How to Find Cheap Hotels in Honduras

Located in Central America, Honduras is a neighbor to Guatemala and El Salvador. As the second largest country in Central America, Honduras features breathtaking coastline and clear, warm waters. It also offers colonial villages, green parkland and ancient ruins. The country's Bay Islands are very popular for diving and snorkeling. Honduras offers travelers a laid back, unrushed pace and an abundance of unspoiled Caribbean beauty.

Honduras offers great value for your money. Hotel prices are quite reasonable in this beautiful, underrated vacation spot.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Tourist card
• Passport
• Internet access for booking your trip

Know Your Destination

1. The climate in Honduras varies according to the altitude. In low-altitude areas, the climate is subtropical; high-altitude areas feature more moderate temperatures.

2. Hurricane season extends from June until November.

3. Lempira is the official currency of Honduras. Money changers are available in practically every part of Honduras.

4. You'll need a tourist card to enter Honduras. Typically, tourist cards are valid for 90 days.

5. Brush up on your Spanish, the official language. You won't hear much English spoken outside of the major towns and tourist-frequented locations.

6. For more general information and to book accommodations, contact Honduras Institute of Tourism at [phone]/02 or visit their Web site (see Resources, below).

Find Cheap Accommodations

1. Stay on one of the Bay Islands for beaches, snorkeling and diving opportunities. Most tourists gravitate towards the West End of Roatan.

2. Choose Utila for the cheapest of the Bay Islands accommodations.

3. Look for cheap apartment accommodations. You'll find apartment options close to businesses as well as beach areas.

4. Look for backpacker hostels. They are cheap and are often within walking distance of the airport.

5. Select cheap accommodations in Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras, to be near the international airport. The lowest priced hotels are located about 15 minutes away from the city's center.

6. Choose a hostel or mid-range hotel in the town of Copan Ruinas to see Mayan ruins, a major tourist attraction.

7. Stay in La Ceiba for access to beaches and ferries to the Bay Islands. For the cheapest accommodations, choose a hostel.

Organize Transportation

1. Fly into Honduras from a variety of major cities. There are flights to Tegucigalpa and Roatan, as well as San Pedro Sula.

2. Travel to Honduras by car or bus from Guatemala or El Salvador. You may also choose to travel by road from Nicaragua.

3. Take a cruise to the Bay Islands. Smaller boats may also be available for the journey from nearby Caribbean ports.

Tips & Warnings

• Telephone country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.

• Malaria and dengue fever are common in Honduras.

• Purified water may be safe in hotels and eateries in major cities. If you are unsure of its safety, err on the side of caution and drink bottled water.