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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 staff are all helpful and easy to deal with. The ambience is also perfect for those who want to relax after tours.

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9
Superb
869 reviews
Price from
£18
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.

Very clean, and although it is a party hostel, after 11pm it is very quiet!

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8.7
Fabulous
1,090 reviews
Price from
£22
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.

Good vibe but not a party house. Nice dorms. Accommodating staff. Free bread&jam and coffee/tea in the morning, which was nice.

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8.8
Fabulous
957 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.

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
349 reviews
Price from
£13
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
Fabulous
57 reviews
Price from
£6
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.

Everything was good! But the staff is really amazing. They’re all so kind.

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8.7
Fabulous
23 reviews
Price from
£17
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
102 reviews
Price from
£12
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
164 reviews
Price from
£21
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.

Nothing to complain. Clean room and friendly staff.

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7.2
Good
207 reviews
Price from
£32
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.

There is a bunch of pros with this property. I will try to list them in mixed order: the best sea view you could possibly get in El Nido, A/C in the rooms, spacious beds with privacy curtains, a co-working space with fast internet, swimming pool, billiard, hot water & electricity are stable throughout the day, laundry service. And, last but not least, a fantastic receptionist, always attentive to the guests' needs (she even offered to medicate my wound wow), and the cafe/restaurant where I spent endless time chilling out and tasting various delicacies (please try the chicken curry, best I tried in my life!). I really can't wait to return!

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6.6
Review score
143 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.
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  • Frendz Hostel El Nido
    Budget options available
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,089 reviews

    Frendz Hostel El Nido is located in El Nido, 100 metres from El Nido Beach and 600 metres from Caalan Beach.

    - hot water - tour company on sight - lovely breakfast

  • Outpost Beach Hostel
    Budget options available
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 23 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
     · 207 reviews

    Situated in El Nido, ALOCASIA HOSTEL provides accommodation 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
     · 143 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
     · 175 reviews

    Located in El Nido, 200 metres from El Nido Beach, Laule'a Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.

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

  • Mad Monkey Hostel Nacpan Beach
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 437 reviews

    Located in Nacpan Beach, 16.6 km from El Nido, Mad Monkey Hostel Nacpan Beach features a tour service. This beachfront property also boasts 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
     · 160 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 located in El Nido. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

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

  • Lazy Juan Beach House Nacpan
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1 review

    Set within 200 metres 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
     · 349 reviews

    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.

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

  • Valine Grace Cottages
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 131 reviews

    Situated in El Nido, within a few steps of Nacpan Beach and 200 metres of Calitang Beach, Valine Grace Cottages features accommodation with a terrace and 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
     · 310 reviews

    Big Paul Hostel in El Nido provides adults-only accommodation 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
     · 164 reviews

    Lolo Panding Inn features rooms in El Nido near El Nido Beach and Lapus Lapus Beach. The accommodation offers 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

    Set in El Nido, 200 metres from Corong Corong Beach, Pukka Hostel • El Nido offers accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

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

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

    Situated in El Nido, 400 metres from Lapus Lapus Beach, The Continental Hostel El Nido features accommodation 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.

  • Jungle Hostel El Nido
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 20 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.

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

    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.

    Very friendly people If you need something just ask

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

    Set in El Nido, 8 km from Big Lagoon, Amos Hostel El Nido offers free WiFi. The property is 6.3 km 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 passable
     · 87 reviews

    Situated along Corong Corong beach, Dormitels.ph El Nido offers accommodation in El Nido, just 1.6 km from the city centre 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

    Situated 100 metres from Lapus Lapus Beach, BALAI NI INDAI IN EL NIDO features rooms with air conditioning in El Nido.

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Hostels that guests love in El Nido

  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 868 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 traveller
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 868 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £78.65
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 482 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
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £74.06
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 877 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
    People with friends
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 868 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 traveller
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 868 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 traveller
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 956 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £36.16
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 598 reviews
    great location, nice & friendly staff with a lot of information. cheaper than most hostels and you get your own bathroom.
    Shaun
    Solo traveller
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 505 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
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 956 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 traveller