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25/42 Krommaluang Road, Tatapao, Muang, 86000 Chumphon, Thailand
#12 of 56 hotels in Chumphon
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 183 hostel reviews
8.7Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.1
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Comfort
9.1
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
8.8
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Staff
9.4
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Value for money
9.2
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Free Wifi
10.0
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Reviewed: April 3, 2025
Marlene
Austria13 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great staff, very helpful and with many recommendations including local events, and doing their best to keep the place clean & in shape Location is lop Breakfast Bicycle rent
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 14, 2025
Eva
Germany1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Really nice hostel in the best and most central area of Chumphon town. Sood, the owner, is very nice and funny and has 8 really cute cats and also very good advice as to what places to visit in the area. You can also rent a scooter directly at the hostel!
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 9, 2025
Elisabeth
Germany23 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There's definitely a little cat smell on the first floor, but since you only walk through there it bothered me just a tiny bit.
This is a great hostel, as everyone I only stayed one night and was very happy with my choice. The female bathroom was very clean, the bed was comfy, the AC worked well and I even got a small breakfast (2 toasts, peanut butter, jam, coffee and bananas).
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 9, 2025
Jackie
United Kingdom127 Reviews17 helpful votes10“Superb value stay in Chumphon”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Everything was great, the room was perfectly clean but had a musty aroma, I think it could be from the air con unit? Perhaps this needs a service? Also the plug in the bath doesn't fit.
This hostel is in a perfect location for the walking street, restaurants, 7/11's, shops, etc. in Chumphon. It's also only 500m from the railway station... we planned to walk or get a grab but the owner took us in his car for free when we checked out. There are shared cooking facilities but we didn't use them. There is a nice seating area facing the street, which is useful. There is tea/coffèe and bananas available there. We booked the en suite double which was super comfortable, quiet, 2 pillows each and a soft mattress which is a rare thing in Thailand! We had a fridge, kettle etc etc Value for money this just couldn't be beaten. We loved the cats 🐈 Chumphon itself is a nice wee town and I think it deserves more attention than being just a jumping off point for the islands. We liked this place so much we booked it for our return journey through Chumphon.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: March 6, 2025
Saskia
United Kingdom1 review10“Amazing! We were so so happy thank you sood”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
the air was very near to someone’s head but apart from that everything was great
we loved the guitar, the cats and sood
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 5, 2025
Turetsky
Israel8 Reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
This place made me feel at home, loved it!
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 3, 2025
Valderrey
Spain4 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Incredible stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I went there for one night and then get into Koh Tao, but I really liked Salsa Hostel and Chumphon. So, then I stayed here for four more days. The manager speaks perfect English and he’s very kind. He’ll help you with anything you need to know about the area. The rooms and everything is very clean. Kitchen and breakfast is available. You can also rent bikes and motorbikes. Laundry service for a free. Thank you very much!!!
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: March 1, 2025
Jessica
United Kingdom4 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great hostel staff are lovely
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 28, 2025
Alex
United Kingdom12 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No complaints.
Really enjoyed my stay, hostel is clean and comfortable. The owner was very friendly and makes you a hot drink and some breakfast in the morning. Bonus if you like cats as there are many friendly ones just chilling around.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 26, 2025
Mauro
Italy14 Reviews8.0“Nice and peaceful stay, really clean and grate location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
They speak good English and they are really kind.
Nice place! Big and comfortable common area.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 22, 2025
Dan
Luxembourg15 Reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Great value for the price”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Friendly staff, the guy spoke really good English and offered advice on travel and food options, sold ferry tickets to Koh Tao and was overall helpful. The people I shared a room with were also very nice.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 21, 2025
Matt
United States373 Reviews51 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location. Free toast and coffee in the mornings. Cheap bicycle rentals. Owner super helpful and speaks very good English. Best cheap place in Chumphon.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 15, 2025
Felipe
Australia12 Reviews4 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It's quiet, has a good location on the main road, the owner is very friendly and accommodating, and it's full of cats! It's perfect for a budget traveller with good beds, good amenities, and all the basics you need. Will definitely stay again if I pass through Chumphon again :)
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 10, 2025
Stefan
Germany11 Reviews3 helpful votes10“Thanks 🙏🏻”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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I had a great stay. The Host is very helpful
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: January 31, 2025
Lucia
Spain1 review9.0“Great value for money”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Property was clean and very close to the station. The host is very nice and helpful. The bed was very comfortable and the room was clean. I really recommend this place.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: January 6, 2025
Thom
Netherlands1 review9.0“Very nice and clean hostel with amazing host”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Only point of improvement would be curtains on the top beds and more points for electricity in the bedrooms.
Very nice staff, great location in the centre close to the train station. Very clean!
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: December 9, 2024
Jan
Czech Republic84 Reviews8 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location at the center of night market, still quiet and cozy. The staff tried to help me with the the transportation to my next destination.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: November 15, 2024
Monika
Poland14 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Clean, perfect location and nice people”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Hostel was clean and nice. Only negative is for not big enough space for socialising. It was comfortable and laundry service is stunning!
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: November 9, 2024
Lucas
France33 Reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Good place to stay, I recommend”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice hostel, nice owner that let me in at 4am, could check in at that time for 100 extra baht which seems fare. Room is clean, good location
Stayed in November 2024
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Reviewed: October 28, 2024
Stephen
United Kingdom286 Reviews52 helpful votes8.0“Stay right in the night market.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
All was excellent.
Short walk from the railway station and in the middle of the night market. Host is friendly and efficient and booked me in straight away and made me real coffee in the morning and also booked my onward destination to Koh Tao. The dormitory was big enough with privacy curtains, comfortable bed with 2 electrical connectors and a light. Shared toilet and shower down the hallway, free water and dormitory air conditioning, free Wi-Fi. Sells beer at 7-Eleven prices and motor scooter hire. I spent an enjoyable 3 days here and this is my second stay.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 11, 2024
Jelle
Netherlands9 Reviews8.0“Hostel is great, just a lot of cats”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Be aware of the fact that there a lot of cats in the hostel. I'm allergic and it was not mentioned. For the rest the hostel is really great.
Just a very nice hostel and a very nice host.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: October 10, 2024
Thom
Netherlands13 Reviews3 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing actually, but for the guests that don't like cats, there are a few lovely cats living in the hostel. So if you don't like that, don't book, as it states in the description as well.
Lovely hostel with lovely helpful staff! If you need any needs, just ask! I had a lovely stay and would love to return if I stayed in Chumphon again. Thank you!
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: September 18, 2024
Sayan
Thailand8 Reviews10“Thank you”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
None
Clean
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: August 28, 2024
Xania
United States11 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing.
Comfortable, if not basic, hostel in the center of the city and walking distance from the train station - but has everything you need. I appreciated that there were separate showers and bathrooms for men and women, and the whole hostel was cleaned daily. Rooms were comfy with privacy curtains, small living room space with TV, and a kitchen you can use downstairs (huge plus!). As others have mentioned, Sood the owner may seem a little gruff at first but he’s a very nice guy and is super helpful. He can connect you with anything you need in the area and provide great recommendations. Very pleased with my stay. I ended up extending to stay 4 nights.
Stayed in August 2024
