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About Purr Hostel
Located in the heart of Phuket's Old Town at Thanon Talang 259, Purr Hostel offers a relaxed and comfortable alternative to the island's busier party hostels. Its location near the end of the pedestrianized Sunday Night Market makes it the ideal base for travelers who want to easily experience the local cuisine, culture, and charming Sino-Portuguese architecture of the area. The hostel offers simple private rooms and dormitories, some with shared bathrooms, including breakfast and Wi-Fi.
What sets Purr Hostel apart is its reputation for attentive and welcoming staff. Guests consistently praise the team's helpfulness – from personalized restaurant and excursion recommendations to thoughtful gestures like flexible check-in times for late arrivals. One guest even recounted how a staff member personally delivered a forgotten camera to the dock before his boat departed, free of charge.
This hostel is ideal for solo travelers and backpackers looking for clean, quiet, and sociable accommodation away from party noise. It's just a short walk from the Sunday market, so you can head straight to one of Phuket's liveliest street markets upon arrival on Sunday evening. Travelers with late flights can use the self-check-in service – it's recommended to arrange this with the hostel in advance.
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A very nice little hostel in a perfect location near the old town, at the end of the pedestrian zone of the Sunday market. It's relatively small and quiet, so not your typical party hostel, but it offers a lovely common room on the ground floor for relaxing and meeting other guests. A small kitchenette with free coffee and water, free towels, and good Wi-Fi is available. The dormitory is clean and cozy with good curtains, a reading lamp, and a locker right outside the door. It faces the street, but since it's not very busy there, it's pleasantly quiet at night. The bathrooms were clean, and the showers worked perfectly. Last but not least, the owners and staff are very friendly and helpful. They have lots of useful information posted on the bulletin board and are happy to give tips and recommendations! Overall, a great stay, highly recommended!
Fang was a fantastic staff member who gave us great advice and helpful tips for our trip and excursions. The hostel is well-made and the people are very friendly. The rooms are clean, and the bathroom is adequate if you're used to European standards. I would definitely book it again!
The staff were very attentive and contacted me in advance to confirm my check-in time. As my flight was delayed, I used the self-check-in. The staff kindly left the form and key at the counter, which made check-in very easy. I had requested a lower bed when booking. Unfortunately, this wasn't assigned to me, and I received no response to my request. Providing additional information on the self-check-in form would be an improvement. For example, it would be helpful to mention that drinking water is available in the kitchen. As I arrived very late in the evening, I initially thought there was no water. The refrigerator next to the counter was locked and seemed to be reserved for paid items only. I clarified this with the staff the following morning, so it wasn't a major issue. Overall, it was a pleasant stay with helpful staff and a great location.
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259 Thanon Talang, Tambon Talat Yai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand
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Purr Hostel has a rating of 4.6★ based on 229 Google reviews.
The best time to visit Phuket is from November to April, as the weather is most stable then. The peak season is from December to January; those who travel early in the day will generally find fewer crowds. From May to October, travel dates should be carefully considered (rough seas).
Purr Hostel is located at 259 Thanon Talang, Tambon Talat Yai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand, in Phuket. The most common means of transport in Phuket are Grab (widely available) and tuk-tuks (fixed routes, price negotiable).
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