Top Hostels in Koh Samui
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Private beach
Chill Inn Lipa Noi Hostel And Beach Cafe
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun loungers
Dusit Dhewa Art Center is among the cultural highlights close to this hostel, situated 1.8 km away.
Chill Inn Lipa Noi Hostel And Beach Cafe
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun loungers
Chill Inn Lipa Noi Hostel And Beach Cafe
Dusit Dhewa Art Center is among the cultural highlights close to this hostel, situated 1.8 km away.
Monkey Samui Hostel
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Garden area
The comfortable hostel is about 5 minutes by car from the tranquil Choeng Mon Beach and around a 10-minute ride from such cultural venues as Art-samui. Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including the buddhist temple "Pagoda Khao Hua Jook", which is 3.6 km from the accommodation.
The 2-room Monkey Samui hostel is also not far from sports attractions, such as the miniature International Mini Golf.
Monkey Samui Hostel
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Garden area
Monkey Samui Hostel
The comfortable hostel is about 5 minutes by car from the tranquil Choeng Mon Beach and around a 10-minute ride from such cultural venues as Art-samui. Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including the buddhist temple "Pagoda Khao Hua Jook", which is 3.6 km from the accommodation.
The 2-room Monkey Samui hostel is also not far from sports attractions, such as the miniature International Mini Golf.
Bm Hostel
- Free parking
- Tea and coffee facilities
Offerring a location merely 1.7 km from Wat Phra Yai Temple Complex, this Koh Samui hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including The Green Mango Club, which is 4.4 km away. The hostel is also within 30 minutes' walk of Samrong Beach.
Bm hostel is 700 metres from the modern Wat Plai Laem Buddhist Temple and just around the corner from Air Wellfit.
Bm Hostel
- Free parking
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bm Hostel
Offerring a location merely 1.7 km from Wat Phra Yai Temple Complex, this Koh Samui hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including The Green Mango Club, which is 4.4 km away. The hostel is also within 30 minutes' walk of Samrong Beach.
Bm hostel is 700 metres from the modern Wat Plai Laem Buddhist Temple and just around the corner from Air Wellfit.
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Great deal
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Beach access
Mbar Hostel Haad Rin
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
This Haad Rin hostel is situated in the Haad Rin Nai district, with easy access to Beware of the monkeys, located around 5 minutes' walk away. The hostel is also located 6 km from the night Loi Lay Floating Party Club.
The 34-room Mbar Hostel Haad Rin is also located approximately 25 minutes' walk from the compact Haad Thian Beach.
Mbar Hostel Haad Rin
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
Mbar Hostel Haad Rin
This Haad Rin hostel is situated in the Haad Rin Nai district, with easy access to Beware of the monkeys, located around 5 minutes' walk away. The hostel is also located 6 km from the night Loi Lay Floating Party Club.
The 34-room Mbar Hostel Haad Rin is also located approximately 25 minutes' walk from the compact Haad Thian Beach.
Closca Hostel Koh Tao
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Entertainment
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
Offerring a location not far from the Aow Leuk Bay, this hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including the Mae Haad Pier, which is 1.5 km away. The Koh Tao hostel is also located a 19-minute stroll from Mae Haad Post Office.
Closca Hostel Koh Tao is 450 metres from Fresh Market Chalok and in the vicinity of the Koh Tao Leisure Park.
Closca Hostel Koh Tao
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Entertainment
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
Closca Hostel Koh Tao
Offerring a location not far from the Aow Leuk Bay, this hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including the Mae Haad Pier, which is 1.5 km away. The Koh Tao hostel is also located a 19-minute stroll from Mae Haad Post Office.
Closca Hostel Koh Tao is 450 metres from Fresh Market Chalok and in the vicinity of the Koh Tao Leisure Park.
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Best-rated
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Beach access
The Funky Monkey Hostel - 18 To 40 Years Old Only
- BBQ facilities
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
This Haad Rin hostel is located 250 metres from Beware of the monkeys and 6 km from the Jungle Experience. There is KiteFlip Kite School 10 minutes by car from the hostel.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like Half Moon Festival, which is 7 km away.
Some of the private bathrooms at the 41-room The Funky Monkey Hostel - 18 To 40 Years Old Only feature a bidet, along with a hairdryer.
The Funky Monkey Hostel - 18 To 40 Years Old Only
- BBQ facilities
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
The Funky Monkey Hostel - 18 To 40 Years Old Only
This Haad Rin hostel is located 250 metres from Beware of the monkeys and 6 km from the Jungle Experience. There is KiteFlip Kite School 10 minutes by car from the hostel.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like Half Moon Festival, which is 7 km away.
Some of the private bathrooms at the 41-room The Funky Monkey Hostel - 18 To 40 Years Old Only feature a bidet, along with a hairdryer.
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Guest favorite
Samui Backpacker Hotel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Flat-screen TV
- Entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Located around a 10-minute ride from such significant cultural landmarks as Art-samui, the Bang Rak Beach hostel is also 2.4 km from Samui Elephant Sanctuary. Guests can access such sports attractions as Easykart.net โกคาร์ท Go-Karting (3.2 km), and the miniature International Mini Golf (2.3 km).
Travellers with children will enjoy proximity to the Samui Crocodile Farm, which is 2.9 km away.
Samui Backpacker Hotel
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Flat-screen TV
- Entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Samui Backpacker Hotel
Located around a 10-minute ride from such significant cultural landmarks as Art-samui, the Bang Rak Beach hostel is also 2.4 km from Samui Elephant Sanctuary. Guests can access such sports attractions as Easykart.net โกคาร์ท Go-Karting (3.2 km), and the miniature International Mini Golf (2.3 km).
Travellers with children will enjoy proximity to the Samui Crocodile Farm, which is 2.9 km away.
Blessings Home & Cafe
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Terrace
Thongsala Walking Street is located about 5 minutes' walk from the hostel, while natural sites, such as Slip N Fly Party are approximately 15 minutes' drive away. Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including Wat Phu Khao Noi, which is 2.8 km from the Thongsala hostel.
Mu Koh Angthong National Marine Park can also be found merely an 8-minute walk away.
There are 40 rooms with views of the city equipped with air conditioning.
Blessings Home & Cafe
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Entertainment
- Terrace
Blessings Home & Cafe
Thongsala Walking Street is located about 5 minutes' walk from the hostel, while natural sites, such as Slip N Fly Party are approximately 15 minutes' drive away. Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including Wat Phu Khao Noi, which is 2.8 km from the Thongsala hostel.
Mu Koh Angthong National Marine Park can also be found merely an 8-minute walk away.
There are 40 rooms with views of the city equipped with air conditioning.
The Dearly Koh Tao Hostel-Padi 5 Star Dive Resort
- Restaurant
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
The hostel is situated about a 20-minute walk from Aow Leuk Bay Public Beach and about a 25-minute walk from Thanachart Bank Mae Haad, catering to the needs of business guests. Assava Dive Resort is located in the vicinity of this Koh Tao hostel.
JP Resort Koh Tao can also be found approximately 500 metres away.
The Dearly Koh Tao Hostel-Padi 5 Star Dive Resort
- Restaurant
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
The Dearly Koh Tao Hostel-Padi 5 Star Dive Resort
The hostel is situated about a 20-minute walk from Aow Leuk Bay Public Beach and about a 25-minute walk from Thanachart Bank Mae Haad, catering to the needs of business guests. Assava Dive Resort is located in the vicinity of this Koh Tao hostel.
JP Resort Koh Tao can also be found approximately 500 metres away.
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Top location
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Beach access
Dk1Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Airport shuttle
- Concierge desk
- Air conditioning
- Full body massage
- Terrace
Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including the buddhist temple "Pagoda Khao Hua Jook", which is within a 10-minute drive of the comfortable hostel.
This hostel is also 2.1 km from sports attractions, such as Easykart.net โกคาร์ท Go-Karting.
Dk1Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Airport shuttle
- Concierge desk
- Air conditioning
- Full body massage
- Terrace
Dk1Hostel
Guests can explore nearby places of worship, including the buddhist temple "Pagoda Khao Hua Jook", which is within a 10-minute drive of the comfortable hostel.
This hostel is also 2.1 km from sports attractions, such as Easykart.net โกคาร์ท Go-Karting.
Koh Tao Silver Na'S Hostel
- In-room breakfast
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Patio
The Koh Tao hostel offers a prime location in Sairee Beach with the greatest concentration of animated bars and clubs on the island in which to mingle and dance until dawn, just around the corner from Island Muay Thai. This comfortable hostel is only 300 metres from Exchange/ATM Sairee Branch.
Sail Rock is approximately 25 minutes on foot from the accommodation.
The 20-room Koh Tao Silver Na'S hostel features rooms with a patio and a balcony, as well as comforts like climate control.
Koh Tao Silver Na'S Hostel
- In-room breakfast
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Patio
Koh Tao Silver Na'S Hostel
The Koh Tao hostel offers a prime location in Sairee Beach with the greatest concentration of animated bars and clubs on the island in which to mingle and dance until dawn, just around the corner from Island Muay Thai. This comfortable hostel is only 300 metres from Exchange/ATM Sairee Branch.
Sail Rock is approximately 25 minutes on foot from the accommodation.
The 20-room Koh Tao Silver Na'S hostel features rooms with a patio and a balcony, as well as comforts like climate control.
Baan Hinlad Home And Hostel (Adults Only)
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Terrace
Wat Hin Lat Temple is 5 minutes' walk from the comfortable hostel, and natural sites like Namuang Waterfall 2 are a 15-minute drive away. The sole championship 18-hole Santiburi Golf Course can be reached within 5 km of the Lipa Noi property.
Baan Hinlad Home And Hostel is also a 20-minute ride from sports attractions, such as Santiburi Samui Country Club Golf Course.
Baan Hinlad Home And Hostel (Adults Only)
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Terrace
Baan Hinlad Home And Hostel (Adults Only)
Wat Hin Lat Temple is 5 minutes' walk from the comfortable hostel, and natural sites like Namuang Waterfall 2 are a 15-minute drive away. The sole championship 18-hole Santiburi Golf Course can be reached within 5 km of the Lipa Noi property.
Baan Hinlad Home And Hostel is also a 20-minute ride from sports attractions, such as Santiburi Samui Country Club Golf Course.
Echo Koh Tao Hostel & Diving
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Entertainment
- Billiard tables
Situated 25 minutes' stroll from such significant cultural landmarks as the photo Gallery, the hostel is also just a few steps from Crystal Images Media Company. The comfortable hostel is also located 2.1 km from Chalok baan kao bay Beach.
Echo Koh Tao hostel boasts location right near Mae Haad Pier.
Echo Koh Tao Hostel & Diving
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Entertainment
- Billiard tables
Echo Koh Tao Hostel & Diving
Situated 25 minutes' stroll from such significant cultural landmarks as the photo Gallery, the hostel is also just a few steps from Crystal Images Media Company. The comfortable hostel is also located 2.1 km from Chalok baan kao bay Beach.
Echo Koh Tao hostel boasts location right near Mae Haad Pier.
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Popular choice
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Beach access
Savage Hostel Koh Tao
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Billiard tables
- Pool with view
The Koh Tao hostel is situated 2.5 km from Chalok Viewpoint Observatory, approximately 5 minutes' drive from such business sites as Thanachart Bank Mae Haad.
Savage Hostel Koh Tao
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Billiard tables
- Pool with view
Savage Hostel Koh Tao
The Koh Tao hostel is situated 2.5 km from Chalok Viewpoint Observatory, approximately 5 minutes' drive from such business sites as Thanachart Bank Mae Haad.
Tiger House Hostel Koh Tao
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Tea and coffee facilities
Offerring a location in proximity to Ao Hin Wong Bay, this hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including Mae Haad Pier, which is 1.2 km away. The photo Gallery can be reached a 19-minute walk from the comfortable hostel.
Tiger House Hostel Koh Tao allows guests to enjoy such natural sights as Sai Nuan Beach, located 2.5 km away.
Tiger House Hostel Koh Tao
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Tea and coffee facilities
Tiger House Hostel Koh Tao
Offerring a location in proximity to Ao Hin Wong Bay, this hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including Mae Haad Pier, which is 1.2 km away. The photo Gallery can be reached a 19-minute walk from the comfortable hostel.
Tiger House Hostel Koh Tao allows guests to enjoy such natural sights as Sai Nuan Beach, located 2.5 km away.
Kerton Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
Nearby shopping destinations comprise Hua Thanon Wet Market (3.9 km) and Lamai Night Plaza (1.2 km) for visitors to explore.
This Lamai Beach hostel offers access to Lamai Market, which is merely 500 metres away.
Kerton Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
Kerton Hostel
Nearby shopping destinations comprise Hua Thanon Wet Market (3.9 km) and Lamai Night Plaza (1.2 km) for visitors to explore.
This Lamai Beach hostel offers access to Lamai Market, which is merely 500 metres away.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Koh Samui, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Chill Inn Lipa Noi Hostel And Beach Cafe |
8.4 / 10 (509 Reviews) |
From 16$ | |
| Monkey Samui Hostel |
6.2 / 10 (75 Reviews) |
From 17$ | |
| Mbar Hostel Haad Rin |
9.5 / 10 (382 Reviews) |
From 6$ | |
| Closca Hostel Koh Tao |
8.9 / 10 (1007 Reviews) |
From 10$ | |
| The Funky Monkey Hostel - 18 To 40 Years Old Only |
9.5 / 10 (504 Reviews) |
From 13$ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which hostels in Koh Samui are near the city center for easy sightseeing?
Hostels like the Monkey Samui Hostel and Baan Hinlad Home And Hostel (Adults Only) are situated close to the city center. This location allows you to explore shops and cafes within walking distance.
Visit local markets on Fridays to experience authentic Thai street food, which you can find just a short walk from these hostels.
What budget hostels in Koh Samui are close to the beach?
The Chill Inn Lipa Noi Hostel And Beach Cafe and Echo Koh Tao Hostel & Diving both offer great proximity to the beach. You can enjoy sunbathing and swimming just minutes away from your room.
For the best sun, head to Lipa Noi Beach before 10am - the sand feels cooler and the views are stunning.
What cheap hostels in Koh Samui are ideal for families?
The Funky Monkey Hostel - 18 To 40 Years Old Only and Samui Backpacker Hotel offer family-friendly environments at budget rates. These hostels often provide communal areas where families can interact.
Consider booking dormitory rooms for larger families to save money and share space effectively.
Which hostels in Koh Samui have pools for relaxation?
Kerton Hostel and The Dearly Koh Tao Hostel-Padi 5 Star Dive Resort both feature pools. You can unwind after a day of exploring and have fun at the water.
Use the pool area on weekdays for a quieter experience, especially in the early afternoon.
Are there budget and pet-friendly hostels in Koh Samui?
Yes, budget-friendly options like Blessings Home & Cafe welcome pets. This makes it easier for travelers who want to bring their furry friends along.
Confirm your booking with the hostel to ensure they have specific pet policies in place.
Where can I find hostels in Koh Samui that offer breakfast?
The Monkey Samui Hostel and Blessings Home & Cafe offer breakfast options for guests. This is a great way to start your day before heading out.
Try the local breakfast dishes, such as Khao Niew Mamuang, which is sticky rice with mango, often served at cafes nearby.
Which Koh Samui hostels are good for a peaceful retreat?
The Dk1Hostel and Tiger House Hostel Koh Tao provide quieter environments, making them great for relaxation. They often have peaceful gardens or loungers for guests.
Opt for a dorm room on the upper floor to minimize noise from common areas.
How can travelers get around Koh Samui easily?
Taxis, songthaews (shared taxis), and bike rentals are common ways to get around. Most hostels, like Mbar Hostel Haad Rin, are located near songthaew routes.
For the cheapest rides, use songthaews, especially when traveling in groups - fares average around 20 THB per person for short distances.
What unique local experiences can I enjoy in Koh Samui?
Consider visiting Fisherman's Village in Bophut for street markets and unique shops. The area is rich in local culture and dining options.
Aim to visit on Fridays from 5pm to 10pm when the Bophut Walking Street Market is bustling with vendors and activities.
What is the best time to visit Koh Samui?
The best time to visit is during the dry season, from December to April. This is when the weather is most pleasant for outdoor activities.
Book accommodations early during this period, especially near popular attractions like Chaweng Beach, to secure the best rates.