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About the Tian Ming Hostel @ Samui

Located in Chaweng on Koh Samui, Tian Ming Hostel offers an ideal base for travelers seeking comfort without the high prices of a resort. The hostel is regularly praised for its exceptional cleanliness, even by hostel standards: the showers are spacious, the beds are generously sized, and the overall atmosphere is quiet and well-maintained. Both dormitories and private rooms are available. The dormitories offer some of the largest lockers you can find, while the private rooms provide a hotel-like experience at a more affordable price.

The staff is consistently praised in guest reviews and described as friendly, helpful, and courteous from check-in onwards. The hostel is located slightly away from the beach promenade, away from the noisiest bars, but still within easy reach of bars and restaurants.

For travelers planning a stay, it's good to know that the hostel, thanks to its various room categories, is suitable for both solo travelers and couples. Since no website is currently listed, it's recommended to contact them directly or book in advance through a third-party platform, especially during Koh Samui's peak season between December and April, when accommodations on the island fill up quickly.

Here in the area, on foot

Highly rated accommodations are located within walking distance of Tian Ming Hostel @ Samui, with the closest one listed first. The short walk passes pleasantly in the heat.

  • 1 minDk1 HostelHotels & Resorts · 20 m · 5.0★
  • 1 min Tai kik Restaurants & Food · 110 m · 4.8★
  • 2 minutes · Street market · Markets & shopping · 150 m · 4.4★
  • 3 minutes from Laem Din Market · Markets & Shopping · 210 m · 4.2★
  • 3 minutes · Phetchbuncha Boxing Stadium · Activities & Tours · 250 m · 4.4★
  • 4 min.Liquid Lounge Social BarNightlife & Bars · 330 m · 5.0★

    • Experience tips

    Combine your visit. After staying at Tian Ming Hostel @ Samui, you can round off your day on Koh Samui with contrasting stopovers nearby.

  • Phensiri Thai Restaurant · Restaurants & Food
  • Easykart.net Go-karting (Ko Samui, Chaweng Lake) · Activities and Tours
  • Chaweng Noi Beach
  • Central Samui · Markets & Shopping

    • Google reviews

    All in all, a fantastic hostel. Rooms: Our double room was almost like a hotel room. Even the dorms were nice and had the biggest lockers I've ever seen in a hostel. No joke, even the biggest backpack you can take to the island fits in them. Kitchen: Very well equipped, everything you need is there. Staff: Very friendly and helpful; we even got free coffee every morning. Location: The location is practically perfect, as the hostel is a bit away from the touristy and therefore expensive areas, yet only a few minutes' walk from Chaweng Beach – right where the touristy part is. Apparently, most locals also shop in this area, because everything costs about half of what you would pay in other, more touristy parts of the island. Transportation: We paid about €10 from the airport. To get around the island, I recommend the songthaews from Chaweng Beach.

    It delivers on its promises, and at a fair price. I had a private room with a huge, very comfortable bed and a clean bathroom. The staff were extremely helpful and very friendly overall. The area is lovely, just a 5-minute walk from the main beach. You can tell it's more popular with locals; there aren't many tourists. We never felt unsafe or out of place. There are also some really good restaurants nearby at reasonable prices. All in all, a great place to spend a few days on Samui.

    Honestly, it was probably the cleanest hostel we've ever stayed in. The showers were clean and spacious, the beds were huge, and the hostel had a really pleasant atmosphere. Even though we were in a 10-bed dorm, it felt super relaxed and private. I'd left something at the hostel, and they promptly and easily sent it back to my new address free of charge. Highly recommended, we'll definitely be back!

    A selection of visitor reviews on Google. Read all 66 reviews on Google.

    81, 55, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

    Other hotels and resorts nearby

    Everything is within an 8-minute walk of the Tian Ming Hostel @ Samui.

    Dk1 Hostel

    Nantra Chaweng Beach Hotel

    P168 Hostel

    Buri Rasa Village Samui Adults Only Resort (16+)

    Tips for visiting hotels and resorts

    Compare the rates of online travel agencies and direct providers.

    After finding a deal on Agoda or Booking.com, you should always check the hotel's own website as well. Many Thai hotels offer a best price guarantee or extras like free breakfast when booking directly.

    Location is more important than the stars

    A well-located 3-star hotel is often better than a remote 5-star resort. In Bangkok, proximity to a BTS or MRT station saves hours; on islands, proximity to the desired beach is crucial.

    Questions about the Tian Ming Hostel on Samui

    The Tian Ming Hostel @ Samui has a rating of 4.8★ based on 66 Google reviews.

    The best time to visit Koh Samui is from January to September, as the weather is most stable then. Peak season is from July to August and in December. Those who travel early in the day will generally encounter fewer visitors. From October to December (monsoon season on the Gulf coast), a trip should be carefully considered.

    The Tian Ming Hostel @ Samui is located at 81, 55, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand, on Koh Samui. The best way to get around Koh Samui is by songthaew (shared taxis along the ring road) or by rented motorbike or scooter.

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