Hostels in Phuket Province, Thailand

Hostel located in a good spot, with lots of food options and Old Town not too far away. Downsides: - Encountered multiple times when there’s no water while showering or using the tap which is very inconvenient. Not sure what’s the problem but it ought to be fixed - WiFi connection was intermittent at times, sometimes losing connection

This guesthouse is centrally located in Phuket Old Town. The ground floor has a shopfront, with pearl necklaces sold in the front and the check-in area in the back. It has a very Chaoshan feel to it. The elderly owner, who I believe is also of Chinese descent, handled my check-in. The entire building is old, and the rooms are quite spacious, though some are oddly shaped. Since it has wooden floors and a loft, I wouldn't recommend it if you're concerned about soundproofing. However, I personally loved staying in this kind of environment; it felt like I was living in a movie. It's super convenient for getting anywhere in Phuket Old Town, and there are plenty of food options nearby. I really enjoyed it.

They serve free breakfast! The man behind the desk speak good English, the girl no to much but verry helpfull. The bed was pretty hard although i had a good night sleep. I guess that is the standard for hostels in thailand

Amazing, has a small pool. Very clean and calm. Had a great night sleep. Centrally locawanf not far from the bus Station to go to the airport

The environment is absolutely beautiful, and we really loved the modern decor. It felt brand new, and having a pool was a huge bonus! The service was excellent. The front desk staff were so helpful, even assisting us with our luggage to the room. They also let us store our bags for quite a while after check-out, which was incredibly convenient.

Even if it ended with a nice gesture, the receptionist handing me a keychain gift (not sure if they do that with all guests), with a written request to leave 10/10 review, sadly I couldn't ignore the shortcomings of this hostel that seemed like just a downgraded version of Marco Polo Poshtel (not sure which one came first, but from breakfast to ”funny” wall messages, there was a similar ”creative” signature). While I was initially attracted by reviews mentioning hostel's cleanliness, I couldn't say I shared the same opinion. Certain public areas were quite messy. The staircase to the first floor (where shoes are forbidden) didnt seem to be cleaned for some time. In the showers (which had a good water pressure), there was mold. None of the three handsoap dispensers in the only bathroom had soap in them. It just felt the staff doesnt have time or organizational skills to maintain everything in working order. But I was mostly surprised by finding a not clean (i dont want to call it ”used”) bed cover in my bed. It had some fresh stains, hair and crumbles (well, not just on bed cover), and seemed just to be folded after the guest before me (even the folding seemed messed up, so i really thought maybe the bed was forgotten). When I asked the housekeeping to change it, they initially approved. The younger housekeeper started changing everything, sheet included (which i believe is a good way to do it, when it is not certain if the bed was completely changed), but when the older one returned, she made her put the sheet back (the sheet that was thrown on the floor in the meantime), laughing all along. No, that wasnt really funny. Then instead of letting the young housekeeper put on the new bed cover she brought along, i noticed that the older one brought something that seemed to be the same old bed cover that i complained about (the duvet was already inside). When i asked if that is a new thing, she was convincing me it was. Already at that moment, i felt ridiculed. But i said, ”okay, if you say so.” After all was done, i came back to my bed, unfolded the bed cover and confirmed my doubt - all this performance of changing the bed, without them changing anything! The only difference was that the bedsheet was also on the floor in the meantime. This got me really frustrated, mostly because they lied to my face (what for?), and mostly because they invested energy in ”changing” everything while actually just stripping everything off and returning it (why? It takes the same amount of energy to do it for real). Feeling like an *****, i asked what seemed to be the problem? Dont they have clean bedding, or what? But they had. I asked them to give it to me then, and i would happily prepare the bed myself. Which they accepted. Lol. I dont know, with that poor breakfast, the visual mess, unpleasant ”toilet” scent at hostel entrance, and generally low level of cleanliness (you can see how yellow the pillow is once you remove the pillow case yourself), it felt that other reviews mentioning spotless hygiene were misleading. Or were my standards too high? In any case, i stayed in a dozen of Phuket hostels during my month here, but none of them tried to insult my intelligence. There are better places, and no, Dorm Hostel sadly doesnt deserve 10/10, to quote the request they tell everyone at check-out. I also tried to leave them space for hostel improvement, so instead of lowest marks, i left average ones, even if the experience was truly below average. P.S. When a guest asks whether a ferry with a pick-up operates everywhere in Phuket, a genuinely helpful answer would be ”yes”. And not ”no, it's only our hostel's pickup”. I understand everyone just tries to earn money, but it shouldn't be done by misleading guests who just trustfully ask for information.

********* the Burmese woman made the stay unpleasant and uncomfortable for myself and multiple other guests. @Owner, consider replacing this employee with a Thai person who has customer service skills. Promote someone in the group that comes in to cook breakfast and clean. Cleaning should be prioritized to a higher degree - the floors and bathrooms are cleaned once per day. There is black mold growing from standing water in the second floor bathroom. This place has potential to be great, but lack of management has it going downhill quick.

Great hostel, love the concept - Bearpacker incorporate theme from bear, so there's diff levels like panda, polar etc all bears.. even the faucet is bear shape (dang cute) 1. Staff is cool, Nong Saw Fay greeted me and was super nice 2. Location is 500-600m away from bangla street. No clubs near this hostel, hence very peaceful at night 3. Room is very clean with sizable locker, can fit my bag 4. Amenities on 4th or 5th floor is cool, with communal area, rooftop pool etc, just a place to chill Short stay there, but it was memorable

The location is fantastic, just a 5-minute bike ride to the beach and a 5-minute bike ride to Patong's bar street, or you can even walk. Downstairs, there's a convenience store, laundry service, restaurants, and a pub – truly a great spot. The room itself is also good. The sheets and duvet are changed daily by staff every morning, and the mattress is very thick. The room has a safety lock, and on the 4th floor, there's a fridge and microwave. Even the toilets in the communal bathroom are very clean. I stayed for 5 nights and only encountered Europeans – not a single Chinese person (maybe all the Chinese people stay in villas). Everyone would say good morning, greet each other, and chat. The atmosphere was lovely. The front desk is staffed late into the night, so they can help with any issues you have. There's a 500 deposit required.

After reading reviews calling it a ”budget gem,” I can confirm it's true! The room was spacious, bright, and spotlessly clean. What impressed me most were the details: the powerful hot shower, the highly effective air conditioning, and the genuinely warm and helpful staff. They not only helped book tours but also offered practical advice for avoiding tourist traps. Located on bustling Nanai Road, you have everything you need at your doorstep, yet you can still get a quiet night's sleep. If you believe your money should be spent on experiences, not just a place to sleep, this is the perfect choice.