The Victory View
A good option for budget-conscious travellers seeking privacy and a convenient location, particularly those who appreciate a quiet, non-social hostel environment.
The Victory View offers a distinctive capsule experience in Bangkok, featuring what guests describe as 'coffin rooms' that provide a surprising level of sound isolation and privacy. Located conveniently near Victory Monument, the BTS station, and a wealth of local food stalls, it serves as an excellent base for exploring the city. While the beds are frequently noted for being firm and potentially short for taller individuals, and some staff interactions are inconsistent, the hostel maintains a generally clean environment. Shared bathrooms are available, though some minor issues like cleanliness and amenities have been noted. It's a practical choice for those seeking an affordable, private sleeping space without a strong social atmosphere.
Stations & airport.
Distances measured from the hotel. Walking times assume a gentle pace with a backpack.
- Station104 m1 min walk
- Station122 m2 min walk
- Victory Monument129 m2 min walk
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 453 reviews.
Noise & sleep
One reviewer was pleasantly surprised by the sound isolation in the 'coffin rooms', finding it better than airport capsules. The hostel's location on a secondary road also contributes to a quieter environment.
“I did not expect sound isolation for a coffin but to my surprise the sound isolation is much better than the capsule I have stayed in an airport.”
“The hostel is in a secondary road so is not too loud.”
Pod comfort
Guests frequently report that the beds are hard and uncomfortable, with some finding the bed length and ceiling height too restrictive for taller individuals.
“Bed ceiling was abit low and abit short lengthwise. so not for 6 footers.”
“The foam was so hard and not comfortable and the bed is too far in the wall and it hurts to sleep”
“Hard Bed, No Furnished Water”
Privacy
The sleeping spaces are described as offering privacy, and include lockers for personal belongings, contributing to a sense of personal space.
“Not bunk beds, but a bed space with privacy at an affordable price.”
“Bedrooms and beds are very pleasant, not a huge space but comfortable beds and locker.”
Cleanliness
While many guests praise the overall cleanliness of the hostel, including bedding and common areas, there was one specific complaint about an unclean bathroom.
“The bathroom 🚽 not cleaned.”
“Comfortable bedding with clean sheets and towels.”
“The hostel is ckean, affordable and in a convenient location near BTS, two malls and lots of restaurants.”
Shared bathrooms
Shared bathrooms are generally available without long waits due to fewer rooms, but some issues include chemical smells, occasional cleanliness problems, lack of in-toilet trash cans, and a broken shower lock. Morning crowding in washrooms is also noted.
“The room is small without window, the toilet smells full of chemicals.”
“The bathroom 🚽 not cleaned.”
“showers and toilets are not too many but they have not to much rooms in fact you usually find the showers or toilets with nobody.”
Luggage storage
The hostel is on the 9th floor with stairs before the main entrance, making it difficult for guests with heavy luggage. While lockers are provided, one guest found them too small for luggage.
“There is a flight of stairs prior to reaching the "real" entrance at level 9. Not for those with heavy luggage and elder people.”
“Bedrooms and beds are very pleasant, not a huge space but comfortable beds and locker.”
“The locker was too small to put luggage in.”
Staff & check-in
Staff service receives mixed reviews; some guests praise specific individuals for being kind, friendly, and helpful with good English, while others describe staff as cold, inattentive, and underwhelming, with some language barriers.
“The lady receptionist let me check in early so im appreciated for that. She speak very good English as well.”
“Most of the staff arent smilling to the guests, no social verbal, no contact. When I come back to collect my luggage, they didnt even say goodbye when I look at them and said thank you to them. They gave a very very cold unfriendly vibe for the Hospitality Industry.”
“Very kind and friendly staff.”
Location & access
The location is consistently praised as excellent, being very close to Victory Monument, the BTS station, shopping malls, and numerous local food stalls and restaurants, making it convenient for exploring Bangkok.
“Location.”
“The place is near Victory Monument so basically they have everything around: shops, food, BTS.”
“Perfect location, in a lively and authentic neighborhood full of local food stalls.”
Wifi & working
Wifi is mentioned as fast, but there is limited information regarding work-specific facilities.
“fast wifi”
Atmosphere
The hostel is described as not social, lacking a party atmosphere or pressure for communication, which might appeal to some but not those seeking a lively social environment.
“It’s definitely not social if that’s your intention in Bangkok, but it’s a clean place and staff are very nice.”
“I enjoyed the small hostel atmosphere, but without pressure of parties or communication.”
Value for money
Guests generally find the hostel to be affordable and good value for money, especially considering its convenient location and the privacy offered by the sleeping spaces.
“Not bunk beds, but a bed space with privacy at an affordable price.”
“The hostel is ckean, affordable and in a convenient location near BTS, two malls and lots of restaurants.”
“worth the money”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- hard mattresses
- low ceiling/short beds for tall guests
- small lockers for luggage
- stairs to reception with heavy luggage
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