Pai Circus Hostel

5 Stars – My Absolute Favorite Place to Stay in Pai! I’ve stayed at Pai Circus Hostel multiple times over the years, and it never disappoints – it’s always an incredible experience that keeps drawing me back. Perched on a hill just minutes from town (with a convenient shuttle if you need it), the location is perfect: close enough for easy access to Walking Street, yet in a peaceful, quiet area surrounded by stunning nature. The views are breathtaking – especially the sunsets over the valley, which you can enjoy from the infinity pool or your bungalow. Speaking of which, the bungalows have been beautifully updated: clean, comfortable, and full of that chill Pai vibe. The staff are super friendly and welcoming, creating the best vibes – relaxed during the day, lively at night. The pool is an absolute highlight: so refreshing and relaxing under the hot Thai sun. The on-site bar serves fantastic drinks, and the food is delicious with generous portions that hit the spot after a day of exploring. It can get a bit rowdy when the party crowd kicks in at night (which adds to the fun!), but I always sleep great – the quiet setting helps. Since my last visit, they’ve added the Capybara Cafe on the property, and it’s an absolute MUST-VISIT! Hanging out with those adorable, chill capybaras is such a unique and joyful experience – easily one of the coolest things in Pai. Don’t miss the weekly fire spinning (poi) performances either – they’re mesmerizing and add that magical circus touch to the evenings. If you’re heading to Pai, do yourself a favor and book Pai Circus Hostel. Hands down one of the best hostels in Thailand – great vibes, amazing facilities, and unforgettable memories every time!

It is a basic and cheap way for a private room (individual shacks), has pool and pool and daily large bonfire. Showers alyways had hot water, but the cleanliness could be improved. The shack room smelled damp and a hint mouldy, and opening the window all day didn't get rid of it. During sleep the matress cover removed partially and I saw that the matress is as stained as is possible - quickly put it back on 🙈

Booked this place because of the reviews. I didn't read /know that the campfire goes on through the night, until 0800 in the morning. Which means the guests are welcome to hangout, sing, play music, mingle, etc throughout. Unfortunately, the hut that I'm staying is the closest to the campfire 🫨 I endured for 2 nights and only found out on my 3rd day from the hostel manager that the fire goes on through the night. I was offered a room further away but with just one night to go (leaving early next morning) I turned down the much appreciated offer. The hostel manager was kind enough to mention that he'll try to get the guests to keep their volume down on my last night 🙏🏽 The other thing is, I could also hear the conversation and activities going on in the hut/s beside mine. For 3 nights, I didn't sleep well. I know the hostel has shared amenities, it does get a little inconvenient when you need to go between, in the middle of the night / dawn when it is so cold! Most of the door locks and showerheads need to be repaired/replaced. The draining seems a little sluggish, with it comes the smell. On the good note, the hostel is beautiful, with a pool overlooking an amazing view. The vibe is relaxed and everyone seems nice. The room is a good size, for a bed and a luggage. The mattress and pillows are comfortable and I love that the weather is cold enough that I don't even need to turn on the fan. The air in the room naturally feels crisp, just with the window opened.