Ploen Bangkok Hostel Khaosan
A 2-star hostel in Bangkok's Khaosan area, a short walk from Khao San Road and the old city temples, with dormitory beds, a bar and free Wi-Fi in all rooms.
Ploen Bangkok Hostel Khaosan is a 2-star hostel on Tani Road in Bangkok's Khaosan area, 200 m from Khao San Road. It has dormitory beds as well as twin, double and family rooms, and it appeals to budget-minded travellers who want to stay in the backpacker district of the old city.
The hostel has a bar and a shared lounge with a TV, where guests can meet other travellers. Breakfast is offered as a buffet, à la carte or continental, and the front desk is open 24 hours. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, and there is on-site parking.
Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00. The Grand Palace is 1.4 km away and Wat Arun is 2.1 km away, so many of the old city sights are close to the hostel.
Highlights
Room types
Accommodation at the hostel ranges from shared dormitory beds to twin, double and family rooms. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, and rooms can have air conditioning.
The family room sleeps up to seven guests, and the 12 m² double room has a king bed and a shared bathroom. The 50 m² mixed dormitory room has bunk beds and a street view. A female-only dormitory is also available, and dormitory beds can be booked on their own, without a whole room.
Room Assigned on Arrival
This room sleeps up to three guests, so a small group travelling together can share it.
Family Room Capacity 8
This room sleeps up to seven guests, so a large family or a group of friends can travel together in it.
Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- Shared bathroom
This twin room sleeps up to three guests and comes with a shared bathroom rather than a private one.
Standard Family Room for 4 people
This family room accommodates up to three guests, a good fit for a small group travelling together.
Bed in dormitory FEMALE ROOM
This female dormitory room sleeps up to two guests, with beds in a shared room set aside for women. Guests book a bed in the dormitory rather than the whole room.
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- Shared bathroom
At 12 m², this double room has a king bed and sleeps up to two guests. The bathroom is shared with other guests.
1 Person in 10-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
- Street view
- Air conditioning
- Shared bathroom
Measuring 50 m², this mixed dormitory room has bunk beds and a street view. It accommodates up to one guest, so it suits solo travellers who want a bed in a mixed room. Air conditioning is provided, and the bathroom is shared with other guests.
Shared room (Dormitory)
This shared dormitory room accommodates up to three guests and is shared with other guests in the same dormitory.
Hotel facilities & services
The hostel offers tours, ticket services, a shuttle service and a taxi service, and there are luggage storage, lockers, laundry, ironing and dry cleaning services. A kids' meal is also available, and there is 24-hour security.
For eating and drinking, there is a bar, a kitchen and room service, and breakfast can be taken as a buffet, à la carte or continental. The shared lounge area has a TV, and the property is smoke-free. Guests who want a drink can stop by the bar in the evening.
Wi-Fi is free in all rooms and available in public areas. On-site parking is available for guests arriving by car, and the front desk is open 24 hours a day.
General facilities
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Smoke-free property
- Tours
- Shuttle service
- Taxi service
- 24-hour front desk
- Ticket services
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Dry cleaning
- Ironing service
- Laundry service
- Family room
- Kids meal
- 24-hour security
Parking
- On-site parking
Food & drink
- Bar
- Buffet breakfast
- A la carte breakfast
- Continental breakfast
- Kitchen
- Room service
Media & technology
- Free WiFi in all rooms
- Internet
- WiFi in public areas
Room amenities
- Air conditioning
- Shared bathroom
Location & what to see
The hostel is on Tani Road in the Khaosan area of Bangkok's old city, a neighbourhood known for Khao San Road and its backpacker scene. In the evening the lanes fill with street-food stalls, bars and guesthouses, and the area appeals to travellers who want to explore the old city's temples and museums, which sit close to each other.
Khao San Road is 200 m away, and the Grand Palace is 1.4 km away, with the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) inside its complex. Wat Arun, on the bank of the Chao Phraya river, is 2.1 km away, and Wat Phra Chetuphon, also known as Wat Pho, is in the same part of the old city. For the rest of the city, the Sam Yot MRT station is nearby, and Don Mueang Airport is 20.5 km away while Suvarnabhumi Airport is 28.4 km away.
A good day here starts with the temples: visit the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Chetuphon, then cross the river to Wat Arun by ferry. In the afternoon the Jim Thompson House museum offers a quieter pace, and by evening the lanes around Khao San Road are the place for a meal and a drink.
What guests say
Travellers rate the location most highly, at 9.2, and the service and value for money also score well, at 8.6 each.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a night at Ploen Bangkok Hostel Khaosan cost?
Rates at Ploen Bangkok Hostel Khaosan change with the season, the room and your dates, so the best way to see what applies to you is to check today's price with our partner.
How do I get to Ploen Bangkok Hostel Khaosan?
The closest airports are Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), 20.5 km away, and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), 28.4 km away. From the Khaosan area, the Sam Yot MRT station is 1.6 km away, so the metro can take you to other parts of the city. The hostel has a taxi service, and on-site parking is available for guests who arrive by car.
What is near Ploen Bangkok Hostel Khaosan?
Khao San Road is 200 m away and the Chao Por Khao Tok Shrine is 100 m away. The Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) is 1.2 km away, the Grand Palace is 1.4 km away, and Wat Arun is 2.1 km away. Sam Yot MRT Station is 1.6 km away, so the old city sights and the metro are all within a short distance of the hostel.
Does Ploen Bangkok Hostel Khaosan serve breakfast?
Ploen Bangkok Hostel Khaosan offers buffet, à la carte and continental breakfast options at the hostel. The hostel also has a kitchen, and room service is available for guests who prefer to eat in.
Does Ploen Bangkok Hostel Khaosan have Wi-Fi?
Yes, Ploen Bangkok Hostel Khaosan offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms, and Wi-Fi is also available in the public areas of the hostel, such as the shared lounge with its TV.
What time is check-in at Ploen Bangkok Hostel Khaosan?
Check-in at Ploen Bangkok Hostel Khaosan starts at 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00. The front desk is open 24 hours, but the check-in times above still apply. Guests who arrive before check-in can use the luggage storage.
Does Ploen Bangkok Hostel Khaosan have dormitory beds?
Yes, Ploen Bangkok Hostel Khaosan has dormitory beds, including a female-only dormitory and a mixed dormitory with a street view. Guests can book a bed rather than a whole room. Dormitory rooms sleep between one and three guests, depending on the room.
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