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Happiness Hostel El Nido features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in El Nido. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, luggage storage space and free WiFi.

It was amazing
Review score
9.1
Wonderful
1,409 reviews
Price from
$40.74
1 night, 2 adults

Happy Monkey Hostel features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and bar in El Nido. The hostel also provides free WiFi and free private parking.

Review score
10.0
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
$53.79
1 night, 2 adults

Set in El Nido, 0.9 mi from Corong Corong Beach and 12 mi from Nacpan Beach, Spin Designer Hostel - El Nido is a hip hostel that features a common pantry with barbecue facility, a game area, and a...

Free Breakfast, Accommodating Staff, Very accessible, and Aesthetic of the Hostel
Review score
8.7
Excellent
1,283 reviews
Price from
$47.79
1 night, 2 adults

Located within a few steps of El Nido Beach and a 7-minute walk of Caalan Beach, Frendz Hostel El Nido provides rooms in El Nido.

The staff was excellent; they were really wonderful people who were always willing to help. I had an accident during a tour, and they helped me with everything; I'm beyond grateful. Thank you for everything.
Review score
8.5
Very Good
1,384 reviews
Price from
$39.14
1 night, 2 adults

Set in El Nido, in the southern sector of Corong-Corong Beach, Outpost Beach Hostel features a sun terrace and views of the sea and the most beautiful sunsets.

This was by far our favorite hostel experience! The location right at the beach is great, although far from town. But this is the place to be, you don't need to go to town every night. Otherwise it's just a 10 minute ride. The staff is amazing, very open and pro-active with guests. Make sure to not miss out on their island tours with great guides and amazing people. While the hostel is very social and there's usually parties in the evening, it's quiet time at 11 and the rooms are well separated from the loud common area. The kitchen is good, especially the jalapeno smash burger is 10/10, we ordered it at least 5 times. They have a nice payment concept with their Outpost card, you can use it to buy drinks, food and tours and pay the bill at checkout.
Review score
8.7
Excellent
206 reviews
Price from
$45.43
1 night, 2 adults

Located in El Nido and with El Nido Beach reachable within a few steps, Frida Ka provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

My stay at Frida Ka was very nice. The hostel is located right along the main pathway to the beach, though I didn’t spend much time there. More importantly, it’s in the heart of the main strip, making it super easy to walk to all the nearby restaurants and shops. Although it’s a hostel, it’s not a social one, which made for a quiet and relaxing stay. I stayed in a mixed dorm and had no issues with the other occupants. The breakfast was great—not included, but reasonably priced for the area. The staff was friendly and always remembered me whenever I passed by, which added a nice personal touch. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely stay here again!
Review score
8.1
Very Good
159 reviews
Price from
$47.18
1 night, 2 adults

Bice Hostel Darocotan in El Nido provides accommodations with a garden, a shared lounge and a bar. A continental breakfast is available at the hostel.

Review score
8.2
Very Good
19 reviews
Price from
$26.21
1 night, 2 adults

Eyy Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in El Nido. The property has a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a business center and free WiFi throughout the property.

Great hostel that opened 6 months ago. Staff are amazing and very helpful, beds are comfortable and plenty of toilets and showers. Lovely experience
Review score
8.0
Very Good
48 reviews
Price from
$41.20
1 night, 2 adults

Located in El Nido and with Caalan Beach reachable within a few steps, OIA Beach Hostel - El Nido provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

fun vibes, great mango rum, clean, more rustic and outdoorsy but really nice. spacious outdoor bathrooms. Lot of chill out spots. Great location. Right off the beach! Really great food at their restaurant especially their noodles.
Review score
8.5
Very Good
80 reviews
Price from
$38.44
1 night, 2 adults

Located in El Nido, Alocasia Hostel has free bikes, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

The location is great, close to everything. However, the outside of the hotel smells bad like sewer. The staffs are friendly and accommodating. There is no elevator so you have to carry your luggages.
Review score
6.8
Pleasant
290 reviews
Price from
$31.14
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 206 reviews

    Set in El Nido, in the southern sector of Corong-Corong Beach, Outpost Beach Hostel features a sun terrace and views of the sea and the most beautiful sunsets.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.2
    Very Good · 19 reviews

    Bice Hostel Darocotan in El Nido provides accommodations with a garden, a shared lounge and a bar. A continental breakfast is available at the hostel.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    7.1
    Good · 141 reviews

    Located in El Nido and with Corong Corong Beach reachable within a 2-minute walk, Sip Sunset Hostel and Lounge has a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.

    Guest review
    Really cool sunset lounge in the back; super welcoming staff
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    6.8
    Pleasant · 290 reviews

    Located in El Nido, Alocasia Hostel has free bikes, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    7.3
    Good · 262 reviews

    Located in El Nido, a 2-minute walk from El Nido Beach, Laule'a Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and express check-in and check-out. The hostel features family rooms.

  • Review score
    7.6
    Good · 589 reviews

    Located in Nacpan Beach, 10 mi from El Nido, Mad Monkey Hostel Nacpan Beach features a tour service. This beachfront property also features a restaurant and a bar that plays music until late at night.

  • Review score
    6.4
    Pleasant · 177 reviews

    Offering a terrace and views of the city, RedDoorz at Bunakidz Lodge El Nido Palawan is located in El Nido, Palawan, a 3-minute walk to the bayside.

    Guest review
    Nice place, shower had hot water and the bed was comfortable.
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 2 reviews

    Located in El Nido and with El Nido Beach reachable within a 12-minute walk, AA Hostel has express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar.

Great access to the city center! Check these hostels in El Nido

  • Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 1,283 reviews

    Set in El Nido, 0.9 mi from Corong Corong Beach and 12 mi from Nacpan Beach, Spin Designer Hostel - El Nido is a hip hostel that features a common pantry with barbecue facility, a game area, and a...

  • Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 15 reviews

    Located in El Nido and with Calitang Beach reachable within a 2-minute walk, Lazy Juan Beach House Nacpan provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

    Guest review
    The owners are great, very chill vibe and they’re very friendly.
  • Review score
    8.5
    Very Good · 1,384 reviews

    Located within a few steps of El Nido Beach and a 7-minute walk of Caalan Beach, Frendz Hostel El Nido provides rooms in El Nido.

  • Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 78 reviews

    Located in El Nido, 1.2 miles from Bucana Beach, Surf and Skate Duli El Nido By Kiteclub Palawan provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge.

    Guest review
    Very good place to relax people are really kind and Happy people.
  • Central location
    Review score
    7.9
    Good · 572 reviews

    Located in El Nido, a few steps from Corong Corong Beach, Kame House Hostel has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

  • Review score
    7.9
    Good · 186 reviews

    Located in El Nido, within a few steps of Nacpan Beach and a 2-minute walk of Calitang Beach, Valine Grace Cottages has accommodations with a terrace as well as free private parking for guests who...

  • Central location
    Review score
    7.7
    Good · 417 reviews

    Big Paul Hostel in El Nido provides adults only accommodations with a shared lounge and a bar.

  • Review score
    7.5
    Good · 14 reviews

    Featuring a garden, a shared lounge and a bar, budget bed El Nido sunvalley is located in El Nido and is a 2-minute walk from Caalan Beach.

  • Review score
    7.2
    Good · 15 reviews

    Located in El Nido and within a 7-minute walk of El Nido Beach, Mayad El Nido Hostel features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel has family rooms.

    Guest review
    The place is clean and there is kitchen utensils that we can use when we decided to cook. I love the place as well because it’s big enough for 2 persons.
  • Review score
    7.0
    Good · 58 reviews

    El nido hostel sun valley has a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in El Nido.

    Guest review
    The value of this property is great, the staff is nice. The rooms were big, and bed was comfy. The upstairs common space is very nice and comfty.
  • Central location
    Review score
    6.5
    Pleasant · 37 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, bar and views of garden, mura sa sunvalley is located in El Nido, a few steps from Caalan Beach.

  • Central location
    Review score
    6.3
    Pleasant · 140 reviews

    Located in El Nido and with El Nido Beach reachable within a few steps, Bangka Hostels has concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

    Guest review
    staff was really nice, and the area to chill in is really nice. it’s in a great spot and for it’s price you can’t beat it
  • Review score
    6.3
    Pleasant · 47 reviews

    Paradiso Hostel El nido features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in El Nido.

    Guest review
    Location was perfect for us. Quiet yet still close to town.
  • Central location
    Review score
    6.3
    Pleasant · 13 reviews

    Located within a few steps of El Nido Beach and a 14-minute walk of Caalan Beach, Katala Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in El Nido.

  • Review score
    5.9
    Fair · 30 reviews

    Located in El Nido, El Nido Budget sunvalley is a few steps from Caalan Beach and provides facilities like shared lounge, restaurant and bar. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar.

  • Review score
    5.7
    Fair · 166 reviews

    Featuring a terrace, restaurant, bar and free WiFi, One Hostel - El Nido is located in El Nido, a few steps from Lapus Lapus Beach and a 4-minute walk from Corong Corong Beach.

    Guest review
    Host are very accomodating, place are clean and peaceful.
  • Review score
    5.0
    Fair · 44 reviews

    Located in El Nido and within a few steps of El Nido Beach, Hangout's Hostel El Nido features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

  • Review score
    4.7
    Disappointing · 92 reviews

    Dormitelsph El Nido is offering accommodations in El Nido. This 1-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom.

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  • Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 206 reviews
    Fucking best hostel i stayed in. Just loved the vibe had so much fun. If u wanna have the best time of your life I really recommend this hostel!!! And the best person at this hostel u have to meet is grogu ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ and don’t forget about the hostel dogs, I fell in love with kachila
    Guest review by
    Luna Marie
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $61.16
    Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 1,283 reviews
    The Hostel is very welcoming, providing free breakfast to those staying. The staff and managers were all especially kind and treated you with respect & were able to help with trips and tours. It was my first experience in a hostel & I met loads of new people and had an unforgettable experience. The place had a perfect balance of fun & relaxing moments with the different activities they did every night which was also nice. An overall great place to stay for those on a budget and especially solo travellers
    Guest review by
    Ahmed
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 618 reviews
    Great location right next to popular Frendz hostel where you can go for drinks and mingle with other backpackers if that’s your kind of thing. Short walk to restaurants and bars.
    Guest review by
    Megan
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $97.85
    Review score
    7.6
    Good · 1,239 reviews
    The hotel is in a great location, nearby lots of restaurants and cafes. There is a hostel next door which is a great place to book trips and meet new people. The rooftop bar and restaurant has a stunning view of the islands and the food is fantastic. The bed was very comfy. Wifi connection was very good and had no issues with the AC. Vanilla beach is just a short tuk tuk ride away.
    Guest review by
    Sophie
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $61.16
    Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 1,283 reviews
    The hostel is very clean and modern. The staff is really great and helpful. The breakfast is very good, and the restaurant in the youth hostel offers really delicious dishes for cheap. The hostel is located just a two-minute walk from the city centre. I recommend, I had a very pleasant stay there👍👌
    Guest review by
    thibault
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $61.16
    Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 1,283 reviews
    One of the best hostel I've been to so far. Located a little outside El Nido, the place is quiet at night. Great vibe and music until 8-9pm. Good value for money. The facilities are very good, first time I see bunk beds with double sized mattresses. Everything has been well thought about. The building itself is very cool and the space invites to chill. Breakfast is amazing, with omelet station and plenty of food. Staff is super nice.
    Guest review by
    Mathilde
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 1,409 reviews
    Probably the best hostel I stayed in, very private place to sleep (with the door and the shelves and private fan and light and pretty spacious). Great location, very friendly staff, water and snacks for free. It was a great experience!
    Guest review by
    Anna
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $61.31
    Review score
    7.0
    Good · 879 reviews
    great location, nice & friendly staff with a lot of information. cheaper than most hostels and you get your own bathroom.
    Guest review by
    Shaun
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $48.93
    Review score
    7.2
    Good · 686 reviews
    Beachfront location. Staff were very friendly and helpful! Provided lots of information for the island hopping tours (which I also highly recommend) Nice and budget friendly place. Location is basically on the beach and next door to great restaurants and shops. Highly recommend Aqua Travel Lodge for a cheap stay, close to everything you would want during a trip to El Nido!
    Guest review by
    Akira
    Young couple
  • Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 1,409 reviews
    Great location right at the port in the centre of town, lovely helpful staff who couldn't do enough for us. Water provided and free bananas and coffee with breakfast. Perfect if you're looking for a simple backpacker hostel in beautiful El Nido!
    Guest review by
    Peadar
    Solo traveler