The Dorm Hostel
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Tucked along Montri Road in the heart of Phuket Town, this hostel draws budget-conscious travellers and backpackers looking for a sociable base away from the busy beach resort strips. The central Talat Yai location puts guests within easy reach of local restaurants, street food, independent shops, and public transport connections, making it a practical choice for those keen to explore authentic Phuket beyond the tourist-heavy coastal areas.
Guests consistently highlight the thoughtfully designed dorm beds, which offer a degree of privacy unusual for shared accommodation, with built-in fans helping combat the tropical heat. The hostel also features a shared kitchen, laundry facilities, and a generally clean communal environment. Staff receive frequent praise for being welcoming and attentive, contributing to the relaxed, friendly atmosphere the property is known for. Couples are also catered for, with double bed options available.
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Reviews from Google
Really nice modern hostel. The lady who checked me in was friendly and kind. The beds were private and each had a built in fan, which was nice because I sleep hot. I accidentally slept in several times because the bed was so dark and cozy. The little souvenir with my name on it was a nice touch. The breakfast was simple but enough for me. Will stay again if I’m ever in the area!
The dorm of this hostel offers clean beds that feel as if you were in separate rooms. The bathroom and kitchen are pretty clean for the amount of people there are. The location is also pretty good, as it is between popular neighborhoods (the old Phuket) and more local neighborhoods (with plenty of night markets). However, the lockers had ants.
I arrived at the hostel I booked originally (the Z nite Hostel) I had booked a bed in a 4 bed dorm, upon my arrival the staff says they are overbooked because of a system error and that they didn’t have any beds for me. But not to worry, they had “upgraded” me to a private bedroom in a diferent Hostel close by (The Dorm Hostel, horrible, don’t go there). I was annoyed, but I thought that a private room was a nice compensation so I went for it (spoiler: I should have asked for my money back). Then the man says I’ll take you there by SCOOTER (mind that I was with my 15kg backpack and a small backpack on the front). I was terrified all the way there (again, shoul’ve asked for my money back). Anyways, the new Hostel was OK looking, but the bedroom they gave me, didn’t feel like an upgrade AT ALL. It was literally just a bed, a table and a chair. The sheets were “clean” but full of stains. The room didn’t look very clean, didn’t habe a bathroom. The only good thing, was the A/C .. THANK GOD. Then they told me I had to use the common bathroom upstairs (shared with the rest of the guests) and failed to mention that there was another bathroom right in front of my room, which I didn’t noticed until I left. I will say that the common bathroom and showers were decent and clean. I didn’t sleep at all all night, the google maps reviews say there were bedbugs, and also, the water heater next to my room made a clicker noise every 40s or so. Next day the woman serving breakfast (which was very underwhelming) was very rude, and didn’t care that I had to leave to catch my ferry, took all the time in the world. Anyways, this is a mixed review for both hostel so, in summary DON’T even consider, neither. Unprofessional and dirty. Not worth it.
A sample of visitor reviews from Google. Read all 208 reviews on Google.
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The Dorm Hostel: Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Dorm Hostel worth visiting?
The Dorm Hostel holds a 4.3★ rating from 208 Google reviews — a strong rating for hotels & resorts in Phuket.
When is the best time to visit The Dorm Hostel?
The best months to visit Phuket are November – April, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: June – September (rough seas).
Where is The Dorm Hostel located?
The Dorm Hostel is at 37/9 Montri Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, munag Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand, in Phuket. Getting around Phuket: Grab (widely available); Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate).
Location Info
37/9 Montri Rd, Tambon Talat Yai, munag Chang Wat Phuket 83000, Thailand+66 95 291 2690Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – April
Avoid: June – September (rough seas)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
24°C – 33°C(75°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January
Getting there
Phuket International Airport (HKT) receives direct international flights. Ferries connect from Krabi and Koh Phi Phi.
Getting around
- •Grab (widely available)
- •Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate)
- •Motorbike rental
- •Airport bus to Phuket Town
- •Ferry & speedboat to nearby islands
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – April
Avoid: June – September (rough seas)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
24°C – 33°C(75°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January
Getting there
Phuket International Airport (HKT) receives direct international flights. Ferries connect from Krabi and Koh Phi Phi.
Getting around
- •Grab (widely available)
- •Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate)
- •Motorbike rental
- •Airport bus to Phuket Town
- •Ferry & speedboat to nearby islands