Koh Tao Backpackers Hostel Reviews

The value for your money is good, but the showers and toilet weren't really clean, the beds were really noisy when someone moved.

This place is a dump. When I checked in, the man was very unfriendly. He was not interested in helping. The woman was okay. The AC in our room was not working on both nights, and other guests said it was broken even longer. Some of the other rooms ac worked. They charged a 1000 baht deposit, or required a passport. They make excuses for problems and do not take ownership to fix things. Go elsewhere, there is a nice new hostel two minutes from here or a dozen local places on the way.

This place sucked. And here's why: 1. Dismissive staff, until suddenly they want to chill and do a jam session. Otherwise, they could care less. 2. Filthy rooms and bathrooms. Ever heard of handsoap in the bathroom? 3. Beds are disgusting and creaky (as everyone has mentioned). Bed and pillow have a plastic sheet over it, and they give you cotton sheets to throw over it. You want a blanket? Oh, oops, you have to rent one. You want a towel? Oh, sorry, that's for rent too. Total b.s.

Great location and clean bathrooms. Rooms are a little uncomfortable though. Staff is very friendly.

We stayed 2 nights in this backpacker dormitory. The room was like a dormitory, small and without intimity but mattresses were good and the place is quiet. Very good locatioon near beach and town. Nice staff.

Not bad hostel, air con in room wasnt great but there were fans too. Very basic but functional, sweaky beds! Good location not far from anything. There is a better hostel not far away - ask for Good Dream - nice modern rooms, good air con and good atmosphere!

Brilliant place to stay. Super social, pool and flying trapeze right outside, on the main strip, super cheap, brilliant air-con and lockers. The bathroom situation is a bit shabby and it's flipping hot there as there are no fans and the only fridge is broken... but other than that, I'd recommend it to anyone.

The only real redeeming factors were location and value for money (maybe a little security?). The \"pool\" advertised is the local dive shop\'s pool. The bathrooms were dirty half the time. The wireless internet didn\'t exist. The airconditioners were broken (in several room) - ie slept pretty sweaty. The bunks in the room next door literally snapped in half while the occupants were out...that room in particular had to be torn down for repairs. I spent as little time as possible in the room.....

The hostel is situated in pretty much perfect spot, but that's about it. The rooms are unkept, the sheets are smelly and the worse part of it all are the bathrooms - if in this case you can even call them bathrooms. The staff is unfriendly and we were glad we spent only one night in there as more would be a nightmare.

it was ok, but i think u can find better places to stay in koh tao. just take a taxi to the near of fishbowl and search for it ;)

It was a good place to stay. Comfy and wonderfully situated. Also has enough of a vibe to meet lots of new friends while travelling...

Cleanliness was not a high priority for this hostel: each guest removed their own sheets & pillow case, with the next guest being given their sheets by reception, without even a look to determine if garbage was removed by previous guest. There was sand everywhere, including on the plastic mattress covers (not a personal favourite of mine). The showers were a dribble, it took ~ 3 mins just to wet my hair. Overall, not a good experience, albeit that the WiFi was handy.

The hostel is located within walking distance to the beach, which is nice. There are plenty of restraunts and bakerys nearby so finding food is not a problem. Overall it is what you would expect for a 300 baht dorm bed. The A/C does work well.

Provides the basics. Nothing special about this place....

Really good for meeting people and socialising. Everyone was friendly and wanted to go out together which was ideal for us. Friendly staff at all times. Take your own toilet paper as they put out new rolls each morning, but once it’s gone, it’s gone. We stayed in an 8 bed mixed room, two of us by air con were fine, but the other one of us by the door found it too hot as the air didn’t circulate the room. So pick your bed wisely. Great location, 3 mins from beach, bars and restaurants

I loved this hostel and the island itself I had the best time here met loads of cool people and made some great friends will be staying here again in march when I head back to this beautiful island

Very friendly staff, great location. I missed a common room, but I was told they are going to make one any time soon.

The issue I had was the beds. uncomfortable and squeky.. sure there's a sign that says if your bed squeaks then go see reception and they'll fix it.. banging the rickity metal poles into place doesn't fix it, you need new beds.

I had an amazing week at this hostel! made some great people that i will keep in contact with for many years. the staff were cool. its fairly basic but clean and tidy. and cheap too! if you are diving, you get another 100b off that night. will definitely stay here when i return!

Alround a good place to stay and meet other backpackers, although there was no social area inside. also some of the beds were squeaky.