HI-Sukhumvit Hostel

HI-Sukhumvit is located in midtown Bangkok. It is several BTS stops away from "tourist central," but this distance helps to make this mid-sized hostel an excellent value and a quiet, civilized venue to plan your exploration of Bangkok.

The Location

HI-Sukhumvit is located off a side street (Soi 38) near the Thong Lo BTS Station -- very convenient for visitors! Once you enter the Soi from the main road, it's a five-minute walk. Walk through the night market (well known for street food) and once you're clear, you will see the sign on the left side.

Rooms and Bathrooms

The hostel is a mix of dorm rooms and private rooms spread out over four floors. Access to these rooms are controlled by a card key you receive upon check in. Dorm rooms are either two bunk beds (four beds) or four bunk beds (eight beds), depending on the size of the room. Mattresses are new, firm, and quiet as are the beds. Air con in the dorm rooms is run from 6 p.m. to 11 a.m. the following day. There are common bathrooms on each floor with a women's only on the third floor. Bathrooms have two sinks, up to four toilets, and up to four showers and are extremely clean.

Common Spaces

There is a common area on the ground floor next to the front desk. It has a large dining table and a reading nook with couch and small library. There is a fridge next to the dining table that has beverages for sale. Paid computer access is in a small room that has air con. Wi-Fi access is available for a small fee. The kitchen is down the hall past the left luggage room where the guest fridge and sink is located. There is also a small common area on the second floor with chairs and a TV and on the roof where there are lounge chairs, a table with chairs and laundry facilities. The crowd here is social and groups will form to explore the city. This is not a party hostel, but rather a traveler's hostel with people meeting to share experiences and to make new friends.

Summary

HI-Sukhumvit is one of the nicer hostels in Bangkok. It's big, so it has a lot of resources available, but not so big as to be impersonal. The level of cleanliness approaches Japanese standards (high) and the staff are friendly and helpful.

-- Exclusive Hostelz.com Review