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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 5.3 km from Fisherman Village, 7.6 km from Big Buddha and 11 km from Grandfather's Grandmother's Rocks. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. The manager of the hostel is a one of a kind. She cleans herself, treat everyone like they are her children, cooked pasta for us one night❤️ The hostel itself is pretty neat, has a nice common area with a lot of opportunities to meet people.

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9.2
Superb
209 reviews
Price from
US$10
per night

All guest rooms at the hostel are fitted with a seating area. Rooms are equipped with a kettle, while some rooms include a kitchen with a fridge and a microwave. All rooms at The Rock Samui Poshtel Lamai Beach have air conditioning and a wardrobe. The service provided by the staff and most of all Jerome were excellent. We got all what we requested and even the additional free breakfasts. All hotel is super clean, the cleaners are passing regularly and do a good job. The swimming pool is using a salted water system, which is ecological and free of chemical substances. The family room with big bunk beds for the children and living room with small kitchenette and TV was very comfortable. The kitchen and playing room (with board games) on the first floor. The coffee is just one floor down. Nice hotel beach and nearby beaches were excellent and clean. Free kayaks and paddle board provided by hotel. Good jogging routes around the hotel. Massage place and local restaurants nearby the hotel.

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9.5
Exceptional
137 reviews
Price from
US$39
per night

Set in Lipa Noi, 2.4 km from Laem Din Beach, Baan Hinlad Home and Hostel offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Boasting a concierge service, this property also has a restaurant and a terrace. The hostel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. Super nice host! very helpful. Nice big terrace and garden. Near river, waterfalls, Buddhist temple. Overall feel was very good and positive. Free coffee and water, shampoo and soap. Also you can take coconut and papaya from garden

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9.4
Superb
225 reviews
Price from
US$23
per night

Ananas Samui Hostel features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Laem Set Beach. With free WiFi, this 3-star hostel has a restaurant and a bar. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a tour desk. It is nice small hostel far away from party side of an island. Lady and guy are taking good care of their guests. You can rent a scooter there - recommended. 10-15 min away 7/11, and few restaurants. Nearby really nice „Cool Bar” at the beach. Guy took us to ferry and show where to check in and where to go. If you look for peace and quite place its perfect.

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9
Superb
175 reviews
Price from
US$11
per night

Set in Amphoe Koh Samui, within 2.8 km of Fisherman Village and 5.8 km of Big Buddha, Nomad Stay Hostel with Coworking Space offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is situated 13 km from Grandfather's Grandmother's Rocks, 4.8 km from Chaweng Viewpoint and 7.2 km from Santiburi Beach Resort, Golf and Spa. The accommodation features a shuttle service, while a car rental service is also available. Beds are super comfortable and the pillows are awesome! Good amount of space in the bunk as well. Staff was great and the washroom was also top notch!

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9.8
Exceptional
20 reviews
Price from
US$11
per night

Set 300 metres from Taling Ngam Beach, TRIBE by Aforetime offers rooms with air conditioning in Amphoe Koh Samui. The property is situated 28 km from Fisherman Village, 32 km from Big Buddha and 7 km from Hin Lad Waterfall. The property is non-smoking and is located 14 km from Grandfather's Grandmother's Rocks.

At the hostel, all rooms have a terrace. All guest rooms will provide guests with a microwave. A home away from home. Kind and caring people from the guests to the locals to the amazing staff. The owner is Superman! Peaceful, relaxing, one of the cleanest hostels I’ve been in. Respectful! 100/200m away from the beach, local smoothie lady is a must. Breakfast served around 6/7am from a local roadside restaurant. 7-Eleven is 5 mins by bike.

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9.8
Exceptional
9 reviews
Price from
US$8
per night

All guest rooms in the hostel are equipped with a kettle. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Tian Ming Hostel also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms are fitted with a city view. The rooms have a safety deposit box. Very clean and the nicest staff and owner ever. Also a nice kitchen and a chill common area, just felt like a little second home especially when staying longer :)

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9.1
Superb
31 reviews
Price from
US$10
per night

Located in Chaweng, 200 metres from Chaweng Beach, Tnon Samui Hostel provides accommodation with a private beach area, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 6.3 km from Fisherman Village, and within 2 km of the city centre. What a stay at Tnon Samui Hostel! Here you'll find the friendliest, smiling and most helpful owners. Always taking care to make everything perfect and make you feel at home. I can only recommend staying here. I hope to return very soon, thank you again.

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9.1
Superb
40 reviews
Price from
US$10
per night

The hostel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a toaster, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Guest rooms include a wardrobe. The place is beautiful and really quiet, staff were really helpful and attentive, the perfect beach escape

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9.6
Exceptional
11 reviews
Price from
US$62
per night

Located in Bangrak, Samui Backpacker Hotel is a 1-minute walk from a pier that can take guests to Ko Phangan and the famous full moon parties. It offers dormitory-style and private rooms with free WiFi. Really happy I got to stay at this place, great value for money and super convenient for traveling.

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8.6
Fabulous
1,403 reviews
Price from
US$11
per night

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