Phanganist Hostel
A 3-star hostel in Thong Sala on Ko Pha-ngan, with dormitory rooms, an indoor and an outdoor swimming pool, and the beach about 390 m away.
Phanganist Hostel is a 3-star hostel in Thong Sala on Ko Pha-ngan, with dormitory rooms, an outdoor and an indoor swimming pool, and the beach about 390 m away. The dormitories are mixed and female, with single beds and bunk beds, and free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms. Children aged 3 to 12 can stay free of charge if they use the existing bedding, and infants aged 0 to 2 can do the same.
The hostel has a restaurant serving Asian breakfast, a bar with a happy hour, a poolside bar and room service, as well as a garden and a massage service. Staff speak English, Danish, Hebrew, Spanish and Thai.
Thong Sala is the island's main town, with the ferry pier, markets and a supermarket close by. Check-in runs from 12:00 to 23:00, and check-out is by 12:00.
Highlights
Room types
The rooms at Phanganist Hostel are dormitories, both mixed and female, with single beds and bunk beds. Several of them have air conditioning, and some add a seating area or a balcony and terrace. Each dormitory is shared among several guests, and the mix of single and bunk beds varies from room to room.
Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms. Guests also have the hostel's garden and both an indoor and an outdoor swimming pool at their disposal, along with the poolside bar.
Mixed Dormitory 10-Bed
- Air conditioning
This 35 m² mixed dormitory has ten single beds and air conditioning. It has a shared bathroom with a shower.
Mixed Dormitory
Guests share the mixed dormitory, which measures 35 m² and sleeps up to two guests.
Female Dormitory
This female dormitory measures 35 m² and sleeps up to two guests, with one bunk bed.
Mixed Dormitory Room *1 of 4 beds
- Air conditioning
- Seating area
This mixed dormitory room has three bunk beds, air conditioning and a seating area. Air conditioning is useful in Thailand's warm climate, and the seating area gives guests a place to sit down during the day, apart from their bunk beds.
Mixed Dormitory 10-Bed with Air Conditioning
- Air conditioning
This 35 m² mixed dormitory with air conditioning has two single beds and sleeps up to two guests.
Female Dormitory 10-Bed
- Air conditioning
- Balcony/terrace
- Seating area
This 35 m² female dormitory has ten single beds, air conditioning, a seating area and a balcony or terrace. The balcony or terrace gives guests a space outdoors, and the seating area offers a place to sit together with other guests.
Hotel facilities & services
Phanganist Hostel has an outdoor swimming pool and an indoor swimming pool, a garden and a massage service. The restaurant serves an Asian breakfast, the bar runs a happy hour, and there is a poolside bar and room service.
Tours can be arranged, and diving and snorkelling are offered, along with car hire, a taxi service and ticket services. There is an airport transfer, and luggage storage, lockers, laundry service and daily housekeeping are also available.
The property has an elevator and is wheelchair accessible. Free parking is available on site for guests who travel by car, and staff speak English, Danish, Hebrew, Spanish and Thai, so guests can ask questions in several languages.
Great for your stay
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Indoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi in all rooms
- Airport transfer
- Free parking
- Restaurants
- Room service
- Bar
- Garden
- Massage
General facilities
- Swimming pool
- Elevator
- Massage
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Tours
- Airport transfer
- Car hire
- Taxi service
- Ticket services
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry service
- Wheelchair accessible
Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Food & drink
- Restaurants
- Asian breakfast
- Happy hour
- Poolside bar
- Room service
Media & technology
- Free WiFi in all rooms
- Internet
- WiFi in public areas
Location & what to see
Phanganist Hostel is in Thong Sala, the main town on Ko Pha-ngan, where the ferry pier, markets and a supermarket are close together. The ferry pier makes the town the island's main point of arrival by sea. The area is practical rather than secluded, with the island's shops and transport close at hand, and the beaches and temples a short trip away.
Wat Pra Yai, a pagoda 500 m from the hostel, is one of the temples nearby, and a Chinese temple also stands in the area. The beach is 390 m away. Ao Bang Charu and Haad Baan Tai are further beaches along the island, and the Kobra Muay Thai Stadium is close by for anyone interested in Muay Thai.
Diving and snorkelling trips can be arranged through the hostel, and tours are also offered. The Night Market and the Fresh Market are good for food and shopping, and the Fresh Market is a place to buy snacks and fresh produce. The HTMS Phangan 713 Warship Museum can be visited on the same trip, and the Kobra Muay Thai Stadium is a short walk from the Thong Sala beach area. Ko Pha-ngan Pier, 2.3 km away, is the island's ferry terminal.
What guests say
Travellers rate the value for money (8.9) and the service (8.8) most highly, and the facilities also score well at 8.7.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a night at Phanganist Hostel cost?
Rates at Phanganist Hostel change with the season, the room and your dates: you can check today's price with our partner.
How do I get to Phanganist Hostel?
Ko Pha-ngan has no airport of its own, so the nearest airport is Samui Airport (USM), 18.9 km away across the water on Ko Samui. From there you continue by boat to the island, and Ko Pha-ngan Pier, the ferry terminal, is 2.3 km from the hostel. The hostel offers an airport transfer, and there is free parking on site for guests who arrive by car.
What is near Phanganist Hostel?
Thong Sala Beach is 400 m away, and Wat Pra Yai, a pagoda, is 500 m away. The Kobra Muay Thai Stadium is also 500 m away. Further afield, Ao Bang Charu beach is 1.3 km away, Ko Pha-ngan Pier, the island's ferry terminal, is 2.3 km away, and the Night Market is 2.4 km away.
Does Phanganist Hostel have a swimming pool?
Yes, Phanganist Hostel has both an outdoor and an indoor swimming pool. A poolside bar serves drinks beside the pool, and the hostel's garden gives guests more space to relax outdoors, with a massage service also available.
What kind of breakfast does Phanganist Hostel serve?
Phanganist Hostel serves an Asian breakfast at its restaurant. Room service is also available, and the bar runs a happy hour.
Are children welcome at Phanganist Hostel?
Yes, children are welcome at Phanganist Hostel. Children aged 3 to 12 can stay free of charge if they use the existing bedding, and infants aged 0 to 2 can do the same. A baby cot is available on request, while an extra bed carries an additional charge.
What time is check-in and check-out at Phanganist Hostel?
Check-in at Phanganist Hostel runs from 12:00 to 23:00, and check-out is at 12:00. The check-in window closes at 23:00, so plan your arrival to fall within it.
Does Phanganist Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms at Phanganist Hostel, and Wi-Fi is also available in the public areas of the hostel.
What are the rooms like at Phanganist Hostel?
Phanganist Hostel has mixed and female dormitories, with single beds and bunk beds. A 35 m² mixed dormitory has two single beds and air conditioning, for up to two guests. A 35 m² female dormitory has ten single beds, air conditioning, a seating area and a balcony or terrace.
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