Hostels in Flores 
Looking for the best hostels in Flores? You are in the right place!
On this page, we have listed every city in Flores with backpacker hostels and budget-friendly stays. Hostelz.com makes it easy to find your ideal Flores hostel by comparing prices across major booking platforms. Save money while backpacking Flores and sleep comfortably on a budget.
All Backpacker Hostels in Flores
We have got you covered with a complete list of every hostel in Flores, across 2 cities! Not all cities have hostels, but many offer alternative budget options like guesthouses and affordable hotels. Use our filters to quickly find cities with hostels or other budget accommodations to simplify your trip planning.
All Flores hostels on a map
Alright, you are more the visual type? Planning your trip with a map is always handy.
Therefore, this map shows you all cities with hostels in Flores. It will help you to plan your trip. Just zoom in the map and click your destination for more details. Just so you know: If we do not have a hostel in a city, it is likely that there is no hostel in that city.
All Top Hostels in Labuan Bajo
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Our handwritten guide on Backpacking Flores
Flores is an incredible island with loads to see and do, but it is quite a long way off from what would be considered a well-traveled path. The only place where there are hostels in Flores is in the town of Labuan Bajo, There are a few hostels that are listed and some that aren't. If you are heading this way, it is a good idea to reserve a hostel in advance to make sure that you don't miss out, especially as this is the town where many of the boats sail in from Lombok. It is also a popular destination from which to do some of the most incredible diving in the world in and around the Komodo and Rinca islands.
If you are part of a larger group, it is quite a good deal to split the cost and hire a driver to take you across the island. Travel past the blue-stoned beaches, try some of the local wine from the distilleries on the side of the road, stop by the native village of Bajawa and see how the people live to get a real idea of the local experience. You will need some Indonesian language skills to do this, however, because English is not as prominent in Flores as it is in other, more touristy parts of Indonesia.
You can stay in and explore the larger town of Ruteng, famous for its barbecues on the side of the road, and continue on to Ende. Ende is a larger town centre that has an airport that will fly to many other major cities in Indonesia. From Ende, it is possible to travel to the small town of Moni and see Kelimutu Volcano and its multi-colored crater lakes. The other larger city you can fly to and from is Maumere. It is a coastal town that is quite beautiful and has some lovely snorkeling options, markets and culture to the city.
Getting around and seeing things in Flores is not really possible on public transportation and the roads are really bad and bumpy, so if you are considering taking a motorbike, expect to get a sore bottom. The best way to do it is to find fellow travelers to share a hired driver for a couple of days. There are guesthouses along the way that are quite cheap to rent and share, so don’t worry if there are no hostels in your destination towns.
Handwritten by local expert for Flores hostels Globetrotter
Travel Tips for Flores - from the Community
Hey fam! Here are a few more tips from the community, from them to you, and you to them. This space is dedicated for travellers to share their best tips on backpacking Flores. Have a closer look - the Hostelz community share real hidden gems, insider knowledge and overall impressions of Flores. Everyone is welcome to add something useful, funny, unexpected and the "absolutely necessary to know before you go" - share, share and then share a little more!
FAQ on Hostels in Flores
There is a lot of travel planning to do. So let us help you once again by putting together the frequently asked questions:
Finding Hostels and Prices
What hostel booking sites are best to use?
There is several hostel booking sites, such as Hostelworld.com, Hostelsclub.com and Booking.com. While every platform has its pros and cons, there is a universal truth you as a traveler should be aware of: Not a single booking site can always offer the best prices.
This is where Hostelz.com comes in. You can compare all major booking portals with one click.
For you as a traveler, Hostelz.com is the best booking site to actually save money.
How much are hostels in Flores?
Prices always vary, depending on various factors. Weekends tend to be more expensive, same goes for special holidays. Please also take into account local vaction time.
You can search for exacty hostel prices in Flores here on Hostelz.com. Pick your destination and pick a date. The system will track down the prices to give an idea of what budget and prices you can expect.
When to book hostels?
If you want to stay at the best hostels, it is a good idea to have your hostel booked around 1 month before you travel. For the regular hostels, booking one week before should be okay. Yet again, this always depends.
We dedicated a full article to the topic of when to book hostels.
Safety and Packing
Are hostels in Flores safe?
Generally speaking, hostels are as safe as you make them. We highly recommend always to bring your own padlock, using the lockers and taking care of your belongings. Make sure you pick a safe hostel, offering lockers and a safe location. Please always pay attention to the reviews; they can give you a great insight on what to expect and safety tips.
What to pack when staying in hostels?
There is a few basics you should always pack when staying in hostels.
There is more actually. We wrote a complete guide with more details. Read our full hostel packing list.