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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.

The hostel is very conveniently located - it’s a 5 minute walk from the main town and is surrounded by plenty of eateries and bars. The Canopy Walk is very close as well and so is the pier + the beach. The rooms are incredibly clean and the staff is lovely and super helpful - Anne, Sherrie, Claire are all exceptional! They suggested great places to go out for dinner, helped us arrange our transport and even helped us find accommodation for the next leg of our stay in El Nido. The breakfast is scrumptious - an egg counter, fluffy pancakes and seasonal fruits with juices and coffee. We stayed in the 2 person dorms + a single room as well and they were all super clean and well maintained. Could not recommend enough!

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9
Wonderful
885 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.

Room was neat and clean. The staffs were super helpful and nice. Met my man AJ. Amazing man! Had a great time there. Will definitely visit again.

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8.7
Excellent
1,099 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.

Location is perfect, commodities are nice, it has really nice vibes to hang out at the main room. Appreciate they keep your luggage after or before you check out without any cost. Nice restaurant downstairs and the staff is very kind. I love cleanliness. They clean the bathrooms very often. Really pleasant place to stay. I would love to be back.

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8.8
Excellent
966 reviews
Price from
$18
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.

Good location outside of the town but with restaurants and bars around. if you’re not staying on town you‘ll need tuktuks or a scooter anyway. Staff ist super friendly and helpful and it‘s clean. most of all it’s a very social hostel, but definitely not a party hostel (bar closes at 22:00). found great people to go out and discover the area.

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8.2
Very Good
360 reviews

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 simple but very nice hostel! Perfect location, very close to the beach. The staff is very friendly and helpful, also they have a nice bar near the beach where you can chill.

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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
26 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.

Very friendly people If you need something just ask

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6.5
Review score
104 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.

it’s clean and the staff are very accommodating

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7.5
Good
171 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.

Great location and price. The room was clean and the staff are great. They were helpful! They also help with tour booking and transportation and snorkeling gear rentals.

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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
145 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
     · 1,099 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
     · 26 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
     · 145 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
     · 181 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.

    Zimmer war etwas klein, aber für eine Nacht vollkommen ausreichend.

  • Mad Monkey Hostel Nacpan Beach
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 446 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
     · 885 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.

  • Kame House Hostel
    Central location
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 360 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.

    Great and clean hostel! Love the Dragon Ball theme :)

  • 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
     · 315 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
     · 171 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.

    Staff were extremely helpful and rooms were a good size and location was excellent

  • Pukka Hostel • El Nido
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 63 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 bar 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
     · 104 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

  • Avg. price/night: $32.40
    6.0
    Scored 6.0
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 72 reviews
    Air con was good but a bit noisy. Shower was warm and decent pressure for El Nido. Good value for money if you're looking for a cheap stay.
    EmilyTopping118
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $28.63
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 218 reviews
    It is a budget or cheap accomdation.. if you only want a room with ac and youre on a budget then this one is for you.. it is also fairly clean when we arrived..
    Rose lynette
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $61.16
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 220 reviews
    We stayed in a 4 bed private room with our 2 kids. Had its own bathroom and little balcony Great location at the quiet end of El Nido and only a 5 min walk to the main area You need to walk through a little fishing village to get there which is really cool (locals are very friendly) Very friendly and helpful hosts who go out of their way to make sure you have a nice stay. Try the banana pancakes for breakfast, real good Great budget accommodation!
    Barry
    Family with young children
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 966 reviews
    Great location right where all the island tours depart. Just off the main strip but perfect location in my opinion. Reception staff were very warm and friendly (MJ and Regina) informative upon arrival. Great location if your solo traveling (my first time and I loved it!) met so many great people and the Hostel was a perfect place to mingle and chill out.
    Gareth
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $93.95
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,099 reviews
    Great hostel right in the middle of El Nido. Perfect for socialising and meeting people, has a great restaurant at the bottom and chill out spaces. Rooms are clean, fairly large with big lockers. Lots of toilets and showers so you don't need to wait either.
    Jan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $93.95
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,099 reviews
    Absolutely best hostel. It was my first time in a hostel and I enjoyed it sooooooo much
    Gooh tata
    Solo traveler
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 966 reviews
    I liked everything about this hostel. Its cheap. Its near the town proper and all the food. Its located in front of the beach. The place is super clean. The staff are exceptional. I mean it is cheap but their service is not. And they are really nice. Even the staff in the resto downstairs always smile at you. Rooms are mixed and communal but have privacy due to the doors in each bunks and guests are really mindful of others. They are quiet. If i ever come back in el nido i will stay here again
    Searicael
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $93.06
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 889 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
  • Avg. price/night: $93.95
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,099 reviews
    Great location. Exceptional staff. They make it easy for everyone to interact with each other. It s definitely the place to be to meet new people. The accommodation is quite good as well. You can book tours directly on site. Good party vibe on the rooftop at night but relaxing during the day
    Gaëlle
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $40.52
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,075 reviews
    Great location. Good hot shower in budget room. One lady was friendly & helpful, others not so much
    Lucy
    Young couple