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Happiness Hostel El Nido

El Nido

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

M
Monika
From
Slovakia
I just loved the Happiness hostel! The staff is super nice and friendly, ready to help you, but also to chat and play games. There is an activity taking place every night. I also enjoyed the common area with swing and many places to chill, but you’re also able to work there. It’s in the very heart of el Nido, close to the beach where all the boat trips leave.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,489 reviews
Price from
US$31.65
1 night, 2 adults

Blau Hostel

El Nido

Set in El Nido and with El Nido Beach reachable within 400 metres, Blau Hostel offers a terrace, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. Guests can enjoy mountain views.

P
Palau
From
Spain
Loved my stay at Blau Hostel! The vibe is super chill, and the staff is super friendly. Plus, the Starlink Wi-Fi was great i could work comfortably without any issues. The small pool is perfect and they have the coldest beers I found in the Philippines. The location is very nice, close to everything but still peaceful. Definitely recommend it if you're in El Nido!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews
Price from
US$24.38
1 night, 2 adults

AA Hostel

El Nido

Situated in El Nido and with El Nido Beach reachable within 1 km, AA Hostel features express check-in and check-out, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar.

M
Marie
From
France
Amor the hostess wear her name perfectly . As soon I arrived on El nido airport , she proposed to come pick me by scooter as my flight has been delayed and it was late . She is putting all her effort in this new hostel which is super clean , have good prestations (hot shower and hair dryer !!!!!) and located only 5 minutes away from city center by scooter . She also proposed really attractive prices for that level of service . Perfect from A to Z !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
Price from
US$30.48
1 night, 2 adults

Happy Monkey Hostel

El Nido

Happy Monkey Hostel features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and bar in El Nido. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

P
Peter
From
United Kingdom
This is a beautiful new accommodation just a 5/10 min tuk tuk from the main hustle bustle of el nido, so ideal to escape the chaos of the main town. The accommodation itself is really beautiful and you couldn't get any better staff looking after you. The shower facilities are the best I've experienced in the Philippines. If I'm ever back in el nido this is the only place for me to stay
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews
Price from
US$27.43
1 night, 2 adults

Frendz Hostel El Nido

El Nido

100 metres from El Nido Beach, Frendz Hostel El Nido is located in El Nido and provides free WiFi and a tour desk.

A
Abdulla
From
Maldives
Everything. Great location. Room was nice and clean. The curtained beds in the 6-share was so smart, the curtain blocks out the lights pretty well and if you want privacy, you get it! Comfortable bed and clean. The shared toilets and showers outside the rooms meant I never had to wait or queue up to use the toilet! The building itself was cool, minimal but trendy decor, comfortable seats in common areas. The rooftop pool was amazing with great views. Bar upstairs served great drinks and food at the downstairs cafe was delicious (try the adobo breakfast burrito - one of the most delicious things I ate in the Philippines but I love adobo so I may be biased!) The Frendz meet-ups and nightly events were so fun. I enjoyed the bingo and karaoke wayyyy more than I expected. But it was the staff that really brought everything together for me. This hostel has the BEST staff I have ever met at any hotel / hostel. Very friendly, very fun, extremely kind. Kaye and Mark, thanks for chatting me up while I sat by myself at the pool on my first day and introducing me to other guests. Mark the bartender, thanks for the excellent drinks and the friendly vibes. The other Mark, Nico and JD: thanks for bringing the great vibes to Frendz meet ups and nightly activities. Emcee, I didn’t meet you at the hostel until the very last day but thanks for bringing the energy to our night out. Shoutout to Jonathan (not from Frendz but part of the Frendz family) for showing me where the party is in El Nido. I had the best time dancing the night away with you, Kaye, Emcee and others. From strangers to Frendz indeed! Can’t wait to come back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,332 reviews
Price from
US$48.76
1 night, 2 adults

Spin Designer Hostel - El Nido

El Nido

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 common pantry with barbecue facility, a game area, and a...

A
Alexandra
From
Sweden
Super cozy! The pool area was so nice, had live music one night, just loved the interior in the common areas
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,318 reviews
Price from
US$43.42
1 night, 2 adults

OIA Beach Hostel - El Nido

El Nido

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.

G
Grace
From
Norway
My fair experience of this hostel is that it's very nicely located with a heavenly view of the sea, mountains and the waves right under the balcony. The view is perfect. The people working there are kind, friendly and generous as I got a free ride to the airport. There's an atmosphere there where everyone staying there is humble, polite and nice to each other. The hostel is clean as guests do their part to keep it clean. I felt happy there. I strongly and totally recommend this hostel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews
Price from
US$37.25
1 night, 2 adults

Frida Ka

El Nido

Located in El Nido and with El Nido Beach reachable within 100 metres, Frida Ka provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

S
Scott
From
United Kingdom
The friendliest people work here, I felt so welcome! They helped me to book my Expedition and tours. The room was big and spacious Food and drinks were exceptional. I’ll 1000% return when i come back to the beautiful El Nido
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 224 reviews
Price from
US$45.72
1 night, 2 adults

Outpost Beach Hostel

El Nido

Outpost Beach Hostel features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in El Nido.

N
Niamh
From
United Arab Emirates
Very cool view for sunset. The game nights are really fun and you can sleep easily without noise.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 297 reviews
Price from
US$53.49
1 night, 2 adults

Sip Sunset Hostel and Lounge

El Nido

Situated in El Nido and with Corong Corong Beach reachable within 200 metres, Sip Sunset Hostel and Lounge features a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.

B
Benoît
From
France
I had a great stay at Sip Sunset Hostel. Josh, Leonard and their colleagues are nice and great hosts, always ready to help you and provide some advices, always with a great smile. I'll be back ! Tbe location is awesome, with direct access to Corong-Corong Beach, through the beach bar.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
Price from
US$60.21
1 night, 2 adults
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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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 224 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 627 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,318 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 297 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,489 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,332 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews

Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in El Nido and nearby

La Greta El Nido

El Nido
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

La Greta El Nido is set in El Nido. The property is allergy-free and is located 600 metres from El Nido Beach.

From US$56.89 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Set in El Nido, less than 1 km from Corong Corong Beach, Corner Crib El Nido Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

From US$94.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Located in El Nido, 700 metres from Corong Corong Beach, Summer Wind Pension House provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities.

From US$47.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

Paradiso Hostel El nido features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in El Nido. The hostel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

From US$27.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

Featuring a garden, mama hostel Bed & Breakfast is located in El Nido in the Palawan region, 200 metres from Caalan Beach. The hostel provides an outdoor swimming pool, karaoke and a shared lounge.

From US$11.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Passable - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews

Featuring a terrace, restaurant, bar and free WiFi, One Hostel - El Nido is set in El Nido, 100 metres from Lapus Lapus Beach and 400 metres from Corong Corong Beach.

From US$22.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.0
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews

Dormitelsph El Nido is located in El Nido. This 1-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The hostel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

From US$67.73 per night

Harbour Inn

El Nido
Central location

Harbour Inn features accommodation in El Nido. At the hostel, the rooms have a balcony. At Harbour Inn, rooms have air conditioning and a private bathroom.

From US$42.67 per night

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Bunakidz Lodging House

El Nido
No credit card needed

Bunakidz Lodging House features accommodation in El Nido. The property is non-smoking and is situated 600 metres from El Nido Beach.

From US$29.01 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$155.44
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 297 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
People with friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,318 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 traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,318 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 traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,318 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 traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,489 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 traveller