Sleep Box Patong Hostel
This hostel is best suited for budget-conscious travellers prioritising location over amenities and social interaction, particularly for short stays in Patong.
Sleep Box Patong Hostel offers a basic, budget-friendly accommodation option in the heart of Phuket's Patong area. Guests sleep in open bunk beds, some with privacy curtains, though their functionality can be inconsistent. The hostel's prime location is its strongest asset, placing guests within easy reach of the beach and nightlife. However, the property struggles with cleanliness, particularly in its shared bathrooms, which are frequently described as small, old, and poorly maintained. While staff are generally helpful, the hostel lacks social spaces and a vibrant atmosphere, making it more suitable for those seeking a quiet place to sleep rather than a social hostel experience.
Eleven dimensions of capsule life, read from 263 reviews.
Noise & sleep
While some guests found the hostel quiet, others reported thin walls and noise from other guests, indicating inconsistent noise isolation.
“The walls are thin, some guests not the hostels fault but some guests have no hostel etiquette talking really loud at 3-4am and then having the tv on full blast at 2am.”
“I was landing in Phuket and wanted somewhere for my stay that would be quiet for me to recover from jetlag and this was great! Big comfortable beds with everything you need. The location is brilliant too.”
“also quit quiet”
Pod comfort
Guests generally found the beds comfortable and spacious, though one reviewer noted a dangerous shelf in the sleeping box.
“Beds were ok and it was at the centre.”
“The bed was comfy and spacious, the living room and tv area was comfy and we just chilled and watched Netflix met some nice people, close to the beach and Patong walking street, there wasn’t much noise tho considering how close you are to the bars. You got free snacks”
“The shelf in the sleeping box is a little dangerous.”
Privacy
Privacy is generally considered good, though some bed curtains were reported as not working properly.
“The curtains of beds are not working properly.”
“Good location, good privacy”
Cleanliness
Cleanliness is a significant issue, with multiple complaints about filthy toilets, general dirtiness, and pests like ants and cockroaches.
“What I disliked the most was the filthy toilets! It was freezing cold inside, more that it should be.”
“It was dirty”
“There were ants in the bed and crawling on the ceiling.”
Shared bathrooms
Shared bathrooms are a major drawback, frequently described as small, old, dirty, and smelly, with insufficient numbers for the guest capacity.
“Bathrooms were small and not the best”
“Normal, many people for just 2 shower and 2 bathroom per floor.”
“The shower and toilets are old.”
Staff & check-in
Staff are consistently praised for their kindness, helpfulness, and accommodating nature.
“The staff and their kindnesses”
“Great staff! Great location!”
“I’m just giving a “good” review because of the girl at the reception. She was the sweetest and she was very accommodating when I hurt my feet and moved me to a lower bed. For her my review it’s definitely a 10.”
Location & access
The location is overwhelmingly cited as excellent, being central, close to the beach, and Patong walking street.
“Beds were ok and it was at the centre.”
“Location and staff”
“It has a good location and is cheap”
Atmosphere
The hostel is consistently described as lacking a social atmosphere and social spaces, making it more suitable for quiet stays.
“The hostel doesnt provide any social space.”
“There’s no social atmosphere at all which I knew before booking but is worth baring in mind.”
“Not very social.”
Value for money
While some guests found it cheap, others felt the price was too high for the quality of facilities, especially compared to other hostels in Thailand.
“It was cheaper”
“It has a good location and is cheap”
“The average price I paid for the night was about $18 which is quite expensive for hostels in Thailand, there are way nicer hostels for the same price.”
The honest drawbacks, from guests.
- poor cleanliness
- small and old bathrooms
- lack of social atmosphere
- thin walls
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