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Some of the best backpacker spots in Railay Beach

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Featuring a bar, Social Quarters is located in Railay Beach in the Krabi Province region, a few steps from Railay East Beach and less than 1 km from Railay Beach.

At the hostel each room includes a private bathroom with a shower.

Staff were very helpful, friendly and accommodating. We were in a newer room with comfortable mattresses and a clean modern bathroom. Pool and view are amazing. Lots of activities to book or join if you are with friends or traveling solo.

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7.2
Good
322 reviews
Price from
£3
per night

Situated in Ao Nang Beach, within a few steps of Railay East Beach and 700 metres of Railay Beach, Friend Seeker provides accommodation with a bar and free WiFi.

The hostel features some rooms that have mountain views, and rooms have a private bathroom with a shower.

Thank you for having me there!!! The staff is the best! Facilities top, cleanliness and location a 10. This hostel is not a party hostel but a part of a resort. The people that come here are kind laid-back backpackers, a perfect combination.

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7.4
Good
70 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

Providing free WiFi and a garden, Garden View Resort Tonsai offers rooms in Tonsai Beach, 500 metres from Tonsai Beach and 600 metres from Pai Plong Beach. The property is around 2.4 km from Railay Beach, 2.6 km from Phra Nang Cave and 2.6 km from Princess Lagoon.

The nearest airport is Phuket International Airport, 97 km from the hostel.

Extremely good value single room for Tonsai area.. Large fan (looks new) kept everything cool. 24hr electricity. Communal bathroom area looked like it was regularly cleaned. The building looks fairly new.

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7.9
Good
66 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

Guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a seating area. At Chill Out Bar and Bungalows each room is equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen.

Phra Nang Cave is 3 km from Chill Out Bar and Bungalows, while Princess Lagoon is 3 km away. The nearest airport is Phuket International Airport, 97 km from the hostel.

While the rooms were basic, there was something magical about this place. The staff were so friendly and the communal areas so perfect for hanging out, meeting travellers. Stayed for two weeks!

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7.6
Good
355 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

Boasting a mountain backdrop, Glur Hostel is located in a peaceful area in Aonang. A 15-minute walk from the beach, it features an outdoor common area with a 42-inch flat-screen TV and DVD player.

Glur Hostel offers private rooms and dormitories, all combining white furniture and bright blue walls. All rooms are air-conditioned and come with private lockers and bath amenities.

Really good value for money. Large, clean rooms with plenty of space and all the facilities you need. Staff were so friendly, made us feel really comfortable! Lovely cafe and restaurant attached to the hostel, definitely worth a visit the pizza in the restaurant is so tasty.

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8.6
Fabulous
301 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

Pop-In Aonang features free WiFi throughout the property and views of mountain in Ao Nang Beach. Each accommodation at the 1-star hostel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a shared lounge and to a bar. The accommodation provides an ATM, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests.

Location is so good. You can get everything by a walk.

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8.1
Very good
662 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

Boasting a terrace, TAN Hostel x Cafe, Aonang Beach is situated in Ao Nang Beach in the Krabi Province region, 1.1 km from Ao Nang Beach and 1.4 km from Pai Plong Beach. With a shared lounge, the 2-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests.

Very friendly and helpful staff, nice and modern hostel

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8.7
Fabulous
1,074 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

Set in Ao Nang Beach, 1.2 km from Ao Nang Beach, Krabi Freedom Hostel and Bar offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. Located around 1.6 km from Pai Plong Beach, the hostel with free WiFi is also 2.2 km away from Nopparat Thara Beach. The accommodation provides an ATM, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests.

great location. near the beach, main shopping street and grocery store. staff are very friendly and helpful. they can help with booking island tours for cheaper than the prices online. i would definitely stay here again ❣️

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7.8
Good
93 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

Fitted with floor-to-ceiling glass doors, each unit boasts a private balcony with mountain views. Other amenities include a flat-screen cable TV, a fridge and a safety box. Shower facilities are in an en suite bathroom.

The location The kind staff The room was very spacious and comfortable

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8.9
Fabulous
253 reviews
Price from
£29
per night

Slumber Party Krabi features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Ao Nang Beach. This 2-star hostel features free WiFi and a bar. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a tour desk.

Nice clean room. Great pool to relax. Hotel staff very helpful.

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7.6
Good
25 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Railay Beach

  • Avg. price/night: £19.32
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 161 reviews
    Comfy, loads of space and awesome balcony. Shared space with hostels so privacy with option to engage with other backpackers. Quiet because up hill. Good AC, towels, fridge, shelving/hanging/vanity mirror set up. I loved walking up the stairs forward of cold showers (but also good hot water) but be aware if heavy bags or no cardio, it’s a challenge. Nearby loads of restaurants and shops.
    Jenni
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £18.25
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,597 reviews
    Very cute spot by Railay beach with pretty views and good cheap food. The common areas are ideal for a morning coffee and the vibe was great with both backpackers and families. We appreciated that they made very clear it was not a party hostel kind of place, unlike some places nearby. The room with AC was cozy, clean and comfortable. Many comments I had read complaint about the steps to go up to it but this wasn't a big deal, especially given the cool system they have to bring up the luggage.
    Anna
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £16.53
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 708 reviews
    Spacious and comfortable rooms and bed, great location, decent pool, good breakfast, nice staff. A safe choice!
    Sunniva Lind
    Solo traveller
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,358 reviews
    Sofia and the staff were very friendly 🙂 The hostel has a pool and they organize events almost every night. Really good to meet new people.
    Telma
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £19.32
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 161 reviews
    great location with beautiful overlook of the water. The pool is shared with a nearby hostel, so the clientele is mostly young backpackers. That said, I didn't find it too loud and found the staff to be extremely helpful/friendly. The stairs to get to the hotel are a lot, but you get used to them and you can't beat being in Railay at this price.
    Evan
    Solo traveller
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,358 reviews
    Nice reasonably affordable hostel. Located at the outskirts of Railay. Staff is super friendly and it comes with a nice swimming pool. Lockers under the bed are nicely spacious Consider that it is a youth hostel, meaning many roommates go for the parties and get back late night. If you are there for climbing, you might consider alternatives.
    Sebastiaan Hetter
    Solo traveller
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,358 reviews
    staff were brilliant - very friendly and social and also helpful. beds were comfy and we were told they were expensive anti bed bug mattresses. very social but rooms also well sound proofed. very clean pool. good cheap food. away from hustle and bustle of main railay. excellent view.
    Charlotte
    Group
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,358 reviews
    I had stayed this property during my visit to Railay and it was one of the best hostel i came across. The property is really nice located in great location. view from the hostel was just amazing. Friendly staffs and great stay.
    Sreeraj C
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £42.93
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 761 reviews
    the staff is very helpful and friendly. their cafe has the best cliff view ever in railay east. and super cheap. so if you are travelling on a budget, this is where you go to. but you need to climb up the stairs, so pack light. their breakfast is 100 bhats inclusive of coffee/tea. the staff is very sweet and I met many nice backpackers there.
    Victoria
    Solo traveller
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,358 reviews
    great location, also great way of meeting people. Fun and lively hostel
    Ashleigh
    Solo traveller
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