Where to stay in Koh Tao when you are going alone
19 places read, grouped by the choice you are actually making. Every one has been read rather than listed.
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Women only
Properties or dorms that take women exclusively.
- The Dearly Koh Tao HostelWomen only
Female-only dorm options are available alongside mixed accommodation.
Hostel · 4.7 from 280 · about $450 a night - The Purple House Boutique Hostel-Female onlyWomen only
Women-only throughout, so the mixed-dorm calculation simply does not exist here. The common areas do the work of introductions, and solo travellers tend to stay longer than they planned. Reviews mention no real catch.
Hostel · 4.9 from 17
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Hostels
Where most first solo trips start, and where meeting people costs no effort.
- Echo Koh Tao Hostel & DivingHostel · 4.6 from 549
- The Dearly Koh Tao Hostel & The Dearly Dive - PADI Five Star Dive Resort
Women doing their PADI cert here end up diving alongside the people in their dorm, which cuts the lone-traveller awkwardness fast. The ferry transfer the hostel arranges comes in cheaper than the taxis waiting at the dock.
Hostel · 4.7 from 450 - Savage Hostel Koh TaoHostel · 4.4 from 414
- Wonderland Jungle Hostel Koh Tao
Reception in Chalok Baan Kao open 9am to 11pm, with check-in from 2pm.
Hostel · 5.0 from 307 - Jungle Hostel Koh Tao
North Sairee, check in from 2pm; pier shuttle drivers may ask above the emailed rate.
Hostel · 4.7 from 267 - Nomads Koh Tao Hostel
Walkable Sairee Beach location, with daily events and activity booking on site.
Hostel · 4.6 from 208 - Deishaview Jungle Hostel
The walk up to the hostel is steep.
Hostel · 4.6 from 159 - Closca Hostel
Solo women mention it's easy to meet fellow travellers, particularly divers looking for a boat trip companion. The dorm is noted as quiet and respectful, with good lighting and secure storage throughout. It sits outside the main strip, so expect a walk to reach the busier part of the island.
Hostel · 4.9 from 113 - tiger house hostel
Sairee Beach location, check in from 2pm.
Hostel · 5.0 from 90 - Where is hostel - Koh tao
Women keep coming back to the easy mix with other solo travellers in the common areas. Finding the place is part of the deal, so download the map before you arrive.
Hostel · 4.8 from 44
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Hotels and guesthouses
A door of your own.
- Lücke Boutique Hotel - Adults only
Rooms are cleaned daily and restocked with both beach and shower towels.
Hotel · 4.9 from 639 - Natural Boutique Cottage, Koh Tao, Thailand
Solo women mention the ferry pickup and the easy walk to Sairee Beach. The cottages sit just off the main strip, close to restaurants without the late-night noise. A few note the atmosphere feels low-key rather than social, which suits some travellers more than others.
Hotel · 4.5 from 100 - The Hidden Gem Koh tao
The location offers a quieter alternative to the main Sairee beach area on Koh Tao.
Hotel · 5.0 from 51 - Cactus Boutique
Two-minute walk to Sairee Beach, with bars and restaurants nearby; check in from 2pm.
Hotel · 4.9 from 48 - Tao Island Boutique Hotel
Sairee Beach stay with 2pm check-in and reception open 8am to 8pm daily.
Hotel · 4.0 from 47
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Homestays
Staying in someone’s home, usually with the family there.