Hostel · Koh Tao
Good Vibes Hostel (Mae Haad)
9.2
273 reviewsNear ferry pier, budget-friendly.
- Dorm bed
- US$8–12
- Wi-Fi
Passport · ThailandGulf Islands
Koh Tao
Gulf Islands · Thailand
Uncommon stamp · 20 km circle
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- A day
- ~US$30
- Best
- Mar–Sep
- Dorms from
- US$8
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Backpacker favourite
Why Koh Tao
- Cheapest place in the world for PADI/SSI Open Water certification (~$270)
- Many dive schools include free accommodation during your course
- Stunning snorkelling accessible right from the beach (Shark Bay, Japanese Gardens)
A small island in the Gulf of Thailand that has earned the title of the world's cheapest place to get scuba certified. Koh Tao (Turtle Island) draws thousands of backpackers annually for PADI and SSI dive courses, with Sairee Beach serving as the social hub. Beyond diving, the island offers excellent snorkelling, viewpoint hikes, and a laid-back beach atmosphere.
A day in Koh Tao
- Hostel dorm
- US$10
- Food
- US$7
- Transport
- US$3
- About a day
- US$30
Where to stay in Koh Tao
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- GVGood Vibes Hostel (Mae Haad)
9.2 · US$8–12 dorm · near ferry pier, budget-friendly
- TSTaco Shack Diving Hostel (Sairee Beach)
8.6 · US$8–12 dorm · dive-focused with bar
- BWBlue Wind Hostel (Sairee Beach)
7.8 · US$8–12 dorm · social, popular with divers
- KTKoh Tao Backpackers (Sairee Beach)
7.3 · US$8–12 dorm · dorms from 300 THB, great community
- BHBP Hostel (Sairee Beach)
7.0 · US$10 dorm · clean dorms from $10
Hostel · Koh Tao
Taco Shack Diving Hostel (Sairee Beach)
8.6
103 reviewsDive-focused with bar.
- Dorm bed
- US$8–12
- Wi-Fi
- Bar
Hostel · Koh Tao
Blue Wind Hostel (Sairee Beach)
7.8
440 reviewsSocial, popular with divers.
- Dorm bed
- US$8–12
- Wi-Fi
Hostel · Koh Tao
Koh Tao Backpackers (Sairee Beach)
7.3
295 reviewsDorms from 300 THB, great community.
- Dorm bed
- US$8–12
- Wi-Fi
Hostel · Koh Tao
BP Hostel (Sairee Beach)
7.0
80 reviewsClean dorms from $10.
- Dorm bed
- US$10
- Wi-Fi
Things to do in Koh Tao
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- GP
- HJ
- HT
- NI
- SS
- SJ
- TA
Classes
Take a freediving course - WS
Water · Koh Tao
Get PADI or SSI Open Water certified
Get PADI or SSI Open Water certified (3-4 days, ~$270)
- Price
- US$270
Water · Koh Tao
Night dive to see bioluminescence
Night dive to see bioluminescence (for certified divers)
Classes · Koh Tao
Take a freediving course
Take a freediving course (growing in popularity)
Getting to Koh Tao
Getting here in fullComing soon · The Koh Tao wall
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