W168 hostel
A hostel in Phuket Town with dormitory beds, deluxe rooms with city views, and bicycle hire, car hire and an airport transfer.
W168 hostel is a Phuket Town hostel, with dormitory beds, deluxe rooms with city views and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. The rooms go from bunk beds in four-bed mixed and female dormitories to a Deluxe Double Room with Balcony that has a king bed, a private bathroom and a city view.
The hostel has a shared lounge and TV area, a minimarket and a tour desk, and it offers bicycle hire, car hire and an airport transfer. Phuket Town's old streets, museums and night markets are close by, so much of the town can be explored on foot.
Check-in is from 14:00 to 21:00 and check-out is by 11:00, so plan to arrive before 21:00. The property is managed by a private host.
Highlights
Room types
The rooms at W168 hostel go from bunk beds in four-bed dormitories to a Deluxe Double Room with Balcony that has a king bed, a private bathroom and a city view. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms.
The dormitories are either mixed or for women only, and several share a bathroom. Some rooms are non-smoking, and the Deluxe Double Room with Balcony also has a flat-screen TV and air conditioning.
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
from US$12 per night
- Air conditioning
- Shared bathroom
- Shower
Bunk bed in a mixed four-bed dormitory room with air conditioning. Guests share the bathroom, which has a shower and toiletries.
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
from US$15 per night
- Courtyard view
- Air conditioning
- Blackout curtains
A bunk bed in a female four-bed dormitory room of 16 m², with a courtyard view and air conditioning. The shared bathroom has a shower and toiletries, and the room also has blackout curtains, a reading light, a socket near the bed and towels.
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
from US$33 per night
- City view
- Private bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
With 23 m² and a king bed for two guests, this deluxe double room has a city view and air conditioning. The private bathroom has a shower, toiletries and towels, and the room also has a flat-screen TV, a reading light and a socket near the bed.
Deluxe Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View
- City view
- Non-smoking
This deluxe studio, which is non-smoking, has a city view and sleeps up to three guests.
Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom
- Shared bathroom
- Non-smoking
A women-only shared dormitory with two bunk beds and a shared bathroom. It is non-smoking and sleeps up to two guests.
Superior Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, City View(shared bathroom)
- City view
- Shared bathroom
- Non-smoking
A mixed shared dormitory with a city view and a shared bathroom. It is non-smoking and sleeps up to two guests.
Superior Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, City View
- City view
- Non-smoking
A mixed shared dormitory with a city view. The room is non-smoking, and guests share the dormitory with others.
Hotel facilities & services
Guests at W168 hostel can use a shared lounge and TV area, a minimarket, a convenience store and a tour desk. Bicycle hire, car hire, a shuttle service and an airport transfer are offered, and luggage storage and lockers are available for guests who need to leave their belongings.
The public areas are air-conditioned, and the hostel also has a concierge, massage, on-site entertainment, a snack bar and on-site parking. Pets are allowed, and Wi-Fi is available in the public areas as well as in all rooms. Shared spaces include the lounge and TV area, and the convenience store and minimarket cover small everyday needs during a stay in Phuket Town.
General facilities
- Air conditioning in public area
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Massage
- On-site entertainment
- Tours
- Bicycles
- Airport transfer
- Car hire
- Shuttle service
- Concierge
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Convenience store
- Pets allowed
- English
Parking
- On-site parking
Food & drink
- Snack bar
Media & technology
- Free WiFi in all rooms
- Internet services
- WiFi in public areas
Location & what to see
W168 hostel is in Phuket Town, the provincial capital, an older town of Sino-Portuguese shophouses, museums and temples with a different pace from the beach resorts such as Patong. Travellers who want to explore on foot will find the old streets, the museums and the night markets close at hand.
The Phuket Trickeye Museum is 100 m away, and the Baba Phuket Museum, which shows the Peranakan heritage of the town, is a short walk. The Plein Poa Night Market and the Lard Yai Sunday Night Market are both nearby, and the Phuket Town local bus station is 400 m away for onward travel. The Phuket Philatelic Museum and the Clock tower are close by too, and Thalang Road in the old town is lined with old shophouses. Chaithararam Temple, known as Wat Chalong, is 7.3 km away.
For a day out, combine a walk through the old town with a visit to Wat Chalong, then go to Patong, 10.8 km away, for its beaches and nightlife. Sunday evening is when the Lard Yai Sunday Night Market fills the old town, so it is worth planning the day around it, and the old town is a comfortable place to walk between the museums, the temples and the food stalls.
What guests say
Travellers rate the cleanliness, the location and the value for money most highly, with 9.3 for each, and the service also scores well at 8.7.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a night at W168 hostel cost?
Rates at W168 hostel change with the season, the room you choose and your dates. Check today's price with our partner for the dates you need.
How do I get to W168 hostel?
The nearest airport is Phuket International Airport (HKT), 27.2 km away, and Krabi International Airport (KBV) is 69.2 km away. The hostel offers an airport transfer, and the Phuket Town local bus station is 400 m away for onward travel. If you drive, the hostel has on-site parking.
What is near W168 hostel?
Nearby are the Phuket Trickeye Museum (100 m), the Phuket Philatelic Museum (200 m), the Clock tower (250 m), the Plein Poa Night Market (400 m) and Patong Beach (10.8 km). Most of the sights in the old town can be reached on foot, while Patong Beach is a longer trip.
Are pets allowed at W168 hostel?
Yes, pets are allowed at W168 hostel. The property is managed by a private host and does not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Alcohol consumption is prohibited at the property, and narcotic drugs are prohibited too.
Is there parking at W168 hostel?
Yes, parking is available on site at W168 hostel. Bicycle parking is also available, and the hostel offers bicycle hire and car hire for getting around Phuket Town.
Is Wi-Fi free at W168 hostel?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms at W168 hostel. Wi-Fi is also available in the public areas, and the hostel has a shared lounge and TV area where guests can relax.
What are the check-in and check-out times at W168 hostel?
Check-in at W168 hostel is from 14:00 to 21:00, and check-out is by 11:00. Guests under 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian, and the hostel has luggage storage and lockers if you need to leave bags after check-out.
Can guests hire a bicycle or a car at W168 hostel?
Yes, W168 hostel offers bicycle hire and car hire. A tour desk is also available, and there is a minimarket, a convenience store and a snack bar on the property.
Does W168 hostel have private rooms?
Yes. The Deluxe Double Room with Balcony has its own private bathroom, a king bed and a city view, and it sleeps two guests. Several dormitory rooms share a bathroom instead.
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