El Nido Hostel Prices — HostelHound

How much do hostels in El Nido cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in El Nido, Philippines range from $5 to $40/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 39 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $9.

Based on current listings, October dorm beds typically start around $5/night.

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

How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 26 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-07T16:51:29.887Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include October 8 (one night),October 9 (one night),October 10 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.

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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 do hostels in El Nido cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $9. Dorm beds currently range from $5 to $40/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in El Nido?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in El Nido include October 8, October 9, October 10.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in El Nido?

HostelHound currently tracks 39 hostels in El Nido, Philippines.

How much do hostels in El Nido cost in October?

Based on current listings, October dorm beds typically start around $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.