About

We are in a traditional Thai / Chinese building, featuring a beautiful in house balcony and interesting but somewhat quirky architectural elements.

Downstairs is a cozy lounge with plenty of sofas and tables. We provide guitars, chessboards, a book exchange, free city bikes and maps for discovering Bangkok's forgotten neighborhoods and self-catering facilities such as a refrigerator, boiler, toaster, microwave and cutlery.

Our small cafe is just around the corner, which offers plenty of vegetarian Thai and Western options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We use only high quality ingredients from the local markets and royal farming project.

Don't miss out on our local weekly events such as street soccer nights, night bike tours, club and night market nights.

If travel information is needed, we also run a travel agency called Born Free Travel, so guests may inquire or book transportation, tours and accommodation in Thailand directly on-site.

This hostel has three dormitory style rooms and one private room.

A basic 10 bed mixed dorm with shared bathroom. The Room has rotating fans on the ceiling for the top bunks and a small private fan for each bottom bunk.

A standard 12 bed mixed dorm with air condition and shared bathroom. This Room has a more creative bunk bed setup in which dividers can be removed allowing couples and good friends to sleep next to each other. Every bed has a reading light, personal pouch and a comfortable thick blanket.

A superior 6 bed mixed dorm with air condition. The room has an en suite bathroom with hot water and a cozy balcony with comfortable sofas. Every bed has a reading light, personal pouch and a comfortable thick blanket. This dorm is also suitable as a private room.

Visit it us at our hostel website

***Please make sure to read the description of our location, given only by HOSTELWORLD and not googlemaps
***Also please note that Bangkok is warm, the 10 bed fan cooled dorm is not for everyone***

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 12:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Board Games
  • Restaurant
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Reviews

8.4Fabulous(2611)
  • Value for Money
    8.0
  • Security
    9.1
  • Atmosphere
    8.0
  • Cleanliness
    8.0
  • Staff
    8.6
  • Location
    9.4
  • Facilities
    7.4
Summary of traveller reviews

Born Free Hostel in Bangkok offers a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, perfect for travellers seeking a chill vibe. Guests appreciate the great location, close to Khao San Road, and the helpful staff. The common areas are cosy and inviting, and the resident cats add a unique charm. Some recent reviews mention that beds lack privacy curtains and that bathrooms could be cleaner, but overall it's a solid choice for a budget stay.

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Stayed in Aug 2026
5.7
E
Emilia
Female, 25-30, Finland
It is okay place to stay. The bed was okay and there is curtains as well. There was almost always toilet paper to use. There is kitchen but you cannot cook there. You can borrow knife or plates but thats it. No free drinking water. I like the location.
Stayed in Aug 2026
10
A
Andy
Couple, 25-30, Netherlands
A wonderful hostel in Bangkok located in a quiet neighborhood close to restaurants, bars and cafés. The bathrooms were clean at all times. The AC in the bedrooms was super strong, we slept like babies. Lastly and most importantly, the owners - Lisa and A. were gems. Always smiling, up for a chat and super hospitable. It's a chill hostel where you can familiarize yourself with local faces and long-term travellers and still be close to the popular areas. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!
Stayed in Jul 2026
9.7
A
Anonymous
Male, 25-30, Norway
Great location and clean rooms.
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Location

Samsen Soi 6 (Soi Woraphong), Bangkok, Thailand
1.2km from city centre