Budget Hostels from RM47

By staying at a hostel, you can spend less on lodging and save more of your money for going out during your stay. We’ve heard good things about this destination’s natural setting, including its beaches and island views.

No two hostels look identical, but these dormitory-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), low prices and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel in town? These top picks get the highest reviews from our travellers and might be a good place to start looking: Lub d Koh Samui Chaweng Beach - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Chaweng Beach. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Rooms come with towels, showers and free toiletries. Coconut Grove Hotel Samui - Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Chaweng Beach. You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as an outdoor pool. Rooms come with towels, showers and free toiletries. Monkey Samui Hostel - You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as an indoor pool. You’ll find towels, showers and free toiletries in all rooms. Aforetime House @ Samui - Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a restaurant. Rooms come with towels, lockers and desks. Coffee Island - Hostel - Located steps from Nathon Pier. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a restaurant, as well as a bar. You’ll find towels, showers and TVs in all rooms.

If you’re in the market for an affordable place to stay in Koh Samui, one of Expedia’s 32 hostels might be a great choice.

The weather is important when you’re discovering new places, so here’s a little information that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually May and June, with an average temperature of 29°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 27°C. The rainiest months in Koh Samui are November, October, December and September, with each month seeing an average of 281 mm of rainfall.

Overall, Koh Samui is known for its beaches, restaurants and snorkelling. Major attractions include Lamai Beach, Chaweng Beach and Fisherman’s Village Plaza. Get out into nature with places such as Chaweng Noi Beach, Lipa Noi Beach and Chaweng Lake. Cultural attractions include Secret Buddha Garden and Samui Theatre Major Chaweng Branch.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Koh Samui in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Ko Samui (USM), 5.8 mi (9.3 km) away from the city centre.