Alongside Thailand and Vietnam, Indonesia holds a dear place in the hearts of backpackers. Why? Friendly people, awesome nature, unique cuisine and hostels, where memories are made. You might have heard of Bali. Let us introduce you to Nusa Penida, a photogenic island southeast of Indonesia’s island Bali. Apart from being highly Instagrammable, hilly, and natural, it is still less touristy than Bali. Some people just take a day trip here but it is worth a stay. So, how about accommodation? Head to Nusa Penida and enjoy stunning views and comfy beds at one of our best backpacker hostels in Nusa Penida!
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 08, 2024.
1. Hostel Bukit Sangcure (from USD 7)
Great value for money, affordable scooter rental, and budget-friendly tours and transportation options.
Comfortable beds with privacy curtains, free water refills, communal kitchen, and a beautiful rooftop terrace for sunset and stargazing.
Conveniently close to the port, offering free pick-up and drop-off service, and within easy reach of nearby restaurants and bars.
Friendly staff, free delivery from a nearby warung, and a well-equipped kitchen for cooking, with the option to order free delivery from a nearby restaurant.
Do you like to cook while you travel? The well-equipped kitchen at this hostel will make you happy. If no, they offer breakfast as well and there are nearby food options. After all, street food is the way of getting to know the country. And in rooms? Comfy bunk beds with curtains, locker with key, and fan. Bukit Sangcure also offers WiFi, a free return harbour transfer, water, coffee and tea and spectacular, priceless views. Owners and staff are very friendly and hospitable, once again proving that Indonesia is a land of smiles. And hospitality - guests even get a welcome drink and snacks.
Tip from Content Creator
I highly recommend eating at Secret Penida, which is only a 15-minute ride from this hostel. We loved this restaurant so much that we ate there almost every night of our stay on the island. Other places I recommend visiting are Kelingking Beach, Angels Billabong and Broken Beach, which are all within a 40-minute drive. These amazing natural beauties are worth seeing in person!
Hostel Bukit Sangcure
Address: Jln Raya Toyapakeh-Sakti
6.57 km (4.1 mi) from Devil's Tears
2. Write Hostel (from USD 8)
Affordable dorm pricing with complimentary tea, coffee, and water.
Cozy pod-style beds, strong WiFi, huge storage lockers, and air conditioning.
Conveniently located near various restaurants and within reach of Sampalan Beach.
Welcoming staff offering 24-hour coffee and tea, with the option to rent scooters.
Looking for a small hostel that is just a short walk from the beach? You have found it. Just one room with AC to keep you fresh, eight cosy beds with curtains that secure privacy, sockets (even a USB one), lockers to ease your mind, towels, and a shared bathroom that is always clean. Visitors can rent bikes and tours as well. There are restaurants nearby or you can enjoy complimentary simple breakfast (toast), tea, coffee on-site. This hostel is perfect for solo backpackers - with eight beds it is easy to mingle and there is a living area with TV, too.
Write Hostel
Address: Banjar Giria Tengah Nusa Penida
14.64 km (9.1 mi) from Devil's Tears
3. Nuansa Penida Hostel (from USD 15)
Affordable rates for comfortable dorms with privacy curtains and spacious lockers.
Two beautiful pools, outdoor chilling area, and helpful staff for tour bookings and transportation services.
Convenient location close to the port with easy access to taxis, scooters, and island tours.
Delicious and value-for-money breakfast, with the option to order food and access to nearby restaurants.
Nicely designed Nuansa Penida Hostel has not one, but two pools! It is tranquil, though. Continental breakfast is complimentary and if you want, you can order lunch and dinner as well or buy something at their small store. There are four to eight beds in a room. Beds have curtains and towels are provided. Lockers are spacious, so no worries, that backpack will fit. Service is superb, considering it is a hostel. Everyone is greeted with a cold towel, tea and a snack. If you like social hostels, you will love the vibe of this one.
Nuansa Penida Hostel
Address: Jl. Banjar Anyar, Sebunibus
6.15 km (3.9 mi) from Devil's Tears
4. Nushe Hostel (from USD 6)
In a similar location as number one, Nushe has a very local, even mystical feeling to it. There is a temple, Balinese decor, it is airy, and surrounded by nature. Guest particularly value cleanliness, friendliness of people, complimentary water, central location, and friendly staff. Rooms are beautiful, with nice beds with curtains, that provide a good rest, big lockers, and easily accessible power plugs. Meet other travellers in a garden with seating or shared lounge, or head to the closest beach (250 metres / 820 feet)
Nushe Hostel
Address: Sampalan Nusa Penida
14.24 km (8.9 mi) from Devil's Tears
5. Kamasanti Hostel (from USD 15)
Again, not a big place (three rooms) but as they say, good things come in small packages. With a garden, terrace with outdoor seating, and a common area, backpackers can easily meet and share stories. Rooms and bathroom are airy, with four beds per dorm and towels for every guest. There is AC, enough storage space, delicious breakfast and coffee. Scooter rental and island tours are reasonably priced. Highly recommended for its quiet, natural location and helpful staff. There are also nice warungs closeby so try some “gado gado” salad, fried rice “nasi goreng”, or other Indonesian dishes!
Kamasanti Hostel
Address: Jalan Raya Toya Pakeh - Ped
6.5 km (4.1 mi) from Devil's Tears
6. Double'D Hostel (from USD 9)
Do you prefer a private bathroom and do you like extra touches, such as free drinking water or yummy breakfast? Double’D Hostel should be your go-to place. About 500 metres (1640.4 feet) from Mentigi and Kutampi Beach, rest in new and clean six-bed dorms with balconies, reliable WiFi, lockers, comfortable beds, and bathrooms with toilet and shower. Continental and à la carte breakfast are available - enjoy it inside or outside. There is also a shared lounge with a TV - chitchat with other guests or watch a sports game. It is a walking distance to all of the three main harbours - great for taking tours!
Double'D Hostel
Address: Jalan Mastulan, Kutampi Kaler
13.59 km (8.5 mi) from Devil's Tears
7. Gedhong Hostel (from USD 8)
What do backpackers want? Good bed, clean property, bar, pool… Gedhong has it all. Location 850 metres (2789 feet) from Kutampi Beach and small, but a refreshing pool, alongside a garden and a terrace, make it a popular choice. There are private rooms and dorms, as well. Great for couples, friends or solo backpackers. It is easy to rent a scooter or arrange a trip. Breakfast is included in the price and there are dining options in the area. All of this, with comfy beds, free towels, stable WiFi and staff who travel the extra mile make your stay here memorable.
Gedhong Hostel
Address: Kutampi kaler, Nusa Penida
13.15 km (8.2 mi) from Devil's Tears
8. The Packer Box (from USD 10)
Affordable hostel with fair prices for scooter rental, snorkeling tours, and food orders.
Clean, modern capsule beds with private lighting and chargers. Helpful staff, good Wi-Fi, and spacious outside garden.
Close to Sampalan port with easy access to eateries. Scooter recommended for navigating the area.
Option to order food from nearby hostel. Staff assists with arranging dining options and provides good deals.
This highly rated hostel lies just 300 m (984.3 ft) from Mentigi Beach. Breakfast is tasty, staff smiley, like all Balinese people. Rooms are equipped with comfortable beds (kind of pods - great for privacy) and big lockers, perfect for backpacks. Rooms, as well as bathrooms, are kept clean and tidy and towels are provided. There is also a lounge for socializing and a strong WiFi. Guests can rent scooters to explore the area. We also recommend visiting the Mentigi Market closeby, for fresh produce, or warungs (food stalls.) Apart from the dorm, there is also a double bedroom option. Definitely a good value for money.
The Packerbox Hostel
Address: Br. Sampalan, Nusa Penida
14.07 km (8.8 mi) from Devil's Tears
9. Acala hostel (from USD 12)
Acala has all services under one roof - accommodation, bar, restaurant, and rental services. Location is beautiful and beaches easy to access - Prapat Beach and White Sand Beach are 200 and 300 metres away (656 and 984 feet) There are private rooms and airy dorms. Both types feature a nice balcony, seating area, comfy beds and AC. Add-ons like towels, free WiFi and à la carte breakfast are provided. Other items on the menu vary from healthy breakfast bowls to nachos. Rental and trip services are available as well. PS: If you love diving, this is a great hostel to stay at.
Acala hostel
Address: Jalan Raya Toya Pakeh - Ped
7.69 km (4.8 mi) from Devil's Tears
10. Hostel Nusa Penida
With a beautiful Balinese garden and seating area to socialise, this place in the Mentigi and Sampalan beach proximity (150 - 250 metres / 492 - 820 feet) is a no-brainer. They even have those cool cane swing chairs and comfy couches. Check-in and enjoy simple but nice beds, rooms with fan, clean showers and a restaurant with several à la carte options. There is a tour desk and a scooter rental, as well. Not pricey but good value for money, plus the harbour is not far.
Hostel Nusa Penida
Address: Sampalan, Batununggul
14.08 km (8.8 mi) from Devil's Tears
11. Warong Nusa Penida (from USD 8)
This fairly new accommodation with a guest-house feeling is located near the port. Breakfast is not included but can be ordered and there is all-day free water, tea and coffee. There are a few warungs and restaurants around, too. Private rooms come with AC and dorms with fans. Both are clean, have comfy beds, and towels. And there is a gym nearby if you like to keep in shape.
Warong Nusa Penida
Address: Desa Sakti, Jalan Raya Toya Pakeh,
6.48 km (4.1 mi) from Devil's Tears
12. Full Moon hostel
Affordable, pet and eco-friendly. Built from bamboo, local stone and coconut palms, Full Moon is owned by a former backpacker and offers great shelter for travellers. Just 500 metres (1640 feet) from the largest temple on the island, this clean, eco-friendly place, offers dorms, private rooms and bungalows. Dorms come with free toiletries, shared toilet, bath or a shower. Beds are single so no climbing up the ladder. And the on-site restaurant and bar have live music most of the nights. As with other places, to rent a scooter at reception is possible. Get your beauty sleep surrounded by nature.
Full Moon hostel
Address: Jalan Raya Ped, Desa Ped
9.41 km (5.9 mi) from Devil's Tears
13. Happy Penida Hostel (from USD 6)
Some say that White Sand Beach is the most beautiful one on the island. And this accommodation is located just 650 metres (2132.6 ft) from it! Again, they thought about weary travellers with big bags - beds are very comfortable, lockers spacious, and there is simple but free breakfast. Bathrooms have hot water with good water pressure and towels are provided. It is close to the harbour as well - perfect for trips. If you are an eco-conscious traveller, you will also like to hear that they refill reusable bottles. With nice staff, WiFi and previously mentioned good location, no wonder it has happy in its name.
Happy Penida Hostel
Address: Jalan Raya Toya Pakeh - Ped,nusa penida Kampung toya pakeh/banyar nyuh nusa penida
6.45 km (4.1 mi) from Devil's Tears
Feel great on your trip to Nusa Penida
And this is what globetrotting backpackers and all of the places above aim for. Whether it is a complimentary breakfast, comfortable mattress with wisely placed sockets and lights, clean rooms and bathrooms or areas for socialising. Head to Nusa Penida, sip on some Bintang beer, eat local food, dive, swim, sunbathe. Or try to ride a scooter. Or be brave and try durian or spicy sambal. And practice saying: “terima kasih“ - a “thank you“ in the Indonesian language. You will need it, trust us.
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