If you live for the sound of crashing waves and the thrill of catching the perfect ride, you need a hostel that matches your surf spirit. Think beachfront bungalows, jungle retreats, infinity pools, and community vibes that scream sun, sea, and adventure. 
Whether you’re a pro or just starting out, these 20 incredible surf hostels around the world will make you want to quit your job and chase waves forever. 
@hannahbauh & @aryovth at Farm Hostel, Bali
Best Surf Hostels Around the World
That deck, that cactus garden, that Chilean flag proudly waving… who wouldn’t want to stay in this shipping container paradise?! Sirena Insolente is an eco project/hostel just 5km from Pichilemu downtown and a short walk to the epic surf spot, Punta de Lobos. Tip: Best time to surf here is September to May.
Highlights: Eco-friendly shipping container paradise just a short walk from Punta de Lobos, Chile’s most famous surf spot. 
Best time to surf: September to May
Customer rating: 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 beach every night, discounted surf lessons and the friendliest staff ever, this hostel could persuade you to stay in sunny San D forever. The neighbourhood is super laidback, with a farmer’s market every Wednesday, the beach on your doorstep, and 2 bus lines that go to town. Not to mention the rad AF psychedelic art everywhere. California dreaming yet?
Highlights: Beach bonfires, discounted surf lessons, and psychedelic art – Ocean Beach Hostel embodies the laid-back California surf lifestyle. 
Best time to surf: Year-round, but best swells from October to April Customer rating: 9.5 Dorm beds from: £22 / $25 / €25
@xana.stars
3. Cohort Hostel – St Ives, Cornwall, UK 
There’s a new hostel in town and it’s only in the UK’s surfing capital, Cornwall! Cohort is in the centre of St Ives and a few minutes from Porthmeor Beach, with great swells and the best fish ‘n chips of your life. The summer involves a beach cinema and the annual Swellboard Shootout in June, where contestants take to the waves in fancy dress. Utterly hilarious ?
Highlights: Located in the UK’s surf capital with great swells, fish ‘n’ chips, and even a beach cinema in the summer. 
Best time to surf: June to September Customer rating: 9.9 Dorm beds from: £20
@nickpumphreyphoto
Free pancake breakfast, free hot tub, free luggage storage, free daily tours of Maui…is there anything at this hostel that isn’t free?! Aloha Surf also has the community spirit down to a tee with an outdoor terrace and BBQ nights. This amazing surfing hostel is walking distance to the beach where you can even spot turtles. Hawaii on a budget right there.
Highlights: Free pancake breakfast, hot tub, and daily tours of Maui! Plus, you can spot sea turtles while surfing. 
Best time to surf: November to April Customer rating: 9.4 Dorm beds from: £39.13
5. 99 Surf Lodge – Popoyo, Nicaragua 
Who ordered the infinity pool?! The legends at 99 Surf Lodge did – as well as a gym with ‘270 degree views’ and an organic restaurant. This luxurious beachfront hostel is located in Popoyo, in the heart of the Emerald coast, known for its world class waves. You have Playa Santana and Beginner’s Bay (Mag Rock) just 10 minutes’ walk away. Plus, each room comes with glass doors and a veranda so you can actually wake up to the sea ?
Highlights: Infinity pool, organic restaurant, and private balconies in Nicaragua’s surf mecca – need we say more?
Best time to surf: May to November Customer rating: 9.9 Dorm beds from: £19.28
6. Bondi Backpackers – Sydney, Australia 
Famed across the globe for its surf culture, the iconic Bondi Beach is THE place for Australian waves. Bondi Backpackers has one of the best views of Campbell Parade, and according to one customer review: “The staff are redonkulously nice and helpful, and the general vibe in the air was infectiously friendly.”
Highlights: Wake up to insane ocean views at this beachside hostel right on Bondi Beach! The ultimate surf-and-social vibe.
Best time to surf: March to October Customer rating: 9.4 Dorm beds from: £20.97 | Privates from: £64.98
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@cbankhead, @mediamanint & @gokonrad
This colourful surf hostel in the sleepy town of Tamraught was opened by a Moroccan/Australian couple who wanted to create a base for travelling surfers. It’s all that and more with a rooftop oasis boasting views of the coastline, where they offer a free homemade breakfast, as well as activities from sunset yoga lessons to Reiki healing classes. Tip: head to Devil’s Rock to catch the sunrise and early surf.
Highlights: Chill on the rooftop oasis after a surf session at Devil’s Rock. Free breakfast & yoga classes make it even better!
Best time to surf: October to March Customer rating: 9.7 Dorm beds from: £11.46 | Privates from: £28.65
This hostel invites you to live the artistic experience in a world of surf, sk8 and music. Every room has a sea view with a veranda and balcony, and you can hone your ocean skillz on São Juliã beach by booking your surf lessons next door. You can even sign up to surf yoga classes or 3 days of yoga in the Ericeira Yoga Shala on the seafront. High season is June – Sept so get booking early to avoid missing out on this beaut!
Highlights: Live the surf, skate & music lifestyle in Portugal’s ultimate surfing paradise. Yoga classes & ocean views included!
Best time to surf: September to April Customer rating: 9.4 Dorm beds from: £10.18 | Privates from: £27.15
@rubyminka
9. Farm Hostel – Canggu, Indonesia 
Surfing is deeply ingrained in this hostel’s roots, and the staff have decades of surf experience between them. Rest assured they know all the best spots, and you can book day trips to Java, Lombok, Yoy that include visits to waterfalls and volcanoes in between surfing. Farm Hostel is hidden amongst Bali’s greenest-looking rice fields with the beach a 3 minute scooter drive or 25 minute walk away. One customer sums this amazing surf hostel up nicely: “You know a hostel is special when people from all over the ‘hood (travelers, locals, expats living in Canggu), come to the Farm to chill and meet new friends.”
Highlights: Hidden amongst Bali’s lush rice fields, this hostel is minutes from the beach & has an epic surf community vibe.
Best time to surf: April to October Customer rating: 9.2 Dorm beds from: £10.13
@thefarmhostel
10. Rosemary Hostel – Florianópolis, Brazil 
Two words: adjacent and beach. Book your stay at Rosemary hostel and you’ll not only be in surfer’s paradise, but you’ll be living in a jungle forest with an amazing international family (aka the Dream Team) too. The hostel is equipped with a modern kitchen, and you find plenty of social spaces with giant net hammocks and a library deck stacked with philosophical books. If it’s activities you’re after, take to the decks where they hold Yoga, Theatre, Boxing, Empowerment and “Monkey Movement” workshops. Now that sounds like an immersive travel experience!
Highlights: Live the jungle-beach lifestyle with net hammocks, yoga workshops, and some of the best waves in Brazil.
Best time to surf: May to September Customer rating: 10 Dorm beds from: £14.43 | Privates from: £29.34
Enjoy surfing, partying and sleeping 30 seconds away from the beach? RTB is your new home! Take it from a fellow traveller who knows: “I was blown away by the friendly staff, laid back attitude, great facilities, swimming pool with a freakin’ waterslide, and balcony with hammocks/yoga. Literally the best place I have ever stayed, and at such a great price right next to the beach.” Hear that? A freakin’ WATERSLIDE, man!
Highlights: Learn to surf or party all night – or both! This beachfront hostel even has a waterslide into the pool. 
Best time to surf: May to November Customer rating: 9.4 Dorm beds from: £14.47 | Privates from: £54.65
BOOK Room2Board Hostel & Surf School
@_soyangie
12. Hi Tide House – Gran Canaria, Spain 
Surfing in Spain = Las Palmas. At Hi Tide House you can experience the best waves in Gran Canaria and 24 -26 degree weather all year round, as well as everything a city would offer too. Think music concerts on Las Canteras beach and eating tapas watching the sunset. Hi Tide is your base for this and all things adventure. The 9.7-rated staff can help you practise surfing, body-boarding, paddle surf, diving, paragliding, climbing, hiking, mountain biking and more. Plus, the hostel boasts a sah-weeeet rooftop terrace where you can chill and listen to the lapping waves day and night. We could get used to this Canaria lifestyle….
Highlights:24°C year-round & epic surf conditions – Hi Tide has Las Canteras Beach on its doorstep.
Best time to surf: October to March Customer rating: 9.5 Dorm beds from: £14.02
Does kicking back with a beer in a hammock in paradise sound like…paradise? Hidden House is literally hidden behind a quiet road two blocks from the beach and 2 minutes’ walk to Montañita centre. So you can get some peace or join in the fun ‘n’ games that take place in their huge garden, with two slack lines, BBQ area and bar where they offer “the cheapest large beers in Montañita”. We will hold you to that!
Highlights: Two blocks from the beach with cheap beer, hammocks & a massive garden – ultimate surf-trip vibes.
Best time to surf: December to April Customer rating: 8.7 Dorm beds from: £6.69 | Privates from: £22.78
BOOK Hidden House Hostel Montañita
“This was a bustling, busy hostel, but it was somehow very quiet and secure”. – Customer review
You can’t beat the family vibes at Cool Vibes – you’ll see people cooking together in the huge kitchen, sharing tips in the courtyard and maybe the odd traveller strumming his guitar by the pool. It’s a (seriously cheap) haven to return to after a day at Playa Dominical or the artist market.
Highlights: A surfer’s haven with a massive kitchen, pool, & chill courtyard just steps from Playa Dominical.
Best time to surf: April to November Customer rating: 9.1 Dorm beds from: £10.03 | Privates from: £27.76
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5* hotel? Nope, it’s a 5-storey mansion-hostel hybrid on the Cascais coastline (the mecca of European surf FYI). The staff at Villa Boutique can arrange all your lessons for you, and you’ll get a healthy breakfast to set you up for the day. It’s ideal for those who want their downtime, with a huge garden and sparkling rooms with candy-coloured bunk beds. Guests can take their pick of nautical activities: windsurf, kite-surf, paddle board, fishing, boat tours, snorkelling, and of course, surf lessons and SURFARIS!
Highlights: Stay in a 5-storey mansion near Portugal’s most famous surf spots. Wind & kite-surfing available too!
Best time to surf: October to April Customer rating: 9.3 Dorm beds from: £14.69
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Fuerteventura, an archipelago 97km off the African coast, has it all. Near-perfect weather all year round, volcanic scenery and an authentic surfing community. You’ll find Surfriders hostel in Corralejo, to the north of Fuerteventura, which is obvs the best location for surfers and kite surfers. You are surrounded by surf spots including Glass beach, El Hierro, Majanicho, El Cotillo, and Flag beach for windsurfers. The famous Waikiki Beach is nearby if you just want to flop on the sand and chill. And the icing on the cake? Huge breakfasts and delicious dinners!
Highlights: Explore volcanic surf beaches, practice yoga, and chill in the poolside hammocks.
Best time to surf: September to March Customer rating: 9.2 Dorm beds from: £16.91 | Privates from: £40.05
BOOK Surf Riders Fuerteventura
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17. Hostel Dos Monos – Santa Teresa, Costa Rica 
“The beach is unbelievable and right across the street. At night the stars are brighter than I’ve ever seen them before.” Take it from this star-gazing customer, Santa Teresa bay is your backyard for great waves and the hostel has surf and yoga lessons too. Plus there’s the best taco place on earth next door. Done.
Highlights: Right across from the beach with surf and yoga lessons available. At night, enjoy the best taco place next door under the stars! 
Best time to surf: May to November Customer rating: 9.0 Dorm beds from: £14.47 | Privates from: £52.24
Run by a 4-person American, South-African, Dutch, and Indonesian team of surfers and travellers, this hostel is for the wild at heart. You’ll get two pools (ideal for recovering with yet another cold Bintang), and staff that take you under the wing and show you what surfing is all about.
Highlights: Two pools, Bintang beers, and epic surf adventures! Run by a crew of international surfers who will show you the ropes.
Best time to surf: April to October Customer rating: 8.6 Dorm beds from: £8.55
@miradahlquist & @matildaarnesson
19. Surfarm – Pichilemu, Chile 
This heavenly hostel is in the middle of the Chilean countryside surrounded by quinoa plantations and a deserted beach. There are hammocks, skate ramp boards, and daily transfers to Punta de Lobos beach where you can blend in with the local surfers. With beds for just over a tenner, isn’t this the cheapest retreat you’ve ever seen?!
Highlights: A rustic surf retreat hidden in the Chilean countryside, surrounded by quinoa plantations and deserted beaches. Hammocks & skate ramps included.
Best time to surf: September to May Customer rating: 9.0 Dorm beds from: £11.22 | Privates from: £31.18
20. Surfing Etxea – San Sebastian, Spain
San Sebastian is a dream for surfing, with epic spots all over the Basque coast. Surfing Etxea is located on La Zurriola Beach and they offer surf and paddle surf lessons for all levels. You also have La Concha bay 10 minute’s away, or cities Mundakas and Hossagor an hour’s drive away, both renowned for their surf scenes. Take your pick!
Highlights: Stay right on La Zurriola Beach in the Basque Country’s surfing capital. Surf lessons & paddleboarding trips available.
Best time to surf: September to April Customer rating: 8.9 Dorm beds from: £17.57
Packing List for Your Surf Trip 
Essential Surf Gear:
Surfboard (or rent one!) Wetsuit (for colder waters) Reef-safe sunscreen Rash guard Surf wax
Beach & Travel Must-Haves: Quick-dry towel Flip flops Dry bag for electronics Sunglasses & hat Waterproof phone case
Post-Surf Chill Kit: Hammock or beach blanket Portable speaker Journal or book Reusable water bottle
Ready to Surf & Stay? Book Your Perfect Surf Hostel Now!
Whether you’re a seasoned surfer chasing the perfect break or a beginner looking to catch your first wave, these epic surf hostels around the world offer the ultimate mix of adventure, community, and oceanfront living. From the iconic shores of Bondi Beach to the hidden surf paradises of Nicaragua and Morocco, there’s a place for every kind of wave rider. Picture yourself waking up to the sound of the ocean, spending your days surfing world-class waves, and ending with sunset beers and bonfires—this is hostel life at its best.
The ocean is calling—are you ready to ride the waves and meet your next travel tribe? Don’t wait to book your perfect surf getaway before the best spots fill up! Click below to secure your stay at one of these incredible surf hostels and start your next adventure.
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Surf Hostel FAQs – Everything You Need to Know
Surf hostels are designed for wave chasers and beach lovers! They often have surfboard rentals, lessons, oceanfront locations, and a laid-back community vibe where travelers bond over the love of the ocean. Some even offer surf camps, yoga sessions, and group excursions to the best local breaks.
Not necessarily! Most surf hostels offer board rentals or include them in surf lesson packages. If you’re a beginner, it’s better to rent until you know your preferences. However, if you’re a pro and have a favorite board, you might prefer bringing your own (check airline fees before traveling!). 
It depends on the destination! Here’s a quick guide:
- Europe (Portugal, Spain, UK): September – April
- Central America (Costa Rica, Nicaragua): May – November
- Indonesia & Bali: April – October
- Australia & Hawaii: Year-round, but biggest swells from March – October
Absolutely! Many surf hostels cater to all skill levels, offering beginner-friendly surf camps, lessons, and smaller waves nearby. Look for hostels that offer surf instructors or soft-top board rentals to help you learn in a safe, fun environment.
Prices vary by location, but dorm beds typically range from £8 – £25 per night, while private rooms cost between £25 – £70 per night. Some hostels offer surf packages that include accommodation, lessons, and gear rentals at discounted rates.
Along with your swimsuit and good vibes, don’t forget: A quick-dry towel Reef-safe sunscreen Flip-flops Rash guard (for sun & board protection) Waterproof phone case A dry bag for wet clothes
Not at all! Even if you don’t surf, you’ll love the beachfront locations, social atmosphere, yoga sessions, and adventure activities like snorkeling, hiking, and boat tours. Many surf hostels welcome digital nomads, backpackers, and anyone looking for good vibes by the sea.
If you need fast WiFi and chill workspaces, these hostels are perfect: Farm Hostel, Bali – Great coworking spaces + tropical vibes 99 Surf Lodge, Nicaragua – Beachfront work-friendly hostel with infinity pool Villa Blue Boutique Hostel, Portugal – Private workspaces & ocean views
Yes! A one-week surf camp can teach you the basics, including paddling, popping up, and catching small waves. However, mastering the sport takes time and practice! If you’re a beginner, choose a hostel near gentle, sandy-bottomed breaks to make learning easier. 
Easy! Click below to browse and book the best surf hostels around the world. Spots fill up fast, especially in high season, so secure your stay early!
