🤿 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 36 Hostels in Coron, all rated by travellers like you, with more than 4808 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
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🗺️ 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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