El Nido has a few good hostels where you can get a room for 800 or less. If you are on a budget, staying in a hostel is the best option. If you’re traveling to meet new people and you want to have the best nightlife experience, party hostels are the place to be!
I have listed the 5 Best Hostels in El Nido to help you get started with your planning. I ranked them according to reviews, ratings, plus my personal experience hanging out at these hostels.
5 Best Hostels in El Nido Palawan
Outpost El Nido
Coming at the top of my favorite hostels in El Nido, Outpost Hostel is the place to be if you enjoy the peace and quiet of the morning and the island night life. It’s located a little far-off town but has a good location near Marimegmeg Beach. It’s famous for super chilled staff, sunset afternoon shots, island tours, beer pong championship, crossdressing nights.
Outpost hostel has 4 dormitory rooms and a number of private rooms. It has a spacious communal area with television and a library, a bar and a restaurant. The owners assures that the operation serves travelers on the road like how they would want to be served- No wonder that it has been awarded as the best hostel in 2017.
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Address: Sitio Lugadia, Brgy. Corong-Corong
Frendz Hostel El Nido
This place gives a perfect hostel life experience for backpackers, solo and group travelers. What I like most about this hostel is its convenient location, superb amenities, and good customer service. It’s located in town and is close to the beach, bars and restaurants. It has a rooftop pool, rooftop bar, restaurant and spacious lounge area with bean bags and pool table.
Frendz hostel has 18 dormitories and 9 private rooms. It’s a bit on the expensive side but the adequate space, decent dorm beds, attached crs in each dorm room plus the good atmosphere is worth its price. And, have we mentioned that it has been voted in 2018 as the best hostel in the philippines by Hostelworld based on real customer ratings?
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Address: Osmena Street, Brgy. Masagana
Happiness Hostel
In terms of convenience, Happiness Hostel ranks first. It has a central location and is close to the beach, shops, bars and restaurants in El Nido. What we like most about this place is it’s on-site restaurant which serves the most popular Israeli dishes and the best frozen margarita in town. If you’re a fan of Falafel and Shakshuka like me, this is the place to be.
What’s more is that, all their rooms have a view of the sea and El Nido’s famous limestones- Taraw and Cadlao. Each room has its own bathroom and shower which are a definite plus when staying in a hostel. It has a communal lounge too with TV and game area with puzzles and board games. Pets are also welcome here.
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Address: Serena Street, Buena Suerte
Spin Hostel
If you’re in search of a peaceful and quiet hostel in El Nido, go with Spin. Compared to other hostels in El Nido, Spin is a nonparty hostel which means you’ll get a good night sleep. It’s situated in the cozy, green part of town, a perfect spot for traveler seeking rest and relaxation while listening to the nature sounds and while enjoying the scenic view of the mountains.
The hostel staff are really friendly and helpful too. Plus, the rooms are fairly-priced at 600 a night. The communal areas are clean and well-maintained and are designed with the intention of facilitating interaction between guests and staff. What’s more is that they have a shared kitchen, barbecue facilities and laundry area for guests!
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Address: Balinsasayaw Road cor. Calle Real
El Nido One Hostel
If you’re in El Nido on a budget, One Hostel is the best option. Their dormitory rooms costs around 300 for one night- That’s almost half the price of the other hostels in our list. They’re all airconditioned and come with shower and toilet. It’s located in Corong-Corong- a little bit out of town but close to the bus terminal which is a plus.
One Hostel has an ons-site bar and restaurant which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If you opt to eat out, there are restaurants and karenderyas close by. The beach is just 3 minutes walk away and the town, about 10 minutes. A travel trip would be to rent a scooter and head off to Marimegmeg Beach or Duli Beach.
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Address: National Highway, Barangay Corong-Corong
