The Phuket Backpacker
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One of the first hostels in Phuket Town, Phuket Backpacker still dominates the budget scene. This European-style hostel has dorm and private rooms, all of which have free WiFi and use of computers, book exchange, a big screen TV and plenty of movies. The dorm rooms are fan or air-con, mixed or female-only, and share spotless bathrooms. The bunk beds are shoved close together leaving little privacy, and lockers are available to store your stuff. Dorms are the way to go as the private rooms are well over-priced. Privates are scattered between the Backpacker and the former Wasana Guesthouse, which is behind a restaurant in a very dark building that had pretty patchy WiFi coverage when we stayed. All guests can use the kitchen (and also partake in a free cooking class) and relax in the nice back garden. If you are looking to meet like-minded travellers and don’t mind sacrificing your privacy, book a dorm. If you want a private room but want to make some friends — book into the nearby Chinotel and make your way to the Backpacker for a drink.
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167 Ranong Rd, Phuket Town. T: (076) 256 680 F: (076) 256 682Email them at: info@phuketbackpacker.com
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What we were quoted
| Type of room | Low season | High season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorm Fan | 200 THB | 250 THB | |
| Dorm air-con | 250 THB | 350 THB | |
| Dbl fan private b'room | 700 THB | 800 THB | |
| Dbl air-con private b'room | 800 THB | 900 THB |
Added to Travelfish on: 27th July, 2006
Last visited or updated on: 18th August, 2011
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Read The Phuket Backpacker reviews
Rated 3 out of 5
Based on 4 ratings and 4 reviews
Bed Bugs - Phuket Backpackers
Would be a great place if it wasn't for the bed bugs and staff that don't seem to care. First night got them and they offered me a free 50bht breakfast for my sleepless 300bht dorm bed. Got them to wash all my clothes in the end. Had to stay a 2nd night in a different room and got bitten again about an hour before sunrise. Found and crushed one and another dead one in the morning. Obviously a problem here as I have since read similar reviews. Many more better, cheaper options in Phuket Town.
The Phuket Backpacker reviewed by snowrat (Total reviews: 1) on
Bed Bugs
This hostel is a nic eplace to chill out and meet people, but not to sleep. I woke up at 3:00AM, my shoulders were itching, and I saw several bed bugs. I crushed them, my sheets were full of blood stains. I checked out early morning and showed the blood stains to the personin charge, but sahe didn't want to aknowledge the problem, she said that it was ''mosquitoes''. This means that they will do nothing to ge trid of the bugs. Another guy staying there had the same problem. SO it's a good place to stay if you don't mind donating blood to bugs. Also, it's very expensive, a private room in a guesthouse is the same proice of a dorm here. and a private room here is ridiculously expensive. On the positive side, clean bathrooms, free wifi, free computers, good location, good for meeting people.
The Phuket Backpacker reviewed by nathantraveler (Total reviews: 25) on
Did not like it
Stayed December 22nd, 2007. Paid 800 baht, for room with fan and private bathroom - one of 4 in an extension at the back. Regretted it. The decor is stylish, but at the expense of basic comfort - the bathroom stank when it warmed up and was home to a family of cockroaches (I wondered why it locked from outside). The fan was insufficient to dispel the heat even in December with the flimsy strip of material they gave me for bedding (was I supposed to bring my own?). I had to open the window, which is when the holes in the mosquito net became a problem. The common lounge is a nice place to watch DVDs and meet backpackers, or use the free wifi (doesn't reach the rooms at back). The dorms and a/c rooms in the main building may be better (if dorms are your scene), but I definitely did not feel I got my money's worth - there are plenty of cheap, basic but much more comfortable guesthouses in town that are better value, unless you're really there for the social scene.
The Phuket Backpacker reviewed by mrsdbooth (Total reviews: 4) on
Expensive but perfect
The Phuket Backpacker is perfect for any traveller. It's new, clean, friendly. The rooms are spotless with great beds and clean bathrooms. You can chill out in their lounge and watch DVD's on the TV. The fast-speed internet access is free. Tea and toast is provided in the morning and you can eat it in the little garden out the back. It's perfect in every way.... although the rooms are quite expensive for what they are. We paid 700BHT for a fan room in Jan 07. If it was anywhere else trying to charge that for just a room with a bed and a fan in we wuoldn't pay it, but the other ammenities make up for the cost. I'd definately recommend staying here. It's almost always booked up so call in advance.
The Phuket Backpacker reviewed by Beckiboo1983 (Total reviews: 8) on