Location 4/5
Good, right on the seafront and between the local Central Market with food courts and the Harbour Mall with clothes, pharmacies, etc.
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Saturday, 30 January 2016
Sea View Sandakan - Hostel Review
Great food, nice staff, but that's it. Rough but well meaning, this hostel is basic but does the job. For 20MR per night it makes for a good quick stop between activities - I stayed here for 1 night when I took the bus from KK to Sandakan.
PODs Backpackers - Hostel Review
A small, quiet hostel in a great location. 35RM per night and lots of freebies available in the fridge and cupboards!
Location 5/5
Great, on the main road by the seafront and next to the Centre Point mall. 2 mins walk from the huge food night market, and just 5 mins from the clothing night markets. Right next to the local bus hub and opposite the waterfront bars and decking. Very convenient for everything in the city!
Sunday, 17 January 2016
Pajamas, Koh Chang - hostel review
Pajamas is relatively flashpacker at £11 per night, but it's definitely over and above in quality and fun!
Location 5/5
AWESOME. Klong Prao beach is between the northern white sands beach (very family and touristy) and lonely beach (backpacker central and parties 24/7), providing access to the best of both. Lonely beach parties are incredible, but for me it was definitely best to choose to go to and then leave when I'd had enough! Whilst there are LOTS of very cheap hostels on lonely beach, you can never leave the party and the partygoers. Klong Prao is still pretty undeveloped and so whilst there are some nice bars and restaurants, it's definitely a lot more chilled than other options on the island but still offers great facilities.
Tuesday, 12 January 2016
Jade's House, Bangkok - Hostel Review
A simple but comfortable hostel in the heart of Bangkok - ideal for those wanting to explore Khao San area without having to stay on Khao San Road itself.
Location 5/5
Just great. 5 mins walk from Khao San Road and the major attractions up there, 15 mins walk to Dusit Palace, 30 mins walk to Wat Pho and the Grand Palace or a taxi for 60-80 baht on the meter. Lots of great street food around as well as chilled out bars and excellent restaurants too! Also next door to Peterpans (travel agency) which arrange excellent tours or transport and pick up/drop off just next door. Ideal. Bar and restaurant just underneath which is great for a "get to know you" Chang, and isn't loud into the night.
Location 5/5
Just great. 5 mins walk from Khao San Road and the major attractions up there, 15 mins walk to Dusit Palace, 30 mins walk to Wat Pho and the Grand Palace or a taxi for 60-80 baht on the meter. Lots of great street food around as well as chilled out bars and excellent restaurants too! Also next door to Peterpans (travel agency) which arrange excellent tours or transport and pick up/drop off just next door. Ideal. Bar and restaurant just underneath which is great for a "get to know you" Chang, and isn't loud into the night.
Panda Hostel, Bangkok - Hostel Review
I found the Panda Hostel on booking.com when I wanted to move closer to Khaosan district for the Wats (temples) and to try a different area to Siam Square. Whilst booking.com rates it as "8.2 excellent", I had a very different experience...
Location 5/5
Undeniably fab. 5 mins walk from Khao San Road so you get all the fun and also get to leave! Lots of hostels next door for more socialising on the patio area, lots of chill bars and massage and laundry places close by, and a 7eleven and multiple ATMs 50m away. All the taxi drivers know the road and there are lots of busses too if you fancy going local. Taxi from Wat Pho to Panda Hostel will cost around 60-80 baht and takes 10-15 mins, bus is much cheaper but slightly longer, and a Tuk Tuk won't go for under 150 baht.
Location 5/5
Undeniably fab. 5 mins walk from Khao San Road so you get all the fun and also get to leave! Lots of hostels next door for more socialising on the patio area, lots of chill bars and massage and laundry places close by, and a 7eleven and multiple ATMs 50m away. All the taxi drivers know the road and there are lots of busses too if you fancy going local. Taxi from Wat Pho to Panda Hostel will cost around 60-80 baht and takes 10-15 mins, bus is much cheaper but slightly longer, and a Tuk Tuk won't go for under 150 baht.
Lub-D Siam Square - Hostel Review
Lub-D is an excellent transition hostel if you're coming from the airport with the aim to explore KhaoSan area later on, or a great place to stay if you want to be out of backpacker central but still with excellent access to the goodies.
Location 4/5
Directly next to the SkyWalk for the SkyTrain to get you absolutely anywhere in Bangkok! Perfect. Also in the heart of the shopping district (Siam Square) for all you glampackers, and a beautifully calm and quiet area to decompress after a long flight before throwing yourself into Bangkok life. Massage 5 mins walk away, Khao San road 45 mins walk or 10-15 mins taxi (around 80-100 Baht on the meter), and Wat Pho around the same. Jim Thompson house just behind the hostel and Erawan Shrine is just a simple walk away! 7Eleven exactly next door solves all your midnight muchies and forgotten possessions.
Location 4/5
Directly next to the SkyWalk for the SkyTrain to get you absolutely anywhere in Bangkok! Perfect. Also in the heart of the shopping district (Siam Square) for all you glampackers, and a beautifully calm and quiet area to decompress after a long flight before throwing yourself into Bangkok life. Massage 5 mins walk away, Khao San road 45 mins walk or 10-15 mins taxi (around 80-100 Baht on the meter), and Wat Pho around the same. Jim Thompson house just behind the hostel and Erawan Shrine is just a simple walk away! 7Eleven exactly next door solves all your midnight muchies and forgotten possessions.
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