Top 5 best hostels in Koh Samui

As you know  travelling is expensive with flight tickets, accommodation and activities. If you are a budget traveler, hostels offer accommodation much cheaper than hotels with shared kitchen and bathroom, private rooms are also available. Some advantages of staying in a hostel, you can meet new people around the world and make conversations with them

There are a lot of hostels in Koh Samui, to make it easier we are going to sort out the recommended best 5 hostels for backpackers and travelers.

1. Chill Inn Beach Cafe & Hostel

Chill Inn beach cafe & hostel is located on Koh Samui Island in Thailand. The hostel is managed by two experienced travelers Shane and Pop, one from Ireland and the other from Thailand. There are many communal chill out areas here. It is also close to many of the attractions of the island including waterfalls and many of the nicest viewpoints. They also rent out kayaks and paddle boards and arrange cars and scooters for guests.

Beside the beach in the terraces bar enjoy the sip of cold beer or cocktails with the scenic beauty. The cafe serves a mixture of Thai and western cuisine as well the best coffee on the island. There is one bungalow in Chill Inn Beach Cafe & Hostel with two dorm rooms of 6 beds one and 4 beds in the other. They also have a 4-bed deluxe ensuite dorm and a 6-bed mixed dorm in the main building with beautiful sea views.

Prices per night: from VND 288250 to VND 324282

Address & contact information: 438/118, Koh Samui, Surat Thani 84310, Thailand

Ph: +66 77 423 434

The hostel is managed by two experienced travelers Shane and Pop, one from Ireland and the other from Thailand

2. P168 Hostel

P168 Hostel is located near the coast is 2 km from Chaweng Beach, 6 km from Fisherman’s Village Walking Street, and 4 km from Samui Airport. It is one of the best modern hostels because here you have little more privacy with designer capsule beds and some of them have small windows with sea view. The capsule bed comes with a personal TV, electric socket, light, personal lock and air conditioning. Not only do they come in single size beds, couples can enjoy the experience in the deluxe pod version. 1 minute walk to Chaweng beach, nice little cafe at the front where you can order smoothie bowls and other western and Thai foods. There are 6, 10 & 18-bed mixed dorms, 6-10 bed female dorms, Double Private and Twin Private.

Prices per night: from VND1225064 to VND453994

Address & contact information:

155/58 Moo2 rd. Bophut Suratthani Chaweng Beach, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Ph: +66 77 332 488

It is one of the best modern hostels because you have little more privacy with designer capsule beds and some of them have small windows with sea view

3. Ubox Hostel Samui

Ubox hostel is located in the centre of Chaweng nightlife exploring the Chaweng beach. For easy travellers this is the best premium budget accommodation. There is an outdoor swimming pool with a tiki bar where you can relax and socialise with others. This 3-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom. Popular points of interest near UBOX Hostel include KC Beach Club Chaweng, Solo Bar and Chaweng Walking Street. The nearest airport is Samui International, 6 km from the hostel. Superior Double Bed Private Ensuite is also available which is located in Chaweng Chalet  separate from Ubox Hostel Samui about 1-minute walkable distance.

Address & contact information: 162/212 Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Ph: +66 88 765 5520

Ubox hostel is located in the centre of Chaweng nightlife exploring the Chaweng beach

4. At Hostel

At Hostel is located in the heart of Koh Samui Chaweng Beach which is a stylish hostel that boasts an outdoor swimming pool and pool bar. It is very close to various restaurants, Ark Bar Beach Club, Hard Rock Cafe, and many famous bars in Koh Samui and also the best shopping destination, local shop and nightclub. At Hostel Samui provides 2 private rooms which have 1 double bedroom & 1 triple bedroom as well as dormitory room. It offers 2 mixed rooms with 18 beds, 3 mixed rooms with 10 beds, 2

mixed rooms with 6 beds, and 2 female rooms with 6 & 10 beds. All ensuite toilet & shower room. Some rooms have sofa & seating areas. Each bed comes with an individual reading light, power socket, USB socket, bed linen with duvet, towel and locker.

Address & contact information: 166/32 หมู 2 Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

At Hostel is located in the heart of Koh Samui Chaweng Beach

5. Aforetime Beach House

Aforetime Beach House is located at Taling Ngam Beach which is 63 years old original Thai wooden house. This house is a traditional Thai Koh Samui. Make a living experiencing the atmosphere of the tradition of the people of Samui. Here you can have a beautiful sandy beach with crystal clear sea and snorkeling pier that leads to Koh Phangan’s Museum to dive, travel to the attractions not far from the waterfall, elephant trekking. This house consists of four bedrooms, 1 single bedroom and 3 rooms for Mix-dorm. Aforetime Beach House also offers a terrace.

Address & contact information: Taling Ngam, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand

Ph: +66 94 592 9993

Aforetime Beach House is located at Taling Ngam Beach which is 63 years old original Thai wooden house

These are the top 5 best hostels in Koh Samui. We hope you will feel good there and have a good trip in Thailand. Remember to save this link for your vacation.

Hang Moon

Image sources: Internet