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How much do hostels in Gili Trawangan cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Gili Trawangan, Indonesia range from $3 to $24/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 36 hostels.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $3.

Based on current listings, November dorm beds typically start around $3/night.

At $3/night and up, Gili Trawangan is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Indonesia.

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 18 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: 2026-10-05T19:28:50.544Z.

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Local knowledge for Gili Trawangan

Where to stay

Most hostels cluster along the east-coast strip within a 10-minute walk of the main harbor pier. The north end of that same strip is noticeably quieter and beds run a few dollars cheaper than the bars-and-music zone right by the dock.

Getting around

  • Rent a bicycle for around 50,000 IDR per day to circle the whole island in under an hour. It cuts cidomo cart costs for every beach hop and is the only motor-free way to move quickly.
  • The night market near the harbor has nasi goreng and satay for under 30,000 IDR. Eat there for any meal that doesn't require a menu and you'll cut your daily food budget in half versus the strip restaurants.
  • Book your fast boat from Bali (Padang Bai or Serangan) at least a few days ahead in July and August. Same-day tickets exist but prices jump 30 to 50 percent on peak days, and boats do sell out.

When to go

Hostels are cheapest from mid-November through early January (skip Christmas week) and again in February. July and August fill every bed on the island within days of a listing going up.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Gili Trawangan cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $3. Dorm beds currently range from $3 to $24/night across the next 3 months of availability.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Gili Trawangan?

HostelHound currently tracks 36 hostels in Gili Trawangan, Indonesia.

How much do hostels in Gili Trawangan cost in November?

Based on current listings, November dorm beds typically start around $3/night.

Is Gili Trawangan affordable compared to other hostel cities in Indonesia?

Gili Trawangan is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Indonesia, with dorm prices starting from $3/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Gili Trawangan?

Most hostels cluster along the east-coast strip within a 10-minute walk of the main harbor pier. The north end of that same strip is noticeably quieter and beds run a few dollars cheaper than the bars-and-music zone right by the dock.

What is the best time of year to visit Gili Trawangan?

Hostels are cheapest from mid-November through early January (skip Christmas week) and again in February. July and August fill every bed on the island within days of a listing going up.