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About

Made By Travellers, For Travellers

A small crew, a big rooftop and one simple idea: make every stay feel like home.

Guests relaxing together on the HostelX rooftop at sunset with the Bangkok skyline behind them
HostelX receptionist welcoming a guest at the front desk
HostelX crew and guests chatting around a table in the common room
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About

Made By Travellers, For Travellers

A small crew, a big rooftop and one simple idea: make every stay feel like home.

Guests relaxing together on the HostelX rooftop at sunset with the Bangkok skyline behind them
HostelX receptionist welcoming a guest at the front desk
HostelX crew and guests chatting around a table in the common room
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About

Made By Travellers, For Travellers

A small crew, a big rooftop and one simple idea: make every stay feel like home.

  • Guests relaxing together on the HostelX rooftop at sunset with the Bangkok skyline behind them
  • HostelX receptionist welcoming a guest at the front desk
  • HostelX crew and guests chatting around a table in the common room
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Travellers relaxing at tables on the HostelX rooftop at sunset with the Bangkok skyline behind them
HostelX crew member welcoming a guest at the front desk

OUR STORY

A Hostel Built On Good Nights

HostelX started with a simple question: why can't a budget stay feel like home? We opened our doors on Khao San Road in 2020 with a handful of bunk beds, a rooftop and a lot of curiosity.

Today we're still a small, local team. We know every street, every stall and most of our guests by name.

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WHY GUESTS STAY

Our Promise To You

Simple things we never compromise on.

Feel At Home

A warm welcome, a clean bed and a crew who remembers your name.

Meet Your People

Rooftop nights and shared tables turn strangers into travel friends.

Honest Pricing

The price you see is the price you pay, with no hidden extras.

COMMUNITY

Good For Guests, Good For The Neighbourhood

We keep our impact small and our roots local, from the refill station at reception to the family-run tour partners we work with.

Refill Station

Free filtered water, so no single-use bottles.

Refill Station

Free filtered water, so no single-use bottles.

Local Partners

Tours and food from neighbourhood businesses.

Local Partners

Tours and food from neighbourhood businesses.

Sorted Recycling

Clearly marked bins on every floor.

Sorted Recycling

Clearly marked bins on every floor.

Rooftop terrace at HostelX with a free water refill station, plants and seating, with the Bangkok skyline behind it
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BY THE NUMBERS

Small Hostel, Big Community

A few numbers that show who we are.

6+

Years

Welcoming backpackers since 2020

6+

Years

Welcoming backpackers since 2020

24/7

Reception

A friendly face, day and night

24/7

Reception

A friendly face, day and night

60+

Countries

Guests from every corner of the globe

60+

Countries

Guests from every corner of the globe

THE CREW

Meet The Crew

The friendly faces who'll greet you at the door and know every good spot in town.

Thailand

Somchai

Somchai

Hostel Manager

Favourite Spot:

Santichaiprakan Park at sunset

Thailand

Mali

Mali

Front Desk Lead

Favourite Spot:

Golden Mount at sunrise

Brazil

Lucas

Lucas

Events Host

Favourite Spot:

Street food on Soi Rambuttri

Canada

Emma

Emma

Guest Experience

Favourite Spot:

Riverside cafés on Phra Arthit

Japan

Kenji

Kenji

Night Receptionist

Favourite Spot:

Chinatown night market

Australia

Tom

Tom

Tour Host

Favourite Spot:

Sunset from the Wat Arun ferry

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Want To Join The Crew?

Want To Join The Crew?

We take work-exchange volunteers for stays of a few weeks. Tell us about yourself.

We take work-exchange volunteers for stays of a few weeks. Tell us about yourself.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to book directly on this website than through OTAs?

Yes — booking direct means no third-party markup, so our rates here are always the lowest guaranteed price.

What's the difference between a dorm and a private room?
What time is check-in and check-out?
Is this a good place to meet other travelers?
Can I modify or cancel my booking?
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Ready When you are

Book a Comfortable Hostel Stay Today

Affordable stays, fellow travellers, and unforgettable experiences. Book with HostelX and start exploring.

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Ready When you are

Book a Comfortable Hostel Stay Today

Affordable stays, fellow travellers, and unforgettable experiences. Book with HostelX and start exploring.

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Ready When you are

Book a Comfortable Hostel Stay Today

Affordable stays, fellow travellers, and unforgettable experiences. Book with HostelX and start exploring.

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