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The 7 Best Hostels in Tonsai Beach, Thailand

Some of the best backpacker spots in Tonsai Beach

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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.

This is the most magic place in Tonsai! You feel like home, with wonderful people enjoying the present and every small thing. I will come back soon, thank you for my wonderful stay with you.

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7.5
Good
345 reviews
Price from
£6
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
65 reviews
Price from
£10
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
£9
per night

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.

I ended up extending my stay here for almost a week, it's super pretty and the hostel hosts a lot of nice activities!

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7.1
Good
312 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.

This place is so cute. The common space was lovely, lots of plants and flowers. It’s much more serene than the rest of town. Feels like a little oasis.

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8.6
Fabulous
295 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

Located in Ao Nang Beach and with Ao Nang Beach reachable within 300 metres, KOKO Party Hostel provides a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is around 1.3 km from Pai Plong Beach, 1.5 km from Nopparat Thara Beach and 2.7 km from Ao Nang Krabi Boxing Stadium. The accommodation features nightclub and a 24-hour front desk.

The hostel is very good. Close to the beach. It's a party hostel but still it's quiet during night time so I could really sleep properly. Will definitely book again if I come back to Krabi! Also they have an attached bathroom inside the dorm room so it was very convenient!

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8
Very good
456 reviews
Price from
£6
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.

1. The rates (damn cheap) 2. The beds are extremely comfortable 3. The cafe is soo cool 4. It is right at the center of the town.

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8.7
Fabulous
1,059 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

Zleepingpills Aonang Krabi has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Krabi town. The property is around 1.1 km from Ao Nang Beach, 1.5 km from Pai Plong Beach and 2.2 km from Nopparat Thara Beach. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, an ATM and free WiFi.

At the hostel the rooms come with air conditioning and a shared bathroom.

The place is clean and quiet. Ideal if you're looking for some nice sleep. The bunk beds have curtains all around, giving great privacy for a dormitory! Staff was lovely and very considerate. Instead of filling up one dorm at a time, they would spread all new people through all their rooms. As a result, there was never more than 2 people per dorm and I was alone in my dormitory for most of the time. The hostel is 10 minutes walk to the beach, and really close to a lot of cheap places to eat (70-80 BAT per meal)

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8.5
Very good
145 reviews
Price from
£6
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.

Cute and modest boutique hotel, tucked away from the bustling Aonang. The rooms were simple and well styled with midcentury furniture. All of the staff were very kind and always super helpful and patient. The hotel is also conveniently located, about a 7-10 min walk yo Aonang beach, where you can catch long boats to nearby islands. They’ll give you beach towels for the day and we loved their americanos, which we had every morning before setting out for the day.

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8.9
Fabulous
250 reviews
Price from
£32
per night

Dormitory-style rooms are equipped with air conditioning, private lockers and guests have access to a shared bathroom with a towel and showers. Each unit provides a personal reading light and an electrical socket.

It is a youth hostel but honestly, for the price we were pleasantly surprised. The place is relatively clean, the beds are comfortable, the wifi is good and the staff is very, very helpful and polite.

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7.3
Good
20 reviews
Price from
£24
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 Tonsai Beach

  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 65 reviews
    It was VERY hot weather when I stayed so having electricity 24/7 (which is rare in Tonsai) was amazing as it meant I could have the fan on all night. The single rooms are basic but spacious, amazing value compared to other places in Tonsai. Daily housekeeping. Friendly staff who work there - they even picked me up & dropped me off at the pier for no extra charge. They also have the cheapest beer in Tonsai! Good wifi.
    Catherine
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £42.18
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 408 reviews
    Great place in a great location, really friendly staff. Stayed here before (about 8 years ago) and will be back. Simple bungalows but they are clean, beds are comfortable and the aircon works great.
    shannon
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £15.55
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 144 reviews
    Read the other reviews and this is what you get. The place suffered after COVID-19. What was meant to become a more fancy 'resort style' hotel never got finished. So there are pros and cons. The rooms are huge and you have 24-hr electricty so the fan and internet will work at all times. The rooms are unfinished (ceiling unpainted, some damage in the wooden walls), but for the price of a backpacker place it's good value. Management is friendly and helpful. For meals (incl. breakfast) you need to go somewhere else.
    Mareile
    Family with young children
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 65 reviews
    Unbeatable for the price. Fan runs all night and doesn't cut off in the morning. Book at the desk because it's way cheaper, 300thb a night.
    Elijah
    Solo traveller
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 65 reviews
    As cheap as it gets, comfy large bed
    Rodrigo
    Solo traveller
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 65 reviews
    Location. Staff. Cheaper water and beer than other places on Tonsai.
    Malin Elisabeth
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £42.18
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 408 reviews
    Great location near a much quieter beach than Railay Beach.
    Sandy Sansford
    Family with young children
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 358 reviews
    Good location, cheap and lots of wildlife.
    Rebecca
    Young couple
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 65 reviews
    Great location, cheapest beers in Tonsai!! Staff very friendly and helpful
    Rudden
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £17.74
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 345 reviews
    Our bungalow had a great view, as it was higher up than the rest. Cozy interior and very nice balcony. Basic bathroom. Great restaurant on site and many nearby, all very budget friendly. Very atmospheric all in all, with a laid back climber / backpacker vibe. Tonsai beach is amazing and not as touristy as Railay west. The nature is beautiful. There is a nice jungle trail to get to the other beaches.
    Pauli
    Young couple
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