suk 11
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What we say: 
Comprised of a rambling collection of wooden and concrete buildings connected by bamboo-thatched corridors, Suk 11 remains one of Bangkok's most popular guesthouses — especially for young travellers. English-speaking staff and a comfortable, social atmosphere, combined with reasonably quiet rooms (suk 11 is hidden down a sub-soi off Sukhumvit Soi 11) make this an ideal spot to relax in one of Bangkok's most vibrant areas. The rooms are clean, though basic and all rooms include breakfast. The common area and open-air cafe on the sub-soi are ideal for mingling with other guests. Reservations are usually required — especially in high season. A word of warning to solo male travellers — while Travelfish didn't have any problems on our latest visit, this place has a strict no sex-tourist policy that has in the past resulted in rooms being denied to single male travellers, based on nothing more than a quick up-and-down by the front desk staff. To avoid being potentially wrongly sized-up, make a reservation beforehand to avoid being profiled as the wrong kind of tourist. Free WiFi in the common areas.
Contact details:
1/33 Sukhumvit Soi 11 (Soi Chaiyot). T: (02) 253 5927 F: (02) 253 5929Visit website
What we were quoted
| Type of room | Low season | High season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sgl air-con share b'room | 535 THB | 535 THB | |
| Dbl air-con share b'room | 749 THB | 749 THB | |
| Sgl air-con private b'room | 695 THB | 695 THB | |
| Dbl air-con private b'room | 963 THB | 963 THB | |
| Triple air-con share b'room | 963 THB | 963 THB | |
| Quad air-con private b'room | 1,712 THB | 1,712 THB | |
| Quad air-con share b'room | 1,498 THB | 1,498 THB |
Added to Travelfish on: 7th October, 2003
Last visited or updated on: 22nd December, 2011
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Read suk 11 reviews
Rated 3.5 out of 5
Based on 15 ratings and 15 reviews
Good value for the area
We stayed for 5 nights in July 2010 and paid 950b for a double room with ensuite. The place is definitely charming and the breakfast was nice with good bread, fruits etc. The only thing that annoyed us was the water pump broke on day 3 meaning we couldn't use the ensuite. These things happen and they fixed it quickly, but it broke down again in the evening. The fact they make you pay up front means that in a situation like this you have no other option than to just take it. On a positive note, the shared facilities we ended up using that day were nice enough and clean. All considered though, pretty good value for an expensive area... If you're on a tight budget I would definitely stay in a different part of town.
suk 11 reviewed by Sarah23 (Total reviews: 19) on
Nice look, dreadful staff
The owner of this place has the worst attitude I have encountered in over six months of living in Thailand. I was accused, on separate occasions, of being a liar and of trying to sneak into a room, both claims being utterly baseless. Indeed I had a train ticket back to Surat for the night I was supposedly trying to sneak in! On top of this the owner point-blank refused to give details of the place to a shuttle company so my partner could get to the airport after checking out. If the hostel was amazing I wouldn't be quite so angry but it's not. It's a mediocre hostel with minimal facilities. To be fair thhe vibe of the place is quite original, with the corridors made to look like city streets. It's also quite cool on the upper floors due to all the air-con in the rooms. However, there are many better-equipped places in Bangkok with lower rates and better attitudes. From now on the first thing I will tell people when they ask me what to in Bangkok will be to say ''Don't stay at Suk 11!''
suk 11 reviewed by CannonballJones (Total reviews: 2) on
Great atmosphere and value
loved my stay at Suk 11. That's in spite of the guy wearing glasses at reception who never cracked a smile. Overall the staff are fine. They are generally busy that's all. Has a bit of the Tardis about it. A diminutive entrance leading to a sprawling multi level guest house. Corridors that stretch out forever, dripping with teak adding to the charm. My room was comfortable with a view of the lane way outside. Got a room with an ensuite toilet and outside shower (on balcony) even though I only paid 500 baht for shared facilities. That was a pleasant surprise. I had problems booking online but they honoured my booking even without me paying a deposit. The amazing thing about the room was it was so cool (in a literal sense) that I turned off my air con before hitting the sack. A first for me in Bangkok. I loved exploring this place. There's an interesting roof top area which worth checking out plus a big screen TV room with VHS videos and DVDs plus cable TV. There's also a small laundry and lots of chill out areas tucked away on ground floor. I'm not a big fan of Bangkok but I am now a big fan of Suk 11. Thoroughly recommended.
suk 11 reviewed by dougmp (Total reviews: 6) on
It Is what it Is
I last stayed @ Suk11 in April 2008 and have booked back in for this year in april 2009. I have noticed a slow creep in price, and, I guess thats the price of popularity. I Have been using Suk 11 as a base every year for the past 5 years and , YES the big guy at the desk can be unfriendly, but he can also be very helpful, I guess we all have our days. I like how it allows no non-guests above the ground floor and their stand against sex tourists. I just find it so convenient, clean and the people I have met there are unreal. Another plus is Cheap Charlies bar on the lane way corner. Rooms are always clean and linen fresh.
suk 11 reviewed by Straytez (Total reviews: 2) on
spotless
Best location, chaep and clean rooms. What do you want more?
suk 11 reviewed by happy_traveller (Total reviews: 6) on
Convenient location, but not too friendly!
Suk 11 is tucked behind a few restaurants and businesses on a busy street.Originally we reserved a triple room but because we had so much stuff they gave us a Family room wish was HUGE, 1 queen bed and 3 full beds with a coffee table and separate toilet and shower, oh and we had 2 sinks! This place is super cool, the ambiance and decorations are really neat. The people at the front desk were slightly rude and unfriendly but the location in excellent. 2 minuets walk to the new rail so there is no need to use a taxi too often. There are lots of decent places to eat and shop in the area too! The common areas were kind of cool, TV, Computer, books etc. Overall it was pretty good.
suk 11 reviewed by sputnik0 (Total reviews: 2) on
Good option
One of the better values in Bangkok. The ambience is a little strange and the room decorations are bare-bones, but everything is very functional and clean. The abundance of sex tourists in the Sukhumvit area is definitely off-putting, but there's also tons of great food and it's a perfect base for exploring Bangkok -- with the Skytrain and metro nearby, we didn't have to take a taxi or tuk-tuk the entire time we were there. We accidentally left some stuff in the lobby before we left the country and one of the staff members was kind enough to mail it to us (at our expense, or course, but it was refreshing to see that sort of dedication from the staff at a budget place).
suk 11 reviewed by vernon108 (Total reviews: 1) on
Huh?
Well they must have lost the friendly staff. We checked in and checked out within 10 minutes because of the rude obnoxious guys at the front desk.
suk 11 reviewed by brendonscholtz (Total reviews: 12) on
Clean and pleasant
Stayed there in January: the place is very nice and has a lot of character. The room was clean and overall quite pleasant and the bathroom was nice as well. Breakfast is also included in the price. There's a nice atmosphere, plus is conveniently located very close to skytrain stop (Nana). I'd definitely stay there again.
suk 11 reviewed by silvia (Total reviews: 7) on
They don't answer for email
I tried to contact Suk11 to find out if there was a room available. They answered me once, and when I replied and asked to book the room they didn't answer at all. I sent them another mail a week later and still no answer.
suk 11 reviewed by Efrat (Total reviews: 3) on
We'll be back
Clean and spacious rooms with air-con, friendly staff who speak good English and easy to meet other travellers. Very close to lots of restaurants and bars and the SkyTrain. 7-eleven around the corner where you can buy beer and sit outside the hostel and meet other travellers. We'll definitely be back!
suk 11 reviewed by Pand0ra23 (Total reviews: 1) on
Could find better
Stayed there at the beginning of December 2005. It's good: bed comfortable, hot shower, people friendly, beautiful decoration, but for that price, I'd rather stay around Khao San Road.
suk 11 reviewed by michoui (Total reviews: 6) on
Another fabulous stay
I stayed at Suk 11 again in December and have to say it was just as good as ever. Excellent location near sky train and helpful staff. Where this nonsense about it being dirty comes from I don't know on all the occasions I have stayed it has been spotless.
suk 11 reviewed by cedezlepassage (Total reviews: 8) on
My favorite place to stay in Bangkok
I enjoyed my stay so much at Suk 11. You not only get a room, but an experience as well. The place has so much culture and the staff are very helpful. This is a wonderful place to stay and meet other travellers.
suk 11 reviewed by jonajona (Total reviews: 2) on
A lot of character
Stayed with my family (five pax) in a quadruple at Suk11. The place has lots of character, and is a nice hideout if, for some reason, you want to stay in this part of Bangkok. Only problem is that we found it dirty. During our one month holiday in Thailand, this was the only place were we had to wear shoes in the room.
suk 11 reviewed by ratspray (Total reviews: 2) on