Indie Hostel Koh Tao

Location was good if you want to be near the bars. In our case it was very handy as the pub crawl was on our hostel street. Considering there is a club opposite i could not hear this at all in my room, in the hallway and on the communal roof top yes but not in the bedrooms. The music actually was nice to hear when chilling on the rooftop. The communal area has multiple bean bags and was quiet when we went so people can do their own thing or socialise if they want to. The room is always airconed which is so important. Yes there is limited space for bags in the room but they provide lockers outside the room and this was really helpful in keeping the room quiet as people could pack their bags in the outdoor/hallway space. The burger place under it has really good food (the ciabatta). The service was really helpful in booking stuff. It was not that social in terms of interaction, but there were people there going in and out and chatting so I think it may be about making the effort and depends what you want out of the hostel.

Excellent location, comfy beds, and friendly staff! We really enjoyed our stay. Rooftop was a nice addition too just to chill out. Not the most social though. However location is very good and easy to pop by somewhere else. The best of both peace and chill but also being next to the hustle and bustle.

First stayed in the 16 person dorm wich was really nice, you really have your own pod and it definitely doesnt feel like your sleeping with 16 people, the lockers are also really nice. After I stayed in the private rooms, they kind off feel dirty theyre were stains on my bed but theyre nice for the price. The staff is really nice. The music from the bar is insane in the single room i could sing with the songs on the other hand was the noise from the 16 person dorm and the 2 person room fine I almost didnt hear anything

Worst hostel of our whole Thailand trip! We were so excited to stay here cause it looked so beautiful on the pictures but when we came here we were in total disbelief. The double private room we booked was covered in mold everywhere with an odor you wouldn’t want to smell when entering your place to sleep. Everything was kinda wet and you could clearly see the mold on the walls and in the AC. We didn’t turn it on once because we knew if we would it would spread all around again. The room itself was very tiny but well equipped and came with an ensuite bathroom. We did have a window that we could gladly open for the nights. We also addressed the problem with the staff and there was not really any understanding or solution of the problem from their side and rather a rude attitude. They did give us a tiny discount of 4€ for the second night. We also talked with another couple in the hotel and they experienced the exact same thing as us, so it’s a common problem there, especially in the wet season apparently with the flooding outside. The hostel is well located though and right in the center of Koh Tao with everything (7/11, stores, restaurants, bars, beach..) in walking distance which we liked, but literally right next to the biggest pubs there which means live music until 3am in the morning. The hostels rooftop is actually nice though and we would have rather slept there than in our room. For around 45€ a night this is a big no, we won’t come back.

Dirty and stained bedsheets. Bad smell throughout the hostel. Air conditioning did not cool down the room which was very stuffy. Bathroom in the room was unkempt and grubby. Staff were very nice and location is good.

Room and service was great. However, our room window was facing the bar street and the music was so loud until 3am that you feel like you are trying to sleep inside of the club. I am not usually one to complain about noise, but I literally couldn’t go to bed until the bar closed for the 2 nights I stayed there. If you are planning to go out until 3 am every night in Koh Tao then this is a great location close to everything. Otherwise, try to find something off this main road.

Hostels are Hostels. Especially during the busy season. Overall i enjoyed it here. Very good hostel if you actually would like to catch up on rest. Not a party place, cozy, dark curtains in bed area, lockers & bathrooms not in the room so less noise

Very quiet relaxed atmosphere. Rooms were comfortable. Receptionists friendly. Rooftop balcony area was a nice hangout space. Excellent location. Would stay again.