Yakthai Poshtel
A 3-star hostel in Bangkok's Khaosan area, with budget rooms with shared bathrooms, family rooms with private bathrooms, and the Grand Palace a short walk away.
Yakthai Poshtel is a 3-star hostel in Bangkok's Khaosan area, with rooms that run from budget double and twin rooms with a shared bathroom to family rooms with a private bathroom. The Grand Palace, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and Wat Arun are all within 1.2 km, so the old city's sights are close at hand.
The family rooms have private bathrooms with walk-in showers and satellite or cable TV channels. The double and twin rooms share bathrooms with other guests, and a double or twin room has a river view. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, and there is a shared kitchen, a restaurant and a snack bar.
Lockers and luggage storage are available, and tours and pub crawls are offered. Chatuchak Weekend Market is 7.9 km away for a longer day out.
Highlights
Room types
Rooms at Yakthai Poshtel run from simple double and twin rooms with a shared bathroom to family rooms with a private bathroom and a walk-in shower. The family rooms also have satellite or cable TV channels, a telephone and an electric kettle, and they measure 25 m² and 30 m².
Several of the double and twin rooms measure 8 m² and share a bathroom with other guests. A double or twin room with a river view also has air conditioning, blackout curtains, a dining table and outdoor furniture.
Deluxe Family Room
from US$73 per night
- Private bathroom
- Walk-in shower
- Satellite/cable channels
The Deluxe Family Room measures 30 m² and sleeps up to six guests. It has a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a telephone, satellite or cable TV channels and an electric kettle.
Family Room
from US$55 per night
- Private bathroom
- Walk-in shower
- Electric kettle
The Family Room measures 25 m² and sleeps up to four guests. Its private bathroom has a walk-in shower, and the room has an electric kettle, a hair dryer and satellite or cable TV channels.
Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
from US$45 per night
- River view
- Air conditioning
- Blackout curtains
At 8 m², this double or twin room sleeps up to two guests and has a river view. It comes with air conditioning, blackout curtains, a reading light and a socket near the bed. The bathroom is shared with other guests and has a shower and toiletries, and the room also has a dining table and outdoor furniture. It is offered with a choice of bed set-ups.
Basic
- Shower
- Towels
- Telephone
The Basic room sleeps up to four guests and comes with a shower, towels and a telephone. It is a simple room for a practical stay.
Budget Double or Twin Room Shared Bathroom
At 8 m², this room sleeps up to five guests. The bathroom is shared with other guests.
Basic Double or Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)
At 8 m², this double or twin room sleeps up to three guests. The bathroom is shared with other guests.
Budget Double or Twin Room (Shared Bathroom)
from US$29 per night
- Shared bathroom
- Non-smoking
At 8 m², this double or twin room sleeps up to two guests and has a shared bathroom. The room is non-smoking, and the bathroom is shared with other guests.
Budget Double or Twin Room
from US$26 per night
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Shower
This double or twin room sleeps up to two guests and has a shared bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. Air conditioning and a window are included, and the room is non-smoking. It is offered with a choice of bed set-ups.
Hotel facilities & services
The hostel has a restaurant and a snack bar, and a shared kitchen is available to guests. Daily housekeeping is provided, and there are lockers and luggage storage.
Tours and pub crawls are offered, and a business centre provides xerox and fax services. English and Thai are spoken by staff, and there is a terrace and air conditioning in the public areas.
Parking nearby is available. Free Wi-Fi covers all rooms, and Wi-Fi is also available in the public areas. The hostel also has non-smoking rooms and family rooms.
General facilities
- Air conditioning in public area
- Pub crawl
- Tours
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Daily housekeeping
- Family room
- Terrace
- English
- Thai
- Smoke-free property
- Non-smoking rooms
- Xerox/fax in business center
Parking
- Parking nearby
Food & drink
- Restaurants
- Shared kitchen
- Snack bar
Media & technology
- Free WiFi in all rooms
- Internet services
- WiFi in public areas
Location & what to see
Yakthai Poshtel is in the Khaosan area of Bangkok's old city, a district of temples, palaces and narrow lanes that is busy by day and at night. Khaosan Road, the well-known backpacker street, is 1.2 km away, and the lanes around the hostel are lined with street-food stalls and small guesthouses. The old city's sights and the river are close by. Many of its temples and palaces lie close to one another, so the area is easy to explore on foot.
The Grand Palace, a former royal residence, is 750 m from the hostel, and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) is 650 m away, inside the same complex. The Marble Temple, Wat Ratchabophit, is also nearby. Wat Arun, 1.1 km away, is a riverside temple with a tall, tiered prang on the far bank of the Chao Phraya River. The Sam Yot MRT station is close by for metro links across the city.
A full day here can start at the Grand Palace, continue to Wat Arun across the river, and end with an evening stroll along Khaosan Road. For a bigger market trip, Chatuchak Weekend Market is 7.9 km away, and the airports are further out.
What guests say
Travellers rate the location most highly, at 9.2, and the service also scores very well, with the cleanliness and value for money close behind.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a night at Yakthai Poshtel cost?
Rates at Yakthai Poshtel change with the season, the room and your dates, so the best way to see what applies is to check today's price with our partner.
How do I get to Yakthai Poshtel?
The nearest airport is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), 21.6 km from the hostel, while Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is 28 km away. For the metro, Sam Yot MRT Station is 600 m from Yakthai Poshtel. Parking nearby is available for guests who arrive by car.
What is near Yakthai Poshtel?
The Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) is 650 m away, and the Grand Palace is 750 m. Wat Phra Chetuphon, known as Wat Pho, is 600 m away, Wat Arun is 1.1 km away and Khaosan Road is 1.2 km away. Most of these sights are within a short walk of the hostel.
Is Wi-Fi free at Yakthai Poshtel?
Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms at Yakthai Poshtel, and Wi-Fi is also available in the public areas of the hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Yakthai Poshtel?
Check-in at Yakthai Poshtel runs from 14:00 to 00:00, and check-out is until 11:00. Please let the hostel know your expected arrival time in advance, using the Special Requests box or the contact details in your confirmation.
Does Yakthai Poshtel have a shared kitchen?
Yes, Yakthai Poshtel has a shared kitchen for guests, alongside a restaurant and a snack bar. Daily housekeeping is provided, and lockers and luggage storage are available for your belongings. The hostel also has a terrace.
Does Yakthai Poshtel offer tours?
Yes, tours and pub crawls are offered at Yakthai Poshtel. A business centre provides xerox and fax services, and English and Thai are spoken by staff. Lockers are also available for guests.
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