What is the cost of a hostel in El Nido?

$37/night is an average price for a hostel in El Nido throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in May is the most expensive month to book, and in June is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found El Nido hostels for as low as $9/night. In general, El Nido hostels for $29 or less are a good deal.

What’s the best hostel in El Nido?

Based on rated reviews, the best hostel in El Nido is Spin Designer Hostel - El Nido. 2,583 users from HotelsCombined gave the Spin Designer Hostel - El Nido a 8.7/10 rating.

What hostel is closest to El Nido Airport?

The closest El Nido hostel to El Nido Airport is Spin Designer Hostel - El Nido, which is 3.5 km away.

What area of El Nido is most popular to stay in?

Downtown is the most popular area of El Nido to stay in. In the past year, 16% of HotelsCombined users looking for El Nido hostels searched within Downtown. Frida Ka is a popular hostel in Downtown if you choose to stay in the area.

Should I stay in a El Nido hostel?

Aside from the fact that El Nido hostels tend to be more affordable than other stay types, they also have a more lively social scene. This social environment is perfect for individuals, couples, and even families who are looking to meet fellow travellers in El Nido.

Does El Nido have hostels with “Air-conditioned” listed as an amenity?

2 hostels in El Nido currently have “Air-conditioned” as a listed amenity. We recommend booking Outpost Beach Hostel, which is the most popular hostel in El Nido with this amenity.

Affordable El Nido Hostels From $39/night

Travel insights for hostels in El Nido

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What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in El Nido?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in El Nido is August ($64). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in El Nido is December ($96).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in El Nido?

The cheapest day to stay in El Nido is Sunday ($20). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Monday, when the average nightly price is $112.

How much is a hostel in El Nido tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in El Nido tonight starting as low as $18, rising to an average cost of $40, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from for a 4-star hostel in El Nido for tonight.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in El Nido?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 69 days before your trip to El Nido. The lowest price found when booking 69 days ahead was $22 per night.

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Cheapest hostels in El Nido, Philippines

Out of the hostels in El Nido we've come across, these properties are priced the lowest. Prices can differ depending on the dates selected, so use the search form to browse more options if you have flexibility.

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Mad Monkey Hostel Nacpan Beach

Nacpan Beach, Palawan, El Nido, Philippines

15.0 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

$39

Avg. per night

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Outpost Beach Hostel

Sitio Lugadia, El Nido, Philippines

2.8 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

$39

Avg. per night

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Big Paul Hostel

Corong-Corong Pob. (Brgy 4), El Nido, Philippines

2.1 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

$42

Avg. per night

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Spin Designer Hostel - El Nido

Balinsasayaw Road Corner Calle Real, El Nido, Philippines

0.3 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Air conditioning

$54

Avg. per night

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Amakan - El Nido Palawan

Amboy Street, Barangay Buena Suerte, Palawan, El Nido, Philippines

0.1 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Air conditioning

Airport shuttle

$49

Avg. per night

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Cauayan Island Resort and Spa

Cauayan Island, Bacuit Bay, El Nido, Philippines

10.0 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

$722

Avg. per night

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One El Nido Suite

Lot 2, Brgy. Corong Corong, El Nido, Philippines

2.1 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

$74

Avg. per night

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El Nido Beach Hotel

Calle Hama, Brgy. Masagana, El Nido, Philippines

0.5 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

$91

Avg. per night

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Spin Designer Hostel - El Nido

Balinsasayaw Road Corner Calle Real, El Nido, Philippines

0.3 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Air conditioning

$54

Avg. per night

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Cadlao Resort And Restaurant

Caalan, Barangay Masagana, El Nido, Philippines

1.2 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

$177

Avg. per night

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S Resort El Nido Managed by H Hospitality Group - Newly Renovated

Rizal Street, Palawan, El Nido, Philippines

0.1 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

$111

Avg. per night

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Doublegem Beach Resort And Hotel

Brgy. Corong-Corong, El Nido, Philippines

2.4 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

$126

Avg. per night

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Where to stay in El Nido

Navigate to the areas in El Nido you plan to visit to find hostels that are close by. Clicking a property's name will unlock more information and allow you to book that particular hostel.

Facts about staying in El Nido

What is the cost of a hostel in El Nido?
$37/night is an average price for a hostel in El Nido throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in May is the most expensive month to book, and in June is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found El Nido hostels for as low as $9/night. In general, El Nido hostels for $29 or less are a good deal.
What’s the best hostel in El Nido?
Based on rated reviews, the best hostel in El Nido is Spin Designer Hostel - El Nido. 2,583 users from HotelsCombined gave the Spin Designer Hostel - El Nido a 8.7/10 rating.
What hostel is closest to El Nido Airport?
The closest El Nido hostel to El Nido Airport is Spin Designer Hostel - El Nido, which is 3.5 km away.
What area of El Nido is most popular to stay in?
Downtown is the most popular area of El Nido to stay in. In the past year, 16% of HotelsCombined users looking for El Nido hostels searched within Downtown. Frida Ka is a popular hostel in Downtown if you choose to stay in the area.
Should I stay in a El Nido hostel?
Aside from the fact that El Nido hostels tend to be more affordable than other stay types, they also have a more lively social scene. This social environment is perfect for individuals, couples, and even families who are looking to meet fellow travellers in El Nido.
Does El Nido have hostels with “Air-conditioned” listed as an amenity?
2 hostels in El Nido currently have “Air-conditioned” as a listed amenity. We recommend booking Outpost Beach Hostel, which is the most popular hostel in El Nido with this amenity.

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Travel insights for hostels in El Nido

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in El Nido?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in El Nido is August ($64). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in El Nido is December ($96).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in El Nido?

The cheapest day to stay in El Nido is Sunday ($20). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Monday, when the average nightly price is $112.

How much is a hostel in El Nido tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in El Nido tonight starting as low as $18, rising to an average cost of $40, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from for a 4-star hostel in El Nido for tonight.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in El Nido?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 69 days before your trip to El Nido. The lowest price found when booking 69 days ahead was $22 per night.

Cheapest hostels in El Nido, Philippines

Out of the hostels in El Nido we've come across, these properties are priced the lowest. Prices can differ depending on the dates selected, so use the search form to browse more options if you have flexibility.

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Where to stay in El Nido

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Navigate to the areas in El Nido you plan to visit to find hostels that are close by. Clicking a property's name will unlock more information and allow you to book that particular hostel.

Facts about staying in El Nido

Find useful tips and insights about staying in El Nido to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 3 June 2026.

What is the cost of a hostel in El Nido?

What’s the best hostel in El Nido?

What hostel is closest to El Nido Airport?

What area of El Nido is most popular to stay in?

Should I stay in a El Nido hostel?

Does El Nido have hostels with “Air-conditioned” listed as an amenity?

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