The Local Ari
A 2-star hostel in Chatuchak, Bangkok, with a garden, a games room with pool and table tennis, and a shared lounge with a large TV.
The Local Ari is a 2-star hostel in Chatuchak, Bangkok, about 800 m from Sanam Pao station, with a garden, a games room and a shared lounge with a large TV. Guests can spend time in the garden to read or sit outside, play pool or table tennis in the games room, or watch a film in the lounge, which has comfortable seating and a large TV.
The rooms include king rooms, double rooms and a family triple room for up to four guests, several of them with a city view. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms. The hostel also offers laundry and dry cleaning, ironing, luggage storage and a designated smoking area.
The Chatuchak Weekend Market is 3.3 km away and the Grand Palace 5.3 km, while Don Mueang International Airport is 17.3 km from the hostel. The garden and the games room are an easy place to relax after a day out.
Highlights
Room types
The rooms at The Local Ari include king and queen rooms and a family triple room that sleeps up to four guests. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, and several of them look out over the city.
Rooms with a private bathroom come with a shower, a hair dryer and toiletries, and some also have a flat-screen TV or a streaming service such as Netflix. Air conditioning and blackout curtains feature in several rooms, towels are provided, and several rooms also have a balcony or terrace. In the rooms that list a private bathroom, guests have the bathroom to themselves.
King Room
The King Room sleeps up to three guests. It is one of the rooms at this 2-star hostel in Chatuchak, Bangkok.
Deluxe King Room with Private Bathroom
from US$32 per night
- Private bathroom
- City view
- Shower
The Deluxe King Room with Private Bathroom measures 23 m² and has a king bed for up to two guests. It has a city view and its own private bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, plus toiletries and a flat-screen TV.
Double Room with Private Bathroom
from US$29 per night
- Private bathroom
- City view
- Air conditioning
The Double Room with Private Bathroom measures 23 m² and has a queen bed for up to two guests. It has a city view and air conditioning, along with a private bathroom with a shower, a hair dryer and toiletries. A flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi are also provided, with towels and a reading light.
Superior Queen Bed Room
- City view
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
The Superior Queen Bed Room measures 23 m² and sleeps up to three guests. It has a city view and air conditioning, a private bathroom with a shower, and a TV with a streaming service such as Netflix. Towels and linens are provided, and free Wi-Fi is available.
Family triple room
The Family triple room offers 23 m² of floor space for up to four guests at this Bangkok hostel.
King Room City View
- City view
The King Room City View measures 23 m² and sleeps up to three guests, with a city view.
Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed
- City view
- Non-smoking
The Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed sleeps up to three guests and has a city view. The room is non-smoking.
Deluxe Double Room With Private Bathroom
from US$29 per night
- Private bathroom
- City view
- Flat-screen TV
The Deluxe Double Room With Private Bathroom measures 26 m² and has a queen bed for up to two guests. It offers a city view and a private bathroom with a shower, toiletries and a hair dryer.
Hotel facilities & services
The hostel has a garden, a terrace and a rooftop area, a games room with pool and table tennis, and a shared lounge with a TV area. Luggage storage, laundry service, dry cleaning and ironing service are all available, and daily housekeeping is provided.
Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms and in public areas, and internet services are offered as well. A coffee shop is on site, food delivery is available, and air conditioning is fitted in the public area.
The hostel has a designated smoking area, and non-smoking rooms are available for guests who prefer them. English and Thai are the languages offered at the hostel, and the rooms can have free bottled water.
General facilities
- Air conditioning in public area
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Smoking area
- Game room
- Luggage storage
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Ironing service
- Laundry service
- Garden
- Terrace
- Rooftop area
- English
- Thai
Food & drink
- Bottle of water
- Coffee shop
- Food delivery
Media & technology
- Free WiFi in all rooms
- Internet services
- WiFi in public areas
Room amenities
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- Toiletries
- Towels
- Free bottled water
- Balcony/terrace
Location & what to see
The Local Ari sits in Chatuchak, a district in north Bangkok known for its weekend market and for a mix of residential streets, museums and historic palaces. Small shops and everyday street life fill the streets around the hostel, and Phayathai Palace and Suan Pakkad Palace are both within a short ride. Its character is local rather than touristy, and the hostel makes a practical base for exploring the city.
Sanam Pao station is 800 m from the hostel and is the closest train stop. The Thai Waterworks Museum and Phayathai Palace are both a short walk away, and Jim Thompson House, a teak house museum, lies a little further off. The Chatuchak Weekend Market, 3.3 km away, is one of Bangkok's best-known markets, with clothes, food and plants for sale, and a taxi is the easiest way to get there.
A good day could start at the Chatuchak Weekend Market, continue with a visit to Jim Thompson House, and end with a quiet evening in the hostel garden or games room. The Grand Palace belongs to the old city and is a longer trip, best made by taxi. Don Mueang International Airport is 17.3 km away, the closer of Bangkok's two main airports.
What guests say
Travellers rate the cleanliness (9.1), the service (9.1) and the value for money (9.1) most highly, and the facilities also score well.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a night at The Local Ari cost?
Rates at The Local Ari change with the season, the room and your dates, so the price is best checked directly: you can check today's price with our partner.
How do I get to The Local Ari?
The nearest airport is Don Mueang International Airport, 17.3 km from The Local Ari, with Suvarnabhumi Airport 25.1 km away. For public transport, Sanam Pao station is 800 m from the hostel, a short walk on foot. Taxis can cover the rest of the journey, and the hostel is on Thanon Rama VI, so drivers should be given that address.
What is near The Local Ari?
Near The Local Ari are the Thai Waterworks Museum and Phayathai Palace, both 550 m away, Sanam Pao station at 800 m, and the Chatuchak Weekend Market at 3.3 km. Jim Thompson House is 2.8 km away, Siam Paragon 3 km and the Grand Palace 5.3 km, so there is plenty to see and shop for within a short ride.
Does The Local Ari have a garden?
Yes, The Local Ari has a garden, a terrace and a rooftop area. The garden is a place to relax, read a book or simply sit outdoors, and the games room offers pool and table tennis for guests who want something more active.
Can I do my laundry at The Local Ari?
Yes, The Local Ari offers laundry service and dry cleaning, as well as ironing service. Luggage storage is also available, so guests can leave their bags while they explore Bangkok, and daily housekeeping is part of the hostel's services.
Is Wi-Fi free at The Local Ari?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms at The Local Ari, and WiFi is also offered in the public areas. Internet services are part of the hostel's facilities, so guests can stay connected in the shared areas as well as in their rooms.
Is smoking allowed at The Local Ari?
Yes, The Local Ari has a designated smoking area, and non-smoking rooms are also available for guests who prefer a smoke-free room.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Local Ari?
Check-in at The Local Ari runs from 14:00 to 23:00, and check-out is by 11:00. Guests arriving before 14:00 can leave their bags in the luggage storage while they explore the city. The check-in window has a set end time, so plan your arrival before 23:00.
Is the Chatuchak Weekend Market near The Local Ari?
Yes, the Chatuchak Weekend Market is 3.3 km from The Local Ari, a short ride away rather than a walk. It is one of Bangkok's best-known markets, with clothes, food and plants for sale.
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