Banchan Hostel
A 2-star hostel in Ayutthaya's Pratuchai area, with a garden, a bar, and private and dormitory rooms within about 1 km of several ancient temples.
Banchan Hostel is a 2-star hostel in the Pratuchai area of Ayutthaya, Thailand, with a garden, a bar and a shared lounge/TV area. It offers private rooms as well as dormitory rooms, and some rooms have a view over the garden.
Check-in is from 14:00 to 21:00 and check-out is until 11:30. A buffet breakfast is served, and on-site parking is available for guests who travel by car. Free WiFi is available in all rooms.
Families are welcome, and children aged 3 to 13 can stay for free when using the existing bedding. The UNESCO World Heritage Historic City of Ayutthaya and the temples of the old capital are close by, with Wat Mahathat 950 m from the hostel. Guests exploring the historic park can end the day in the garden.
Highlights
Room types
Free WiFi is available in all rooms at Banchan Hostel. The rooms include a private room with a king bed and a garden view, a deluxe double room for up to three guests, and dormitory rooms, along with rooms with a bunk or single bed.
Several rooms have a shared bathroom with a shower, and the dormitory rooms come with blackout curtains and reading lights. The property's garden gives guests a place to sit outdoors, and a shared lounge/TV area offers a place to relax indoors.
Private Room
from US$29 per night
- Garden view
- Private bathroom
- Walk-in shower
With 20 m² and a king bed, this private room for up to two guests looks out over the garden and has its own bathroom with a walk-in shower.
C
- Air conditioning
- Blackout curtains
- Coffee/tea maker
This 16 m² room has a bunk bed for one guest, air conditioning, blackout curtains and a shared bathroom with a shower.
b
- Air conditioning
- Blackout curtains
- Coffee/tea maker
This 16 m² room for one guest has a bunk bed, air conditioning, blackout curtains, a socket near the bed and a coffee and tea maker, with a shared bathroom and shower.
A
- Air conditioning
- Dining table
- Free instant coffee
This 24 m² room for one guest has a single bed, air conditioning, a dining table and free instant coffee, with a shared bathroom and shower.
Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- Air conditioning
- Blackout curtains
- Reading light
This 24 m² dormitory room sleeps up to two guests and has air conditioning, blackout curtains and a reading light, with a shared bathroom.
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
from US$8 per night
- Garden view
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor furniture
This 16 m² mixed dormitory room for up to two guests has a bunk bed and garden views, with air conditioning, blackout curtains, linens, a reading light and outdoor furniture. Guests share a bathroom with a shower and toiletries, and the room has a separate dining area.
Type A
- Air conditioning
- Internet access – wireless
This 24 m² room sleeps up to two guests and has air conditioning and wireless internet access.
Deluxe Double Room
- Air conditioning
- Internet access – wireless
This 21 m² room holds up to three guests, with air conditioning and wireless internet access.
Hotel facilities & services
Banchan Hostel has a bar, restaurants, a coffee shop, a shared kitchen and a vending machine, and a buffet breakfast is served. The garden and the terrace give guests outdoor space, while the shared lounge/TV area is the place to relax indoors.
Free WiFi is available in all rooms, and WiFi also works in the public areas. Guests can use lockers, luggage storage, laundry service, dry cleaning and daily housekeeping. Tours, car hire, bicycle rental and ticket services are offered, and the property has 24-hour security.
Air conditioning is available in the public areas. Rooms can have air conditioning, linens, a clothes rack, complimentary tea, a microwave and a refrigerator.
General facilities
- Air conditioning in public area
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Tours
- Car hire
- Bicycle rental
- Ticket services
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Private check-in/check-out
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry service
- Garden
- Terrace
- 24-hour security
Parking
- Parking nearby
- On-site parking
Food & drink
- Bar
- Buffet breakfast
- Coffee shop
- Restaurants
- Shared kitchen
- Vending machine
Media & technology
- Free WiFi in all rooms
- Internet services
- WiFi in public areas
- Internet access – wireless
Room amenities
- Air conditioning
- Clothes rack
- Linens
- Mirror
- Shower
- Complimentary tea
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Location & what to see
Banchan Hostel is in the Pratuchai area of Ayutthaya, the former capital of the Siamese kingdom and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Most visitors come to the town for its ruined temples and historic park, and the sites of the old capital can be reached on foot or by bicycle from the hostel. The area is well placed for travellers who want to spend several days among the ruins.
Wat Mahathat is 950 m away, where a Buddha head sits among tree roots, and Wat Phanan Choeng Worawihan, a riverside temple with a large seated Buddha image, is at a similar distance. Wat Chaiwatthanaram, a riverside temple with Khmer-style towers, is 3.3 km away, and the Ayothaya Floating Market & Elephant Village is 2.6 km away. The Ayutthaya Train Station is 1.5 km from the hostel, with trains running to and from Bangkok.
The Ayutthaya National Art Museum and the Ayutthaya Historical Study Centre are close by, and the Thai Boat Museum is a short distance away. Wat Phra Sri Sanphet and the Vihara Phra Mongkhon Bophit are also within a few kilometres, the first with its three restored chedis and the second with a large bronze Buddha image. Bicycle rental is offered for exploring the park at your own pace, and in the evening the garden gives guests a place to relax after a day of sightseeing.
What guests say
Travellers rate the cleanliness most highly at 9.1, while the service and the value for money both score 8.9.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a night at Banchan Hostel cost?
Rates at Banchan Hostel change with the season, the room and your dates, so the best way to see today's price is to check live rates with our partner.
How do I get to Banchan Hostel?
The nearest airport is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), 48.6 km from Banchan Hostel, while Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is 75.8 km away. The Ayutthaya Train Station is 1.5 km from the hostel, and trains run to and from Bangkok, so rail is a simple way in for those who prefer it. Parking on site is available for guests who travel by car, and the hostel is at 6/4 Soi Pridi 7 in Ayutthaya.
What is near Banchan Hostel?
Near Banchan Hostel are Wat Thanon Chin, 100 m away, Pratu Chin Bridge at 200 m, and the Ayutthaya National Art Museum at 300 m. Wat Mahathat is 950 m from the hostel, and the Historic City of Ayutthaya is 1.4 km away.
Is breakfast served at Banchan Hostel?
Yes, a buffet breakfast is served at Banchan Hostel. The property also has a coffee shop, restaurants and a shared kitchen on site, so guests have several places to eat on the property.
Can I bring children to Banchan Hostel?
Yes, children are welcome at Banchan Hostel. Children aged 3 to 13 can stay for free using the existing bedding, and infants aged 0 to 2 can stay free in the same way. If an extra bed is needed, it carries an additional charge, and a baby cot can be requested directly from the property, subject to availability.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Banchan Hostel?
Check-in at Banchan Hostel runs from 14:00 to 21:00, and check-out is until 11:30. Arrivals should fall within the check-in window, which closes at 21:00.
Is Wi-Fi free at Banchan Hostel?
Yes, free WiFi is available in all rooms at Banchan Hostel, and WiFi is also available in the public areas of the property.
Is there parking at Banchan Hostel?
Yes, parking on site is available at Banchan Hostel for guests who travel by car. The property also offers car hire and bicycle rental for trips around the historic park.
Does Banchan Hostel have a garden?
Yes, Banchan Hostel has a garden with greenery where guests can sit outdoors. A terrace is also on the property, and the shared lounge/TV area offers a place to relax indoors.
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