Best Hostels in Koh Phangan: Party, Social and Coworking Hostels for Every Budget

Koh Phangan is one of the most famous backpacker islands in the world, thanks to the Full Moon Party, but there is much more to it than one night a month. It has beautiful beaches, jungle waterfalls, a big yoga and wellness scene and a strong community of digital nomads, and its hostels range from party spots in Haad Rin to calm, design-led places in Thong Sala and laid-back bungalows on the west coast.

Below are the six hostels we would look at first, across every budget, from Full Moon party hostels in Haad Rin to quieter stays near the pier in Thong Sala and a beach resort on Haad Yao. The picks are based on location, facilities and Booking.com reviews.

Our 6 best hostels in Koh Phangan

These are the six hostels we would book first, ordered from budget to premium, with a beach resort with dorms and bungalows on Haad Yao, a party hostel in Haad Rin, a sociable hostel near Ban Tai Beach, a hostel built for remote work, a calm pod hostel and a beachfront hostel by the Full Moon Party beach.

Budget pickHostel and bungalows · Haad Yao, west coast

Shiralea Resort

A laid-back backpacker resort on the west coast, 40 metres from Haad Yao Beach, where you can take a dorm bed or your own bungalow hut in the garden. There is a pool, a gym, a bar and a restaurant serving Thai and western food, and guests rate the staff 8.9 and the location 8.6.

• Dorm beds or your own bungalow hut, 40 metres from the beach
• Pool, gym, bar and restaurant, with staff rated 8.9
• Best for travellers who want beaches and sunsets on the quieter west coast

8.3on Booking.com
from 1,168 guest reviews

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Budget pickParty hostel · Haad Rin

WET Pool Party Haad Rin

The island's pool party hostel, a four-minute walk from the beaches of Haad Rin, with a pool and pool bar, a sun terrace, a gym and a games room. Evenings bring live music, karaoke, film nights and pub crawls, and the Full Moon Party is on the doorstep. Do not expect much sleep.

• Pool and pool bar, with parties and pub crawls
• Four minutes from the beach in Haad Rin
• Best for party lovers here for the Full Moon

8.2on Booking.com
from 120 guest reviews

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Mid-range pickHostel · Ban Tai, near Thong Sala

Bunkhouse Koh Phangan

A modern, spotless hostel in Ban Tai, a three-minute walk from the beach, with comfortable bunks, a garden, a bar and a lounge. The shared kitchen and dining area make it easy to meet people, and guests rate the staff 9.9 and the cleanliness 9.7.

• Staff rated 9.9 and cleanliness 9.7
• Bar, garden and a shared kitchen
• Best for solo travellers who want a sociable but tidy hostel

9.6on Booking.com
from 118 guest reviews

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Mid-range pickHostel with coworking · Thong Sala

PROpaganda Hostel & Coworking

A hostel built for remote workers in Thong Sala, with work desks in the rooms, a lounge and a shared kitchen. A buffet breakfast is served every day, there are film nights, and guests rate the WiFi 9.4 and the staff 9.2. The beach is a nine-minute walk away.

• Work desks, WiFi rated 9.4 and a coworking set-up
• Buffet breakfast every day and film nights
• Best for digital nomads on a budget

8.7on Booking.com
from 476 guest reviews

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Premium pickHostel · Thong Sala

TIDE & TRIBE Hostel Phangan

A calm, design-led hostel in Thong Sala with private pods, a leafy garden terrace and a stylish lounge. The rooms have air conditioning and a work desk, there is a shared kitchen, and the beach is an eight-minute walk away. Guests rate the staff 9.3.

• Private pods, a garden terrace and a stylish lounge
• Work desks and a shared kitchen
• Best for travellers who want a quieter, more comfortable hostel

8.7on Booking.com
from 118 guest reviews

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Premium pickBeach hostel · Haad Rin

Moon House Beach Hostel

A beachfront hostel a few steps from Haad Rin Nok, the Full Moon Party beach, with a bar, a nightclub and a terrace looking out over the sand. The rooms have air conditioning and private bathrooms, and guests rate the location 9.7 and the staff 9.5.

• A few steps from the Full Moon Party beach
• Bar, terrace and air-conditioned rooms
• Best for partygoers who want to walk home from the beach

8.6on Booking.com
from 124 guest reviews

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Where to base yourself in Koh Phangan

Stay in Haad Rin if the Full Moon Party is the reason you are coming, and in Thong Sala or Ban Tai for a calmer, cheaper base close to the pier, the night market and the rest of the island. The west coast, from Srithanu to Haad Yao and Secret Beach, is quieter, with the best sunsets and the island's yoga and nomad scene.

If you want a private bungalow or a beach resort, our guide to where to stay in Koh Phangan covers each area in more detail, with places for every budget.

Getting to and around Koh Phangan

There is no airport on Koh Phangan. Most travellers fly to Koh Samui and take a ferry or speedboat to Thong Sala, or travel from Surat Thani or Bangkok on a combined bus and boat ticket.

Songthaews and taxis meet the boats at Thong Sala and run to Haad Rin and the other beaches. Scooters are cheap to rent, but the roads are steep and accidents are common, so only ride if you are experienced and your insurance covers it.

To stay connected, see our guides to the best eSIMs for Thailand and the best digital nomad insurance for Thailand, and for where to work, our list of cafes and coworking spaces on Koh Phangan.