1989 Hostel & Cafe
A 2-star Bangkok hostel on Sukhumvit Road, with an on-site cafe, a shared lounge, family rooms and the BTS skytrain 500 m away.
1989 Hostel & Cafe is a 2-star hostel on Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok, 500 m from Phrom Phong BTS station, with a cafe on site and rooms with both shared and private bathrooms. Solo travellers, couples and small groups can all book here, with bunk beds, queen beds and king beds across the rooms.
The rooms vary in size and layout. A 20 m² room has bunk beds and a city view, a 38 m² balcony room has a king bed and a bunk bed, and a 30 m² room sleeps up to six guests on bunk beds. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms.
Check-in runs from 14:00 to 20:00 and check-out is until 11:00. The cafe serves buffet and continental breakfast, and the hostel offers laundry, dry cleaning, luggage storage, lockers and room service. Suvarnabhumi Airport is 20.4 km away.
Highlights
Room types
Free Wi-Fi is available in every room at 1989 Hostel & Cafe, and the rooms differ in size, bedding and bathroom. A 20 m² room has bunk beds and a city view, and it shares its bathroom with other guests. A 38 m² room has a balcony, a king bed and a bunk bed, with a private bathroom and air conditioning.
Other rooms include a 30 m² room with a choice of bed set-ups and a city view, a 35 m² family room for up to four guests, and a family room with its own private bathroom. Some rooms have a city view, and the shared lounge/TV area gives all guests a common space with comfortable seating and a large flat-screen TV.
Private Queen Bed
from US$28 per night
- City view
- Air conditioning
- Blackout curtains
The 20 m² room has bunk beds, sleeps up to two guests and looks out over the city. It has air conditioning, blackout curtains, a locker and satellite channels, and the shared bathroom has a shower and toiletries.
Family Rooms
from US$39 per night
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Closet
This 35 m² family room sleeps up to four guests and has air conditioning, a desk, a closet and blackout curtains. The room is on a high floor, and a locker is available. The bathroom is shared with other guests.
Balcony Family
from US$49 per night
- Balcony/terrace
- City view
- Air conditioning
The 38 m² room has a king bed and a bunk bed, sleeps up to four guests and has a balcony with a city view. It also has a private bathroom, air conditioning and blackout curtains.
Private Room for 6 People
from US$65 per night
- Private bathroom
- Additional toilet
- Hair dryer
The 30 m² room has bunk beds for up to six guests and a private bathroom with a shower, an additional toilet and a hair dryer.
Private Deluxe Room
- City view
- Air conditioning
- Desk
The 30 m² room sleeps up to four guests and has a choice of bed set-ups, a city view, air conditioning and a desk. The room also has a hair dryer, a mirror and a telephone.
Private Room with Shared Bathroom
The 20 m² room sleeps up to three guests and has a shared bathroom with other guests.
Family Room with Private Bathroom
This family room has its own private bathroom and sleeps up to five guests in a Sukhumvit hostel.
Deluxe Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking
With 30 m² of floor space and a separate bedroom, this room has room for a group of travellers.
Hotel facilities & services
Laundry service, dry cleaning and daily housekeeping are available at 1989 Hostel & Cafe, along with luggage storage, lockers and an airport transfer. Guests can order room service, and restaurants and a coffee shop are on the premises.
The cafe serves buffet and continental breakfast, and the shared lounge/TV area has seating, a wide selection of books and magazines and a large flat-screen TV. Wi-Fi is also available in public areas, and languages spoken include English and Thai. Lockers are available for guests' belongings.
General facilities
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Airport transfer
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry service
- Family room
- English
- Thai
Food & drink
- Buffet breakfast
- Continental breakfast
- Coffee shop
- Restaurants
- Room service
Media & technology
- Free WiFi in all rooms
- Internet
- WiFi in public areas
Location & what to see
1989 Hostel & Cafe sits on Sukhumvit Road in the Phrom Phong area of central Bangkok, on a stretch of the road lined with shopping centres, offices and street-food stalls. Travellers who want easy access to the rail network and the big shopping areas will find it useful. Side streets off the main road hold small restaurants, guesthouses and convenience stores, so most everyday errands can be done on foot.
Phrom Phong BTS station is 500 m away on the Sukhumvit line, which connects the hostel to the rest of central Bangkok. Benjakitti Park, a public park with a museum on its grounds, is nearby. The Jim Thompson House, a museum made of traditional Thai teak houses, is 4.6 km away.
A day could start at Benjakitti Park and the Jim Thompson House, then continue by BTS to Siam to visit Siam Paragon, a large shopping centre. For the old city, the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha lie 8.3 km away, and make a full day of sightseeing. Weekend shoppers can also head to the Chatuchak Weekend Market, 8 km away. After dark, the Sukhumvit area has bars and live music venues on many of its side streets.
What guests say
Travellers rate the location (7.9) and the value for money (7.7) most highly, and the service also scores well at 7.5.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a night at 1989 Hostel & Cafe cost?
Rates at 1989 Hostel & Cafe change with the season, the room and your dates, so the most reliable figure is the current one. You can check today's rates with our partner and see what is available for your dates.
How do I get to 1989 Hostel & Cafe?
The nearest airports are Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), 20.4 km away, and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), 20.9 km away. The hostel offers an airport transfer. Phrom Phong BTS station is 500 m from the hostel, and the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre MRT station is 800 m away.
What is near 1989 Hostel & Cafe?
Near 1989 Hostel & Cafe you will find Phrom Phong BTS station at 500 m, Benjakitti Park at 700 m, the Jim Thompson House at 4.6 km, Siam Paragon at 3.8 km and The Grand Palace at 8.3 km. Gallery F-Stop and the World Fellowship of Buddhists are both within 250 m of the hostel.
Does 1989 Hostel & Cafe offer free Wi-Fi?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms at 1989 Hostel & Cafe, and it also works in the public areas, including the cafe and the shared lounge/TV area where guests can work or relax with a cup of coffee.
What time is check-in and check-out at 1989 Hostel & Cafe?
Check-in at 1989 Hostel & Cafe runs from 14:00 to 20:00, and the front desk closes at 20:00. Guests arriving after that time should contact the hostel in advance to arrange their check-in, and the contact number is displayed at the front door. Check-out is until 11:00.
What breakfast is served at 1989 Hostel & Cafe?
The cafe at 1989 Hostel & Cafe serves buffet and continental breakfast. Freshly brewed coffee is served in the cafe, which sits alongside the shared lounge/TV area, and room service is also available.
Does 1989 Hostel & Cafe offer an airport transfer?
Yes, 1989 Hostel & Cafe offers an airport transfer. Suvarnabhumi Airport is 20.4 km from the hostel and Don Mueang International Airport is 20.9 km away, so guests flying into either airport can use the service to reach Sukhumvit Road.
Does 1989 Hostel & Cafe have family rooms?
Yes, 1989 Hostel & Cafe has family rooms, including a 35 m² room for up to four guests, a 38 m² balcony room with a king bed and a bunk bed, and a family room with its own private bathroom for up to five guests. Children aged 3 to 12 can stay for free using existing bedding, and an extra bed costs extra.
Are there rooms with a private bathroom at 1989 Hostel & Cafe?
Yes, several rooms at 1989 Hostel & Cafe have a private bathroom, including the 38 m² balcony room, the 30 m² room for up to six guests and the family room with its own private bathroom. The 20 m² room with bunk beds shares its bathroom with other guests.
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