The Cube Hostel Silom
This hostel is a strong choice for budget-conscious travellers seeking a private sleeping experience in a central Bangkok location, with reliable service and a clean environment.
The Cube Hostel Silom provides a comfortable and affordable stay in Bangkok, featuring 'cube-style' beds that offer a good degree of privacy within dormitory rooms. Guests consistently praise the hostel's cleanliness, from the sleeping areas to the shared washrooms, and highlight the friendly and efficient staff. Its prime location in Silom offers convenient access to BTS and MRT stations, shopping, and local food spots. While the shared bathrooms can be a little cramped and occasionally flooded, and Wi-Fi speed could be improved, the overall experience is one of good value. The hostel also offers a co-work space, appealing to digital nomads.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- 2157 m2 min walk
- Sala Daeng Elevator158 m2 min walk
- Si Lom166 m2 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 767 reviews.
Noise & sleep
The hostel is noted for being surprisingly quiet at night, with quiet rooms and dorms, contributing to a relaxing stay.
“The hostel was clean, modern, and surprisingly quiet at night, which made it easy to relax after exploring the city.”
“quiet rooms”
“Quiet and comfortable, clean.”
Pod comfort
Guests generally find the beds comfortable and appreciate the privacy offered by the cubby-hole style beds.
“The beds were comfortable with good privacy.”
“Although in a dormitory, the beds give a feel of privacy, as each one is in a separate "cubby hole'.”
“Comfy bed.”
Privacy
The 'cube style' beds are highlighted for providing a good sense of privacy within the dormitory setting, described as separate 'cubby holes'.
“The beds were comfortable with good privacy.”
“Although in a dormitory, the beds give a feel of privacy, as each one is in a separate "cubby hole'.”
“I like the cube style beds”
Cleanliness
The property consistently receives high praise for its cleanliness, including clean sheets, rooms, and well-maintained washrooms.
“The hostel was clean, modern, and surprisingly quiet at night, which made it easy to relax after exploring the city.”
“extremely clean and excellent staff”
“I also appreciated the clean sheets, quiet rooms, and well-maintained washrooms. The facilities were overall very clean and comfortable.”
Shared bathrooms
While washrooms are generally described as well-maintained and clean, some guests noted issues with cramped and flooded shower areas, and a lack of hangers.
“I also appreciated the clean sheets, quiet rooms, and well-maintained washrooms. The facilities were overall very clean and comfortable.”
“Shower areas are cramped and often flooded.”
“Bathrooms did not have hangers in the shower”
Luggage storage
While individual rooms may lack storage, the staff provides storage for belongings and offers luggage storage after check-out. One reviewer mentioned broken security lockers.
“Room was quite small with not a lot of storage or ventilation.”
“staff very kind and provide storage for your things”
“when you check out you can leave your luggage there to”
Staff & check-in
The staff consistently receives high praise for being friendly, helpful, professional, efficient, and welcoming, with specific mentions of excellent service at the reception.
“Staff were friendly and helpful”
“Staff is professional and efficient as always.”
“Henry at the reception desk was very helpful throughout my stay. From a smooth check-in, to assisting with my concerns, and even helping me use the laundry machine late at night. He was attentive, welcoming, and always had a smile.”
Location & access
The hostel boasts an excellent and convenient location in Silom, within a 5-minute walk to BTS, MRT, shopping malls, and close to food spots and Lumpini Park.
“Convenient location, 5 minutes walk to both BTS, metro and shopping mall.”
“The location was super convenient, close to BTS and plenty of food spots around the area.”
“Great location”
Wifi & working
The hostel offers a co-work space and library, which is a positive for digital nomads, but one guest wished the Wi-Fi was faster.
“I wish the wifi was a bit faster.”
“There's a cowork and a library + the place is very clean.”
Atmosphere
While some guests have met digital nomads, one reviewer noted it wasn't the most social hostel, suggesting a more subdued atmosphere.
“Got to meet the coolest digital nomads during this trip.”
“I wouldn’t say this was the most social hostel.”
Value for money
Guests consistently highlight the excellent value for money, finding it affordable, cozy, and well-organized for the price.
“Great value for money as shared the double bed dorm with my partner.”
“Perfect place if you want something affordable but still cozy and well-organized in Bangkok.”
“Value for money.”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- cramped and sometimes flooded shower areas
- lack of hangers in showers
- slow wifi reported by one guest
- some security lockers were broken
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