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Set in Koh Samui, 300 metres from Choeng Mon Beach, Chill Inn Samui Hostel and Restaurant offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant and a terrace. The accommodation features a concierge service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests.

The staff was so nice an helpful, they helped me with everything I asked for and with planning the rest of my trip

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8.3
Very Good
196 reviews
Price from
CAD 18
per night

Located in Koh Samui, a few steps from Lipa Noi Beach, Chill Inn Lipa Noi Hostel and Beach Cafe provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a bar and water sports facilities. 15 km from Grandfather's Grandmother's Rocks and 24 km from Fisherman Village, the hostel offers a private beach area. The hostel also features free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

Nice location on the beach, a peaceful place to get away from the more touristy parts of the island. The wifi was good for working, aircon good, beds comfortable, and the staff were helpful and friendly, especially Shine, who always went out of his way to see if I needed anything.

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8.5
Very Good
327 reviews
Price from
CAD 19
per night

Chill Inn Lamai Hostel & Beach Cafe features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Koh Samui. 500 metres from Rocky's Beach and 1.3 km from Natien Beach, the property provides a bar and a private beach area. The accommodation offers nightclub and free WiFi throughout the property.

What a gem. I haven’t done hostels in many years and at first I was overwhelmed by the dorm, but immediately you realise that this is not just every hostel. As the name suggests it is a place to chill. The common spaces, the private beach, the sub and kayak, the food, the staff and the people all made it amazing experience. Also great value for money.

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8.5
Very Good
303 reviews
Price from
CAD 20
per night

Set in Koh Samui, 1.3 km from Choeng Mon Beach, Joon Restaurant and Hostel offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. 2.9 km from Tongsai Beach and 4.1 km from Big Buddha, the property provides a private beach area, as well as a bar. The property is non-smoking and is located 8.2 km from Fisherman Village.

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10
Exceptional
2 reviews

Located in Koh Samui, 2.2 km from Mae Nam Beach, The Hideout Samui provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. The property is set 11 km from Big Buddha, 22 km from Grandfather's Grandmother's Rocks and 2.5 km from Santiburi Beach Resort, Golf and Spa. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Fisherman Village is 6.7 km away.

All guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a seating area. Every room comes with air conditioning and a TV, and certain units at The Hideout Samui have a balcony. All units include bed linen.

Good Hostel with impeccable help from staff members.

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7.2
Good
85 reviews
Price from
CAD 11
per night

Samui Poshtel offers family-friendly accommodation with free uses of bicycles in Chaweng Noi Beach. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.

The hostel also offers bike hire and car hire. Chaweng Viewpoint is 2 km from Samui Poshtel, while Jungle Club Samui is 1.7 km away. Samui Airport is 4 km from the property.

Comfortable room and friendly staff

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8.5
Very Good
11 reviews
Price from
CAD 45
per night

Situated in Chaweng and with Chaweng Beach reachable within less than 1 km, DK1Hostel features concierge services, rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is around 1.5 km from Chaweng Noi Beach, 5.3 km from Fisherman Village and 7.6 km from Big Buddha. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests.

A lovely owner and a real sense of family. Close to everything you need and really well located in Chaweng. A very good stay

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9.7
Exceptional
28 reviews
Price from
CAD 11
per night

A 5-minute walk to the beautiful Chaweng Beach of Samui Island, Timeless Hostel offers clean and comfortable rooms with free WiFi. Free private parking is available.

Timeless Hostel is a 5-minute walk to the city centre and a 15-minute drive from Samui Airport.

- 5min walk to Chaweng Beach - beds with curtains for privacy was great - AC and bathroom were good - stuff super friendly - really social and in the centre for food and bars

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7.9
Good
323 reviews

Located only 2.2 km from Bophut Beach, KoHabitat Samui features a garden. The property is a 13-minute drive from Samui Crocodile Farm, while Fisherman's Village is only a 5-minute drive away. Free WiFi is offered.

-perfect for a short stay in Ko Samui. -great host who takes care of everything, really kind and helpful -quite good location, easy to drive to all the places -hypermarket nearby for fresh food and fruits -well equipped small kitchen area to prepare meals -fridge to store the food -spacious room -comfortable beds with curtains for privacy -enough lockers and space around the bed to keep the belongings

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8.7
Excellent
47 reviews
Price from
CAD 20
per night

Attractively situated in the centre of Chaweng, rastahostel by little boat features free WiFi throughout the property, a shared lounge and free private parking for guests who drive. Boasting a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 200 metres from Chaweng Beach and around less than 1 km from Chaweng Noi Beach. Grandfather's Grandmother's Rocks is 11 km from the hostel and Chaweng Viewpoint is 3 km away.

Best beach is near by this hostel. And staff is very nice. You will have free BBQ night every Saturday as i can remember

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8.3
Very Good
99 reviews
Price from
CAD 13
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • Avg. price/night: CAD 34.54
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews
    It was so beautiful, very clean, friendly and helpful staff. The bed was so comfy! Great location and value for money. Thank you!
    Lily
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: CAD 223.20
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 87 reviews
    This is a really nice hostel. I stayed in a dorm room and it was comfy, clean and we'll laid out. Bathrooms and shower were separate and in the room. Beds were comfy. Lots of nice amenities on site (pool, pool table, restaurant)
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    Alexa
    Solo traveler
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 315 reviews
    Clean and great location
    Benedetta
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: CAD 57.42
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 216 reviews
    The view from our bungalow was million dollar, and the restaurant's food was also great. Staff friendly . Only downside is this end of Lamai Beach wasn't so great for swimming (water very shallow). Great budget friendly option though.
    Kathryn
    Young couple
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 302 reviews
    Right on the beach, cheap stay, clean rooms. Perfect stay in hostel
    Adrian
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: CAD 70.90
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 327 reviews
    Great location if you want to chill but there is nothing around the hostel apart from one nice hotel/restaurant
    Florence
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: CAD 70.90
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 327 reviews
    Directly at the beach, wonderful place, very nice staff, a little Shop to buy Things in the Hostel reception at the street, nice Restaurants cheap at the streets, a bar and Restaurant directly in the Hostel, the beach IS wonderful to Walk, calm and nice, i Had a great time and stay there, aircon in the rooms, beds very fine to sleep, a towel, soap in the bathroom, 2 toilets, one shower, i never Had Pb with IT but some guests Said It IS Not enough for that place ...
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    hanna
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: CAD 83.56
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 196 reviews
    I have nothing to say other than this is the best hostel I’ve ever been to! Jim (the owner) greeted us when we arrived and the staff are so kind and friendly. Located close to everything. The rooms are great and clean. Will definitely come here again
    Karoline
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: CAD 70.90
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 327 reviews
    nice rooms, nice beds, nice sheets and near to the beach. there were two Thai restaurants nearby which where a little cheaper than the hostel food. very relaxed and beautiful area!
    Leonie
    Solo traveler
  • 6.3
    Scored 6.3
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 22 reviews
    The owner is really nice and polite, and the good kebab and fresh smoothies are also cheaper for the people who stay in the hostel.
    Ferre
    Group
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