Niras Bankoc Cultural Hostel
| Dorm Bed | $13.72 |
| Private Room | $14.69 |
$13.72 to $14.69
204-206 Maha Chai Road Samranrach Phra-Nakorn ,
Bangkok,
Thailand,
10200
We’re the perfect choice if you’re looking for:
* Unique character of the nostalgic style of soulful Old Bangkok: shop; eat and pay like a local, no typical tourist traps
* Walking access to main attractions and key sites
* Tailor made advice and helpful service
* Cosy stay and peaceful sleep; we’re not right in the loud area full of parties & clubs
The hostel is steeped in history as the property in which it is found is over a hundred years old and has been declared a cultural and conservational building. As a result, guests will get a taste of traditional culture and architecture as they marvel at the restored old style roof, teak beams & floor and connecting door pane.
Niras Bankoc’s Extra features include:
1. Gourmet Coffee Lobby
2. Free city map / Travel & Tour Info Desk with local insight
3. Free WI-Fi / free rental net book
4. Free shower and luggage storage after check out on the same day
5. Free soap & shampoo
6. Common room (big flat screen TV with International Satellite
7. Free DVD rental
8. Open Air Roof Garden Terrace
9. Express Laundry service (convenient, cheap and fast)
10.24 hrs Convenience store next door
11. Night Food Street (closed at 2am)
Hostel Policy:
1. Smoking is strictly not allowed in all areas at the hostel
2. No visitors & joiners allowed in…
Save your money on transportation , everything just walking distance!
One stop for all cultural attractions:
*The Grand Palace : 15 min walk
*Wat Pho ( the Reclining Buddha temple ) : 15 min walk
*Wat Arun ( the Temple of Dawn ): 15 min walk plus 3 min on ferry
*Rajchadumnuen Boxing stadium : 10 min walk
*Wat Ratchanaddaram ( the metal castle ): 5 min walk
*Wat Theptidaram ( amulet market ) : 5 min walk
*The Giant swing / Bangkok city hall / Wat suthat : 5 min walk
*The Golden Mount : 5 min walk
Nearby places:
*Khaosan road ( backpacker area) : 15 min walk
*Night food street : opposite to the hostel
*The central train station/ underground station : 20 min walk or 5-10 min by taxi
*Sky train station :15 min by taxi
*Canal boat pier to shopping centers : 10 min walk
*Chinatown / Wat Traimit ( the golden buddha temple) : 20 min walk or 5-10 min by taxi
*Little india : 20 min walk or 5-10 min by taxi
*Flower market : 25 min walk or 15 min by taxi
*Rommaninat Public park : 15 min walk
From Suvarnabhumi International Airport:
1. By public taxi: (available at 2nd floor, Gate 3) the cost is a 50 baht airport surcharge on the meter + meter charge + 45 baht highway tolls. Tipping involves rounding up to the next 10 Baht. The trip to Niras Bankoc total will cost approximately 350 – 450 baht (inclusive of highway tolls about 45 baht) and take 25 - 40 min. depending on traffic.
2. By 'Airport link' Skytrain (6:00 - 24:00) :(available at G floor at 45 THB/person), get off at the last station (Phayathai) and then take a taxi to the hostel (around 80 bht, 20 mins)
Tip : please ask taxi charge by meter and call us 24hrs for direction
Cancellation Policy:
1. Deposit 10% for HostelBookers is Non-Refundable
2. You may cancel your booking in written mail or call at least 5 days before arrival, without any charges.
Less than 5 days - you will be charged for one night's stay
3. One night charged for No Show
For High Season (July, Nov - Jan)
- Less than 7 days notice - FULL amount charge of every night during high season July, November – January.
Negatives: Nil
Negatives: There was only one laptop for internet access, which one guest used the entire time,…
Negatives: Taxi drivers don't always seem to know/understand where it is but the hostel provides instructions…
Negatives: Not really close to anything, always a long walk or taxi. very small common area…
Negatives: Nothing
Negatives: absolutely nothing
Negatives: It is very loud here. You can hear all footsteps, doors closing and opening, cars…
Negatives: Metro was 20 minutes away by foot and it was REALLY hot, so I ended…
* Unique character of the nostalgic style of soulful Old Bangkok: shop; eat and pay like a local, no typical tourist traps
* Walking access to main attractions and key sites
* Tailor made advice and helpful service
* Cosy stay and peaceful sleep; we’re not right in the loud area full of parties & clubs
The hostel is steeped in history as the property in which it is found is over a hundred years old and has been declared a cultural and conservational building. As a result, guests will get a taste of traditional culture and architecture as they marvel at the restored old style roof, teak beams & floor and connecting door pane.
Niras Bankoc’s Extra features include:
1. Gourmet Coffee Lobby
2. Free city map / Travel & Tour Info Desk with local insight
3. Free WI-Fi / free rental net book
4. Free shower and luggage storage after check out on the same day
5. Free soap & shampoo
6. Common room (big flat screen TV with International Satellite
7. Free DVD rental
8. Open Air Roof Garden Terrace
9. Express Laundry service (convenient, cheap and fast)
10.24 hrs Convenience store next door
11. Night Food Street (closed at 2am)
Hostel Policy:
1. Smoking is strictly not allowed in all areas at the hostel
2. No visitors & joiners allowed in…
Save your money on transportation , everything just walking distance!
One stop for all cultural attractions:
*The Grand Palace : 15 min walk
*Wat Pho ( the Reclining Buddha temple ) : 15 min walk
*Wat Arun ( the Temple of Dawn ): 15 min walk plus 3 min on ferry
*Rajchadumnuen Boxing stadium : 10 min walk
*Wat Ratchanaddaram ( the metal castle ): 5 min walk
*Wat Theptidaram ( amulet market ) : 5 min walk
*The Giant swing / Bangkok city hall / Wat suthat : 5 min walk
*The Golden Mount : 5 min walk
Nearby places:
*Khaosan road ( backpacker area) : 15 min walk
*Night food street : opposite to the hostel
*The central train station/ underground station : 20 min walk or 5-10 min by taxi
*Sky train station :15 min by taxi
*Canal boat pier to shopping centers : 10 min walk
*Chinatown / Wat Traimit ( the golden buddha temple) : 20 min walk or 5-10 min by taxi
*Little india : 20 min walk or 5-10 min by taxi
*Flower market : 25 min walk or 15 min by taxi
*Rommaninat Public park : 15 min walk
From Suvarnabhumi International Airport:
1. By public taxi: (available at 2nd floor, Gate 3) the cost is a 50 baht airport surcharge on the meter + meter charge + 45 baht highway tolls. Tipping involves rounding up to the next 10 Baht. The trip to Niras Bankoc total will cost approximately 350 – 450 baht (inclusive of highway tolls about 45 baht) and take 25 - 40 min. depending on traffic.
2. By 'Airport link' Skytrain (6:00 - 24:00) :(available at G floor at 45 THB/person), get off at the last station (Phayathai) and then take a taxi to the hostel (around 80 bht, 20 mins)
Tip : please ask taxi charge by meter and call us 24hrs for direction
Cancellation Policy:
1. Deposit 10% for HostelBookers is Non-Refundable
2. You may cancel your booking in written mail or call at least 5 days before arrival, without any charges.
Less than 5 days - you will be charged for one night's stay
3. One night charged for No Show
For High Season (July, Nov - Jan)
- Less than 7 days notice - FULL amount charge of every night during high season July, November – January.
Reviews
Peter ROMANIS
Positives:
Nice, quiet hostel in good location for different places in the old town and surrounds.…Negatives: Nil
Anonymous
Positives:
It is quaint and pleasant. The staff is really friendly, helpful, and accommodating. The property…Negatives: There was only one laptop for internet access, which one guest used the entire time,…
Dave Loiselle
Positives:
The location is great; close to a lot of Temples and the "old" part of…Negatives: Taxi drivers don't always seem to know/understand where it is but the hostel provides instructions…
Anonymous
Positives:
Very clean, friendy helpfull staff.
hot showers. free towels.Negatives: Not really close to anything, always a long walk or taxi. very small common area…
Anonymous
Positives:
Really easy to meet other travellers-great as it was my first time travelling on my…Negatives: Nothing
Anonymous
Positives:
The hostel is clean, quiet and safe. The atmosphere is homely. Most importantly however the…Negatives: absolutely nothing
Anonymous
Positives:
The man working at night was amazingly friendly and helpful. Comfortbale beds is also a…Negatives: It is very loud here. You can hear all footsteps, doors closing and opening, cars…
Anonymous
Positives:
Friendly stay, WONDERFUL SHOWERS, clean and cozy!Negatives: Metro was 20 minutes away by foot and it was REALLY hot, so I ended…
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At Thanon Wong Wian Yi Sip Song Karakada Khom, take the 2nd exit onto Thanon Maitri Chit.
Turn left onto Thanon Luang.
Keep right at the fork.
Turn right onto Thanon Maha Chai
Destination will be on the left
.Directions to Lumphini Park
Total Distance: 8.6 kmHead south on Thanon Maha Chai toward Thanon Bamrung Muang.
Turn left onto Thanon Charoen Krung.
Turn left onto Thanon Mit Phan.
At Thanon Wong Wian Yi Sip Song Karakada Khom, take the 5th exit onto Thanon Maitri Chit.
Slight left onto Thanon Rama IV.
Slight right toward Thai-Japanese Friendship Bridge.
Continue straight onto Thai-Japanese Friendship Bridge.
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Take the 1st left onto Thanon Witthayu.
Slight left to stay on Thanon Witthayu.
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Turn left
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