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title: "The Backpack Hostel, Bangkok: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Backpack Hostel in Bangkok: rated 9.0 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Hostel · ★★
# The Backpack Hostel

Si Phraya Subdistrict, Bangkok, Thailand

9.0 ·  Excellent 140 reviews ·  #669 #669 of 3,258 in Bangkok ·  4.4/5 on Google, 84 reviews ·  7.0 Location score
## About The Backpack Hostel

The Backpack Hostel is a hostel in Si Phraya Subdistrict, Bangkok, Thailand. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 140 reviews. Facilities include restaurant, bar, free wi-fi. It is 4.5 km from the centre of Bangkok. The nearest airport, Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), is 22 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 3

- **Floors:** 3

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 44

184/59, Maha Set Rd., Sipraya [facebook.com](http://www.facebook.com/thebackpackhostel)

## How The Backpack Hostel scores

Better rated than 79% of hotels in Bangkok

-   Guest rating **9.0**
-   Location **7.0**
-   Public transport **7.1**

Bangkok average

## Rating on Google

4.4/5

84 Google reviews

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

RestaurantBarFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Restaurant
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Concierge

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   In-room safe

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **91**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **13**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">มาลัยสมจิต วัดแขก # Flower Love</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">680 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">22 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">50 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Bangkok</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.5 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   พิพิธภัณฑ์ชาวบางกอก230 m
-   ซอยเจริญกรุง 43320 m
-   Sri Maha Mariamman Temple (Wat Khaek)670 m
-   พิพิธภัณฑ์เด็กกทม700 m
-   Baan Taladnoi710 m
-   War Museum(Kachanaburi-Bangkok)780 m

## The Backpack Hostel: in detail

The Backpack Hostel offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hostel. Taxi offerings at the hostel enhance the ease of discovering Bangkok. Reception services such as concierge service and safety deposit boxes are available to accommodate your requirements. Securing top-notch tickets and snagging sought-after dining reservations become effortless, thanks to the hostel's ticket service and tours. Relax and feel the warmth in the hostel's inviting lobby, featuring an enchanting on-site fireplace. Minor items you neglected to bring won't cause major issues! Simply visit convenience stores to acquire what's necessary. The hostel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Each accommodation at The Backpack Hostel is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of instant coffee and instant tea at your disposal. The Backpack Hostel offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Embark on your holiday experience in the most ideal manner. Commence each morning of your visit with an on-site breakfast. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at hostel are always available for your satisfaction. Experience an unforgettable evening with your fellow travelers just a short distance away, at hostel's bar. Should you be particularly discerning in your dining choices, you will surely appreciate having access to the on-site shared kitchen provided at this location.

### Compare

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## Questions about The Backpack Hostel

### How do guests rate The Backpack Hostel?

The Backpack Hostel has a guest rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 140 reviews, which is better than 79% of rated hotels in Bangkok.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Backpack Hostel?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does The Backpack Hostel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### How far is The Backpack Hostel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), is 22 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does The Backpack Hostel have?

The Backpack Hostel has 3 rooms on 3 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-backpack-hostel-bangkok/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/