Timber Hostel
A 3-star hostel in Bangkok's Ratchathewi district with dormitory beds, private rooms and a shared lounge, a short walk from the Skytrain.
Timber Hostel is a 3-star hostel in the Ratchathewi district of Bangkok, in the Siam area on Phetchaburi Road, with dormitory beds alongside a few private rooms. Skytrain stations and the Siam shopping district are close by.
Guests share a lounge and TV area and a shared kitchen, and the hostel has a 24-hour front desk, lockers, luggage storage and a laundry service. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, and the hostel offers an airport transfer.
Check-in runs from 14:00 to 23:00, and check-out is by 12:00. Children aged 1 to 10 can stay for free if they use the existing bedding, and an extra bed carries an additional charge.
Highlights
Room types
Timber Hostel's rooms include mixed and female dormitories with bunk beds, a Standard Studio with a kitchenette, a Superior Family Room and a Private King Bedroom. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, and the hostel has a shared lounge and TV area for everyone who stays.
Alongside the dormitories, the Standard Studio has a kitchenette and a desk, and the Superior Family Room for 4 People is non-smoking. Dormitory guests share the bathrooms, which have showers and hair dryers.
1 Person in 4-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
from US$11 per night
- Air conditioning
- Shower
A bunk in a 4-bed mixed dormitory for one guest, with air conditioning and a shared bathroom.
Standard Studio
from US$44 per night
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Desk
The Standard Studio has two bunk beds for up to two guests, with air conditioning, a kitchenette, a desk, a window, a telephone and a reading light. The bathroom is shared with other guests, and the studio is a room of its own for two.
4 Bed Female Dormitory Room
from US$12 per night
- Air conditioning
- Window
- Shower
A bunk in a 9 m² female dormitory room for one guest, with air conditioning, a window and a shared bathroom.
Superior Family Room
- Family room
The Superior Family Room measures 8 m² and sleeps up to nine guests, and it is one of the family rooms the hostel offers.
Bed In 4 Beds Female Dormitory
A place in a female-only dormitory room for up to three guests, in a hostel with a shared lounge and TV area on site.
Bed In 4 Beds Mixed Dormitory
A place in a mixed dormitory room for up to three guests, with the hostel's shared lounge and TV area on site.
Private King Bedroom
A private bedroom for up to three guests, in a hostel with a shared kitchen and lounge on site.
Superior Family Room for 4 People - Non-Smoking
from US$48 per night
- Air conditioning
- Blackout curtains
- Desk
The Superior Family Room for 4 People measures 9 m² and sleeps up to four guests. It is non-smoking and has air conditioning, blackout curtains, a desk and a telephone, with a shared bathroom that includes a shower and a hair dryer.
Hotel facilities & services
Timber Hostel has a 24-hour front desk, and the hotel staff are available around the clock. Guests can use lockers and luggage storage, and the hostel offers daily housekeeping, a laundry service, dry cleaning and an ironing service. The staff speak English and Thai.
Shared spaces include the lounge and TV area, a shared kitchen and a snack bar, and air conditioning is in the public areas. Wi-Fi is also available in the public areas, so guests can get online outside their rooms.
The hostel also offers family rooms and non-smoking rooms, and there is an airport transfer. The property is smoke-free, and the front desk is open around the clock for arrivals and questions.
General facilities
- Air conditioning in public area
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Smoke-free property
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport transfer
- 24-hour front desk
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Ironing service
- Laundry service
- Family room
- English
- Thai
Food & drink
- Shared kitchen
- Snack bar
Media & technology
- Free WiFi in all rooms
- Internet services
- WiFi in public areas
Room amenities
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking
- Shared bathroom
- Shower
Location & what to see
Timber Hostel is in the Ratchathewi district of central Bangkok, on Phetchaburi Road in the Siam area, a busy neighbourhood of shopping centres, street food stalls and Skytrain stations. The hostel is among the city's main shopping and transport hubs, while the old city and the Chao Phraya river are a short journey away.
Jim Thompson House, the teak-built museum of Thai silk, is 350 m away, and Siam Paragon, a large mall with a cinema and an aquarium, is close by. Khaosan Road, the backpacker street known for its bars and street food, is 3.4 km away. The Grand Palace is 4 km away and Wat Arun, the temple on the Chao Phraya riverbank, is 4.4 km away, while Chatuchak Weekend Market, a vast market of thousands of stalls, is 5.7 km away and open at weekends.
A good day here can start at Jim Thompson House, followed by a walk through the Siam shopping streets to Siam Paragon. In the afternoon, a river pier close to the hostel gives access to a boat trip along the Chao Phraya toward the temples, a relaxed way to reach Wat Arun and the Grand Palace area. In the evening, Khaosan Road is the place for a drink.
What guests say
Travellers rate the service (9.5), the value for money (9.3) and the cleanliness (9.3) most highly, and the location is also well regarded at 9.1.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a night at Timber Hostel cost?
Rates at Timber Hostel change with the season, the room you choose, your dates and the number of guests, so the price varies from one stay to another. You can see live rates with our partner for your dates.
How do I get to Timber Hostel?
Timber Hostel offers an airport transfer. The nearest airport is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), 19.7 km away, while Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is 24.9 km away. Once in the city, Ratchathewi BTS Station is 350 m from the hostel, giving a Skytrain link to the rest of Bangkok.
What is near Timber Hostel?
Jim Thompson House is 350 m away, and the Ratchathewi BTS Station is also 350 m away. Siam Paragon is 950 m away, Khaosan Road is 3.4 km away, and The Grand Palace is 4 km away. Wat Arun is 4.4 km away, while Chatuchak Weekend Market is 5.7 km away.
Can children stay at Timber Hostel?
Yes, children are welcome at Timber Hostel. Children aged 1 to 10 can stay for free if they use the existing bedding, and an extra bed carries an additional charge. A baby cot or crib can be requested from the hostel, subject to availability.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Timber Hostel?
Check-in at Timber Hostel is from 14:00 to 23:00, and check-out is by 12:00. Guests arriving outside these hours are asked to contact the hostel directly before arrival, and the front desk is staffed 24 hours.
Does Timber Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Yes, Timber Hostel has free Wi-Fi in all rooms, and Wi-Fi is also available in the public areas, so guests can stay connected in the lounge and the shared kitchen as well as in their rooms.
Is there a shared kitchen and lounge at Timber Hostel?
Yes, Timber Hostel has a shared kitchen and a shared lounge with a TV area, where guests can relax and meet other travellers. A snack bar is also on site.
Are the rooms at Timber Hostel air-conditioned?
Yes, several rooms at Timber Hostel have air conditioning, including the Standard Studio, the 4 Bed Female Dormitory Room and the Superior Family Room for 4 People, and air conditioning is also in the public areas.
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