The Alex
A 3-star hostel in Don Mueang, Bangkok, close to Don Mueang International Airport, with free Wi-Fi in all rooms, an on-site salon and a yoga room.
The Alex is a 3-star hostel in Don Mueang, Bangkok, 1.1 km from Don Mueang International Airport, with rooms for one to four guests and an on-site salon. The hostel is managed by a private host, and it is smoke-free with non-smoking rooms.
The salon offers haircuts, massages, manicures and facial treatments, and the yoga room is equipped with mats and props for guests who want to practise on their own. Luggage storage and a convenience store are available, and food delivery is offered.
Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms. Check-in runs from 14:00 to 23:00 and check-out is until 12:00. Extra beds depend on the room you choose, and an extra bed is available at an additional charge. Children aged 0 to 8 can stay for free when they use existing bedding, and all children are welcome.
Highlights
Room types
The rooms at The Alex run from a single room of 10 m² for one guest, through an 18 m² queen room for two, to 35 m² rooms with either a queen and king bed or two queen beds, for up to four guests.
Most rooms have air conditioning and a private bathroom with a shower and toiletries, and the rooms sleep between one and four guests.
Large Double or Twin Room
from US$47 per night
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
This 35 m² room has one queen bed and one king bed and sleeps up to four guests. It has air conditioning, a hair dryer, and a private bathroom with a shower and toiletries.
Queen Room
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Private bathroom
This 18 m² room has one queen bed and sleeps up to two guests. It has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a shower and toiletries.
Economy Single Room
from US$22 per night
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Private bathroom
This 10 m² room has a single bed for one guest. It has air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a shower and toiletries.
Family Room
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
This 35 m² room has two queen beds and sleeps up to four guests. It has air conditioning, a desk, a TV, and a private bathroom with a shower and toiletries, and it is non-smoking.
Room Assigned on Arrival
Sleeping up to three guests, this room gives a small group a place to stay together in the Don Mueang area of Bangkok, close to the airport.
Hotel facilities & services
At The Alex you can use the on-site salon, where treatments include haircuts, massages, manicures and facial treatments, and the yoga room, which has mats and props. Luggage storage and a convenience store are available on site, and the hotel offers food delivery.
The property is smoke-free and has non-smoking rooms, and English and Thai are spoken. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms and in public areas, and internet services are also offered. Both the salon and the yoga room are on the premises.
General facilities
- Smoke-free property
- Non-smoking rooms
- Yoga room
- Luggage storage
- Convenience store
- Salon
- English
- Thai
Food & drink
- Food delivery
Media & technology
- Free WiFi in all rooms
- Internet services
- WiFi in public areas
Location & what to see
The hotel is in the Don Mueang district of Bangkok, an area shaped by its airport and by its railway station. Older streets and small temples sit alongside the main roads, so the surroundings feel more local than the tourist districts closer to the river. It is a practical place to start trips across the city, rather than a base for walking to the main sights.
Wat Don Muang, a Buddhist temple with a pagoda, is right next to the hotel, and Don Muang Railway Station is 400 m away, with Don Mueang SRT Station a little further on. Don Mueang International Airport is 1.1 km from the hotel, while Suvarnabhumi Airport is 30.5 km away. The Grand Palace is 22.6 km away, in the old city, and Wat Arun stands on the Chao Phraya riverbank nearby.
A day out could begin at Chatuchak Weekend Market, 14.9 km from the hotel, which is one of Bangkok's best-known markets, and continue with the temples of the old city. The Grand Palace and Wat Arun make a natural pairing, since they sit close together on the river. Back at the hotel, the yoga room offers a quiet place to rest after a long day out.
What guests say
Travellers rate the location (9.5), the cleanliness (9.4) and the service (9.4) most highly, and value for money also scores well at 9.3.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a night at The Alex cost?
Rates at The Alex change with the season, the room you choose and your dates, so the most reliable way to see the current price is to check live rates with our partner.
How do I get to The Alex?
The nearest airport is Don Mueang International Airport, 1.1 km from The Alex. Suvarnabhumi Airport is 30.5 km away. Don Muang Railway Station is 400 m from the hotel, and Don Mueang SRT Station is 1000 m away, so rail is an option for reaching central Bangkok.
What is near The Alex?
Wat Don Muang, a Buddhist temple with a pagoda, is 100 m from The Alex, and Don Muang Railway Station is 400 m away. Don Mueang International Airport is 1.1 km away. Further afield, Chatuchak Weekend Market is 14.9 km away, The Grand Palace is 22.6 km away and Wat Arun, on the Chao Phraya riverbank, is 23.4 km away.
Do children stay for free at The Alex?
Children aged 0 to 8 can stay for free at The Alex if they use existing bedding, and all children are welcome. If you need an extra bed, it is available at an additional charge, and extra beds depend on the room you choose.
What time is check-in and check-out at The Alex?
At The Alex, check-in runs from 14:00 to 23:00 and check-out is until 12:00, so arrivals after 23:00 are outside the check-in window.
Which kinds of rooms are available at The Alex?
The rooms at The Alex run from a single room of 10 m² for one guest and an 18 m² queen room for up to two, to 35 m² rooms with a queen and king bed, or with two queen beds, for up to four guests.
Is The Alex smoke-free?
Yes, The Alex is a smoke-free property, and it has non-smoking rooms for guests who prefer a smoke-free stay, including the 35 m² Family Room.
Does The Alex have a salon and a yoga room?
Yes, The Alex has an on-site salon, where treatments include haircuts, massages, manicures and facial treatments, and a yoga room equipped with mats and props for your own practice.
Is Wi-Fi free at The Alex?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms at The Alex, and Wi-Fi is also available in the public areas.
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