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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.

The atmosphere and the location are amazing, the hostel constantly posts a lot of useful information about stuff to do, places to visit etc. The place is suitable for people who are social but chill, definitely not a party place but 100% a good place to come back to after a beach party and have a good night's sleep. The staff was really nice, lots of activities planned almost every night.

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9.5
Exceptional
153 reviews
Price from
$17
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.

Perfect clean room with opportunity to have a breakfast on a big balcon and rent a scooter by good price.

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9.1
Wonderful
183 reviews
Price from
$24
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.

The exceptional facilities and cleanliness are one thing but also had the best hosts ever! in 8 months of traveling I’ve never felt more welcomed and pampered, was really touched by the kindness of all the staff! Thank you Cesar and the rest of the team!!

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9.7
Exceptional
11 reviews
Price from
$22
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
39 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.

It was super cool having a rooftop bar as part of the hostel. You don’t have to buy anything, you can just hang out and watch the sea. Once I was there in the evening and people were singing together. They just invited me to sit with them. The rooms were pretty clean and fancy with curtains for the beds. One thing that I really appreciated was the staff being nice all the time and also letting me in before check-in time. They just said that they switched things up a little and that I could get in 4 hour’s early.

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8.2
Very Good
397 reviews
Price from
$11
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.

Very friendly and inviting staff, alot of fun activities for both day and night, dorms were clean and organized which was also nice

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8
Very Good
336 reviews
Price from
$15
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.

The location, the swimming pool, the friendly staff, I would come again.

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8.5
Very Good
320 reviews
Price from
$17
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.

I extended my stay multiple times here because I didn't want to leave. The location is quiet and serene. Crickets at night, birds in the morning. The glass window/wall at the bed is amazing and you wake up surrounded by nature (but with a/c and no mosquitoes in your bed). Shower gets hot, but you rarely want the hot water. Hammock in the trees with string lights, looking up at the stars with crickets chirping is exactly the quiet space I wanted to get some work and climbing in. Breakfast and smoothies were delicious, bathrooms are super clean, cafe and pool table in the lobby area, the indoor gym is great. ***Tony, the climbing guide, is so wonderful. So friendly, very knowledgeable about actually teaching you how to climb and improving your skills whether you're brand new or have done some climbing in the past. I cannot recommend this place enough, and absolutely recommend booking a guided climbing trip!

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8.4
Very Good
381 reviews
Price from
$15
per night

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. The property is situated 3.5 km from Sunken Ship, 7.4 km from Ao Muong and 1.8 km from Shark Island. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are provided.

Great Place to stay when in Koh Tao! They let us check in earlier which was great because we got sea sick on the ferry so a little rest was exactly what we needed haha The room is clean, really big and the location is also perfect. would definitely recommend it!

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8
Very Good
252 reviews
Price from
$18
per night

Situated in Koh Tao, 1.8 km from Sai Nuan Beach, Deishaview Jungle Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Boasting a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 2 km from Chalok Baan Kao Beach and around 300 metres from Chalok Viewpoint. This pet-friendly hostel also has free WiFi.

The staff vollunteering at Deisha view made the hostel feel like a family and I went from solo traveling to going on group excursions with amazing people. Deishaview has the perfect audience of people who aren’t just here to party but to adventure as well. I now have a DV tattooed on my ankle if you don’t believe me.

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8.8
Excellent
232 reviews
Price from
$12
per night

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  • Tiger House Hostel Koh Tao
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 11 reviews

    Located in Ko 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.

    So clean, fully stocked bathrooms, comfy beds with curtains and good AC

  • Echo Hostel Koh Tao
    Budget options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 397 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, bar and views of sea, Echo Hostel Koh Tao is located in Ko Tao, a 3-minute walk from Mae Haad Beach.

    Loved the rooftop bar and the dorm rooms were very clean

  • The Dearly Koh Tao Hostel-PADI 5 Star Dive Resort
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 707 reviews

    The Dearly Koh Tao Hostel is located in Ko Tao, 1.2 mi from Mae Haad Pier with a 5-Star PADI Dove 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 fair
     · 249 reviews

    Featuring a bar, Lotus Hostel Beach Koh Tao is located in Ko Tao in the Koh Tao region, a few steps from Sairee Beach and a 14-minute walk from Mae Haad Beach.

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

  • Pranee Bungalow
    Budget options available
    6.1
    Scored 6.1
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 409 reviews

    Located in Ko Tao, a few steps from Sairee Beach, Pranee Bungalow has accommodations 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
     · 341 reviews

    Located in Ko Tao, a 7-minute walk from Sairee Beach, Lucky house Koh Tao provides accommodations 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 Ko Tao, a 5-minute walk from Mae Haad Beach, SKYPEARL Guesthouse & Pub provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

  • Nawee GuestHouse Sairee
    Budget options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 183 reviews

    Located in Ko Tao, a 14-minute walk from Sairee Beach, Nawee GuestHouse Sairee has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

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

Great access to the city center! Check these hostels in Ko Tao

  • Wonderland Jungle Hostel
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 153 reviews

    Located in Ko Tao, a 18-minute walk from Chalok Baan Kao Beach, Wonderland Jungle Hostel has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

    thanks thanks thanks thanks thanks thanks :-) will try to come back

  • Budchui Guesthouse
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 20 reviews

    Located in Ko Tao and with Sairee Beach reachable within a 10-minute walk, Budchui Guesthouse has 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.

  • WaterMellow Hostel
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 9 reviews

    Located in Ko Tao, a few steps from Mae Haad Beach, WaterMellow Hostel has air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

    Owner was so helpful and kind! Great value for money

  • Isla Tortuga Diving & Hostel
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 320 reviews

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

    overall good vibes, nicest hostel we have stayed in

  • AVA Boutique Guesthouse
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 320 reviews

    Located in Ko Tao, a 3-minute walk from Mae Haad Beach, AVA Boutique Guesthouse has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

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

  • @888byChefKong
    Central location
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1 review

    Located within a 5-minute walk of Mae Haad Beach and 0.7 miles of Sairee Beach, @888byChefKong provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Ko Tao.

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

    Located in Koh Tao in the area previously used as a political prison, White Jail at Koh Tao Hostel offers accommodations 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
     · 252 reviews

    Located in Ko Tao, a 9-minute walk from Chalok Baan Kao Beach, Chandra Hostel Koh Tao provides accommodations 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
     · 336 reviews

    Located in Ko Tao, a 2-minute walk from Sairee Beach, Revolution Koh Tao provides accommodations 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
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 75 reviews

    Located in Ko Tao, within a 7-minute walk of Chalok Baan Kao Beach and 0.7 miles of Shark Bay Beach, TAMONWAN HOUSE Koh Tao provides accommodations with a terrace and free WiFi as well as free private...

    The availability of the host The cleanliness of the room

  • CK Hostel
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 210 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
     · 127 reviews

    Located in Ko Tao, a 2-minute walk from Mae Haad Beach, Tiki Tribe Bar & Hostel has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a bar.

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

  • Indie Hostel - Koh Tao
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 710 reviews

    Set in a convenient area of Sairee Beach with views of the mountain ranges and the ocean, Indie Hostel - Koh Tao offers stylish private and dormitory style accommodations.

    the bed is super comfortable and clear you go to sleep Very good

  • Moov Inn Garden Hostel
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 412 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
     · 152 reviews

    Located in Ko Tao, a 10-minute walk from Sairee Beach, Live In Leaf Koh Tao has accommodations 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
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 109 reviews

    Located in Ko Tao, Slumber Party Koh Tao offers beachfront accommodations a 2-minute walk from Baan Tai Beach and has facilities like a garden and a bar.

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

  • Escape Divers Hostel
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 175 reviews

    Escape Divers Hostel is located in Ko Tao, 2.6 miles from Sunken Ship and 4 miles 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
     · 318 reviews

    Located in Ko Tao, a 4-minute walk from Sairee Beach, Sairee Center Guest House has accommodations 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 located in the Chalok Baan Kao Bay district of Ko Tao, Orrachon Guest House is located a 15-minute walk from Chalok Baan Kao Beach, 0.8 miles from Mae Haad Beach and a 18-minute walk from...

    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
     · 432 reviews

    Located just a 3-minute walk from Mae Haad Pier and the beach is the modern elevator-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 Ko Tao

  • Avg. price/night: $18.86
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,162 reviews
    Great stay with everything we needed. Host was so friendly and helpful. Food and drinks, water refills. Left baggage safely after checkout. Great location to everything.
    Anwen
    Young couple
  • 9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 39 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
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $26.95
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 491 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
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 232 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 traveler
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,229 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $26.95
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 491 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $40.42
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 316 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
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,229 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 traveler
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 1,229 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 traveler
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 232 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 traveler

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