers
  • Towels Included

The hostel is centric, social and simple. It’s located downtown close to many popular restaurants, cafes and tour companies. There is air conditioning in the dorms but the rooms are generally rundown. The site gravitates toward being a party/social hostel.


Hopkins

Hopkins

Funky Dodo 🏆

$16.00 USD

South Road

+501 629-0198

4-Bed Mixed Dorm w/ Fan, Private Room w/ Bathroom

two story buliding with trees around and dog at the doortwo beds in a room with two fans
  • Wifi
  • Free Parking
  • Shared Kitchen
  • Towels Included
  • Outdoor Communal Space

This hostel is centric, chill and comfortable. It happens to be the only hostel in Hopkins but at least it’s close the village center. The only downside is that the beds might not be that comfortable.


Placencia

Placencia

Anda Di Hows 🏆

$16.00 USD

Jew Fish Lane

+501 631-1614

Mixed Dorm

brown wooden two floor house surrounded by green pants and beach sandtwo yellow and purple bunk beds in wooden room
  • Wifi
  • Free Parking
  • Shared Kitchen
  • Beachfront
  • Free Kayak

This hostel is clean, cozy and centric. It is the only hostel in the beachside and in the village center. Unfortunately there is no air conditioning at this hostel.


Placencia

Royal Rat

$15.00 USD

Placencia Road

+501 631-1614

Mixed Room w/ Fans, Private Room w/ Shared Bathroom

second floor zinc house with sidewalktidy bunk bed with red privacy curtains
  • Wifi
  • Security Lockers
  • Swimming Pool
  • Free Bikes

This hostel is tidy, quiet and new. It has a pool which is a unique amenity. The two downsides include being far from the village center meaning you’ll have to hitchhike or take a taxi which is a 10 minutes drive.


Placencia

Lydia’s Guesthouse

$35.00 USD

Placencia Sidewalk

+501 631-1614

Private Room w/ Shared Bathroom, 3-Bed Private Room w/ Shared Bathroom

white two story house with stairs and beach areatwo beds in yellow bedroom
  • Wifi
  • Free Parking
  • Ourdoor Communal Terrace
  • Towels Included

This guest house is clean, centric and comfortable. It’s perfectly located close a beach and near restaurants, cafes and bars.


Caye Caulker

Caye Caulker

Travellers Palm Hostel 🏆

$15.00 USD

Traveller’s Palm Street

+501 666-4659

8-Bed Mixed Dorm w/ Fan, 4-Bed Mixed Dorm w/ Air Con, Private Room w/ Bathroom

yellow and pink three story building with stairscolorful batch of two bunk beds
  • Wifi
  • Free Drinking Water
  • Security Lockers
  • Air Conditioning
  • Rooftop Communal Space

This hostel is chill, clean and scenic. It has the most scenic rooftop kitchen views and a friendly staff. The only downside is that it’s not available on popular booking sites to prebook.


Caye Caulker

Go Slow Hostel

$23.00 USD

Calle La Posa

+501 626-9088

8-Bed Mixed Dorm

purple two story wooden house with golf cart parked in frontfour bunkbeds in spacious room with air conditioning
  • Wifi
  • Security Lockers
  • Free Kayaks
  • Shared Kitchen
  • Outdoor Communal Space
  • Air Conditioning

This hostel is chill, simple and clean. It’s 5 minutes away from the famous “Split” swimming area (by foot). This hostel does not provide free drinking water unfortunately.


Caye Caulker

Bella's Backpackers (CC)

$17.00 USD

Crocodile Street

+501 631-1614

4-Bed Mixed Dorm, Private Room w/ Shared Bathroom

two story wooden building with patiotwo bunk beds in wooden house with fan
  • Wifi
  • Security Lockers
  • Free Canoes
  • Air Conditioning

The hostel is centric, social and basic. In general, the hostel is rundown and gravitates toward being a party/social hostel. Sadly there are random water outages, bad wifi and the rooms are not well ventilated.


San Pedro

San Pedro

Sandbar Beachfront 🏆

$16.00 USD

7 Boca del Rio Drive

+501-226-2008

12-Bed Mixed Dorm, 2-Bed Private Apartment

two story blue building with bar and restaurant downstairsthree sets of bunkbeds in blue room
  • Wifi
  • Free Parking
  • Free Drinking Water
  • Shared Kitchen
  • Towels Included
  • Swimming Pool
  • Free Paddle Board
  • Communal Space
  • Security Lockers
  • Air Conditioning

This hostel is clean, affordable and unique. It’s the best bang for your buck with a pool and 24/7 Air Con. The water taxi is 10 minutes away by foot. The only downside is not being social hostel.


Comments 👇

Did I miss something or see anything outdated? Leave a comment.