Khaosan Social Capsule Hostel
A social hostel in Bangkok's old city, close to Khao San Road, with dormitory rooms, a standard room with two double beds, a rooftop area and a bar.
Khaosan Social Capsule Hostel is a 5-star hostel in Bangkok's old city, 200 m from Khao San Road, with dormitory rooms, capsules and a standard room with two double beds. The dormitories include mixed-gender and female-only options, with single beds, a double bed for two people and a bunk bed in a capsule.
Air conditioning is part of the room equipment, and the shared bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, and daily housekeeping is provided.
The Grand Palace is 1.4 km away and Wat Arun is 2.1 km away, so the temples of the old city are a short ride from the hostel. The hostel also has a bar, a rooftop area, a terrace and a game room, and it offers tours.
Highlights
Room types
Khaosan Social Capsule Hostel offers dormitory rooms, single capsules and one standard room. The dormitories include mixed-gender and female-only options, with single beds, a double bed for two people and a bunk bed in a capsule. The standard room has two double beds and sleeps up to four guests.
Some rooms measure 25 m² and others 15 m², and the 15 m² rooms have a balcony or terrace. Air conditioning is part of the room equipment, and several rooms also have blackout curtains, a refrigerator or a microwave. Bathrooms are shared, with showers and hair dryers. Guests can choose between single beds, a double bed and a bunk bed, depending on the room they book.
Dormitory Room with Single Bed
from US$13 per night
- Air conditioning
- Blackout curtains
- Reading light
This 25 m² dormitory room has one single bed for one guest, with air conditioning, blackout curtains, a reading light and a socket near the bed. The bathroom is shared, with a shower and toiletries.
Dormitory Room - Mixed
from US$13 per night
- Air conditioning
- Socket near the bed
- Reading light
This 25 m² mixed dormitory room has one single bed for one guest, with air conditioning, blackout curtains, a reading light and a socket near the bed. The bathroom is shared, with a shower and towels.
Female Only Dormitory Room with Single Bed
from US$13 per night
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
- Linens
This 25 m² female-only dormitory room has one single bed for one guest, with air conditioning, blackout curtains, linens and free Wi-Fi. The bathroom is shared, with a shower and a hair dryer.
Dormitory (Mix gender) for 2 People
from US$20 per night
- Air conditioning
- Telephone
- Linens
This 25 m² mixed-gender dormitory room has a double bed for two guests, with air conditioning, blackout curtains, linens and a telephone. The bathroom is shared, with a shower and towels.
Dormitory with Single Bed - Female Only
from US$13 per night
- Balcony/terrace
- Kitchenware
- Refrigerator
This 15 m² female-only dormitory room is set up for one guest. It has air conditioning, kitchenware, a balcony or terrace, a refrigerator and a microwave, and the bathroom is shared, with a shower and a mirror.
Single Capsule in 10 - Bed Female Dormitory
A single capsule in a female-only dormitory, with a bunk bed. It sleeps up to two guests.
Dormitory Room - 12 People
from US$13 per night
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
- Fan
This 25 m² dormitory room is set up for one guest. It has air conditioning and a fan, free Wi-Fi, a hair dryer and a mirror, and the bathroom is shared, with a shower, toiletries and towels.
Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
from US$36 per night
- Balcony/terrace
- Refrigerator
- Blackout curtains
This 15 m² room has two double beds and sleeps up to four guests. It comes with air conditioning, blackout curtains, a refrigerator, a microwave and a balcony or terrace. The bathroom is shared, with a shower and a hair dryer.
Hotel facilities & services
Khaosan Social Capsule Hostel has free Wi-Fi in all rooms and WiFi in public areas, plus a 24-hour front desk and a bar. Daily housekeeping is provided, and luggage storage and lockers are available for guests. The hostel also has a concierge, a rooftop area and a terrace.
For activities, the hostel offers tours, a game room, karaoke, pub crawls and on-site entertainment, and events can be hosted on site. Guests have access to a shared kitchen, BBQ facilities, and coffee and tea in the restaurant. A designated smoking area is available, and the public areas are air conditioned. Tours are offered alongside the concierge service, and luggage storage and lockers help guests who go out for the day.
General facilities
- Air conditioning in public area
- Smoking area
- Game room
- Karaoke
- On-site entertainment
- Pub crawl
- Tours
- Concierge
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Daily housekeeping
- On-site event hosting
- 24-hour security
- Terrace
- Rooftop area
Food & drink
- Bar
- BBQ facilities
- Coffee/tea in restaurant
- Shared kitchen
Media & technology
- Free WiFi in all rooms
- Internet services
- WiFi in public areas
Room amenities
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Shared bathroom
- Shower
Location & what to see
Khaosan Social Capsule Hostel is in Bangkok's old city, in the Khao San area, a backpacker quarter of guesthouses, street food and bars. Khao San Road is 200 m from the hostel, and the streets around it fill up in the evening with bars and food stalls. The old city is compact enough to explore on foot from here, while the wider city is reached by taxi or the metro.
The old city's temples and palaces are close by. The Grand Palace is 1.4 km away and Wat Arun, the temple on the bank of the Chao Phraya, is 2.1 km away. Wat Bowonniwet is a temple close to the hostel, and the Phra Arthit ferry terminal on the river is nearby for boats along the Chao Phraya. For the metro, Sam Yot MRT Station is 1.6 km away, and Wat Phra Chetuphon is 1.6 km away as well.
A day can start with a walk to the Grand Palace and Wat Pho, the temple of the Reclining Buddha, then a river ferry to Wat Arun. In the evening, the streets around Khao San Road fill with street-food stalls and bars, so the day ends in the same neighbourhood it started in.
What guests say
Travellers rate the service (9.7) and the location (9.6) most highly, and the cleanliness and value for money also score well at 9.3.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a night at Khaosan Social Capsule Hostel cost?
Rates at Khaosan Social Capsule Hostel change with the season, the room and your dates, so the current price is best seen on our partner's live rates page, where you can check availability for your dates.
How do I get to Khaosan Social Capsule Hostel?
The nearest airport is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), 20.5 km from Khaosan Social Capsule Hostel, and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is 28.3 km away. From either airport the hostel is reached by road, usually by taxi, since the hostel is in the old city. By public transport, Sam Yot MRT Station is 1.6 km away, and the hostel is a short ride from the riverside ferry piers.
What is near Khaosan Social Capsule Hostel?
Khao San Road is 200 m from Khaosan Social Capsule Hostel, and the Chao Por Khao Tok Shrine is 100 m away. Wat Chana Songkhram is 400 m away, the Phra Arthit ferry terminal is 650 m away, and the Bangkok National Museum is 800 m away. The Grand Palace is 1.4 km away and Wat Arun is 2.1 km away.
Is there free Wi-Fi at Khaosan Social Capsule Hostel?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms at Khaosan Social Capsule Hostel, and there is also Wi-Fi in the public areas, so guests can stay connected in the rooms and around the building.
Does Khaosan Social Capsule Hostel have a smoking area?
Yes, Khaosan Social Capsule Hostel has a designated smoking area, and non-smoking rooms are offered as well, so guests can choose the room that suits them.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Khaosan Social Capsule Hostel?
Check-in at Khaosan Social Capsule Hostel is from 14:00 to 23:59, and check-out is until 12:00. The front desk is staffed around the clock, but guests still need to arrive within the check-in window.
Does Khaosan Social Capsule Hostel have a bar or somewhere to cook?
Yes, Khaosan Social Capsule Hostel has a bar and a shared kitchen, and BBQ facilities are also available. Coffee and tea are available in the restaurant.
Can guests book tours at Khaosan Social Capsule Hostel?
Yes, Khaosan Social Capsule Hostel offers tours, and it has a concierge as well. Luggage storage and lockers are also available for guests who want to leave their bags while they go out.
Does Khaosan Social Capsule Hostel have a rooftop or terrace?
Yes, the hostel has a rooftop area and a terrace. It also has a game room and karaoke, and events can be hosted on site.
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