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Situated in Koh Tao, 1.5 km from Chalok Baan Kao Beach, Wonderland Jungle Hostel features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. The property is located 4.3 km from Sunken Ship, 7.3 km from Ao Muong and 2.4 km from Shark Island. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

I called it a “luxury hostel”, amazing mattress, blanket… super nice hang out area with many cozy places to sit and chill… the best local recommendations for all the things to do in Ko Tao… the owners are absolutely lovely… and somehow the hostel attracts other like-minded travellers who are into sports and nature… (and not super young and only partying)… best place I’ve stayed at in Thailand!

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9.5
Exceptional
156 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

Set in Koh Tao, 1.2 km from Sairee Beach, Nawee GuestHouse Sairee offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace. The property is around 2 km from Mao Bay Beach, 2.3 km from Mae Haad Beach and 6.7 km from Sunken Ship. The accommodation features room service and a tour desk for guests.

Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also feature free WiFi. At Nawee GuestHouse Sairee, the rooms come with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

Lovely hosts and great value for money

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9.1
Superb
190 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

Situated in Koh Tao and within a few steps of Sairee Beach, Tiger House Hostel Koh Tao has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is set 600 metres from Mae Haad Beach, 2.2 km from Jansom Bay Beach and 5.2 km from Sunken Ship. Ao Muong is 5.1 km away and Exchange/ATM Sairee Branch is less than 1 km from the hostel.

Very clean, good showers, the staff was sooo nice and really helpful. Definitely recommend this hostel!!

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9.7
Exceptional
25 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

Set in Koh Tao and with Sairee Beach reachable within 200 metres, Koh Tao Silver Na’s Hostel offers free bikes, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is around 1.7 km from Mae Haad Beach, 6.1 km from Sunken Ship and 4.5 km from Ao Muong. Exchange/ATM Sairee Branch is 500 metres away and Chalok Viewpoint is 3.7 km from the hostel.

So glad I booked this. The loveliest couple run the hostel, they were SO helpful with everything. Location was great - a two minute walk from the action and yet in a nice quiet place. Very comfortable as well. It has a small common area for socializing as well.

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9.8
Exceptional
54 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

Set in Koh Tao, within 100 metres of Mae Haad Beach and less than 1 km of Sairee Beach, WaterMellow Hostel offers accommodation with a shared lounge and a bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around less than 1 km from Jansom Bay Beach, 4.2 km from Sunken Ship and 6.5 km from Ao Muong. The rooms come with a terrace.

close to pier, lovely staff (usama (?) was very friendly). more of a diving hostel. had some coffee etc available most of the time. nice place and it was clean. cute dog

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9
Superb
10 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

Situated in Koh Tao and within a few steps of Mae Haad Beach, Blue Chitta Yoga & Freediving has a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 4.5 km from Sunken Ship, 5.8 km from Ao Muong and 2.1 km from Chalok Viewpoint. Shark Island is 3.6 km from the hostel.

It’s very bright, modern and clean. I loved the design and how beautiful and convenient everything is arranged. Yoga, meditation and free-diving course were all amazing!! ❤️☀️All the evening activities were super nice too, I would love to go back and volunteer too, also the people working there are really sweet.

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8.3
Very good
101 reviews
Price from
£18
per night

Boasting a shared lounge, bar and views of sea, Echo Hostel Koh Tao is situated in Koh Tao, 300 metres from Mae Haad Beach. The property is set 4.1 km from Sunken Ship, 7 km from Ao Muong and 2.7 km from Exchange/ATM Sairee Branch. Shark Island is 3.1 km from the hostel.

The staff is amazing and super helpful, great promotions and drinks, awesome location close to the pier and beaches, lots of restaurants etc. around, good working space, curtains on beds, clean, good food, laundry smelled awesome :-D

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8.1
Very good
406 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

Located in Koh Tao, 200 metres from Sairee Beach, Revolution Koh Tao provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.4 km from Mae Haad Beach and around 300 metres from Exchange/ATM Sairee Branch. The accommodation features evening entertainment and free WiFi throughout the property.

Staff were fabulous especially Ella and Malina. Really good vibes. Good party hostel

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8
Very good
340 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

Isla Tortuga Diving & Hostel has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and bar in Koh Tao. Located around 200 metres from Mae Haad Beach, the hostel with free WiFi is also less than 1 km away from Sairee Beach. The accommodation offers nightclub and a shared kitchen.

I loved everything about Isla Tortuga. The location is perfect, close tô the pier. The room is super confortable and have a toilet inside and the best thing is the people, super friendly always. Thank you so much for everything, gracias❤️😍

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8.5
Very good
325 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

Located in Koh Tao, a few steps from Aow Leuk Beach, Warehouse Hostel Koh Tao provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. The property is around 1.2 km from Mae Haad Beach, 2.1 km from Sai Daeng Beach and 2.6 km from Shark Bay Beach. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar.

The hostel looked amazing and the facilities were clean. Because the hostel has a theme I think you can meet like minded people with whom you can enjoy the day activities. If you like hiking and exploring nature I’d recommend this hostel.

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8.4
Very good
384 reviews
Price from
£12
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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  • Tiger House Hostel Koh Tao
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 25 reviews

    Situated in Koh Tao and within a few steps of Sairee Beach, Tiger House Hostel Koh Tao has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Everything new and clean. Helpful and friendly Staff.

  • Echo Hostel Koh Tao
    Budget options available
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 406 reviews

    Boasting a shared lounge, bar and views of sea, Echo Hostel Koh Tao is situated in Koh Tao, 300 metres from Mae Haad Beach.

    Loved the rooftop bar and the dorm rooms were very clean

  • AVA Boutique Guesthouse
    Budget options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 321 reviews

    Set in Koh Tao, 300 metres from Mae Haad Beach, AVA Boutique Guesthouse offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

    Excellent and beautiful place. The receptionist is super friendly and helpful

  • The Dearly Koh Tao Hostel-PADI 5 Star Dive Resort
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 721 reviews

    The Dearly Koh Tao Hostel is located in Ko Tao, 1.9 km from Mae Haad Pier with a 5-Star PADI Dive Center on-site. Guests can enjoy the on-site food and drink service.

    Nice staff, clean rooms and bathrooms, beautiful pool

  • Lotus Hostel Beach Koh Tao
    5.4
    Scored 5.4
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 254 reviews

    Set in Koh Tao and within 100 metres of Sairee Beach, Lotus Hostel Beach Koh Tao features a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    - clean, well air conditioned - good location on the island

  • Pranee Bungalow
    Budget options available
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 419 reviews

    Situated in Koh Tao, a few steps from Sairee Beach, Pranee Bungalow features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    Did the trick - nice place to stay, spacious room - lovely beach on-site

  • Lucky house Koh Tao
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 348 reviews

    Located in Koh Tao, 600 metres from Sairee Beach, Lucky house Koh Tao provides accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    Location is perfect and breakfast included really complete

  • SKYPEARL Guesthouse & Pub
    Budget options available
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Located in Koh Tao, 400 metres from Mae Haad Beach, SKYPEARL Guesthouse & Pub provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Koh Tao

  • Nawee GuestHouse Sairee
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 190 reviews

    Set in Koh Tao, 1.2 km from Sairee Beach, Nawee GuestHouse Sairee offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

    Cannot fault this place or Bill and his hospitality, very lovely stay

  • @888byChefKong
    Central location
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2 reviews

    Set within 500 metres of Mae Haad Beach and 1.2 km of Sairee Beach, @888byChefKong offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Koh Tao.

  • WaterMellow Hostel
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 10 reviews

    Set in Koh Tao, within 100 metres of Mae Haad Beach and less than 1 km of Sairee Beach, WaterMellow Hostel offers accommodation with a shared lounge and a bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Owner was so helpful and kind! Great value for money

  • Budchui Guesthouse
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 20 reviews

    Situated in Koh Tao and with Sairee Beach reachable within less than 1 km, Budchui Guesthouse features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a terrace.

    nice clean room with good ac and WiFi, east to rent a motorbike and brilliant host.

  • Isla Tortuga Diving & Hostel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 325 reviews

    Isla Tortuga Diving & Hostel has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and bar in Koh Tao.

    overall good vibes, nicest hostel we have stayed in

  • White Jail at Koh Tao Hostel
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 691 reviews

    Located in Koh Tao in the area previously used as a political prison, White Jail at Koh Tao Hostel offers accommodation with free WiFi access and free private parking.

    Super nice stFf, nice room, nice hostel.. everything was great

  • Chandra Hostel Koh Tao
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 254 reviews

    Located in Koh Tao, 800 metres from Chalok Baan Kao Beach, Chandra Hostel Koh Tao provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities.

    it is super comfortable. beautiful and quiet place to stay.

  • Revolution Koh Tao
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 340 reviews

    Located in Koh Tao, 200 metres from Sairee Beach, Revolution Koh Tao provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    Good location near the beach comfy beds and decent shower

  • TAMONWAN HOUSE Koh Tao
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 78 reviews

    Set in Koh Tao, within 600 metres of Chalok Baan Kao Beach and 1.1 km of Shark Bay Beach, TAMONWAN HOUSE Koh Tao offers accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi as well as free private parking for...

    The availability of the host The cleanliness of the room

  • CK Hostel
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 215 reviews

    Welcome to CK Hostel! Located in the heart of Koh Tao, just a one-minute walk from the beach and a 30-second walk from the bustling walking street, full of international or Thai restaurants and...

    Great location, very friendly staff, nice atmosphere

  • Tiki Tribe Bar & Hostel
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 134 reviews

    Situated in Koh Tao, 200 metres from Mae Haad Beach, Tiki Tribe Bar & Hostel features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a bar.

    Comfy beds, good aircon, great location, nice staff.

  • Moov Inn Garden Hostel
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 420 reviews

    Offering a restaurant and a bar that hosts once-a-week events, Moov Inn Garden Hostel is located in Mae Haad. Free WiFi access is available in this hostel.

    Really nice common area and really friendly staff.

  • Live In Leaf Koh Tao
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 154 reviews

    Situated in Koh Tao, less than 1 km from Sairee Beach, Live In Leaf Koh Tao features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Habitación de muy buena calidad con todo lo necesario.

  • Slumber Party Koh Tao
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 114 reviews

    Situated in Koh Tao, Slumber Party Koh Tao offers beachfront accommodation 200 metres from Baan Tai Beach and features various facilities, such as a garden and a bar.

    everything, location. the colours, the rooms. the hosts

  • Escape Divers Hostel
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 180 reviews

    Escape Divers Hostel is situated in Koh Tao, 4.3 km from Sunken Ship and 6.5 km from Ao Muong.

    Very clean, modern facilities and good A/C. Perfect location.

  • Sairee Center Guest House
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 323 reviews

    Situated in Koh Tao, 400 metres from Sairee Beach, Sairee Center Guest House features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

    Location was good. Room was well furnished and clean.

  • Orrachon Guest House
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 39 reviews

    Ideally set in the Chalok Baan Kao district of Koh Tao, Orrachon Guest House is set 1.3 km from Chalok Baan Kao Beach, 1.3 km from Mae Haad Beach and 1.5 km from Shark Bay Beach.

    The place was great,clean and quiet..I love the staff and the room..wi-fi perfect..location great.. THANK YOU FOAR ALL!!!

  • 8 homestel
    Central location
    5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 446 reviews

    Situated just a 3-minute walk from Mae Haad Pier and the beach is the modern lift-style 8 Homestel hostel. It offers air-conditioned dormitory rooms with free WiFi.

    Much space around the beds - a bid like a single room

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Hostels that guests love in Koh Tao

  • Avg. price/night: £47.10
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 406 reviews
    Beds were comfy, the common area/restaurant is a great opportunity to meet people. The staff is international and very social and accommodating. The owner hosts weekly events like movie nights or bbq, even though it’s a social hostel it wasn’t loud at night. When i first arrived i was handed a towel and allowed to shower, even though I arrived way before my check-in. Daily cleaning of the dorms. Perfect hostel for backpackers or anyone who wants to meet new people!
    Ilona
    Solo traveller
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 54 reviews
    The owners as so lovely and so helpful. Beds were comfortable and clean and private. Facilities were great. Free tea and coffee and a fridge. Lovely little balcony area and in a great location, close to everything. Everything about this hostel is perfect. Safe and secure too with key fobs to enter the room.
    Olivia
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £21.80
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 502 reviews
    Very clean and comfortable. Spacious bunks with good privacy, with blinds to pull down. Nice plug socket, light and safe next to bed, and a locker for possessions. Good showers and toilets. Friendly staff at reception. Cheap scooter hire available. Free swimming goggles. Free drinking water. Great roof terrace with sunset views. Amazing hostel!
    Stuart
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 237 reviews
    The best hostel I've stayed in Thailand. Insane views, comfy beds, plenty of space to socialise, meet new people or chill out / work if you need to! The staff and volunteers are super helpful and friendly.
    Adam
    Solo traveller
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,236 reviews
    Loved the rooftop and the cinema room! Great location and access to the beach! One of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed in! Great friendly and helpful staff! Definitely book to stay at this hostel you won’t be disappointed. The private rooms are also really nice too.
    Victoria
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £21.80
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 502 reviews
    The beds are very comfortable, nice terrasse, cheap laundry service. Nirvana was my favorite hostel in Thailand ! Easy to meet new people
    Agnès
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £22.89
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 323 reviews
    Beautiful very clean room. Very spacious, comfy bed, sheets so soft! Great location near Sairee beach but nice and quiet. Cute balcony. A luxury for a budget backpacker.
    Rachael
    Young couple
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,236 reviews
    Savage is by far the best hostel I’ve stayed in in Thailand. The staff are incredible - always super friendly and helpful and I feel so safe here! The location is incredible and the facilities are unmatched!
    Elanor
    Solo traveller
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,236 reviews
    the best hostel I ever had!!!! bedcabines… all clean toilets and showers… a lot of backpackers… rooftop pool and bar great great great!
    Daan
    Solo traveller
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 237 reviews
    Best Hostel, a bit far from the Main City but you need a scooter anyway so it’s totally fine. Close to really nice beaches, Tanote Beach was my fav. The staff is fantastic and you can have fun nights playing Deisha-Thai-Pool, getting professional bamboo tattoos and have good&cheap cocktails or some weed (or both :D)!! The View is epic, you can see the whole Island and shouldn’t miss it. It’s often booked out (book early!) so there are always many people. Will definitely come back some day!
    Fynn
    Solo traveller

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