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About the student residence
This hostel is tucked away on Montri Road in the heart of Phuket Town and is ideal for budget-conscious travelers and backpackers looking for a sociable place to stay away from the busy beach resorts. Its central location in Talat Yai puts guests within easy reach of local restaurants, street food stalls, unique shops, and public transport. This makes it the perfect choice for those wanting to discover the authentic Phuket beyond the touristy coastal areas.
Guests consistently praise the thoughtfully designed beds in the dormitories, which offer an unusually high level of privacy for a shared accommodation. Built-in fans provide welcome cooling in the tropical heat. The hostel also features a communal kitchen, laundry facilities, and is generally clean in its common areas. The staff is frequently commended for their friendliness and attentiveness, contributing to the relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for which the hostel is known. Couples are also catered for, as double rooms are available.
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Google reviews
A really lovely, modern hostel. The lady at check-in was friendly and helpful. The beds were private and each had a built-in fan, which was great since I tend to sweat at night. I accidentally overslept several times because the bed was so dark and cozy. The little souvenir with my name on it was a nice touch. Breakfast was simple but perfectly adequate. I'd happily stay here again if I'm ever in the area!
The dormitory at this hostel offers clean beds that make you feel like you're in separate rooms. The bathroom and kitchen are quite clean considering the number of guests. The location is also good, situated between popular areas (Phuket Old Town) and more authentic neighborhoods (with many night markets). However, the lockers were infested with ants.
I arrived at the Z nite Hostel, which I had originally booked. I had reserved a bed in a four-bed dorm. Upon arrival, the staff informed me that due to a system error, they were overbooked and had no more beds available for me. But don't worry, they had "upgraded" me to a private room at another hostel nearby (The Dorm Hostel, awful, definitely avoid it!). While annoyed, I thought a private room would be a nice consolation prize, so I accepted it (spoiler alert: I should have demanded my money back). Then the man said he would take me there on a scooter (mind you, I had my 15 kg backpack and a small backpack strapped to the front). I was terrified the entire ride (again: I should have demanded my money back). The new hostel looked alright, but the room they gave me didn't feel like an upgrade at all. It literally consisted of just a bed, a table, and a chair. The bedding was "clean," but covered in stains. The room didn't seem very clean and didn't have a private bathroom. Luckily, there was air conditioning. Then I was told I had to use the shared bathroom upstairs (which I shared with the other guests). They failed to mention that there was another bathroom right outside my room, which I only noticed when checking out. The shared bathroom and showers were fine and clean, though. I didn't sleep a wink all night. According to Google Maps, there were bedbugs, and the water heater next to my room made a clicking noise about every 40 seconds. The next day, the woman who served breakfast (which was truly disappointing) was very rude and didn't care at all that I needed to catch my ferry. She took forever. In short, this review is rather mixed for both hostels. So my advice is: don't even think about it! Unprofessional and dirty. Absolutely not recommended.
A selection of visitor reviews on Google. Read all 208 reviews on Google.
37/9 Montri Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Munag Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand
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The Dorm Hostel has a 4.3-star rating based on 208 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).
The Dorm Hostel is located at 37/9 Montri Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, Munag 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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