Koh Samui Hostel Prices

How much do hostels in Koh Samui cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Koh Samui, Thailand range from $5 to $59/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 72 hostels.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $5.

At $5/night and up, Koh Samui is a mid-range hostel destination in Thailand.

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 45 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: 2026-10-08T05:46:11.909Z.

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Local knowledge for Koh Samui

Where to stay

Mae Nam on the north coast has the quietest beaches and some of the cheapest beds on the island. If you want nightlife within walking distance, Hat Chaweng Road is the center of things, though you'll pay a bit more for the convenience.

Getting around

Songthaews (shared pickup trucks) run fixed routes along the ring road for a low flat fare. Agree on the price before you get in, or drivers will charge you private taxi rates when you arrive.
The Friday Night Market at Fisherman's Village in Bo Phut is the best cheap eating on the island. The restaurants along Hat Chaweng itself are overpriced for what you get.
If you're headed to Koh Phangan, the Seatran Discovery ferry from Bang Rak pier takes about 30 minutes and costs a fraction of the tourist speedboat packages sold on Chaweng.

When to go

September and October bring afternoon rain and prices drop by nearly half. December through February is when hostels fill up fast as European winter holidays hit and the Gulf coast gets its best weather.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Koh Samui cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $5. Dorm beds currently range from $5 to $59/night across the next 3 months of availability.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Koh Samui?

HostelHound currently tracks 72 hostels in Koh Samui, Thailand.

Is Koh Samui affordable compared to other hostel cities in Thailand?

Koh Samui is a mid-range hostel destination in Thailand, with dorm prices starting from $5/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Koh Samui?

Mae Nam on the north coast has the quietest beaches and some of the cheapest beds on the island. If you want nightlife within walking distance, Hat Chaweng Road is the center of things, though you'll pay a bit more for the convenience.

What is the best time of year to visit Koh Samui?

September and October bring afternoon rain and prices drop by nearly half. December through February is when hostels fill up fast as European winter holidays hit and the Gulf coast gets its best weather.