YHA Bangkok Downtown Reviews

This is probably one of the worst hostels in Bangkok. But you might take that with a grain of salt. If it was half the price, I would actually like it. It's just really grimey! Like, you feel you're staying in a poor family's traditional Thai house from 1840. Which is quite a romantic feeling, but you can't call it a hostel. My blanket was a dinner table sheet and breakfast was literally 4 jelly cookies (?!), 1 donut-like thing and a bag of instant coffee. Haha, seriously? There's better places!

Hello, I really appreciated Ms Mew for her friendliness and pleasant attitude during my stay at the YHA downtown. She is really a good staff and was very helpful. She also helped me contacting the taxi driver as I had difficulty in the communication in Thai language. Cheers, SP

Not friendly staff. A bunch of garbage is kept in front of the bathroom. The corridor is very small, if someone walk down than the other one must wait till he/she pass by. No railing on the staircase. The door hinges seems need some oil to reduce the noise every time someone open and close the door. It is disturbing when you need a good sleep.

Improve the text in directions to get there, simply say that is in the corner of such and such avenues where the closer traffic light to the metro station is. Fix a little bit the locks to the bathroom doors. Cleaning: take out of sight a piece of left behind underware out the 4th floor window. It is a feel at home hostel, thank you!

Second worst place I stayed at in 5 months. No fan, air con not working, no window, very noisy, sink in the middle of the stairs going up, no real chance to meet other travellers, because no real common room. Just awful and not even cheap for Thailand!

This was a nice, simple, easygoing hostel. Good location, next to the subway station. Don't go there if you're looking for something very clean.

Really friendly staff. Great for a central location in Bangkok to travel on train or bus to other locations.

excellent location in Silom. Toilets are very small and there is not enough space for socializing.

hostel very closed with BTS Trains station.. just 1 min walk to Chong Nongsi and 5 min walk to Sala Daeng.

The place was pretty good. The staff was friendly and helpful (the lady is hilarious). The bathrooms were a bit tricky because they were so small. Overall, it was alright. There's an outlet at each bed in the dorm which was a major plus. Location was good beause it is right at a train stop but it's still a long way to down town. Not sure what my raiting came out to be but I'd put it in the mid 80's

In over 40 hostels visited around the world, some of the best staff I've stayed with; just very friendly and easy-going people who make you feel great after every conversation. The hostel is very secure, out of the touristy area to some extent, but close to attractions and metro (much better than Kansan). Overall, great stay.

Lots of cockroaches living around the bathrooms on the second floor! It's ok, but a bit out of the way

The location is great. Lots to do on Silom rd. metro and sky train right outside the door. However beds are really old and the sheet is super dingy. Breakfast consists of cookies and fruit punch. No common area to hang out in. But the AC works and the shower is hot.

The staff was the one bright spot about this hostel. They were very nice and helpful, but I wish the facilities matched their helpfulness. I found the room to be highly overpriced and overall facilities lacking. The bathroom and shower were barely adequate for the number of guests they served and dirty enough that my girlfriend declined to use them. The room itself was small and poorly laid out with an opaque window as a common wall with the next room. I was disappointed with the room.

very friendly and helpful staffs, great location next to the metro station

Good location. Easy to get around. Bathrooms weren't very clean. Free breakfast is really sweet. Staff very friendly. Free wifi!

One of the cheapest hostels on this side of the city, but that's not saying much. Rooms are basic, the whole place is a bit cramped. At least the shower was pretty good. Arrived at 4am, but reception opens 8.30 so watch out cos the doors will be locked. The staff were friendly, in a Thai way.

Friendly staff, located in thd business area so not party town. Not the best for meeting others but if you want a clean bed, great owner and good lockers then this is fine.

Pretty nice place if you are planning to only stay a couple of days. Bathrooms were really small and they didn't really smell as clean. The staff is helpful. If you have any questions on how to get somewhere they are more than happy to help you.

The hostel is in need of a lick of paint and some tlc. The rooms weren't that clean and the shower tray filled up with water. But its a good location with a great street food market round the corner. Best thing about the hostel is the guy who works on reception - he's a delight!