What is the cost of a hostel in Ko Samui?

$55/night is an average price for a hostel in Ko Samui throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in August is the most expensive month to book, and in April is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Ko Samui hostels for as low as $11/night. In general, Ko Samui hostels for $47 or less are a good deal.

What’s the best hostel in Ko Samui?

Based on rated reviews, the best hostel in Ko Samui is U Box Hostel - Adults Only. 378 users from HotelsCombined gave the U Box Hostel - Adults Only a 9.1/10 rating.

What hostel is closest to Ko Samui Airport?

The closest Ko Samui hostel to Ko Samui Airport is U Box Hostel - Adults Only, which is 1.7 km away.

What area of Ko Samui is most popular to stay in?

Bo Phut is the most popular area of Ko Samui to stay in. In the past year, 2% of HotelsCombined users looking for Ko Samui hostels searched within Bo Phut. Lub d Koh Samui Chaweng Beach - Beachfront & Vibrant Social Vibe is a popular hostel in Bo Phut if you choose to stay in the area.

What is the most popular hostel in Ko Samui closest to Lamai Beach?

P168 Hostel Samui happens to be the most popular Ko Samui hostel near Lamai Beach among our users. The P168 Hostel Samui has a current rating of 8.6 from 970 HotelsCombined travellers. Lamai Beach is also conveniently located just 6.9 km from this hostel.

Should I stay in a Ko Samui hostel?

Aside from the fact that Ko Samui 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 Ko Samui.

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What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Ko Samui?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Ko Samui is September ($15). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Ko Samui is August ($188).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Ko Samui?

The cheapest day to stay in Ko Samui is Monday ($21). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is $120.

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Cheapest hostels in Ko Samui, Thailand

For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hostels available in Ko Samui for the selected dates. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.

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Monkey Samui Hostel

66/4, Moo 5, Ban PlyLam, Bo Put, Ko Samui, Thailand

5.8 km from city centre

Pool

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Airport shuttle

$19

Avg. per night

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P168 Hostel Samui

155/58 Chaweng Beach Rd. Moo2 Bophut, Ko Samui, Thailand

0.7 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

$35

Avg. per night

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Us hostel samui

165/192 Moo.1 Bophut, Ko Samui, Thailand

4.2 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

$36

Avg. per night

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Kohabitat Samui

120/29 Moo 1 Bophut, Ko Samui, Thailand

3.1 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

$50

Avg. per night

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U Box Hostel - Adults Only

162/74 Moo.2, Ko Samui, Thailand

2.2 km from city centre

$60

Avg. per night

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Hostel prices in Ko Samui

Some of the best options for booking a hostel in Ko Samui categorized by hostel class. We've highlighted the most popular properties according to our users as well as the best value within each hostel class.

3 stars

P168 Hostel Samui

155/58 Chaweng Beach Rd. Moo2 Bophut, Ko Samui, Thailand

$35

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2 stars and under

U Box Hostel - Adults Only

162/74 Moo.2, Ko Samui, Thailand

$60

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ibis Samui Bophut

197 Moo 1, Robkoh Road, Bophut Beach Surat Thani, Koh Samui, Suratthani, Ko Samui, Thailand

6.0 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

$100

Avg. per night

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Banyan Tree Samui

99/9 Moo 4 Maret Koh Samui, Ko Samui, Thailand

5.7 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

$854

Avg. per night

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Crystal Bay Yacht Club

209/1 Moo 4, Maret, Ko Samui, Thailand

5.1 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

$70

Avg. per night

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Samui Sun Villa

Ko Samui, Thailand

1.9 km from city centre

$304

Avg. per night

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Homm Chura Samui

99/9 Moo 2 Chaweng Beach, Ko Samui, Thailand

3.0 km from city centre

Pool

Free Wi-Fi

$122

Avg. per night

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The Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui

9/123 Moo 5, Tambon Bophut, Ko Samui, Thailand

7.0 km from city centre

$538

Avg. per night

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Thai House Beach Resort

131 Moo 3, Lamai Beach Maret, Ko Samui, Thailand

6.1 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

$108

Avg. per night

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Where to stay in Ko Samui

Whether you're visiting Ko Samui for leisure or business, utilize the map to find hostels close to your ideal location. You can find more information on a particular hostel within the map by clicking on its name.

Facts about staying in Ko Samui

What is the cost of a hostel in Ko Samui?
$55/night is an average price for a hostel in Ko Samui throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in August is the most expensive month to book, and in April is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Ko Samui hostels for as low as $11/night. In general, Ko Samui hostels for $47 or less are a good deal.
What’s the best hostel in Ko Samui?
Based on rated reviews, the best hostel in Ko Samui is U Box Hostel - Adults Only. 378 users from HotelsCombined gave the U Box Hostel - Adults Only a 9.1/10 rating.
What hostel is closest to Ko Samui Airport?
The closest Ko Samui hostel to Ko Samui Airport is U Box Hostel - Adults Only, which is 1.7 km away.
What area of Ko Samui is most popular to stay in?
Bo Phut is the most popular area of Ko Samui to stay in. In the past year, 2% of HotelsCombined users looking for Ko Samui hostels searched within Bo Phut. Lub d Koh Samui Chaweng Beach - Beachfront & Vibrant Social Vibe is a popular hostel in Bo Phut if you choose to stay in the area.
What is the most popular hostel in Ko Samui closest to Lamai Beach?
P168 Hostel Samui happens to be the most popular Ko Samui hostel near Lamai Beach among our users. The P168 Hostel Samui has a current rating of 8.6 from 970 HotelsCombined travellers. Lamai Beach is also conveniently located just 6.9 km from this hostel.
Should I stay in a Ko Samui hostel?
Aside from the fact that Ko Samui 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 Ko Samui.

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What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Ko Samui?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Ko Samui is September ($15). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Ko Samui is August ($188).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Ko Samui?

The cheapest day to stay in Ko Samui is Monday ($21). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is $120.

Cheapest hostels in Ko Samui, Thailand

For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hostels available in Ko Samui for the selected dates. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.

Hostel prices in Ko Samui

Some of the best options for booking a hostel in Ko Samui categorized by hostel class. We've highlighted the most popular properties according to our users as well as the best value within each hostel class.

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Whether you're visiting Ko Samui for leisure or business, utilize the map to find hostels close to your ideal location. You can find more information on a particular hostel within the map by clicking on its name.

Facts about staying in Ko Samui

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What is the cost of a hostel in Ko Samui?

What’s the best hostel in Ko Samui?

What hostel is closest to Ko Samui Airport?

What area of Ko Samui is most popular to stay in?

What is the most popular hostel in Ko Samui closest to Lamai Beach?

Should I stay in a Ko Samui hostel?

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