About

Our leitmotiv is 'COME AS A GUEST LEAVE AS A FRIEND'

Even if we are the biggest hostel on the island it is important for us that you feel welcome as soon as you arrive to check in.
Just after the formalities to check in you will get a welcome drink coupon to use at 8 pm with all the check in of the day.
How to eat for FREE ? Every days between 7 pm and 8 pm if you buy a BIG LEO we offer you a thai dish of your choice.
At 9 PM we have our drinking games and 10 PM our happy hour. Buy one get one bucket. We are here to meet people and meet each other.
Our WIFI password is talk2people. That is our goal. We want you to make friends

We have a lot of facilities tha you can use (some are free of charge some are not).
We have a football pitch 7 aside
2 padel courts
jujitsu and gym
swimming pool
2 ping pong tables
small basketball and volleyball court.
We have also 3 parkings, laundry service, motorbikes rental, travel agency etc....
We do have everything oniste and food 24/7 at the restaurant.
We aslo have security guard all night onsite.

Over the years we became famous about our pre parties. It is THE place to be to socialize and to meet people.
We have realized that being busy and famous and sometimes overcrowded had also a bad effect on the cleanliness. We do have cleaners 24/24.
If you see anything dirty, contact the office and we send a cleaner asap to fix the issue.

Terms & Conditions:
Cancellation - 7 days (except during full moon and half moon period)
- Office is open every day from 9 AM until 9 PM
- Check in time: 2 pm - 9pm & check out time: 11 am

Regarding any booking in a private room please contact us to pay the reservation in full
- For the dorm, the payment will be required in cash only on your arrival. We don't take credit card payments.

Regarding bookings FOR the full moon and Half Moon periods:
- We HIGHLY recommend you book 3 days before the Moon Party to enjoy all the major parties such as Waterfall Party, Jungle Experience and so on.
- Once we have received your booking, please contact us for the payment details. ***(full payment is required) ***
- it is your responsibility to contact us for the full payment in advance, your booking may not be confirmed if you do not send us a full payment.
- We are not responsible if your credit card is not working or have not enough money on it. That is why we ask you to make sure the payment has been made,
Please note that if we do not receive your payment (Regarding bookings FOR the full moon or half moon periods), we have the right to cancel the booking at any time.

No Prepayment = No Confirmed Booking! No Show = No Refund!

Once the payment is done, there will not be any refund! .

As this is a Party Hostel, we cannot accept bookings for anyone under the age of 18. Also, due to previous unpleasant experiences, we can no longer accept bookings for people over 36 (unless you are ready to party and still young in your mind)
. If you have booked and are outside this age, please contact us and we will help find you alternate accommodation if you dont want to be in a party hostel.

- Due to our high demand, make sure to book in advance to secure your stay and contact us to pay in advance
- During our busiest time, we may be over booked. In this rarely case, the customers would be sleeping to our sister hostel which is just next door. The rooms are as good as ours and everyone can enjoy the best of both hostels!

Come as guest leave as a friend.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 21:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Luggage Storage
  • Tours/Travel Desk
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Reviews

4.1(2227)
  • Value for Money
    4.1
  • Security
    3.6
  • Atmosphere
    4.5
  • Cleanliness
    3.3
  • Staff
    4.8
  • Location
    4.5
  • Facilities
    3.9
Summary of traveller reviews

Phangan Arena in Koh Phangan is a lively party hostel, great for solo travellers and groups looking to socialise and meet new people. While many praise the vibrant atmosphere and friendly staff, some recent reviews mention issues with cleanliness and maintenance, particularly in bathrooms and dorms. It's a popular choice for those seeking a fun, social experience.

Stayed in Jul 2026
2.0
A
Arefin
Male, 18-24, England
This place is terrible. Do not go here
Stayed in May 2026
2.6
L
Liam
Male, 25-30, England
500 characters is simply not enough. You couldn’t pay me to stay here again. Had 3 nights booked initially but ended up only staying the 1 night. It is as run down as you could imagine, the pool is virtually green and the hostel itself is filthy throughout, absolutely no TLC or care has gone into it. Ended up leaving there feeling dirty myself! Location isn’t bad but that’s about it. Not to mention the bedbugs as well.
Stayed in Mar 2026
3.1
G
Georgia
Female, 25-30, England
The worst hostel I’ve ever stayed in. Was the only girl in a 16 bed dorm, smelt like sewage, toilets never clean, no curtains on beds, staff were rude. Yeah horrid icl. Could do with a qualified cleaner and a bit of room spray 😃
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Location

111 Moo 1 Bantai, Koh Phangan, Thailand
2.9km from city centre