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Apple 2 Guest House

Quiet, sleepy spot -- and one of the originals

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This tucked away spot has reasonable rooms for their price all stuck in a little wooden house. Ordering food and eating in the downstairs of the house feels like eating in someone's home, which is basically what you are doing; the homey atmosphere is a nice change in comparison to some of the big chains like Sawasdee. However, the walls are very thin and not recommended for light sleepers and can be a bit dark and gloomy. Also, some may find the location -- down a long not particularly well-lit soi a little disconcerting, though the very helpful staff insist it is safe.

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11 Soi Trok Kai Chaee off Phra Sumen Rd, Bangkok. T: (02) 281 1219 



What we were quoted*

Type of room Low season High season Notes
Dorm Fan 70 THB 70 THB
Sgl fan share b'room 180 THB 180 THB
Dbl fan share b'room 240 THB 240 THB

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Added to Travelfish on: 21st July, 2003
Last visited or updated on: 14th June, 2007

Apple 2 Guest House reviews

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Update - 26th January, 2007
Mama has installed western style toilets and created one a/c room. That's about it for improvements or renovations. Prices have increased to B240 for a double and 180 for a single, all with fan. Even though it's basic and really laidback, it's still one of the best places in the area for peace and quiet and meeting other backpackers.

Apple 2 Guest House reviewed by Tilapia on 26th January, 2007, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 1/2007
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 15.
Tilapia also reviewed: Apple Guesthouse, Burmese Inn, Esan Guesthouse, J&J Guesthouse, Koh Wai Paradise, Mutmee Guesthouse, P Guest House, Sri Isan Hotel, Tim Guesthouse, Trat Guesthouse, Wild Orchid Villa, Wild Orchid Villa, Windy Guesthouse.

Unchanged - 11th August, 2006
Just a short update on Apple II. Apple I closed its doors a while back. Apple II was getting most of the business and Mama's daughter didn't want the responsibility of keeping the other one going. So, Mama decided to close the place but keep Apple II, her home, open. Around 1998 Mama won a massive prize in the National Lottery and bought a place on the Samsen side of Klong Banglamphoo, a short walk away. This became Apple III. It doesn't have the atmosphere of Apple II, but it does have a room or two with a private bathroom. I've been staying there regularly since 1992. It is one of the few places in the area that hasn't changed. Mama still makes great food, she's invested in a proper coffee maker (the stuff can peel paint off walls), and she and Papa still spoon out food to the monks at dawn on certain days. She is very unhappy with how the area has changed over the years, but she has a lot of respect from landowners, politicians and police, as she owned one of the first 8 guest houses in the area in the early '80's. The place is quiet (no cars, motorbikes, or tuk tuks can get through the alley) and one is more likely to be woken by neighbouring household noises in the morning, cat fights, or the smells from frying, than from traffic, drunks, or house music. Mama still keeps a close eye on everything. The place is very well run, and it is a superb place to meet great people. There are places with more services, features, and the like, but you'll be really hard-pressed to find a place with as much character and atmosphere. By the way, it is not at the end of the alley (Trok Ka Chae, Phra Sumen Road), but at bend in the alley. The alley continues out to Thanon Phra Athit. Long live the Apple II. And just to

Apple 2 Guest House reviewed by Tilapia on 11th August, 2006, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 11/1992
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 15.
Tilapia also reviewed: Apple Guesthouse, Burmese Inn, Esan Guesthouse, J&J Guesthouse, Koh Wai Paradise, Mutmee Guesthouse, P Guest House, Sri Isan Hotel, Tim Guesthouse, Trat Guesthouse, Wild Orchid Villa, Wild Orchid Villa, Windy Guesthouse.

still the same - 24th July, 2009
many things have changed in this quarter of bangkok, especially khao san rd, but apple ii guesthouse seems to stick to what its known best for. you for sure will find a different spirit here than on the close-by tourist strips. although very basic (shared bathrooms downstairs only), this place offers a fair value and made me feel comfortable. i found it to be quiet and relaxing at night, but be prepared to be woken up not too late in the morning by the neighborhood that follows their daily lives, but absolutely not in an nerve-tearing manner. staff is exceptionally friendly and prices haven't changed since 2007. for the gps-freaks among us, apple ii is located at: lat: 13.76210 lon: 100.49608

Apple 2 Guest House reviewed by redchili on 24th July, 2009, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 7/2009
Total reviews submitted: 2.
redchili also reviewed: Bella Bella House.


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