Introduction
El Nido started off as an off-the-beaten-path backpackers paradise. Slowly the numbers of backpackers increased and nowadays the number of visitors is increasing at a rapid rate. In response, hostel entrepreneurs are setting up shop in and around town. Given the different type of travelers- budget, flashbackers, and digital nomads, amongst other categories of visitors. This gives you a short (definitely not comprehensive) list of hostels in El Nido.
Coffee Hostel
The Cavern Pod Hotel & Specialty Cafe
The Cavern Pod Hotel & Specialty Cafe are where coffee connoisseurs stay. (More on Coffee in El Nido) With a small hotel feel, you’ll be hosted by the AJ’s, a sweet Filipino-American couple obsessed with coffee and all things vegan. Right off the main road, The Cavern hosts two 4-bed dorm rooms and a private. For those not checking-in you’ll still want to come by for coffee or a meal!
Boutique Hostel
Spin Designer Hostel
Spin Designer Hostel continues to be the top hostel in town. They’ve got beautiful designed interior spaces as proven by the loads of Instagram photos. Located in town off the highway this spot hosts different events such as a local Sunday Market. They’ve got amazing staff, are most definitely cleaner than most hostels and have a great breakfast service.
Don’t Forget to Move gave us 15 Reasons to Stay at Spin. While The Poor Traveler wrote SPIN Designer Hostel El Nido: Our Best Hostel Experience in Palawan
Pool Hostel
Kame House Backpackers
Kame House Backpackers is currently the only hostel with a pool. This hostel is in the middle of Corong-Corong and can be easily found with its red roof. Come by for a drink and a dip. Or better yet, check in.
*Read more Pools in El Nido
Party Hostel
Outpost Beach Hostel
Outpost Beach Hostel is clearly El Nido’s party hostel. Located just out of town, this spot has a great view of the sunset and accommodates most of the backpacking party scene in their spot. They’ve got two 12-bed dorms rooms, one 8-bed dorm room, two 6-bed dorm room, and six 4-bed dorm rooms.
Beach Hostel
Mad Monkey Hostel- Nacpan
Mad Monkey Hostels seem to be popping up all over Asia. This group is the first beachfront hostel in beautiful Nacpan. If you’re looking for a social scene on a long stretch of mostly empty beach this is the spot. They’ve got daily events each week from clean-ups to volleyball games.
Check out Mad Monkey Events for more details.
Other views on Hostel Pick’ins
The Broke Backer give his list here at “Best Hostels in El Nido.” Two Monkey’s Travel Group included El Nido in their updated Ultimate List of Palawan Hostels. Bloggers Goats on the Road wrote a list as well, Where to Sleep on a Budget.
