Aham Backpackers Hostel is a small hostel spread over two floors with several air-conditioned dorm rooms with inclusive breakfast, towel, and free Wi-Fi throughout.
The Location
The hostel is located just a few minutes' walk from the start of the Mount Phousi Trail, and five minutes from the night markets and the popular Utopia Bar. Surrounded by many shops and restaurants, it has a great location. It is just a fifteen-minute tuk-tuk ride from the airport and even less from the north bus station.
Rooms and Bathrooms
The bathrooms are quite old and by no means spotless, although they're a fine standard for your average backpacker. They have a few wetroom-type cubicles, plus several other separate toilets and showers, plus a changing room. It's certainly enough facilities to make waiting for the next free one unlikely. The shower pressure is average but they are heated and there is free body wash in each. There are hooks and rails for your things.
The dorms have large bunk beds, the mattresses are quite hard, the duvets are comfortably thick for when the air conditioning gets a bit chilly. Lockers are not provided in the room, however you are welcome to use one of the small valuables lockers by the reception, for which you will be allocated a key at check-in. The bunks have half-privacy curtains to keep you from rolling over and looking into the eyes of your neighbor; all bunks have a power point and personal light. The rooms are clean though rather tight for space. The dorm doors are not locked-- the front door is locked late at night and one staff member sleeps next to it in case anyone needs to be let in (you are not given a key).
Common Spaces
The ground floor has a few nice tables and chairs outside, which is a good socialising space -- especially after 9 p.m., when you are not permitted to make noise inside. By the reception inside, there are a couple of sofas, plus a row of chairs. Upstairs, you will find a large space with several tables, mostly used at breakfast. A microwave, fridge, and water dispenser are located here. Free tea and coffee points are located on both floors.
The breakfast is very good with several choices, including toast and eggs cooked in different ways, fried rice, or a banana pancake; fresh fruits are available on the side. The hostel mostly attracts young backpackers and has a peaceful yet social vibe. The hostel offers laundry services.
Summary
This is a solid, good value option for backpackers, though if safety is your main concern and you cannot fit all your valuables into a small locker, you might want to consider going elsewhere.
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Location and Contact
Location
• From Southern Bus Terminal: Go north on Route 13 for 850 kilometers, turn left on main road that goes into city (locals call WHAT). Stay on this road 1.0 kilometer, then turn left onto Kitsalat Road. Continue for about 0.5 kilometer, then turn right at Dara Market (Kingkitsarath Road). We are about 25 meters down on right hand side (Unit 4).
• From Northern Bus Terminal: Go south on Route 13 for 1.9 kilometers, turn right onto first road after crossing Nam Khan River. Continue 800 meters and turn right at t-junction (Aphai Road). Stay on this road for 800 meters going past Old Bridge (right side), and then turn left at next t-junction (Kingkitsarath Road). Go about 250 meters, we are on the left hand side (Unit 4).
• From Airport: Take Phetsarat Road (Airport Road) 2 kilometers heading to town, turn left onto Route 13. Continue 500 meters and turn right onto first road after crossing Nam Khan River. Continue 800 meters and turn right at t-junction (Aphai Road). Stay on this road for 800 meters going past Old Bridge (right side), and then turn left at next
Facilities and Amenities
Family-Friendly Hostel
Breakfast
Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons
Airport Pickup
Bike Rental
Lockers in Lobby
Parking
Towels
24 Hour Security
Air Conditioning
Cable TV
Currency Exchange
Entirely Non-Smoking
Food/Restaurant
Hair Dryers
Hot Showers
Credit Card Payments
Curfew: No Curfew
Reception Hours: 24 Hours
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