Best Hostels in Siargao: Surf, Social and Quiet Hostels for Every Budget

Siargao is one of the best places in South East Asia to stay in a hostel. The island runs on surf, island hopping and long dinners with people you met that morning, and its hostels have grown up around that: small, friendly places near the breaks, many of them with yoga, coworking and good coffee rather than beer pong.

Below are the six hostels we would look at first, across every budget, from a classic surf hostel in General Luna to a quiet jungle hideaway in Pacifico. The picks are based on location, facilities and Booking.com reviews.

Our 6 best hostels in Siargao

These are the six hostels we would book first, ordered from budget to premium, with two social surf hostels, three calmer mid-range options and a wellness hostel built for remote workers.

Budget pickSurf hostel · General Luna

Sunset Surf Hostel Siargao

A friendly surf hostel in General Luna with the community feel that makes a surf trip fun, without the late nights of a party hostel. Easy to meet people for surf sessions, island hopping and dinners, while still waking up fresh for the morning session.

• Social, friendly atmosphere that is not a party hostel
• Close to the cafes, restaurants and surf schools of General Luna
• Best for solo travellers and surfers on a budget

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Budget pickSurf hostel · Tuason Point, near Cloud 9

Three Little Birds Surf Hostel

A small, very social surf hostel about 100 metres from the Tuason Point and White Banana breaks, a short ride from Cloud 9. Choose between air-conditioned and fan dorms, cook in the full shared kitchen, and rent a board or a scooter straight from the hostel.

• Steps from the Tuason Point surf breaks
• Surfboard and scooter rental, full kitchen and free coffee
• Best for surfers and solo travellers who want a social crew

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Mid-range pickHostel · General Luna

Happiness Hostel Siargao

A stylish, photogenic hostel in General Luna that gets the balance right: plenty going on if you want company, and calm corners when you just want to read or rest. A good middle ground between a party hostel and a quiet guesthouse.

• Design-led spaces that are easy to spend time in
• A mix of community activities and quiet time
• Best for solo travellers who want to meet people without the party

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Mid-range pickBoutique hostel · General Luna

NYLA Boutique Resort Siargao

A boutique resort in General Luna with shared rooms, so you get a spa and wellness feel at a hostel-style price. A good pick when you want something a step up from a standard dorm without paying for a private villa.

• Spa and wellness experience at a mid-range price
• Boutique resort setting with shared rooms
• Best for travellers who want comfort and calm on a budget

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Mid-range pickBoutique hostel · Pacifico, San Isidro

LaFinca Hostel Siargao

A calm boutique hostel surrounded by jungle in Pacifico, about an hour north of General Luna and close to uncrowded surf. Air-conditioned rooms have curtained beds with their own light and plugs, and the lounge and coworking space look out over the ocean and the trees. Bring cash, as there is no ATM in Pacifico.

• Quiet jungle setting close to the Pacifico surf
• Curtained beds, a big kitchen and a coworking lounge with views
• Best for surfers and remote workers who want peace over parties

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Premium pickWellness hostel · Libertad, General Luna

Anantha Wellness Sanctuary

A boutique-style wellness hostel in Libertad, just outside the busy centre of General Luna, with free yoga and fitness classes, a gym, a cafe with a working area and a coworking space. Spotless, peaceful and well designed. It is a short ride from the main strip, so plan on a scooter or tricycle.

• Free yoga, fitness classes and gym access
• Coworking space and a cafe that works for laptop days
• Best for digital nomads who want routine, rest and fitness

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Where to base yourself in Siargao

Stay in General Luna if it is your first visit. It has most of the hostels, cafes, restaurants and surf schools, the island-hopping boats leave from its beach, and Cloud 9 is a short ride north. Pacifico and the north are beautiful and far quieter, but around an hour away, so they suit a second week rather than a first few days.

If you are travelling as a couple or want a private room, our guide to where to stay in Siargao covers each area in more detail, with resorts, villas and guesthouses as well as hostels.

Getting to and around Siargao

Most visitors fly into Sayak Airport in Del Carmen, about 45 minutes to an hour by van from General Luna, or take the ferry from Surigao City to Dapa, around 20 to 30 minutes from General Luna. Many hostels can arrange a pickup if you ask in advance.

There is very little public transport, so most people rent a scooter or use tricycles and motorbike taxis. Several hostels rent scooters and surfboards on site, which makes it easy to get going on your first morning.

You will rely on your phone to message your accommodation, book surf lessons and island-hopping trips, and find your way on a scooter, so sort your data before you fly with our guide to the best eSIMs for the Philippines. If you are surfing or riding a scooter, make sure your travel insurance covers both; our guide to the best digital nomad insurance for the Philippines has the options. If you plan to work from the island, see our list of cafes and coworking spaces in Siargao.