In the event you stay for the sound of crashing waves and the fun of catching the proper journey, you want a hostel that matches your surf spirit. Assume beachfront bungalows, jungle retreats, infinity swimming pools, and neighborhood vibes that scream solar, sea, and journey. 🌞🏖️ Whether or not you’re a professional or simply beginning out, these 20 unimaginable surf hostels around the globe will make you need to give up your job and chase waves endlessly. 🌍🏄♀️
@hannahbauh & @aryovth at Farm Hostel, Bali
🏄 Greatest Surf Hostels Across the World
That deck, that cactus backyard, that Chilean flag proudly waving… who wouldn’t need to keep on this transport container paradise?! Sirena Insolente is an eco undertaking/hostel simply 5km from Pichilemu downtown and a brief stroll to the epic surf spot, Punta de Lobos. Tip: Greatest time to surf right here is September to Might.
🏡 Highlights: Eco-friendly transport container paradise only a quick stroll from Punta de Lobos, Chile’s most well-known surf spot. 🌊
📍 Greatest time to surf: September to Might
⭐ Buyer score: 9.6
💰 Dorm beds from: £14.97 | Privates from: £27.15
BOOK The Sirena Insolente Hostel
@hostalprovidencia
2. Ocean Beach – San Diego, USA 🇺🇸
With bonfires on the seashore each night time, discounted surf classes and the friendliest workers ever, this hostel may persuade you to remain in sunny San D endlessly. The neighbourhood is tremendous laidback, with a farmer’s market each Wednesday, the seashore in your doorstep, and a couple of bus traces that go to city. To not point out the rad AF psychedelic artwork in all places. California dreaming but?
🔥 Highlights: Seaside bonfires, discounted surf classes, and psychedelic artwork – Ocean Seaside Hostel embodies the laid-back California surf way of life. 🌴
📍 Greatest time to surf: 12 months-round, however greatest swells from October to April
⭐ Buyer score: 9.5
💰 Dorm beds from: £22 / $25 / €25
BOOK Ocean Beach
@xana.stars
3. Cohort Hostel – St Ives, Cornwall, UK 🇬🇧
There’s a brand new hostel on the town and it’s solely within the UK’s browsing capital, Cornwall! Cohort is within the centre of St Ives and some minutes from Porthmeor Seaside, with nice swells and the very best fish ‘n chips of your life. The summer season includes a seashore cinema and the annual Swellboard Shootout in June, the place contestants take to the waves in fancy costume. Totally hilarious ?
🌊 Highlights: Positioned within the UK’s surf capital with nice swells, fish ‘n’ chips, and even a seashore cinema in the summertime. 🎥🍟
📍 Greatest time to surf: June to September
⭐ Buyer score: 9.9
💰 Dorm beds from: £20
BOOK Cohort Hostel
@nickpumphreyphoto
Free pancake breakfast, free scorching tub, free baggage storage, free day by day excursions of Maui…is there something at this hostel that isn’t free?! Aloha Surf additionally has the neighborhood spirit right down to a tee with an out of doors terrace and BBQ nights. This superb browsing hostel is strolling distance to the seashore the place you possibly can even spot turtles. Hawaii on a finances proper there.
🥞 Highlights: Free pancake breakfast, scorching tub, and day by day excursions of Maui! Plus, you possibly can spot sea turtles whereas browsing. 🐢🏄
📍 Greatest time to surf: November to April
⭐ Buyer score: 9.4
💰 Dorm beds from: £39.13
BOOK Aloha Surf Hostel
5. 99 Surf Lodge – Popoyo, Nicaragua 🇳🇮
Who ordered the infinity pool?! The legends at 99 Surf Lodge did – in addition to a health club with ‘270 diploma views’ and an natural restaurant. This luxury beachfront hostel is positioned in Popoyo, within the coronary heart of the Emerald coast, identified for its world class waves. You have got Playa Santana and Newbie’s Bay (Magazine Rock) simply 10 minutes’ stroll away. Plus, every room comes with glass doorways and a veranda so you possibly can really get up to the ocean ?
🌿 Highlights: Infinity pool, natural restaurant, and personal balconies in Nicaragua’s surf mecca – want we are saying extra? 🌊
📍 Greatest time to surf: Might to November
⭐ Buyer score: 9.9
💰 Dorm beds from: £19.28
BOOK 99 Surf Lodge
6. Bondi Backpackers – Sydney, Australia 🇦🇺
Famed throughout the globe for its surf tradition, the long-lasting Bondi Seaside is THE place for Australian waves. Bondi Backpackers has probably the greatest views of Campbell Parade, and in response to one buyer assessment: “The workers are redonkulously good and useful, and the final vibe within the air was infectiously pleasant.”
🏄♂️ Highlights: Get up to insane ocean views at this beachside hostel proper on Bondi Seaside! The last word surf-and-social vibe.
📍 Greatest time to surf: March to October
⭐ Buyer score: 9.4
💰 Dorm beds from: £20.97 | Privates from: £64.98
BOOK Bondi Backpackers
? @chergoesdownunder
@cbankhead, @mediamanint & @gokonrad
This vibrant surf hostel within the sleepy city of Tamraught was opened by a Moroccan/Australian couple who needed to create a base for travelling surfers. It’s all that and extra with a rooftop oasis boasting views of the shoreline, the place they provide a free do-it-yourself breakfast, in addition to actions from sundown yoga classes to Reiki therapeutic lessons. Tip: head to Satan’s Rock to catch the dawn and early surf.
🌅 Highlights: Chill on the rooftop oasis after a surf session at Satan’s Rock. Free breakfast & yoga lessons make it even higher!
📍 Greatest time to surf: October to March
⭐ Buyer score: 9.7
💰 Dorm beds from: £11.46 | Privates from: £28.65
BOOK The Lunar Surf House
This hostel invitations you to stay the creative expertise in a world of surf, sk8 and music. Each room has a sea view with a veranda and balcony, and you’ll hone your ocean skillz on São Juliã seashore by reserving your surf classes subsequent door. You possibly can even signal as much as surf yoga lessons or 3 days of yoga within the Ericeira Yoga Shala on the seafront. Excessive season is June – Sept so get reserving early to keep away from lacking out on this beaut!
🎶 Highlights: Stay the surf, skate & music way of life in Portugal’s final browsing paradise. Yoga lessons & ocean views included!
📍 Greatest time to surf: September to April
⭐ Buyer score: 9.4
💰 Dorm beds from: £10.18 | Privates from: £27.15
BOOK Hostel & Surf Camp 55
@rubyminka
9. Farm Hostel – Canggu, Indonesia 🇮🇩
Browsing is deeply ingrained on this hostel’s roots, and the workers have many years of surf expertise between them. Relaxation assured they know all the very best spots, and you’ll ebook day journeys to Java, Lombok, Yoy that embrace visits to waterfalls and volcanoes in between browsing. Farm Hostel is hidden amongst Bali’s greenest-looking rice fields with the seashore a 3 minute scooter drive or 25 minute stroll away. One buyer sums this superb surf hostel up properly: “You realize a hostel is particular when individuals from all around the ‘hood (vacationers, locals, expats residing in Canggu), come to the Farm to sit back and meet new associates.”
🌿 Highlights: Hidden amongst Bali’s lush rice fields, this hostel is minutes from the seashore & has an epic surf neighborhood vibe.
📍 Greatest time to surf: April to October
⭐ Buyer score: 9.2
💰 Dorm beds from: £10.13
BOOK Farm Hostel
@thefarmhostel
10. Rosemary Hostel – Florianópolis, Brazil 🇧🇷
Two phrases: adjoining and seashore. E-book your keep at Rosemary hostel and also you’ll not solely be in surfer’s paradise, however you’ll be residing in a jungle forest with an incredible worldwide household (aka the Dream Staff) too. The hostel is provided with a contemporary kitchen, and you discover loads of social areas with large internet hammocks and a library deck stacked with philosophical books. If it’s actions you’re after, take to the decks the place they maintain Yoga, Theatre, Boxing, Empowerment and “Monkey Motion” workshops. Now that feels like an immersive journey expertise!
🏝️ Highlights: Stay the jungle-beach way of life with internet hammocks, yoga workshops, and a number of the greatest waves in Brazil.
📍 Greatest time to surf: Might to September
⭐ Buyer score: 10
💰 Dorm beds from: £14.43 | Privates from: £29.34
BOOK Rosemary Hostel
Take pleasure in browsing, partying and sleeping 30 seconds away from the seashore? RTB is your new house! Take it from a fellow traveller who is aware of: “I used to be blown away by the pleasant workers, laid again angle, nice services, swimming pool with a freakin’ waterslide, and balcony with hammocks/yoga. Actually the very best place I’ve ever stayed, and at such an excellent worth proper subsequent to the seashore.” Hear that? A freakin’ WATERSLIDE, man!
🌊 Highlights: Be taught to surf or social gathering all night time – or each! This beachfront hostel even has a waterslide into the pool. 🚀
📍 Greatest time to surf: Might to November
⭐ Buyer score: 9.4
💰 Dorm beds from: £14.47 | Privates from: £54.65
BOOK Room2Board Hostel & Surf School
@_soyangie
12. Hi Tide House – Gran Canaria, Spain 🇪🇸
Browsing in Spain = Las Palmas. At Hello Tide Home you possibly can expertise the very best waves in Gran Canaria and 24 -26 diploma climate all 12 months spherical, in addition to every thing a metropolis would provide too. Assume music live shows on Las Canteras seashore and consuming tapas watching the sundown. Hello Tide is your base for this and all issues journey. The 9.7-rated workers may also help you practise browsing, body-boarding, paddle surf, diving, paragliding, climbing, mountain climbing, mountain biking and extra. Plus, the hostel boasts a sah-weeeet rooftop terrace the place you possibly can chill and take heed to the lapping waves day and night time. We may get used to this Canaria way of life….
🏄♂️ Highlights:24°C year-round & epic surf circumstances – Hello Tide has Las Canteras Seaside on its doorstep.
📍 Greatest time to surf: October to March
⭐ Buyer score: 9.5
💰 Dorm beds from: £14.02
BOOK Hi Tide House
Does kicking again with a beer in a hammock in paradise sound like…paradise? Hidden Home is actually hidden behind a quiet highway two blocks from the seashore and a couple of minutes’ stroll to Montañita centre. So you may get some peace or be part of within the enjoyable ‘n’ video games that happen of their enormous backyard, with two slack traces, BBQ space and bar the place they provide “the most cost effective giant beers in Montañita”. We’ll maintain you to that!
🍻 Highlights: Two blocks from the seashore with low-cost beer, hammocks & an enormous backyard – final surf-trip vibes.
📍 Greatest time to surf: December to April
⭐ Buyer score: 8.7
💰 Dorm beds from: £6.69 | Privates from: £22.78
BOOK Hidden House Hostel Montañita
“This was a bustling, busy hostel, nevertheless it was in some way very quiet and safe”. – Buyer assessment
You possibly can’t beat the household vibes at Cool Vibes – you’ll see individuals cooking collectively within the enormous kitchen, sharing ideas within the courtyard and perhaps the odd traveller strumming his guitar by the pool. It’s a (severely low-cost) haven to return to after a day at Playa Dominical or the artist market.
🎸 Highlights: A surfer’s haven with an enormous kitchen, pool, & chill courtyard simply steps from Playa Dominical.
📍 Greatest time to surf: April to November
⭐ Buyer score: 9.1
💰 Dorm beds from: £10.03 | Privates from: £27.76
BOOK Cool Vibes Beach Hostel
candy.car0lime & @beanbzt
5* lodge? Nope, it’s a 5-storey mansion-hostel hybrid on the Cascais shoreline (the mecca of European surf FYI). The workers at Villa Boutique can organize all of your classes for you, and also you’ll get a wholesome breakfast to set you up for the day. It’s perfect for individuals who need their downtime, with an enormous backyard and glowing rooms with candy-coloured bunk beds. Friends can take their decide of nautical actions: windsurf, kite-surf, paddle board, fishing, boat excursions, snorkelling, and naturally, surf classes and SURFARIS!
🏡 Highlights: Keep in a 5-storey mansion close to Portugal’s most well-known surf spots. Wind & kite-surfing accessible too!
📍 Greatest time to surf: October to April
⭐ Buyer score: 9.3
💰 Dorm beds from: £14.69
BOOK Villa Blue Boutique Hostel & Suites
Fuerteventura, an archipelago 97km off the African coast, has all of it. Close to-perfect climate all 12 months spherical, volcanic surroundings and an genuine browsing neighborhood. You’ll discover Surfriders hostel in Corralejo, to the north of Fuerteventura, which is obvs the very best location for surfers and kite surfers. You’re surrounded by surf spots together with Glass seashore, El Hierro, Majanicho, El Cotillo, and Flag seashore for windsurfers. The well-known Waikiki Seaside is close by should you simply need to flop on the sand and chill. And the icing on the cake? Big breakfasts and scrumptious dinners!
🏄♂️Highlights: Discover volcanic surf seashores, follow yoga, and chill within the poolside hammocks.
📍 Greatest time to surf: September to March
⭐ Buyer score: 9.2
💰 Dorm beds from: £16.91 | Privates from: £40.05
BOOK Surf Riders Fuerteventura
@_isa_mue_
17. Hostel Dos Monos – Santa Teresa, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
“The seashore is unbelievable and proper throughout the road. At night time the celebrities are brighter than I’ve ever seen them earlier than.” Take it from this star-gazing buyer, Santa Teresa bay is your yard for excellent waves and the hostel has surf and yoga classes too. Plus there’s the very best taco place on earth subsequent door. Finished.
🌟 Highlights: Proper throughout from the seashore with surf and yoga classes accessible. At night time, get pleasure from the very best taco place subsequent door underneath the celebrities! 🌮✨
📍 Greatest time to surf: Might to November
⭐ Buyer score: 9.0
💰 Dorm beds from: £14.47 | Privates from: £52.24
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Run by a 4-person American, South-African, Dutch, and Indonesian staff of surfers and travellers, this hostel is for the wild at coronary heart. You’ll get two swimming pools (perfect for recovering with one more chilly Bintang), and workers that take you underneath the wing and present you what browsing is all about.
🌊 Highlights: Two swimming pools, Bintang beers, and epic surf adventures! Run by a crew of worldwide surfers who will present you the ropes.
📍 Greatest time to surf: April to October
⭐ Buyer score: 8.6
💰 Dorm beds from: £8.55
BOOK Lay Day Surf Hostel
@miradahlquist & @matildaarnesson
19. Surfarm – Pichilemu, Chile 🇨🇱
This heavenly hostel is in the midst of the Chilean countryside surrounded by quinoa plantations and a abandoned seashore. There are hammocks, skate ramp boards, and day by day transfers to Punta de Lobos seashore the place you possibly can mix in with the native surfers. With beds for simply over a tenner, isn’t this the most cost effective retreat you’ve ever seen?!
🏕️ Highlights: A country surf retreat hidden within the Chilean countryside, surrounded by quinoa plantations and abandoned seashores. Hammocks & skate ramps included.
📍 Greatest time to surf: September to Might
⭐ Buyer score: 9.0
💰 Dorm beds from: £11.22 | Privates from: £31.18
BOOK Surfarm Hostel
20. Surfing Etxea – San Sebastian, Spain 🇪🇸
San Sebastian is a dream for browsing, with epic spots all around the Basque coast. Browsing Etxea is positioned on La Zurriola Seaside and so they provide surf and paddle surf classes for all ranges. You even have La Concha bay 10 minute’s away, or cities Mundakas and Hossagor an hour’s drive away, each famend for his or her surf scenes. Take your decide!
🌅 Highlights: Keep proper on La Zurriola Seaside within the Basque Nation’s browsing capital. Surf classes & paddleboarding journeys accessible.
📍 Greatest time to surf: September to April
⭐ Buyer score: 8.9
💰 Dorm beds from: £17.57
BOOK Surfing Etxea
🏄♂️ Packing Record for Your Surf Journey 🎒🌊
📌 Important Surf Gear:
✅ Surfboard (or hire one!)
✅ Wetsuit (for colder waters)
✅ Reef-safe sunscreen
✅ Rash guard
✅ Surf wax
📌 Seaside & Journey Should-Haves:
✅ Fast-dry towel
✅ Flip flops
✅ Dry bag for electronics
✅ Sun shades & hat
✅ Waterproof telephone case
📌 Put up-Surf Chill Equipment:
✅ Hammock or seashore blanket
✅ Transportable speaker
✅ Journal or ebook
✅ Reusable water bottle
🌊 Able to Surf & Keep? E-book Your Good Surf Hostel Now! 🏄♀️
Whether or not you’re a seasoned surfer chasing the proper break or a newbie trying to catch your first wave, these epic surf hostels around the globe provide the last word mixture of journey, neighborhood, and oceanfront residing. From the long-lasting shores of Bondi Seaside to the hidden surf paradises of Nicaragua and Morocco, there’s a spot for each form of wave rider. Image your self waking as much as the sound of the ocean, spending your days browsing world-class waves, and ending with sundown beers and bonfires—that is hostel life at its greatest.
The ocean is asking—are you able to journey the waves and meet your subsequent journey tribe? 🌍🌊 Don’t wait to ebook your excellent surf getaway earlier than the very best spots replenish! Click on beneath to safe your keep at considered one of these unimaginable surf hostels and begin your subsequent journey. 🏄♂️✨
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🌊 Surf Hostel FAQs – Every part You Have to Know 🏄♂️
Not essentially! Most surf hostels provide board leases or embrace them in surf lesson packages. In the event you’re a newbie, it’s higher to hire till you already know your preferences. Nonetheless, should you’re a professional and have a favourite board, you may want bringing your personal (examine airline charges earlier than touring!). 🏄♂️🛫
It will depend on the vacation spot! 🌎 Right here’s a fast information:
- Europe (Portugal, Spain, UK): September – April
- Central America (Costa Rica, Nicaragua): Might – November
- Indonesia & Bali: April – October
- Australia & Hawaii: 12 months-round, however largest swells from March – October
Completely! Many surf hostels cater to all talent ranges, providing beginner-friendly surf camps, classes, and smaller waves close by. Search for hostels that provide surf instructors or soft-top board leases that will help you be taught in a protected, enjoyable atmosphere. 🌞🏄
Costs fluctuate by location, however dorm beds usually vary from £8 – £25 per night time, whereas personal rooms price between £25 – £70 per night time. Some hostels provide surf packages that embrace lodging, classes, and equipment leases at discounted charges. 💰🌊
Alongside along with your swimsuit and good vibes, don’t neglect:
✅ A quick-dry towel
✅ Reef-safe sunscreen
✅ Flip-flops
✅ Rash guard (for solar & board safety)
✅ Waterproof telephone case
✅ A dry bag for moist garments
Under no circumstances! Even should you don’t surf, you’ll love the beachfront areas, social environment, yoga periods, and journey actions like snorkeling, mountain climbing, and boat excursions. Many surf hostels welcome digital nomads, backpackers, and anybody searching for good vibes by the ocean. 🌍🌴
In the event you want quick WiFi and chill workspaces, these hostels are excellent:
🏄♂️ Farm Hostel, Bali – Nice coworking areas + tropical vibes
🏄♂️ 99 Surf Lodge, Nicaragua – Beachfront work-friendly hostel with infinity pool
🏄♂️ Villa Blue Boutique Hostel, Portugal – Personal workspaces & ocean views
Sure! A one-week surf camp can train you the fundamentals, together with paddling, popping up, and catching small waves. Nonetheless, mastering the game takes time and follow! In the event you’re a newbie, select a hostel close to light, sandy-bottomed breaks to make studying simpler. 🏄♀️💙
Simple! Click on beneath to browse and ebook the very best surf hostels around the globe. Spots replenish quick, particularly in excessive season, so safe your keep early! 🌊🏄♂️
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