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🤿 Hostels in Coron for Backpackers & Solo Travellers: Lagoons, Shipwrecks & Island Hopping
Coron in 2026? This small town on Busuanga Island in northern Palawan is the gateway to clear lagoons, limestone cliffs and some of Asia's well-known wreck dives. Days usually start early with island hopping, and evenings tend to be relaxed, with seafood, sunsets and hostel bars.
🏠 Where to Stay in Coron
Most hostels are in Coron Town, close to the harbour where boat tours usually leave in the morning. Hostelworld.com lists over 2 Hostels in Coron, all rated by travellers like you, with more than 4789 reviews. In Coron hostels you can usually find:
- Shared dorms and private rooms with air-con
- Island-hopping tours and dive bookings
- Rooftop terraces and social bars
- Shared kitchens and lockers for dry bags
💡 Pro tip: Island-hopping tours often fill up in the busy season. Book through your hostel a day ahead to join a group with other travellers.
🏆 Top Hostels to Stay in Coron in 2026
Looking for top-rated Hostels in Coron? According to Hostelworld.com travellers, these are two crowd favourites:
- Screaming Gecko Hostel – ★ 8.96/10 – Screaming Gecko Hostel
- Cocovana Beach Resort – ★ 9.26/10 – Cocovana Beach Resort
🗺️ Neighbourhoods to Explore
- Coron Town – The harbour, markets, cafés and most hostels
- Mount Tapyas – A long staircase to a viewpoint over town, often busy at sunset
- Kayangan Lake – A clear lake framed by limestone cliffs, reached by boat
- Twin Lagoon – Two lagoons joined by a gap in the rocks, great for swimming
- Maquinit Hot Spring – A saltwater hot spring that is popular in the evening
🚤 Getting Around Coron
- From the airport: Busuanga's small airport is a drive from town; vans usually meet flights
- Boats: Ferries and fast boats often link Coron with El Nido, Manila and other islands
- Tricycles: The usual way to get around town and to the hot spring
- Scooters: Many travellers rent one to explore beaches and viewpoints on Busuanga
⚓ Diving and Island Hopping
The waters around Coron hide a number of wartime shipwrecks, which divers often explore. Island-hopping trips usually visit Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon and Barracuda Lake, with snorkel stops at coral reefs and white-sand beaches.
💡 Pro tip: Environmental fees are usually charged at many lagoons and beaches. Carry small notes, and keep the reefs clean.
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