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Phuket Backpacker

I used this hostel mainly as a base for day trips out of the city, so I was pretty much only there to sleep. Driving into the city it seemed like the hostel was a little further away from some of the other hostels to the more interesting streets, but they were all within walking distance.

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Facilities

  • 24 Hour Check In
  • 24 hour reception
  • Air Conditioning
  • Airport Pick Up
  • BBQ Area
  • Bar
  • Common Room
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Key Card Access
  • Linen Included
  • Luggage Storage
  • Restaurant
  • Security Lockers
  • Swimming Pool
  • Towels
  • Travel Desk/Travel Info

Communications

  • Card Phones

Food & Drink

  • Café

General

  • Mini-Supermarket
  • Tours Desk

In Room Facilities

  • Reading Light

Sport & Leisure

  • Cable TV
  • Outdoor Terraced Area
  • Pool Table

About Phuket Backpacker

Sawas-Dee (welcome) to Phuket Backpacker. We are centrally located in the bustling heart of Phuket Town. A town rich with Thai culture and history.

Note: please read the remark at the bottom

Free welcome Beer in our newly open Bar

Free Wifi Internet

Fully Lounge area w/TV & DVD

Clean Toilets & hot/cold shower rooms

Cozy outdoor terrace

Security lockers

24 hrs reception

CCTV Security surveillance

Very friendly staff

Airport transfer( 600 baht/trip )(Maximun sit for 3 person

Luggage storage

Mini Library & Newspapers for reading

We offer a home away from home. With our newly renovated property we offer our guests clean and comfortable accommodation set in a contemporary boutique Chinese Asian fusion style.

Phuket is more than just beaches - of which we have plenty! Phuket town is rich with architectural gems from Classic Chino-Portuguese homes, Wat's (Thai temples) and Chinese shrines etc.

We also provide custom trips to various highlights, including PhiPhi island by big boat package ,PhiPhi speed boat package, or even PhiPhi one way ticket , Jame bond island,Sea canoe or kayak , , and many others. (give us a one-day notice and we’ll organize even the most bizarre trip!)

As a predominantly Buddhist culture you will find Buddhism cymbals in most every-day lives. Every Buddhist home will have not only a small alter at which to pray, but a Spirit House which protects the home from evil spirits. One of the most charming sights for a Farang (foreigner) is to wake early morning and watch the Monks clad in saffron color robes walk the streets bare foot looking for donations of breakfast.

On top of the architecture and religious aspects of Phuket town you can get a real taste of Thai local life - take a slow walk around the central market and watch the world go by from many of the roadside coffee shops.

Then we have our beautiful beaches, amongst the best in the world. From the tourist hot spot of Patong Beach to the more remote and less trodden beaches of Cape Panwa - All within easy reach as the central bus terminal is only 2 minutes walk from our property - fares start from only Bht 25 (54 US cents).

Need modern convenience? We are only 5 minutes away from the newly opened central shopping center - this center boasts world class brands, eateries and a multi screen Cineplex.

After a busy day sight seeing sit back and relax, make yourself comfortable in our comfortable lounge, discuss your day’s adventures and exchange life stories with fellow backpackers from around the globe.

So, if you are looking for a real slice of Thai life in a cost effective comfortable surrounding then look no further than Phuket Back Packers - it's our sincere pleasure to welcome you with Traditional Thai grace.

Please Remark

4 Beds mixed dorm is FAN room type

10 Beds mixed dorm is Aircon type

Twin private shared bath room is the four beds mixed dorm room that we use it as twin bed.

For Private en-suite we have both the fan type and aircon type depend on the price in your booking.

Full Balance of payment as stated in booking will be collected upon check -in

Amendments and cancel to original booking must be make directly to hostel at least 72 hours(3 days) before your arrival date .Failure to do so will result in your credit card be charged for the WHOLE amount.

Full amount charged for the whole length of booking in

case of NO SHOW .

Important Information

Conditions

FULL BALANCE of payment payable as stated in your booking contract WILL BE COLLECTED UPON CHECK -IN even if duration of stay is shortened. Please do not make an online booking with us if your are not sure of your arrival time & duration of stay.
E-mail us for clarification.

Amendments and cancel to original reservations must be made directly to us (the hostel)at least 72 hours (3 days) before your intended arrival time as stated in your booking contract. Failure to do so will result in your credit card be charged for the WHOLE amount.

The whole amount credit card charged will be apply to no show too.

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165 Ranong Rd. Maung T. Taladyai Phuket

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I used this hostel mainly as a base for day trips out of the city, so I was pretty much only there to sleep. Driving into the city it seemed like the hostel was a little further away from some of the other hostels to the more interesting streets, but they were all within walking distance. The hostel offered a few different activities for people free of charge - like tours of the local markets and temples, and they had a huge selection of DVDs that people in the lounge were always watching - I would have taken advantage of both of these if I had stayed longer. Most of the people behind the desk were nice and quite helpful, and I even got a free upgrade to an air conditioned room when I came back after 3 days away. Which reminds me - the air conditioned room was a lot nicer than the fan room (nicer bedding and decorations) so depending on your budget it's definately worth thinking about. The fan rooms left a lot to be desired. I stayed in much nicer hostels in other cities in Thailand, but for a backpacker hostel, this one offered a few great perks and was good enough.

Overall
4
Location
3
Cleanliness
4
Value
4
Facilities
5
Service
4

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Location is only average - not near the beach - although it is in the town area and close to transport to a variety of locations. The room we stayed in was very clean however the attached bathroom smelled badly. We left the window open to air out the room and the staff thought we were wasting the a/c. One staff member walked straight in the room without permission and closed it. After speaking with her she cleaned the bathroom. For some reason you can't get a/c rooms through Travellerspoint and Hostelworld at this guesthouse. But all types of rooms including dorms are overpriced given the location and type of accomodation. Facilities are good. There is a large screen TV in a lounge area with a large variety of DVD's to choose from. The TV's in the double rooms only show Thai TV - no english - and they charge 20 baht rental to take a DVD to your room. Service was average. Some staff were pleasant. Others were not so pleasant. The staff was noisy late at night and early in the morning. Overall the hostel was generally clean and comfortable but it is overpriced.

Overall
3
Location
2
Cleanliness
3
Value
2
Facilities
4
Service
2

The staff was extremely helpful with setting up our tours and giving us advise. Rooms were great and good value for the price.

Overall
4
Location
4
Cleanliness
5
Value
5
Facilities
4
Service
5

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*  The Customer Satisfaction score is based on a combination of ratings from Travellerspoint and external websites. The score of 81% for this property is based on ratings provided by 91 guests.

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