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El Nido

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Dorm beds in El Nido, Philippines range from $5 to $27/night over the next 3 months. HostelHawk tracks 34 properties. Cheapest upcoming dates: Oct 1, Jul 5, Jul 4.

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Hostel prices in El Nido, Philippines

A typical dorm night in El Nido runs about $6.

Across the upcoming months, July tends to be the cheapest month (from $5/night) and September the most expensive (from $6/night).

At $5/night and up, El Nido is a mid-range hostel destination in Philippines.

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Hostels we track in El Nido

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Local knowledge for El Nido

Where to stay

Most budget beds are packed along Real Street and Hama Street in the town center, a five-minute walk to the port and most tour operators. Corong-Corong, about 2 km south toward Las Cabanas Beach, is quieter and slightly cheaper if you don't mind a tricycle ride into town.

Getting around

  • Book island-hopping tours (A, B, C, D) directly from the operators on Real Street rather than through your hostel. You'll pay 200-400 PHP less per tour for the same boat.
  • Tricycles run fixed routes but will quote tourist prices. Settle the fare before you get in. Town center to Corong-Corong should be around 50-80 PHP per person.
  • The wet market one block off Real Street near the public market has full meals for under 100 PHP. The restaurants fronting the beach charge two to three times more for similar food.

When to go

Hostels are cheapest and easiest to walk into from June through September when afternoon rain is common, and they fill weeks in advance from late December through April when the weather is reliably dry.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a hostel in El Nido cost per night?

Dorm beds in El Nido currently range from $5 to $27/night based on the next 3 months of availability.

When are the cheapest dates to book a hostel in El Nido?

Based on current data, the cheapest upcoming dates for hostels in El Nido are October 1, July 5, July 4.

How many hostels does HostelHawk track in El Nido?

HostelHawk currently tracks 34 hostels in El Nido, Philippines.

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

Based on current availability, July has the lowest hostel prices in El Nido, with dorm beds from $5/night.

Is El Nido affordable compared to other hostel cities in Philippines?

El Nido is a mid-range hostel destination in Philippines, with dorm prices starting from $5/night.

Where do backpackers stay in El Nido?

Most budget beds are packed along Real Street and Hama Street in the town center, a five-minute walk to the port and most tour operators. Corong-Corong, about 2 km south toward Las Cabanas Beach, is quieter and slightly cheaper if you don't mind a tricycle ride into town.

What is the best time of year to visit El Nido?

Hostels are cheapest and easiest to walk into from June through September when afternoon rain is common, and they fill weeks in advance from late December through April when the weather is reliably dry.