Silom Art Hostel

Over-the-top funkiness

Photo of Silom Art Hostel, 198/19-22 Soi Silom 14, Silom Road, Bangkok. , Bangrak

What we say: 3.5 stars

Even though it's tucked away down a quiet side street off a lively stretch of Silom Road, this 2012 launched hostel is hard to miss -- it's probably the most colourful accommodation anywhere in the city.

Inside an intentionally cluttered ground floor lobby/lounge you'll find couches with cowboy boots on their legs, a giant hookah, a bright blue billiards table, an upright piano, several communal computers and all sorts of artsy murals and scattered hippie/vintage decor. Another "chill out" area on a second floor loft has a somewhat frightening steel chain hammock to go with a long cushioned platform and book exchange. Hanging collages made from empty bottles are a theme throughout the building, and the common areas feel like the oversized dorm room of a heavy-drinking college art student who enjoys making "art" out of any old thing lying around.

But with clean and spacious mixed or women-only air-con dorms with modern shared baths, and flash private rooms with air-con and flatscreen TVs, this place is more than just a novelty experience. Rooms are comfy and secure, and plenty of windows let in loads of natural light. WiFi is free, the staff are friendly, and the location is great if you want to be in a lively and eclectic part of town that's not Khao San Road. The Art Hostel is definitely not for everyone, but for the younger, more rag-tag travellers, it should hit the spot.

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Contact details:

198/19-22 Soi Silom 14, Silom Road, Bangkok.  T: (026) 358 0702 F: (026) 357 825  
Email them at: sales@silomarthostel.com
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Usually found exploring Bangkok's side streets or south Thailand's islands, David Luekens is an American freelance writer & photographer who finds everyday life in Asia to be extraordinary. You can follow his travails here.

What we were quoted

Type of room Low season High season Notes
Dorm air-con 380 THB 380 THB Mixed dorm, 450 baht women only
Dbl air-con private b'room 1,150 THB 1,150 THB

Added to Travelfish on: 29th January, 2013
Last visited or updated on: 30th January, 2013

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