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Phuket OldTown Hostel

42 Krabi Rd | Talad neua, Ampur Maung, Phuket 83000, Thailand
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Munich, Germany
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19 reviews 19 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2012

The hostel is a reasonable stay for a few days. You have the choice between A/C and fan rooms. Breakfast is included, though very small (and a pice of butter that is cut in half, which is a little embarrassing). If you think about booking a tour in this hotel, don't! You will get ripped of. Usually hotel staff gives... More

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Phuket O, Manager at Phuket OldTown Hostel, responded to this review
11 January 2013

Thank you for your feedback, and what we are wondering is where you got the price of 900 baht for a James Bond Island from, so that we'll source our tour package from there as well. It's an unbelievable bargain, indeed! About the Phi Phi Island ferry, our price might not be the lowest in the market, but it is... More

Singapore
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2012

As the name says, the hostel is literally in the old town of Phuket. Staying here allowed me to share a piece of its rich history. Convenient location particularly the nearby town bus terminal with easy access to the famed beaches and bays. The very affordable B & B is simple, peaceful, clean and pleasant. And the helpful, friendly and... More

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Phuket O, Manager at Phuket OldTown Hostel, responded to this review
11 January 2013

Thank you very much for your review. We're glad that you've had a good experience here. More

Melbourne, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

I stayed here for a night between going to islands. I'd seen it in lonely planet together with mixed reviews on trip advisor but thought I'd give it a go. Surprised that hardly any of the taxi drivers knew it heading out there, when it really is a great little hostel. Clean rooms with air con for a good price,... More

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Phuket O, Manager at Phuket OldTown Hostel, responded to this review
11 January 2013

Thank you very much for your review. We're glad that you've had a good experience here. We'll strive our best to keep the standard. :-) More

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17 reviews 17 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012 via mobile

Central, quiet, clean, cheap. Quite basic though.

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Phuket O, Manager at Phuket OldTown Hostel, responded to this review
11 January 2013

Thank you very much for your review. We're glad that you've had a good experience here. We'll strive our best to keep the standard. :-) More

Utah
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19 reviews 19 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

Yes, you get what you pay for. This place is cheap, dirt cheap.We stayed here one night before we took the ferry to Phi Phi island, we paid for the pick up at the airport, and they booked us our ferry tickets- both great amenities. I think my biggest issue is with this hostel, is really the location and town-it's... More

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Phuket O, Manager at Phuket OldTown Hostel, responded to this review
11 January 2013

Thank you for your feedback. Phuket Old Town is a nice old town area full of heritage buildings, which is more classic and quite different from touristy Patong. In my opinion, it's worth spending a night here to explore the town before heading somewhere else. More

Paris
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15 reviews 15 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2011

I have rarely been so angry at an establishment while on vacation. We booked almost a month in advance for an A/C room and a pickup from the airport. We took care to repeat multiple times, right up to our day of departure that we would be arriving at 00:50 AM at the airport and that we did not want... More

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sunanta, Owner at Phuket OldTown Hostel, responded to this review
8 November 2011

Dear Valued Customer, We deeply apologize for the bad experience you got. What happened was that the taxi driver we contacted forgot about the booking, despite having taken the fare, and our staff wasn't aware of that. Indeed, we, the hostel, earned nothing by providing that taxi service to you. However, it is still our responsibility, so if you could... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2011 via mobile

I stayed at the Old Town Hostel earlier this month. I had to pay online via paypal. Positives: the room was clean, the air con was new and very good, the bed was comfortable, and there was free wifi. Negatives: the rooms are all on one corridor (that I saw) and the walls are paper thin, so you can hear... More

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sunanta, Manager at Phuket OldTown Hostel, responded to this review
28 July 2011

Thank you for your valuable feedback and sorry for your negative impression. Here are our answers. :-) 1. Our walls are made up to the standard. Still we're well aware of possible noises that could disturb sensitive guests. This is the reason why we do not put TV sets into the rooms, but have one in the common area for... More

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 June 2011

Me and my friends booked this hostel online for 4nights stay which requires us to pay via paypal with additional charges. The floor and walls are made up of wood, so it makes lots of noises and little sound-filter. The corridor and stairs are not properly lighted and the switches are not found anywhere. Is not convenient and easy to... More

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sunanta, Manager at Phuket OldTown Hostel, responded to this review
28 July 2011

Thank you for your valuable feedback and sorry for your negative impression. Here are our answers. :-) 1. We do provide drinking water. Perhaps, our staff forgot that when you checked in. I'm sorry on their behalf and will put a sign at the counter. 2. We'll make sure that enough lights are on at night for our guests. 3.... More

Adelaide, Australia
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2011

Like a previous reviewer, we really enjoyed the location in "old town" Phuket - close to markets, local buses, good restaurants, etc. The hostel is very clean and airy, free breakfast and free wifi in cafe area (reasonable rates for PCs there too). Staff were really helpful and friendly and we got a good price on a local tour through... More

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Phuket O, Manager at Phuket OldTown Hostel, responded to this review
11 January 2013

Thank you very much for your review. We're glad that you've had a good experience here. More

Aberdeen, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2010

Hostel is clean with breakfast included, reasonably priced ( double: fan room - 450baht, a/c room 550baht )unfortunately most of rooms have windows facing corridor… anyway you can always check room first before you pay so it is up to you; I stayed there only for one night so I didn’t mind. There is only one thing I want to... More

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sunanta, Manager at Phuket OldTown Hostel, responded to this review
1 July 2010

Making understanding According to Tortuga77 ' s comment about the overcharging of the trip to Lanta Island. We would like to expain that we get the net price at 550 Baht from the ferry owner. Not 250-300 baht as you understand. Please check to get a correct information. We really concern about your comment. Because to be honest to our... More

 
 
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Address: 42 Krabi Rd | Talad neua, Ampur Maung, Phuket 83000, Thailand
Region: Thailand > Phuket
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Ranked #222 of 354 Speciality lodging in Phuket
Price range (per night): ₹922 - ₹980
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