Tian Ming Hostel @ Samui
A highly rated hostel in Koh Samui's Bo Put area, praised for spotless rooms, huge beds, and exceptional staff.
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About Tian Ming Hostel @ Samui
Tian Ming Hostel sits in the Bo Put area of Koh Samui, offering a well-balanced base for travelers who want comfort without the resort price tag. The hostel earns consistent praise for its cleanliness, which stands out even by hostel standards — showers are spacious, beds are generously sized, and the overall space carries a calm, well-maintained atmosphere. Both dormitory and private room options are available, with dorms featuring some of the largest personal lockers guests are likely to encounter, and private rooms offering a hotel-like experience at a more modest price point.
The staff are a recurring highlight across visitor feedback, described as friendly, helpful, and genuinely accommodating from check-in onwards. The hostel's location in the quieter Bo Put district keeps it removed from the busiest nightlife strips while remaining within easy reach of local bars and restaurants — a practical balance for those who want convenience without noise.
For travelers considering a stay, it is worth noting that the hostel caters well to both solo travelers and couples, given the range of room types on offer. As no website is currently listed, reaching out directly or booking through a third-party platform in advance is advisable, particularly during Koh Samui's peak season between December and April when accommodation fills up quickly across the island.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026
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Reviews from Google
All in all a great Hostel. Room: the double room we have was almost like in a hotel. Even the dorms were nice and they had the biggest lockers I've ever seen in a hostel. I kid you not the biggest backpack you can possibly carry to the island will fit in there. Kitchen: well equipped, all you need. Staff: very nice and helpful, we even got a free coffee every morning. Location: the location is almost perfect as it is slightly off the touristy and hence pricy areas and yet just a few minutes walk from chaweng beach = to one of those touristy areas. It looks like most locals buy stuff in the area as well, everything is about half the price you'd pay in other more touristy locations on the island. Transportation: from the airport we paid like 10€, for getting around I'd recommend using songathews from chaweng beach.
It delivers exactly what’s promised at a fair price, I stayed in a private room and it had a huge bed (quite comfortable) and a clean bathroom. The staff have been extremely helpful and are really nice over all. Nice area, 5 min walk from the main beach, you can feel that is a “locals” area, not much tourists around, never did we feel unsafe or like we should not be here. There is also some really nice restaurants around at a quite cheap price. Over all, really good place to spend a few days in Samui
Honestly probably the cleanest hostel we’ve stayed at this far. Showers are clean and spacious, the beds are huge and the place has a really nice feng shui to it. Even though we stayed in the 10 bed it has a super chill/private vibe about it. I left an item at the hostel and they promptly and easily helped ship it back to my new location free of charge. Highly recommend will def come back here
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81, 55, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
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Tian Ming Hostel @ Samui: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tian Ming Hostel @ Samui worth visiting?
Tian Ming Hostel @ Samui holds a 4.8★ rating from 66 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated hotels & resorts in Koh Samui.
When is the best time to visit Tian Ming Hostel @ Samui?
The best months to visit Koh Samui are January – September, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in July – August & December — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: October – December (Gulf Coast monsoon).
Where is Tian Ming Hostel @ Samui located?
Tian Ming Hostel @ Samui is at 81, 55, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand, in Koh Samui. Getting around Koh Samui: Songthaews (fixed routes around the ring road); Motorbike or scooter rental.
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