Phuket Hostels

"The accommodation was very clean and the bed was soft, making for a comfortable sleep. The reception staff were lovely, and the housekeeping staff provided great service. Although it's not a luxurious hotel, the cleanliness is top-notch – I'd say it's excellent and gets a pass! If I have the chance to visit again, I'll definitely stay here."

"If you can stay in a hotel, don't bother with an Airbnb. Airbnbs have too many rules. We paid over 400 baht a night, which isn't cheap. First, there's no elevator, so hauling luggage was a pain. Second, the cleaning wasn't great. The first time, they didn't even mop, and the second time, the bathroom floor wasn't mopped either. I think they only cleaned twice in total, though it was our fault for not leaving the card outside the door for cleaning. Cleaning is from 9 am to 4 pm, and you have to pay extra outside those hours. Later, when we stayed in a hotel in Bangkok for around 300 baht, the experience was much better. I'm definitely not staying in an Airbnb again. Even though it's close to Helen Beach, it's still about a 15-minute walk, so you still need a taxi. The taxi fare starts at around 200 or 250 baht. It's also a good 10-minute walk to the bus stop, and with luggage, you'd still need a taxi. Not good value for money, maybe I'm just too poor."