Top Hostels in Koh Tao in 2026

Q: Should I stay in a hostel in Koh Tao?

Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save your budget for fun things to do. You can enjoy activities like snorkelling, and the island views create an appealing natural setting.

Q: What is a hostel?

No two hostels look identical, but these dormitory-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), low prices and a social atmosphere.

Q: What are the best hostels in Koh Tao?

Based on our customers' reviews, these Koh Tao hostels have the highest ratings: The Dearly Koh Tao Hostel - Property features include free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Rooms come with towels, showers and bed sheets. Living Chilled Koh Tao - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Sairee Beach. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and free parking, as well as a restaurant. You'll find towels, showers and TVs in all rooms. Good Dream Hotel - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Sairee Beach. Property features include free Wi-Fi, free parking and a restaurant. You'll find showers, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Summer Guesthouse & Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Sairee Beach. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and tour/ticket assistance. You'll find towels, showers and bed sheets in all rooms. Tatata Koh Tao - Located within a 5-minute walk of Sairee Beach. Property features include tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with hairdryers and free Wi-Fi.

Q: How many hostels can I expect to find in Koh Tao?

If you're in the market for somewhere affordable to stay in Koh Tao, one of Expedia's 18 hostels could be a great choice for you.

Q: When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Koh Tao?

Good weather's definitely a plus when you're experiencing new places, so here are some stats that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually May and June, with an average temperature of 29°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 27°C. The rainiest months in Koh Tao are November, October, September and December, with each month seeing an average of 274 mm of rainfall.

Q: What is there to see and do in Koh Tao?

Depending on your interests, you might like to discover some places near Koh Tao. Get out into nature with places such as Sairee Beach, Mae Haad Bay and Ko Nang Yuan. Locals like to shop at Sairee Plaza. Additional attractions include Mae Haad Pier, Aow Leuk Beach and Chalok Baan Kao Bay.

Q: What's the best way to get to and around Koh Tao while staying at a hostel?

Keep this information about transit options in Koh Tao in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Samui Intl. Airport (USM), located 41.2 mi (66.3 km) away from the city centre.

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Our top choices for Koh Tao hostels

The Dearly Koh Tao Hostel

Koh Tao

mark

฿1,890 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Jun - 17 Jun

In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Summer Guesthouse & Hostel

Koh Tao

Per Stefan

฿1,200 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jun - 16 Jun

Tatata Koh Tao

Koh Tao

Carl Petter

฿1,485 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Jun - 18 Jun

Living Chilled Koh Tao - Hostel

Koh Tao

Caroline

฿1,612 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jun - 16 Jun

Good Dream Hotel - Hostel

Koh Tao

Halle

฿3,200 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jun - 16 Jun

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Top Koh Tao Hotel Reviews

Koh Tao Heritage

6/10 Okay

"Was a good hotel, however did have problems with the hotel room. The door didn't close properly all the way and we struggled to lock the door, even the staff did too. We also had small drain bugs in the bathroom and it was a concerning amount, which made it feel dirty. The bed and room were okay, good for only 2 nights."

Sai Daeng Resort

10/10 Excellent

"This is the most spectacular location I have ever seen. Located on an outcrop, there are opportunities to swim on both sides so that if it’s windy on one side, you can just go to the other side where it’s protected. The snorkelling is second to none. Just tipping your face into the ocean for a moment you see multiple brightly coloured fish and pushing off from there is like an underwater aquarium. We snorkel to the next bay and back with ease. After so much Thailand, tourist intensity this feels like an absolute sanctuary. We took advantage of the things that were offered on site like Mui, Thai classes, and yoga and the gym and enjoyed the breakfast and the resorts restaurant. Ice bath was a treat and the pool is colder than the ocean, which is a rare treat on a hot day. We use the scuba diving refresher course on site, and then went scuba diving the next day. We are staying in a superior room and our balcony overlook the bay that everybody is trying to get to either by boat or by car. It is on our doorstep. The room is great. They bottle their own water, there are solar panels everywhere and they have really made an effort to be environmentally friendly. We like this place so much that we extended our trip by a few days. Yes, this place is a little bit far out of the way, but there’s a shuttle to Surrey Beach multiple times a day. Highly recommended."

Aiya Resort Koh Tao

10/10 Excellent

"I couldn't suggest a better place to stay in Koh Tao. Our room was clean, spacious, and very well located to the rest of the town. The pool was big, beautiful and photogenic too. The area was a quick 7 minute walk from the main part of town, which was perfect for us as we wanted to avoid too much foot traffic and noise while still being close. The most amazing part of our stay was the staff. We were so well taken care of, and were able to book all of our excursions (hikes, snorkelling, drives/commute) through the front desk. I genuinely think this is the best place to stay in downtown Koh Tao. Will 1000% be coming back!"

Jamahkiri Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"We had a deluxe room villa and it was an absolutely stunning room! The cleanliness was impeccable. All the food staff were very very kind. We stayed here for the convenience of the diving as well and found 1 of the ladies in the dive shop was not very friendly, informative or helpful… we felt like we were a nuisance to her most days. Then another lady showed up later in the weeks and she was absolutely wonderful and was very helpful :) we went diving with Nick, Jordan and Bjorn and they were all wonderful. Nick was very entertaining under water and even when visibility was low, gave us fun things to do :) the past reviews warning about stairs is very much real. It was a great leg workout for us for the week but I would not recommend it for anyone who isn’t fit. Shuttles into town are extremely helpful as taxis are quite expensive… overall this hotel was stunning and adorable <3 "

Ban's Diving Resort

6/10 Okay

"La première chambre que nous avons eu était infestée de fourmis. On nous a déplacé dans une deuxième chambre. Celle-ci n'avait pas d'insectes mais au bout de 3 jours une forte odeur d'égoût se dégageait de la salle de bains. Nous avons été déçus de notre séjour. Le buffet déjeuner était bien et il y avait beaucoup de choix. Les piscines du complexe sont biens. L'endroit est bien situé. Près du centre mais assez calme le soir pour pouvoir se reposer. L'écolde de plongée est bien. Nous avons fait notre Open water et avons aimé l'expérience."

Cape Shark Pool Villas

10/10 Excellent

"Superb villa with a great layput, spacious and well appointed with 3 overhead fans (bedroom, living area and outside seating areas). Staff very helpful, even let us in 2hrs ahead of check in time. Great decks below villas for snorkeling- swam with 2 Black Tip Reef Sharks whilst down... 1 adult about 5ft and one ypungster about 3 ft... amazing"

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Koh Tao Hostels information

Number of reviews	106
Accommodation	17 Hostels
Lowest Price	฿1,200
Highest Price	฿3,200

Frequently asked questions

Should I stay in a hostel in Koh Tao?

Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save your budget for fun things to do. You can enjoy activities like snorkelling, and the island views create an appealing natural setting.

What is a hostel?

No two hostels look identical, but these dormitory-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), low prices and a social atmosphere.

What are the best hostels in Koh Tao?

Based on our customers' reviews, these Koh Tao hostels have the highest ratings: The Dearly Koh Tao Hostel - Property features include free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Rooms come with towels, showers and bed sheets. Living Chilled Koh Tao - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Sairee Beach. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and free parking, as well as a restaurant. You'll find towels, showers and TVs in all rooms. Good Dream Hotel - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Sairee Beach. Property features include free Wi-Fi, free parking and a restaurant. You'll find showers, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Summer Guesthouse & Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Sairee Beach. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and tour/ticket assistance. You'll find towels, showers and bed sheets in all rooms. Tatata Koh Tao - Located within a 5-minute walk of Sairee Beach. Property features include tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with hairdryers and free Wi-Fi.

How many hostels can I expect to find in Koh Tao?

If you're in the market for somewhere affordable to stay in Koh Tao, one of Expedia's 18 hostels could be a great choice for you.

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Koh Tao?

Good weather's definitely a plus when you're experiencing new places, so here are some stats that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually May and June, with an average temperature of 29°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 27°C. The rainiest months in Koh Tao are November, October, September and December, with each month seeing an average of 274 mm of rainfall.

What is there to see and do in Koh Tao?

Depending on your interests, you might like to discover some places near Koh Tao. Get out into nature with places such as Sairee Beach, Mae Haad Bay and Ko Nang Yuan. Locals like to shop at Sairee Plaza. Additional attractions include Mae Haad Pier, Aow Leuk Beach and Chalok Baan Kao Bay.

What's the best way to get to and around Koh Tao while staying at a hostel?

Keep this information about transit options in Koh Tao in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Samui Intl. Airport (USM), located 41.2 mi (66.3 km) away from the city centre.

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