Should I stay in a hostel in Langkawi?

By staying at a hostel, you can cut your spending on lodging and save more of your trip funds for sightseeing during your holiday. You'll find sporting events and other activities to enjoy, and the beaches create an appealing natural setting.

No two hostels look the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many have private options too), budget-friendly prices and a social atmosphere.

How many hostels should I expect to find in Langkawi?

If you're searching for a low-cost place to stay in Langkawi, one of Expedia's 18 hostels could be a great option.

What is there to see and do in Langkawi?

In general, Langkawi is known for its beaches, sports and wildlife. Major attractions include Pantai Cenang Beach, Langkawi Cable Car and Tanjung Rhu Beach. Get out into nature with places such as Pantai Kok Beach, Burau Bay and Langkawi Wildlife Park. Cultural attractions include Atma Alam, Craft Cultural Complex and Rice Museum Langkawi.

What's the best way to get to and around Langkawi while staying at a hostel?

Keep this information about transit options in Langkawi on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Langkawi (LGK-Langkawi Intl.), 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from the city centre.

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Other property types in Langkawi

The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa

Jalan Pantai Dato Syed Omar, Langkawi, Kedah

4.4/5Wonderful! (996 reviews)

"Amazing experience"

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2021

Four Seasons Resort Langkawi

Jalan Tanjung Rhu Mukim Ayer, Langkawi, Kedah

4.6/5Exceptional! (186 reviews)

Amazing Hospitality

"Our recent experience at Four Seasons Langkawi was amazing. The service was immaculate from all service staff, and in particular Buggy Head, Mr Khai was very friendly, helpful and went the extra mile to make us feel like home. Was a pity that Serai is still closed. If there is an improvement I would ..."

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2020

The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi

Jalan Pantai Kok, Langkawi, Kedah

4.6/5Exceptional! (131 reviews)

"It was our 4th wedding anniversary trip therefore I requested for anniversary decorations. The resort really took our requests by upgrading our room as well as prepared a handmade cake and it was super delicious! Amazing place to stay because we love nature, service was top notch, my daughter loves ..."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2020

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What Is a Hostel?

If you're in the market for an affordable place to stay in Langkawi, one of the 11 hostels here could be a great option for you. These dorm-style accommodation options come in lots of forms, but all of them have a few things in common:

Budget prices
A social environment
Shared rooms (though many have private options too)

By staying at a hostel in Langkawi, you can reduce your spending on lodging and set aside more of your budget for fun things to do during your holiday. You'll find sporting events and other activities to enjoy, and the beaches create an appealing natural setting.

When Is the Best Time to Visit Langkawi?

The weather can be a big factor when you want to venture out and explore, so here's some information about the seasons:

The hottest months are typically March and April, while January and February are the coldest months
January-March: Daytime temperatures average 34° C and night-time temperatures average 23° C
April-June: 34° C is the daytime average and 24° C is the night-time average
July-September: Daytime averages are around 33° C and night-time averages are around 24° C
October-December: The average temperatures are 32° C during the day and 23° C at night
Average rainfall is 70 inches in a year

What Can I Do in Langkawi?

Depending on what interests you, you might enjoy these places:

Natural Features

Mardi Agro Technology Park
Gunung Raya
Hot Springs Village

Cultural Attractions

Atma Alam
Mahsuri Mausoleum
Galeria Perdana

Additional Attractions

Langkawi Cable Car
Mahsuri's Tomb
Field of Burnt Rice

Generally, Langkawi is known for its:

Beaches
Sports
Wildlife

How to Get to Langkawi and Around the Area

You can search for flights to the nearest airport in Langkawi (LGK-Langkawi Intl.), 3.7 mi (6 km) away from the city centre.

Frequently asked questions

Based on reviews from our guests, these Langkawi hostels have positive ratings: Perintis Motel Kuah - Hostel - You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as air conditioning. You’ll find towels, showers and free toiletries in all rooms. BObi’s Cafe & Lodge Cenang Beach - Located within a 5-minute walk of Pantai Cenang Beach and Cenang Mall. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. You’ll find towels, showers and lockers in all rooms. BOBI’s Cafe Backpackers Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Pantai Cenang Beach and Cenang Mall. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as free parking. Rooms come with towels, showers and lockers. S Family Hostel Cenang - Adults Only - Located within a 5-minute walk of Pantai Cenang Beach. You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with showers. BONOBO Hostel Langkawi - Located within a 20-minute walk of Pantai Cenang Beach and Cenang Mall. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with towels, showers and lockers.

Good weather’s always better when you’re discovering new places, so here’s a little information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually March and April, with an average temperature of 29°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 28°C. The rainiest months in Langkawi are May, October, April and November, with each month seeing an average of 227 mm of rainfall.

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