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Reviews of Backpack Hostel Kohyaoyai

33/38 Koh Yao Yai, Phang Nga, 82160 Ko Yao Yai, Thailand

#11 of 35 hotels in Ko Yao Yai

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 103 hostel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel is very close to the pier so you can walk there. At the hostel you can rent a motorbike and the next 7 eleven is very close. The host was the sweetest person ever! He was very helpful and respectful at all times and even took me to the pier with his own bike. Thank you so much!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    9.0
    Great price and great bed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only one shower for whole hostel but was never too busy. Would need a bike to explore the island from this location

    Beds were super comfortable and room was very clean. Bathroom had shampoo and shower gel and reception was open good hours. Staff were great with helping us out too. Separated toilet for genders

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    8.0
    Nice stay, would come again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could be more social. The garden and the common area has so much potential! Unfortunately the garden seems a little like a lost place but could be so beautiful with a little work.

    Very clean, nice owner who drove me to the pier for free

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    8.0
    Lovely hostel lovely island
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Easy to find.. Clean and spacious accommodation. Owner very helpful.. Nice shower!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    10
    lovely, clean and comfortable:)
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Its a very small, yet comfortable, clean and sweet hostel. The staff was very kind and made an effort to keep everything clean and nice. Also we could rent a bike there, which was completely fine and definitely necessary to get around the island. The Laem Had Beach is just around the corner, just as a 7-Eleven, a few restaurants and a tourist information.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    10
    Great!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    This has been my favorite stay at a hostel. So much so that I stayed another night. Great vibe at the hostel- very chilled, but it was so easy to meet and talk to people. They had tours available that were great. The beds were comfy. The owner was helpful! All around great. As a solo female traveler, I felt very safe on this island and in this hostel.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The best Hostel on the island. Clean. You have a lot of space there. The owner is a great guy. You can rent a scooter there ;)

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cute little cat

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable and homely hostel.
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There weren't too many bathrooms, but that wasn't too much of an issue as there weren't many of us there.

    Lovely little hostel. The owner was very friendly and always willing to help. Very clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really sweet hostel with very friendly staff! Would definitely recommend! :D

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great hostel on a beautiful island! The location is good, close to the pier and one of the nicest beaches on the island. Shops and restaurants within walking distance. The host is very friendly and can help you with everything. I will definitely stay here again on my next visit.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    10
    One of the best hostels I've ever stayed at
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect!

    This hostel was so lovely to stay at. I just wish all hostels were like that. The beds are comfortable and the common areas are perfect. There are tables and a small kitchen area at the entrance (with fridge, microwave, toaster, etc) and the owner always has such cosy and peaceful music on. At the back, there is a garden area with a hammock and plenty of places to hang up clothes, plus some tables and chairs where you can sit and relax. The owner is the sweetest person ever, he even offered to take us to the pier in his motorcycle. He did several trips to take all the guests who wanted help getting to the pier, which is so nice of him!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great hostel. It's clean, well thought because you can find everything you need, the dormitories are locked and comfortable and especially its host who’s really helpful and caring! There is the port a few steps away and shops to rent bicycles or motorbike nearby. A little further away there is even a supermarket and local restaurants. The beach next door is beautiful at the end of the day too.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely hostel, owner very accommodating. Convenient location very close to the pier. Very clean! Owner helped set us up with bikes and also bought us ice cream! Lovely experience

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Garden needs soms attention

    A hostel how it should be: nice dorms with capsule beds and a very helpful owner. Also you can rent a scooter at this hostel, to see the island. The island itself is really beautiful and not discovered by the big tourism crowds.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    10
    i would like to go back there in the future
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    the place is quiet, clean, and the host is kind and welcoming

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2023

    8.0
    Great hostel - great owner
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little fridge for storing food or some card games would be great. There’s not much to do around so it might be nice… other than that it was great!

    The owner was really kind and went out of his way to help me. The island is pretty, but you should plan ahead what you really want to do and bring enough cash for everything. The hostel is pretty good and the bed was comfortable. Also the backyard has so much potential for being an oasis of peace. Hope it will be taken care of at some point and you’ll have very happy visitors. Thanks again!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2023

    9.0
    lovely hostel, fun people
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the aircon in the female dorm was wayyyy to high, everyone in the room complained about it being too cold to sleep

    lovely stay, very social hostel, we did the Hong island tour with 10 people from the hostel and it was such a fun day!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2023

    10
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very minor, there wasn't a fridge in the common area to keep your drinks cold.

    The hostel was in a good location, close to the pier, beach, restaurants & a 7/11. The dorm was clean, with good air con, comfortable bed with a privacy curtain. Free tea & fruits. The owner was amazing, very friendly. I didn't ride a scooter and he happily took me the beach. Great stay!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2023

    9.0
    Very good place to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    For me bed was way too hard, felt like I was sleeping on the floor

    Everything was amazing- it’s close to the pier and it’s possible to rent a scooter. Near are the shop and places to eat. Super nice owner!!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Such a nice hostel. I would highly recommend. And close to the pier and the beautiful sandbank beach too!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2023

    10
    Awesome!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel was extremely clean and tidy. Beds were super big and comfy. The owner treated me super good, he even drove me to the beach and then picked me up later. The location is perfect, you are in between the 7/11, the beach and the pier. I recommend it 100%!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2023

    8.0
    Very comfortable stay with lovely owner would recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilet was clean but wasn’t attached to the dorm you had to walk (within a sheltered area) but outside to go to the toilet. This meant that we couldn’t really go to the toilet at night as we didn’t want to get bitten by the mosquitoes.

    Very enjoyable stay. The owner was lovely! offered to take us to the beach in the south of the island it was a 45min drive and he picked us up later that day. He also told us to message him on what’s app at anytime of the day if we needed anything ! The hostel is also a short walk to the most amazing beach Laem Had beach ! So that was great :) Water provided everyday! Hostel was comfortable and clean.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2023

    10
    Fantastic stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All fantastic!

    Great hostel, very clean and good position. If you are looking for a quiet island to relax, this is the one! I highly recommend staying here. The receptionist was very helpful and since I couldn’t drive the motorcycle he was so nice to take me to the beach and back to the pier. Thanks again!

    Stayed in July 2023

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