Blanco Central
A 2-star hostel on Ton Sai Bay in Ko Phi Phi, with mixed dormitory beds, a double room and a twin room, air conditioning and a bar within walking distance of the island's main pier.
Blanco Central is a 2-star hostel on Ton Sai Bay in Ko Phi Phi, with mixed dormitory beds as well as a double room and a standard twin room. The rooms are air-conditioned, and free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms. Check-in runs from 14:00 to 20:00 and check-out is by 11:00.
The hostel has a bar with a happy hour, a restaurant, billiards and a game room, and it offers on-site entertainment. Guests must show a passport at check-in, and the hostel keeps passports for the length of the stay.
Ton Sai Pier is 450 m away, and Phi Phi Market is 200 m from the hostel, so the village and its bars are close by. Ko Phi Phi is reached by boat, and the nearest airport is Krabi International Airport, 45.9 km away.
Highlights
Room types
The rooms at Blanco Central include mixed dormitory rooms with bunk beds, a double room with a private bathroom and a standard twin room with two single beds. Air conditioning is in all the rooms.
Each dormitory bunk bed is for one guest. The double room and the standard twin room take up to two guests.
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
from US$20 per night
- Private bathroom
- In-room safe box
- Locker
A bunk bed for one guest in a mixed dormitory room, with a private bathroom, a shower and air conditioning.
Double Room with Private Bathroom
from US$81 per night
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- Air conditioning
A double bed for up to two guests, in a double room with a private bathroom, a shower and air conditioning.
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
from US$23 per night
- Private bathroom
- In-room safe box
- Locker
A bunk bed for one guest in a mixed dormitory room, with a private bathroom, a shower, linens and air conditioning.
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
from US$17 per night
- Private bathroom
- In-room safe box
- Locker
A bunk bed for one guest in a mixed dormitory room, with a private bathroom, a shower, an in-room safe box and a locker.
Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
from US$18 per night
- Toiletries
- Towels
- Air conditioning
A bunk bed for one guest in a mixed dormitory room, with a private bathroom, a shower, toiletries, towels and air conditioning.
Standard Twin Room
from US$81 per night
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- Air conditioning
Two single beds for up to two guests, in a standard twin room with a private bathroom, a shower and air conditioning.
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
from US$21 per night
- Private bathroom
- In-room safe box
- Locker
A bunk bed for one guest in a mixed dormitory room, with a private bathroom, a shower, linens and an in-room safe box.
Hotel facilities & services
The hostel has a restaurant and a bar with a happy hour, and billiards and a game room are on site. There is also a pub crawl and on-site entertainment, and English is spoken.
Guests can use the internet services, and Wi-Fi is free in all rooms and also available in the public areas. The rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom and a shower, and the internet services cover the rooms as well as the public areas, so the Wi-Fi is available across the hostel.
General facilities
- Billiards
- Game room
- On-site entertainment
- Pub crawl
- English
Food & drink
- Bar
- Happy hour
- Restaurants
Media & technology
- Free WiFi in all rooms
- Internet services
- WiFi in public areas
Room amenities
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Shower
Location & what to see
Blanco Central is on Ton Sai Bay, the village area of Ko Phi Phi where the ferries arrive. It is a lively part of the island, with restaurants, bars and dive centres along the streets near the pier, and boats to the nearby islands leave from there. The village is compact, so most of its restaurants and shops are within a short walk of the hostel.
Phi Phi Market is 200 m from the hostel and Ton Sai Pier is 450 m away, so the boats and the shops are on foot. Long Beach is 1.5 km away on Phi Phi Don, the main island, and Monkey Beach is 1.8 km away. Ko Phi Phi is reached by boat, and the nearest airport, Krabi International Airport, is 45.9 km away on the mainland.
One option is a walk to the Koh Phi Phi Viewpoint, which overlooks the bays of the village, followed by a boat trip from the pier to the nearby islands, such as Koh Phai, also called Bamboo Island. Long Beach and Monkey Beach can be combined with the same day, starting from the village. For everyday needs, the Siam International Clinic and a 7-Eleven are close by.
What guests say
Travellers rate the location most highly at 8.8, followed by the service at 7.8, and the value for money at 7.1.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a night at Blanco Central cost?
Rates at Blanco Central change with the season, the room and your dates, so the current price is best checked on our partner's live rates page.
How do I get to Blanco Central?
Ko Phi Phi is an island, so the last part of the trip to Blanco Central is by boat. The nearest airport is Krabi International Airport (KBV), 45.9 km away on the mainland, and Phuket International Airport (HKT) is 66 km away. The Ton Sai Pier ferry terminal is 450 m from the hostel, and you walk from the pier to Ton Sai Bay to reach it.
What is near Blanco Central?
Phi Phi Market is 200 m away, Ton Sai Pier is 450 m away and the Koh Phi Phi Viewpoint is 800 m away. Long Beach is 1.5 km away, Monkey Beach is 1.8 km away and Viking Cave is 5.4 km away. The Siam International Clinic and a 7-Eleven are both 50 m from the hostel.
What time is check-in at Blanco Central?
Check-in at Blanco Central runs from 14:00 to 20:00, and check-out is by 11:00. Guests must present a passport at check-in, and the hostel keeps passports for the length of the stay, so no other form of ID is accepted.
Is Wi-Fi free at Blanco Central?
Yes, Blanco Central offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms, and Wi-Fi is also available in the public areas of the hostel.
What kind of rooms does Blanco Central have?
Blanco Central has mixed dormitory rooms with bunk beds, a double room with a private bathroom and a standard twin room with two single beds. Air conditioning is in all the rooms.
Does Blanco Central have a bar and a restaurant?
Yes, Blanco Central has a bar with a happy hour and a restaurant, and billiards and a game room are also on site.
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