BearPacker Patong Hostel

Very friendly and helpful staff. A relatively quiet atmosphere considering the location so we got great sleep. Beds are comfortable and have charging ports, lockers, towels, etc as you'd expect. The only issue I'd mention is that the room did have a damp smell, but for the price and location it's not unbearable for a night or two.

Absolutely LOVED my stay at BearPacker Hostel in Thailand — hands down one of the best hostel experiences I’ve ever had! First off, the rooms were spotless, super comfy, and thoughtfully designed for both solo travelers and groups. The beds were cozy with privacy curtains, and the aircon was a lifesaver in the Thai heat. The bathrooms were always clean, with great showers and plenty of space to get ready — it honestly felt more like a boutique hotel than a hostel. The staff and service were next level — incredibly warm, helpful, and always up for a chat or to offer travel tips. They made check-in a breeze and went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and having a good time. It really felt like a home away from home. Now for the highlight: the BAR. This place knows how to bring people together. The vibe was always buzzing, and the 450 baht for 2 HOURS of unlimited drinks deal is absolutely unreal. Perfect for pre-drinks before hitting the town or just meeting awesome people from around the world. The bartenders kept the energy high and the drinks flowing — it was the perfect social hub every night. If you’re heading to Thailand and want a mix of comfort, community, and straight-up fun, BearPacker Hostel is a must. I’ll 100% be back. Thank you for such a legendary stay! 🐻🍻✨

Had a good stay here. Excellent location close to the beach and the bars. Nice rooftop area with a pool has a great social atmosphere, good place to make new friends. Good security in the dorms. The beds didn't have curtains that went all the way across though, and some of the bed-frames were a bit rusty.

Room condition is was bad, very humid and clothes wont even dry out in aircon room, imagine that. Floor was always sticky and bathroom drains is always stuck and water overflow during shower. Great location and worker in reception are always friendly and helpful. Overall is not too bad, just need to improve more on the room cleanliness and facilities.

Barefoot Hostel, a million degrees but the room AC is good. However, bedding becomes damp when you're not in the room with the AC on. Communal toilets and showers are clean but sweltering. The common room is cool ❄️ but the outside bar isn't great at all. Right around the corner from the main street Bangla which is the best part.

The staff here were top tier, reception open 24/7 as well as the pool. The pool and smoking area had a lovely view. The toilets were clean and the rooms were really good. The rooftop bar was brilliant for meeting your fellow backpackers along the best bartender I've ever met 💪💪 If you're staying in patong this is the best place to stay as it's a stones throw away from Bangla road and most of the bars around.

I stayed at this hostel in Phuket and overall had a great experience! The place is super clean, they ask everyone to take off their shoes at the entrance, which helps keep things tidy. You can leave your shoes on the rack or carry them in with you (though I did hear someone mention their shoes were stolen, so maybe keep an eye on yours). The staff were constantly cleaning and really seemed to care about maintaining the space. There’s a common area, bar, and small pool on the 5th floor, which is a great setup. I stayed in late July and found it wasn’t very social at the time. They do host a bar crawl on Wednesdays and open bar nights on Fridays and Saturdays, but no one joined. I was lucky to meet a few travelers and head out with them on Friday night, but in general, the social vibe was a bit quiet. Huge shoutout to Kek, he was absolutely amazing! Super helpful, friendly, and genuinely fun to talk to. He really made the stay feel more personal. Location wise, you can’t beat it. It’s close to the beach and just a short walk to Bangla Road, where all the bars and nightlife are. I stayed in a private room, it was damp and had a lot of condensation, but I didn’t mind too much. The kitchen is closed, but they do provide a microwave and water kettle, which is convenient. Another bonus: the Phuket Smart Bus stop (for airport transfers) is also very close by! I would stay again but I wish they had more events

Ease of check-in: Could only check in at 2pm but allowed to deposit luggage at L1 lobby and proceed to L5 lounge area to rest. Refundable deposit of 500 baht. Staff was nice: brought me on a tour upon check-in and handed me a welcome drink coupon to the bar (see photo). Living conditions: Issued a dorm bed at L3 Room G. Lift access to every floor. Separate gender toilets. Shower and WC cubicles are also separate. Lockers provided but need to bring own lock. Wall hooks available for hanging clothes and towels. Small balcony but not big enough for hanging wet laundry. L5 lounge area has 2 big tables and sofa seats for viewing TV. Bar does not allow outside food and drinks and leads straight to the pool area. No chance to swim in it as it was mostly wet weather during my stay. Facilities: The hostel is situated along Thaweewong Road which is like the Beach Road of Patong. Several restaurants, massage shops and beach clubs. Further walk out brings you to the nightlife of Bangla Walking Street and retails malls like Central Patong or Jungceylon Phuket. The smart bus stop which brings you to the airport for 100 baht is within walking distance. Room for improvement: Refundable deposit is higher than per night stay at the dorm. Owner may consider charging a higher deposit for standalone rooms instead. Main door is locked even in the day which requires card access. Probably can allow access in the day when there are more staff and restrict access only after "office hours". Privacy curtains are translucent with many gaps at the curtain track area. Female solo travelers should take note or be mindful. All 3 rainfall showerheads at the male toilet are leaking water and should be replaced. The "bearhead" knobs at the showers and taps are cute but not really user-friendly. L5 lounge area has a kettle and microwave oven but no water dispenser or kitchen. Bottled water can be bought for 10 baht at L1 lobby. I Installation of a vending machine or allowing hotel guests to purchase the same bottled water from the bar will mitigate the issue. TV at lounge area at an awkward angle and too far from sofa. Setting a smaller TV viewing corner with beanbags and placing a pool table for recreation and mingling amongst hostel guests will make it a cozier place. Individual dorms are digitally locked. Card scanning and door closing produces a sound. Not an issue in the day but very disruptive to sleep at night when roommates return from nightlife (i.e. fumbling with lockers, repeated opening and closing of doors to wash up etc.) Some idiots also love to slam the doors. The no-shoe policy is good but a washing point for washing feet/slippers/sandals is necessary before entering the main door or dorms. Many hostel guests visited Patong Beach and brought sand to the corridors and rooms. People with "clean feet" end up stepping on the same ground and brought sand to the bed (yucks). Overall value for money at 340 baht per night with proximity to Patong Beach and Bangla Road nightlife. Potential to get higher ratings if the issues mentioned can be looked into and improved upon.