
My pick in El Nido
Frendz Hostel El Nido
El Nido town, Palawan
For solo travellers in El Nido, this is the hostel I point people to: the social atmosphere makes it easy to meet other people.
Dorm beds from about ₱1,610 a night
Solo travel, updated October 2026
Hostels to meet people, go out at night and explore the islands together. My picks: Frendz in El Nido and Rucksack Inn on Siargao, plus 42 more in 14 places.
From my own Camiguin videos.
In El Nido, stay at Frendz Hostel. It is the hostel I point solo travellers to: the social atmosphere makes it easy to meet other people. On Siargao, stay at Rucksack Inn in General Luna, where I stayed and the hostel I recommend on the island.
Below my picks are 42 more hostels across 14 places. For each place you get the area to base yourself in, when to book ahead, and every hostel with a photo, a booking link and the price of a night where Booking.com showed one.
Prices checked 21 October 2026, they change with dates.

My pick in El Nido
El Nido town, Palawan
For solo travellers in El Nido, this is the hostel I point people to: the social atmosphere makes it easy to meet other people.
Dorm beds from about ₱1,610 a night

My pick on Siargao
Catangnan, General Luna, Siargao
I stayed at Rucksack Inn, and it is the hostel I recommend on Siargao. It has dorms and private rooms, an outdoor pool, a coworking space and daily activities, which makes it a social base with a choice of room types.
Dorm beds from about ₱720–910 a night

Also on Siargao, for meeting people
General Luna, Siargao
One of the best places to meet fellow travelers, with an amazing social vibe and the perfect location to explore Siargao.
Dorm beds from about ₱900 a night
All 45 hostels on this page in one table. The vibe comes from each hostel’s own description; the price is the cheapest dorm bed (or private room) for a night, checked 21 October 2026.
Every other hostel on this page, place by place, from Baguio to Siquijor, with the area to base yourself in and when to book ahead.
2 hostels

A social hostel in Baguio with reasonable rates for longer stays, a friendly crowd and regular parties.
Dorm beds from about ₱1,480 a night
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A hostel on Session Road in Baguio with private rooms and bathrooms, city views, a garden and a 24-hour front desk.
Private rooms from about ₱2,460–3,040 a night
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3 hostels

A beachside hostel in Danao, Panglao Island, a few steps from the beach, with an outdoor pool, bar, restaurant and yoga classes.
Dorm beds from about ₱1,070–1,240 a night
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A hostel on a quiet street in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, with air-conditioned family rooms, a shared kitchen, a terrace and a tour desk.
Dorm beds from about ₱450 a night
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A garden hostel in Tawala, Panglao, less than 1 km from Alona Beach, with dorm beds, a lounge, yoga classes and film nights.
Dorm beds from about ₱510 a night
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4 hostels

A backpacker hostel on the boundary of Stations 1 and 2, a three-minute walk from White Beach, with air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant and a bar.
Dorm beds from about ₱330–580 a night
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A hostel on Bulabog Road, about a ten-minute walk from Station 2 and White Beach, with air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, a cocktail bar and a lounge.
Dorm beds from about ₱630–800 a night
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A budget-friendly social hostel in the Station 2 area of Boracay.
Dorm beds from about ₱780–840 a night
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A hostel on Bulabog Road in Boracay, about an 11-minute walk from Station 2.
Dorm beds from about ₱660–870 a night
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2 hostels

A small hostel-style stay in Guinsiliban, Camiguin, with air-conditioned rooms and a restaurant and bar on site.
Private rooms from about ₱1,530 a night
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A beachfront hostel and resort on Agoho Beach near Mambajao, with dorm beds, sea-view rooms and a private beach area.
Dorm beds from about ₱730 a night
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2 hostels

An adults-only hostel in Cebu City with air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, a coffee shop, a lounge and free parking, close to public transport.
Dorm beds from about ₱1,010 a night
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A hostel in Bulacao, about 19 km from Mactan-Cebu Airport, with an outdoor pool, a bar, a games room and evening entertainment.
Dorm beds from about ₱430–490 a night
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4 hostels

A hostel in Coron town proper with air-conditioned dorms, a sun terrace, a bar and a tour desk.
Dorm beds from about ₱530 a night
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A social hostel in Coron town with its own tours and activities.
Dorm beds from about ₱1,520–1,680 a night
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A hostel on Calle Nueva in Coron town, about 300 m from Mount Tapyas, with an outdoor pool, a bar, a shared kitchen and a rooftop for sunset.
Dorm beds from about ₱1,140 a night
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A small hostel in Coron town with air-conditioned bunk beds, a tour desk and a choice of American or Asian breakfast.
Dorm beds from about ₱670–690 a night
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A social hostel in Sitio Lugadia, Corong-Corong, El Nido, for travellers who want to meet people rather than keep quiet evenings.
Dorm beds from about ₱1,290–1,540 a night
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A hostel in El Nido town geared to longer stays and remote work, with social dorms and a quieter workspace.
Dorm beds from about ₱1,600 a night
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A hostel on Serena Street in El Nido town, a few steps from El Nido Beach, with air-conditioned dorm beds and balconies looking out over the bay.
Dorm beds from about ₱880–940 a night
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The beaches further from town, Nacpan chief among them, are quieter, less developed and take a longer ride to reach: roughly 45 minutes (22km) from El Nido town, or about 30 minutes from Lio Airport. Staying here suits a few nights of doing very little. It is not a base for the standard island-hopping tours.

An adults-only hostel a three-minute walk from Nacpan Beach and two from Calitang Beach, with air-conditioned rooms, a garden, a terrace and breakfast.
Private rooms from about ₱3,360 a night
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A beachfront hostel on Nacpan Beach with dorm beds, a restaurant, a tour desk and a bar that plays music until late.
Dorm beds from about ₱1,130–1,480 a night
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2 hostels

A beachfront hostel in San Juan, La Union, about a five-minute walk from shops, restaurants and bars.
Private rooms from about ₱5,580 a night
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A hostel on Urbiztondo Road in San Juan, a four-minute walk from Urbiztondo Beach, with air-conditioned rooms, private bathrooms and sea views.
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4 hostels

A budget hostel in Manila near SM Megamall and Shangri-La Plaza, with air-conditioned dorms and free Wi-Fi.
Dorm beds from about ₱800 a night
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A hostel in Poblacion, Makati, with a rooftop bar, hotel-like rooms and a location close to nightlife and restaurants.
Dorm beds from about ₱860–920 a night
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A large hostel on Makati Avenue in Poblacion, with dorms and private rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a rooftop bar with skyline views.
Dorm beds from about ₱1,070–1,160 a night
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An adults-only hostel on Don Pedro Street in Makati with dorm beds, a restaurant, a cocktail bar and a tour desk.
Dorm beds from about ₱1,240–1,400 a night
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A party-minded hostel about a minute from the sardine-run beach in Moalboal.
Dorm beds from about ₱1,000–1,100 a night
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An adults-only hostel in Moalboal with breakfast, and diving and snorkelling arranged on site.
Dorm beds from about ₱1,070 a night
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A hostel in Moalboal popular with solo travellers.
Dorm beds from about ₱1,010 a night
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A hostel and guest house in Moalboal town, about 3 km from Panagsama Beach, with air-conditioned rooms, a shared kitchen, a sun terrace and a garden.
Dorm beds from about ₱450 a night
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An adults-only hostel on Panagsama Road, a 17-minute walk from Panagsama Beach, with a restaurant, a bar and a shared kitchen.
Dorm beds from about ₱960 a night
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3 hostels

A social hostel and bar at Nagtabon beach in Puerto Princesa.
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A backpacker guesthouse on New Market Road, about 4 km from Puerto Princesa Airport, with air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, a garden, a lounge and bike hire.
Dorm beds from about ₱600 a night
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An adults-only hostel about 1 km from Puerto Princesa Airport, with a garden restaurant, a bar and live music.
Dorm beds from about ₱450–650 a night
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A pension-style hostel in Sagada, the most affordable hostel in town.
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A hostel about 15 minutes by motorbike from General Luna, near the secret beach on Siargao.
Dorm beds from about ₱1,070 a night
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A surf hostel in General Luna, about a five-minute walk from General Luna Beach.
Dorm beds from about ₱810–1,270 a night
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A hostel on Tourism Road in General Luna, with dorm beds and private rooms, two restaurants and bars.
Dorm beds from about ₱660–950 a night
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2 hostels

A garden hostel in San Juan, Siquijor, a seven-minute walk from Paliton Beach, known for its shared family dinners.
Dorm beds from about ₱1,050 a night
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An adults-only hostel in Lazi, Siquijor, with 85 rooms across dormitory and private options, an outdoor pool and an on-site restaurant.
Dorm beds from about ₱1,070–1,280 a night
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Two hostels on this page are built around going out. The others below are social hostels: easy to meet people, without a party every night.
Social hostels
My picks first, then every hostel whose own description says it is social or popular with solo travellers.
The cheapest dorm bed per place on this page, for one adult and one night in November and December 2026, checked on Booking.com on 21 October 2026. Across all 38 hostels with dorm beds, starting prices run from about ₱330 to ₱1,610 a night.
| Place | Cheapest dorm bed | From (₱/night) |
|---|---|---|
| Boracay | Boracay Backpackers | ₱330 |
| Cebu | Nacho Hostel Cebu | ₱430 |
| Bohol | Spinning Cat Hostel | ₱450 |
| Moalboal | Laguno Hostel and Guest House | ₱450 |
| Puerto Princesa | Guni Guni Hostel | ₱450 |
| Coron | Dayon Hostel | ₱530 |
| Siargao | Happiness Hostel Siargao | ₱660 |
| Camiguin | Playa del Fuego Beach Hostel & Resort | ₱730 |
| Manila | Crossroads Hostel | ₱800 |
| El Nido | Happiness Hostel El Nido | ₱880 |
| Siquijor | Fable Hostel | ₱1,050 |
| Baguio | 3BU Hostel | ₱1,480 |
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