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Shambara Boutique Hostel and Restaurant
One of our favourites
138 Khao San Rd, Bangkok
Bangkok Province
Tel: (02) 282 7968
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Description
Shambara Boutique hostel is a refreshing breeze of friendly hospitality and pleasant surrounds. Hidden down a sub-soi towards the eastern end of Khao San, the location is reasonably quiet and although some of the rooms are on the small side, they are spotlessly clean and tasteful. Out the front there is a very pleasant terrace restaurant where reasonably priced food and drink is available -- we recommend in particular their deep-fried larb -- tasty! An excellent addition to the options on Khao San Road. Discounts available for long stays. Reservations highly recommended.
Total rooms: 9
Sgl fan share b'room
300 THB (low season)
300 THB (high season)
Dbl fan share b'room
500 THB (low season)
500 THB (high season)
Sgl A/C share b'room
390 THB (low season)
390 THB (high season)
Dbl A/C share b'room
600 THB (low season)
600 THB (high season)
Added to Travelfish on: 15th June, 2004
Last visited or updated on: 11th June, 2007
Guest feedback
Good place - 
By snok ( total comments: 3 
) Stayed here 12/2007
Nice communal garden, very quiet though just 100m from Khao San. Don't book the air-con room in the back because it's a bit smelly and cramped. Rooms at the front (with fan) are really nice. Friendly but sometimes bit clueless staff.
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More than enough - 
By tuta ( total comments: 1 )
It's not easy to find it but it's worth the search. I made the Khao San Road walk twice until I discover where was it. Incredibly cosy. I met really nice people there. Price vs quality very good.
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Quiet and friendly - 
By GandN ( total comments: 9 ) Stayed here 12/2007
Booked a double air-con room way in advance (through Travelfish) as had read so many good reviews of the Shambara. The room itself was quite small and poky, and had mosquitoes despite the air-con, but it was clean. The bathrooms were shared with no hot water but this wasn't a problem in Bangkok in December, and again they were clean. The hostael itself is very quiet despite its great location off Khao San Road. The staff were friendly although didn't have any knowledge about getting a direct bus to Chiang Khong. The food was very good and the communal areas and garden very relaxing after a day in Bangkok.
Great - 
By chadmoone ( total comments: 5 ) Stayed here 10/2007
Khao San is loud and crazy, and this place is right there, but back on a side soi, so it's actually pretty quiet, and the little garden out in front is a great place to plan your day (with free coffee/tea and toast with jam) every morning.
Great. A+++++++ -
By lucy_lovin_it ( total comments: 2 ) Stayed here 5/2007
Absolutely brilliant. Stayed here in May 2007, was my first time travelling, I would highly recommend Shambara to others that are travelling first time. Staff are so helpful and polite, they lent me their mobile phone! Bathroom is immaculate. Food in the restaurant is amazing, as are the gardens. You would not believe that this oasis is on Khao San Rd!
Awesome -
By igetfuzzy ( total comments: 4 ) Stayed here 5/2005
I can't say enough good things about this hostel. It's probably one of the best hostels we've stayed in Southeast Asia. We stayed in a fan room for two days then upgraded to an air-con for about 500B for both kinds. The place is quiet, the courtyard charming, staff friendly, bathrooms are spotless though shared, and the decor is elegant. However, if there's a party in the courtyard, be prepared with earplugs and a sleep mask. Even though the rooms are windowless, they're very clean. Would definitely stay again.
Wonderful place -
By suntherapy ( total comments: 2 ) Stayed here 6/2007
This place is really clean especially by Bangkok standards! The one downside is the noise of some random machine that appeared to be situated right outside our bedroom. However, you soon get used to it and we had a fab stay. Definitely the nicest place we've stayed in Bangkok.
Oasis - 
By comanchero ( total comments: 6 ) Stayed here 2/2007
We loved it here. A real oasis in the belly of the city. Staff were friendly and helpful. The outside garden was charming. Price was right.
Great Place! -
By copiper ( total comments: 2 ) Stayed here 12/2007
Shambara was just as I had imagined it. Clean, crisp and lovely, right of Khao San. Close enough to the action but far enough so you'd never know you were in the middle of Bangkok! I thought it was great! The online reservations made it even nicer ... that's one thing that sucks, arriving in Bangkok without a room!
Best place in Khao San -
By neeners ( total comments: 4 ) Stayed here 5/2006
Tucked in a alley off Khao San Road, Shambara is near the action minus the noise. The rooms are beautiful and though not large, there's sufficient room to move around. The bathroom and the toilet are very clean. If you want to stay in Khao San, stay at Shambara.
10 stars -
By paulsuzanne ( total comments: 9 ) Stayed here 1/2006
Excellent guesthouse, very friendly staff. Super clean 'design' room. The food in a superb small garden is superb. Very difficult to find, even by the taxidriver with the address in his hand. Maybe this is an advantage!
Excellent -
By elb3 ( total comments: 4 ) Stayed here 12/2005
This is a terrific place to stay. The location is outstanding -- just off the craziness of Khao San Rd but in a side soi that is quiet and peaceful -- and the rooms are lovely and clean. Plus the restaurant has great food, there is a common area for hanging with fellow travellers. Great guesthouse!
Great atmosphere -
By mattyvlem ( total comments: 10 ) Stayed here 11/2005
This place is really hard to find considering it's so close to Khao San but worth it. It's pretty small so many of taxi drivers and locals have never heard of it.
It's like a house in style -- a few slightly small rooms with character. Very helpful people and good restaurant -- coffee and toast is free at breakfast time.
They keep a number of feedback books about Thailand, Bangkok, Cambodia and others in which you can add your comment and get some tips. Nice place and good value in very centre of Bangkok's backpacker land.
Great! -
By clairec12 ( total comments: 2 ) Stayed here 7/2005
Perfect location for Khao San Road, great character, Clean, friendly, great!
Rooms are ok - not great -
By rubygates ( total comments: 4 ) Stayed here 12/
We were disappointed that despite our reservation for a double bed, we were placed in the BUA room ... which was pretty dirty, had two single beds and no access to daylight. On the flip side, the people were great and I had the best phat thai here. But be very clear on your reservations if booking.
Gorgeous - go there! -
By laura82 ( total comments: 7 ) Stayed here 11/2004
Nothing more to say!
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