Ko Tao, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84280 Ko Tao, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84280, Chalok Baan Kao, 84280 Koh Tao, Thailand
#23 of 150 hotels in Koh Tao
Guests' ChoiceBased on 144 hostel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Location
8.3
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 8 September 2024
Christie
United KingdomNo hot water in showers but not end of the world
Great views and good vibes!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 11 August 2024
Thomas
United KingdomNo hot water
Great views, super social but not a party hostel, very chill vibes
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 6 August 2024
Cornelius
GermanyBeautiful view
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 1 August 2024
Felix
GermanyBest Hostel of the trip so far. Can recommend especially for young people and solo travellers.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 29 July 2024
William
United KingdomBig hill
10/10 just vibez vibez and georgous views
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 7 July 2024
Bailey
United KingdomLots of steps to walk up/down, but the view makes up for every step.
Great shower and comfortable beds. View was the highlight of the hostel and staff were very friendly and welcoming making me feel at home instantly apon arriving. Beautiful bar within walking distance with equally as good views and a swimming pool which is definitely worth visiting, would strongly recommend. They also hold events on most days of the week such as pool tournaments and quiz nights which are great for building relationships with people staying at the hostel.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Orla
IrelandThe bed was very hard, even for Asia.
The staff, the food, the craic, the exercise to get in and out of the property. The peacefulness and how it’s set right into nature. I loved my stay here and would go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Bauke
NetherlandsGreat view, great atmosphere, lovely people
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Karen
AustraliaSuch a beautiful location, the hostel has such a relaxing vibe. I spent over a week here as I kept extending my stay. The activities that were run each night were always very fun and social!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Richard
United KingdomThe views were surreal waking up to them everyday. Lots of area to chill out with a pool table, TV, a bar and restaurant. Themed nights were popular when I was there
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Cal206
United KingdomBeautiful location, friendly staff always willing to help, I've kept extending my stay 😀
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Zac
United KingdomHad to drive up a very steep hill to get to the parking then walk down a steep hill to get to the hostel. The owner was very unfriendly.
The common area was lovely and the rooms were clean and modern.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Francis
United KingdomMy mattress was horrible feel like sleeping on polystyrene
Good hostel, good vibes I definitely recommend it
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Jessica
United KingdomIt would have been good to have curtains on the beds but they had curtain rails so it was easy to hang towels to create your own curtains.
Loved it here. Great chill vibes (but also possible to party), beautiful view and great staff/volunteers.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Lachlan
New ZealandCool people, good vibes. Gonna miss it! The view is amazing up there.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Aybars
GermanyOne of the best Hostels I have ever stayed in. (I stayed in over 20 different hostels) The common area is the best in several aspects, like the view and size. It is quite a walk without scooter. They recommend one anyways. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The dorms are well planned and clean. The bathrooms are cleaned regularly. The food is really tasty (a bit more expensive than street food, but I found it fair). You can book many different activities in the place such as snorkeling tour. The common area is a great place to hangout with the other backpackers, eat, drink and even for doing home office. The internet is very good. I had a great time and will stay here again.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Emma
United Statesthe common space was nice but small for how many people stayed there. also at night it got super noisy with the music which made trying to work very difficult. and the wifi connection was pretty weak.
the dorm was spacious and super comfortable! everyone was very friendly. the hostel is clean and in great condition!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
František
Czech RepublicThe place actively creates a chill, easy atmosphere. If you are looking for a place with a stunning view where you can just be and spend time with other travelers (by going to the beach, participating in a pool tournament, etc.), look no further. If you are the type of traveler with a busy schedule who is used to jumping into accommodations every now and then, consider other places, as this hostel is a little remote. I spent a week there and it was one of the comfiest hostels so far. The staff is friendly, too.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Alma
DenmarkSuper nice place with an amazing view! However, it is easiest if you have a motorbike as the walk up there is a bit though, but doable. Very sweet staff and nice common place.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Leslie
FranceStunning property, comfortable beds, spacious dorms, dorm bathroom was very nice and clean!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
William
United KingdomThe view was cool but didn’t live up to our expectations and wasn’t as ‘jungley’ as expected. The photos don’t show that most of the view is of the small town below. Also curtains would be an improvement
Social hostel with friendly vibe, common room is big and has pool table and table tennis. Can also get good food at decent price. The drive up is quite steep and bendy as is warned, but it is also very short so not too bad
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Janina
GermanyWhen you are traveling alone you have to use the outside bathroom and aren’t allowed to use the one in the dorm (still don’t understand why). There are no curtains on the beds.
It was far off the partyscene which I really appreciated. The few was amazing. The staff and the other guests were very friendly! Also not only people in their early 20!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Joschua
Germany- you need a scooter or really good endurance ;) - smoking allowed in common room - air conditioning isn't working that good because of bad isolation of the room
+ like the name promises, you do have a nice view +Clean facilities +Comfortable beds +Pool table, variety of books, table tennis + Preplanned activities +Friendly staff + Good food + Remote location
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Janina
GermanyThe beds did not have curtains and as a solo traveler I had to use the bathrooms outside and wasn’t supposed to use the bathroom inside the dorm (apparently it is for groups only?!)
Loved the chill vibe up there. The social area is the perfect spot to get in contact with others :)
Stayed in February 2024
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