HI-Sukhumvit
Bangkok

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- We are a backpacker hostel. All our facilities are on shared basis, cleaned regularly. Our place may not be suitable for everyone who has no backpacking and/ or hostelling experience.

- We accept cash only. Full payment / Balance Due is collected upon check-in.

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Accommodating thousands of travelers, backpackers and flashpackers from around the world, Hostelling International Sukhumvit ( HI-Sukhumvit ),the up market hostel, is conveniently located on trendy Sukhumvit Soi 38 Road, one of Bangkok's most well-known addresses. Even though just 100 meters from the excitement of Sukhumvit Rd., HI-Sukhumvit is situated on a quiet and safe street, lying in a peaceful tree and surrounded by a tranquil wealthy residential area. The location itself is an ideal starting point to explore Bangkok?s attractions being well connected to the user-friendly public transport system, providing easy access to the airport, bus terminals, train stations and pier.

Just 2 minutes away is a BTS (skytrain)station, a convenience store, an ATM, a post office and local shopping centre. For the food enthusiasts, restaurants, bars, pubs and the popular Soi 38 food night market (recommended by the Lonely Planet ) are nearby, as is an Olympic size swimming pool.

After an exhausting day exploring Bangkok, you can chill out in our spacious communal area with a book exchange with hundreds of books and magazines, cable TV and refreshments, as well as complimentary guest kitchen. Our outdoor rooftop garden invites you to sit back, rejuvenate and contemplate your travels plan your next itinerary. It is a wonderful place to relax and meet other travelers from around the world, making new friends and exchanging travel trips.

HI-Sukhumvit is a tranquil resort in the city. Care has been taken to maintain a traditional Thai ambience, including true Thai hospitality.

Come and experience Bangkok's finest hostel for yourself.

******** YIN DEE TORN RUB ( welcome ) *********

AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD

-UNESCO
-National Sciences Centre for Education : Scientific museum, planetarium
-Sport club: Olympic size swimming pool, tennis, fitness, Thai Boxing school
-24 hours convenience store
-Night life street: Street venders, street eat
-Eastern Bus Terminal ( to: Pattaya, Samet Island, Chang Island, Krud Island)
-World-class shopping centre
-theatre
-park

FACILITIES:

-High speed internet (ADSL)
-WI-FI
-laundries
-kitchen
-share bathrooms with hot shower (4 showers,5 toilets in each floor)female bathrooms are separated
-TV lounge
-book exchange
-luggage storage
-security locker
-open air roof terrace (typical old Thai styled decoration)
-hostel shop (herbal spa products, traditional Thai products)
-package tours (nationwide)

FREE: national phone calls for flight changing, booking and confirmation.
FREE: national phone calls for accommodation booking.


OUR ROOMS DEFINITIONS:
- Twin room: private room with 2 single beds or 2 bunk beds.
- 3 bed private: room for 3 persons with 1 double bed and 1 single bed or 2 bunk beds.
- 4 bed private: room for 4 persons with 1 double bed and 1 bunk bed or 2 bunk beds.

The mattresses are Thai Traditional Healthy Mattresses.

*Due to the characteristic of our 4 storey building, this hostel has no elevator.


Late arrivals welcome!

Getting to HI-Sukhumvit,Bangkok

From Suvarnabhumi International airport (New airport)


take Airport Express Bus (AE 3) : at the arrival terminal. The bus drives you directly to Sukhumvit Soi38. costs thb 150.-

AE3 drives you to Sukhumvit Soi 38. get off at Sukhumvit Soi 38 busstop by 7eleven,under the BTS,sky train, Thong Lo station.


Taxi : either make sure the taxi is on a meter ( to HI-Sukhumvit Soi 38 approx. thb 170 ? 250,depends on the traffic condition,plus airport surcharge 50) or agree on a price before you start your journey ( should not cost more than thb 350)

down to Sukhumvit Soi38 for 100 meters on left.

From Northern Bus Terminal (MO Chit2)

Public bus : Air-con bus 77 or 145 drives you to BTS (sky train) Mo Chit Station. Take either Sky train to Thong Lo Station ( E6) Exit #4 or bus 38 to Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thong Lo bus stop);then across the street to Sukhumvit Soi 38. Down to the Sukhumvit Soi 38 for 100 meters. The hostel is on your left.

From Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) and Khao Sarn Rd.

Public bus : Air-con bus 511 drives you to Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thong Lo ) bus stop ; then across the street to Sukhumvit Soi 38. Down to the Sukhumvit Soi 38 for 100 meters. The hostel is on your left.

From Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai) : 5 ? 10 mins walk to HI-Sukhumvit

From Hua Lum Pong Railway Station

Public bus : Bus 25, 40 or air-con bus 501 directly takes you to Sukhumvit Soi 55; then across the street to Sukhumvit Soi 38. Down to the Sukhumvit Soi 38 for 100 meters. The hostel is on your left.

MRT and BTS: Take MRT (subway) to Sukhumvit Station then connect the BTS (sky train) for On Nut. Get off at Thong Lo station ( E6 ) Exit #4. to Sukhumvit Soi 38. Down to the Sukhumvit Soi 38 for 100 meters. The hostel is on your left.

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tell the bus or taxi driver in thai :
' pai suk khum vit soi sam sib paad '
meaning:
'goto Sukhumvit Soi 38'
down to the soi 38 for 100 meters on left.
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