AREA81 HIDEOUT Hostel

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juju

5/5Google· 3 weeks ago

Great location for budget travelers! Area81 Hideout is conveniently located near Khao San Road, making it easy to enjoy Bangkok’s nightlife. The price is affordable, and they have a common area where travelers can hang out and socialize. The lively night activities are a plus if you’re looking to meet people and enjoy the backpacker vibe. Overall, a decent budget-friendly stay in a great location!

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Trip.com Member

5/5Trip.com· 6 months ago

Definitely a 10/10 close to tourist attractions, pretty staff's, good vibe and full with cool people 🧡💪

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Anda

1/5Google· 3 months ago

I recently stayed at this hostel and was initially drawn to its beautiful design and aesthetic. However, my experience was marred by the unprofessional conduct of the morning shift staff. I checked in late at night and paid for an extended stay until 6:00 PM the following day. Upon returning to the hostel, I was only 20 minutes past the checkout time. Instead of inquiring whether I would like to extend my stay or offering assistance—despite my expressed willingness to pay for any additional time—I was met with a very cold and demanding attitude. The staff member insisted that I pack my belongings immediately, showing no consideration for the fact that I had followed all hostel rules during my stay. Furthermore, I felt that the service provided to me was significantly substandard compared to other guests. I was not addressed by my name or contacted via phone, but rather referred to as 'the Thai guest.' The tone, body language, and dismissive behavior I encountered were deeply off-putting and made me feel unwelcome, almost as if I were being treated with disrespect rather than as a paying customer. * I do not expect special treatment, but I do believe every guest deserves to be treated with basic courtesy and professional respect. On a positive note, I would like to express my gratitude to the more senior female staff member working the night shift. She was incredibly helpful and provided excellent service, which was the highlight of my stay. It is unfortunate that this positive impression was overshadowed by the treatment I received later on.

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Siwar Lozi

5/5Google· a month ago

One of the best hostels I’ve been to. Rooms and bathrooms are very clean, the service and staff are amazing, especially Mae, she’s super friendly. The vibes are comfortable, you get to either chill or party, and theres always activities.

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Xd Xd

5/5Google· 3 months ago

The best hostel in Bangkok. Stayed for a few weeks and had a great time, the staff made me feel very comfortable, May and Bee in reception were amazing and made me feel welcome from the start and all the activity staff were great. Moe the bartender made great drinks and a great vibe. Amazing atmosphere and the restaurants on site are top tier. Would definitely recommend 👍🏻

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por wararat

5/5Google· 3 months ago

Loved the vibe here i felt at home the second I walked in. The place was clean and the rooftop was such a nice spot to just chill. The staff were super friendly honestly felt more like hanging out with friends than staying at a hostel. Whether ure traveling solo or with your crew this place is definitely worth it !! I’d 100% stay here again.

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RD

5/5Google· 3 months ago

Far better than one would expect for the price Very social, staff keeps the engagement high and the environment is suitable for making friends Extended a couple more nights than planned because I was enjoying my time there

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Joshua Burns

1/5Google· 8 months ago

My stay there was controversial. While the space and the Japanese owners were very cool, most of the staff were irritable, tired, snappy and irresponsible. One of the managers, a young woman, treated me with disdain the moment I walked in and her female friends bullied me out of the hostel, forcing their male counterparts to toss me out without hearing my side of the story. Too many men have been treated like scum there, and unfairly. The 'bar manager' George from Guatemala sat around drinking all day and only opened the bar when 'he wanted to'. The Myanmar workers there were excellent, though, and the place has awesome little Japanese businesses attached, like a cafe and a clever 'weed bar' that's very different THC shakes = awesome! But overall my experience there was ruined by a few Karens. I lost half my gear there in the process, cables, Go-Pro gear and at one point they couldn't find my passport and accused me of hiding it. I highly recommend this place for female solo travellers, but for dudes? Try Bedstation across the street, or Mad Monkeys.