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The 10 Best Hostels in El Nido, Philippines

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Set in El Nido, 1.4 km from Corong Corong Beach and 19.8 km from Nacpan Beach, Spin Designer Hostel - El Nido is a hip hostel that features a shared kitchen with barbecue facility, a games room, and a common terrace with views surrounded by a lush forest. WiFi is free throughout the property.

Best place to stay in El Nido Location, staff, breakfast all were amazing

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9
Wonderful
880 reviews
Price from
$19
per night

Frendz Hostel El Nido is located in El Nido, 100 metres from El Nido Beach and 600 metres from Caalan Beach. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the 1-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy Italian and Mexican dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar.

The staff is perfect, the most friendly i have ever had, they made me cry in happiness on my bday. The air conditioning is amazing as well and the room (for couples) is quite good! The pool has the best view ever!

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8.7
Excellent
1,094 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

Happiness Hostel El Nido features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in El Nido. Located around a few steps from El Nido Beach, the hostel is also 1.1 km away from Caalan Beach. The hostel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

It is an amazing social hostel, with positive staff great for solo travellers and large groups of friends. It is everything you need, including comfy, clean beds, huge lockers, and a big common area.

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8.8
Excellent
960 reviews
Price from
$17
per night

Situated in El Nido, 100 metres from Corong Corong Beach, Kame House Hostel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a bar, the property is located within less than 1 km of Lapus Lapus Beach. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

Clean and comfortable, good AC

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8.2
Very Good
358 reviews
Price from
$15
per night

Set in El Nido, 1.9 km from Bucana Beach, Surf and Skate Duli El Nido By Kiteclub Palawan offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The accommodation provides a private beach area, as well as a restaurant and a bar. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar.

The nearest airport is El Nido Airport, 19 km from the hostel.

Very good place to relax people are really kind and Happy people.

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8.8
Excellent
58 reviews
Price from
$7
per night

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. Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant and drinks at the bar. Free WiFi access is available in the public areas.

Sweet location literally on the beach. Best sunsets. Comfortable rooms and amazing staff. Met lots of amazing people. 10/10 recommend.

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8.7
Excellent
24 reviews
Price from
$16
per night

Set in El Nido and with El Nido Beach reachable within a few steps, Bangka Hostels offers concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The accommodation provides room service, an ATM and currency exchange for guests.

Right at the beach and in the center of town, very friendly host that helped me with my bus and scuba diving trip, good beds with personal light and curtains, and nice vibe in the bar

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6.5
Review score
102 reviews
Price from
$13
per night

All guest rooms at the hostel come with a seating area. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet, the units at Lolo Panding Inn have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms come with a terrace. At the accommodation every room includes bed linen and towels.

The soon was very comfortable and had a proper air conditioner which was great. WiFi was okay. The staff helped us with everything we needed. The shower was separate from the toilet which was a nice addition.

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7.5
Good
168 reviews
Price from
$26
per night

Situated in El Nido, ALOCASIA HOSTEL provides accommodation with balconies. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a shared lounge and organising tours for guests.

Bedroom was comfy enough in great location

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7.2
Good
208 reviews
Price from
$35
per night

Lexias Hostel and Workspace - El Nido features an outdoor swimming pool, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in El Nido. Featuring a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around a few steps from Marimegmeg Beach and around 1.7 km from Corong Corong Beach. The air-conditioned rooms provide a sea view and come with a wardrobe and free WiFi.

I would highly recommend this guesthouse the people go out of their way to make you feel at home and they really do their best to cater to your every need. The view, the vibe , the staff in this place just makes your stay so pleasant and to be honest I did not want to leave. I met the nicest people and witnessed the most amazing sunsets and sunrise! All I can say is thank you Lexias Hostel for making my stay so enjoyable and I will definitely be back to see all of you guys!

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6.6
Review score
144 reviews
Price from
$16
per night

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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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  • Frendz Hostel El Nido
    Budget options available
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,094 reviews

    Frendz Hostel El Nido is located in El Nido, a few steps from El Nido Beach and a 7-minute walk from Caalan Beach.

    - hot water - tour company on sight - lovely breakfast

  • Outpost Beach Hostel
    Budget options available
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 24 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.

    Le personnel etait super !!! Quelle belle expérience!

  • Alocasia Hostel
    Budget options available
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 208 reviews

    Located in El Nido, ALOCASIA HOSTEL provides accommodations with balconies. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace.

    Nothing to complain. Clean room and friendly staff.

  • Lexias Hostel and Workspace - El Nido
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 144 reviews

    Lexias Hostel and Workspace - El Nido features an outdoor swimming pool, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in El Nido.

    Lovely views and very helpful and accommodating staff

  • Laule'a Hostel
    Budget options available
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 179 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.

    Zentral.. ruhig.. komfortabel und sehr freundliches Personal.

  • Mad Monkey Hostel Nacpan Beach
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 443 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.

    made at the moment with really fresh ingredients:)

  • RedDoorz Bunakidz Lodge El Nido Palawan
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 161 reviews

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

    la propreté le petit déjeuner copieux le personnel

  • Tanawin
    Budget options available
    1.0
    Scored 1.0
    Very Poor
    Rated very poor
     · 1 review

    Tanawin is offering accommodations in El Nido. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a grill. There's a terrace and guests can use free WiFi and free private parking.

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

  • Spin Designer Hostel - El Nido
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 880 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 shared kitchen with barbecue facility, a games room, and a...

    Very nice place . Very comfy beds . Nice and early breakfast .

  • Lazy Juan Beach House Nacpan
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1 review

    Located within a 2-minute walk of Calitang Beach, Lazy Juan Beach House Nacpan in El Nido features a number of amenities including a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

  • Valine Grace Cottages
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 135 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...

    Lovely host, quiet rural location. Good price and decently equipped.

  • Big Paul Hostel
    Central location
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 312 reviews

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

    Nice hostel to stay, free happy hour, welcoming staff

  • Lolo Panding Inn
    Central location
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 168 reviews

    Lolo Panding Inn has rooms in El Nido near El Nido Beach and Lapus Lapus Beach. The property provides a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk for guests.

    Bem localizado, confortável, funcionários simpáticos

  • Pukka Hostel • El Nido
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 61 reviews

    Located in El Nido, a 2-minute walk from Corong Corong Beach, Pukka Hostel • El Nido has accommodations with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    Really nice big beds, friendly + helpful staff, tasty breakfast

  • Jungle Hostel El Nido
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 21 reviews

    Jungle Hostel El Nido has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in El Nido.

    Friendly people, awesome breakfast and really clean rooms.

  • The Continental Hostel El Nido
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 21 reviews

    Located in El Nido, a 4-minute walk from Lapus Lapus Beach, The Continental Hostel El Nido has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

    It’s ok. The bed is comfortable the bathrooms are well organised. 5 min walk to/from the Bus and Van terminal and 15mim to El Nido centre makes it a fairly good location.

  • Bangka Hostels
    Central location
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 102 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.

    Very friendly people If you need something just ask

  • One Hostel - El Nido
    6.1
    Scored 6.1
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 107 reviews

    Set in El Nido, 5 mi from Big Lagoon, Amos Hostel El Nido offers free WiFi. The property is 3.9 mi from El Nido Airport. Each room at this hostel is air conditioned.

    Rapport qualité/prix Chambre spacieuse ! Propre Le wifi

  • Dormitels.ph El Nido
    5.5
    Scored 5.5
    Average
    Rated fair
     · 87 reviews

    Located along Corong Corong beach, Dormitels.ph El Nido offers accommodations in El Nido, just 1 mi from the city center and is located along Corong Corong Beach, famous for its sunset views.

    The staff is very friendly and helpful especially kuya Emman, the location is very accessible to other destinations.

  • BALAI NI INDAI IN EL NIDO
    4.5
    Scored 4.5
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 2 reviews

    Located a few steps from Lapus Lapus Beach, BALAI NI INDAI IN EL NIDO has rooms with air conditioning in El Nido.

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Hostels that guests love in El Nido

  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 880 reviews
    Continental breakfast included, amazing places and one of the most beautiful hostels where I've ever stayed. Super safe, all brand new, staff really helpful, close to everything. 5 star hostel.
    Rodrigo
    Solo traveler
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 880 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
    Ahmed
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $89.60
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 483 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.
    Megan
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $92.82
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 880 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.
    Sophie
    Travelers with friends
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 880 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👍👌
    thibault
    Solo traveler
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 880 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.
    Mathilde
    Solo traveler
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 960 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!
    Anna
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $45.31
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 607 reviews
    great location, nice & friendly staff with a lot of information. cheaper than most hostels and you get your own bathroom.
    Shaun
    Solo traveler
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 506 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!
    Akira
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 960 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!
    Peadar
    Solo traveler