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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

Hostels that guests love in Dili

  • Avg. price/night: $105
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 78 reviews
    Great location close to beach [fronting] & town.
    Draper
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $40
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 50 reviews
    Beautiful aesthetic, relaxing vibe with pet cats and lovely sitting area to read and do work. Very good room cleaning too. Staff friendly, felt way safer with 247 security with a big gate. Felt safe and comfortable
    Esther
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $40
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 50 reviews
    Great location & cute cats
    Julie
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $20
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 178 reviews
    Comparatively Cheap in Dili
    PUSPEN
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $24
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 139 reviews
    One of the few budget options in Dili, this has a nice vibe and a chance to meet other backpackers. It's pretty basic and could do with some TLC, but the owner is friendly and helpful. Location near Timor Plaza and the number 9 microlet route is also pretty good.
    Bettina
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $24
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 139 reviews
    Family style hostel, excellent service, organised scooters and have great advice and history about the nation. Great location, really safe to walk around even at night. Stores nearby to buy all snacks and drinks. Owner is welcoming and wants the best for guests. Thank you! Will be back
    Luke
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $24
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 139 reviews
    As a Backpacker its a good place to stay. The Family is very nice. They help u with everything. The next Mall is just 10 Minutes footwalk away. You can catch the bus to the City within 2 Minutes footwalk. If i ever need a Hostel again in Dili, i will go back to this place.
    Laura
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $24
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 139 reviews
    Considering Timor Leste's standards, this hostel is a very reasonable choice. It's definitely not the most comfortable accommodation, but it is quite cheap compared to other options in the city, and above everything else the people working there are very helpful: they clearly went out of their way to help me out with whatever issue I had. This hostel absolutely feels like the place where a backpacker should stay in Dili.
    Javier
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $85.50
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 232 reviews
    Great location. Easy to walk to or get taxis from. Very clean. Friendly and helpful staff. Quiet. Safe. Great airport transfer service. Staff were great in helping us book taxis and provide local information.
    Renusha
    Travelers with friends
  • Scored 6.7
    6.7
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 68 reviews
    This is a new budget option in Dili, attached to a restaurant and bar popular with Timorese uni students, and good for people watching from the balcony. Basic but very clean lodgings with fan and cold shower were sufficient. Very accommodating owners. Excellent location downtown. Cheap airport transfers and scooter hire.
    Paul
    Solo traveler