HI-Sukhumvit

***************** PLEASE TAKE NOTE ***************************- We are not close to Khaosan Rd.,located in OLD TOWN. but 15 mins by BTS (SKYTRAIN) to the Bangkok permier Centre and the best location in terms of arrivals and departures by northern bus, eastern bus, train and air-plane.- We accept cash only. Full payment / Balance Due is collected upon check-in.-Hostel opened 7:00-24:00. Security code for the rest of the night.**********************************************************************'' NOT JUST A HOSTEL BUT A HOME ''An atypical backpacker hostel with an exotic thai character, outdoor roof top garden, inviting ground floor lounge and little front yard for a breath of fresh air after a day of exploring the city, you will feel at home with us after a good beauty sleep and experiencing true thai hospitality and culture.'' LOCATION ''This is an upmarket area favored by foreign residents and expatriates as the place to live and play. It is also popular with well-to-do Thais who either live in modern condominiums or mansions set in huge compounds and enjoy the area's international flavor.----> It is a great base to explore the city : Based on trendy Sukhumvit Soi 38 Rd., one of Bangkok's most well know address as the location itself, 2 minutes walking distance to BTS skytrain Thong Lo Station, it is an ideal starting point to explore Bangkok's attractions being well connected to the user-friendly public transport system and providing easy access to the airport, bus terminal, train station and pier.----> Adventure along the genuine local trail : there are many options to goto the old town or Kho Rattanakosin from the hostel but we highly recommend taking a water taxi along the Chaopraya river. An on the way back take a long tail boat along the canel. It is exotic adventure that you have to experience, once in your life.'' SPOTLIGHTS : Neighbourhood Attractions ''----> City Center: Siam center, MBK, National Stadium, Jim Thomson House ( for good quality thai silk), Central World Plaza, IT City ( for IT. and gadget), Pratunam (big local market)and Platinum mall (wholesale retail fashion mall, 2000 shops) : 15 mins by skytrain----> Lumpini Boxing Stadium, Lumpini night market and Lumpini Park (one of the biggest parks in Bangkok) : 15 mins by Tuk Tuk----> Premier Shopping center and entertainment complex, Queen park, Japanese community and the cocktail lounge format with funky music: 15 mins by foot----> NIghlife : RCA, NA NA, Thong Lo and Ekamai----> Night food market is next door as recommended by the Lonely Planet guide. Try the award winning Pad Thai, Egg Noodle soup, Pork satay, mango with stricky rice.----> 24 hour convenience store, ATM, Post office, hospital, Western Union.----> Eastern Bus Terminal : to Pattaya, Samet Island, Chang Island, Krud Island, Cambodia border.----> Don't miss The Ancient City, an open book of history and an open door to the real Thailand. and crocodile farm.WE try our best to keep all facilities clean but we expect our guests to take responsibility for keeping and leaving them clean for the others. As this hostel is a family business, SECURITY, SAFETY and CLEANLINESS are our first priority. Thus, guests are NOT permitted to take outsiders or unregistered guests upstairs or stay in the room. If we find out, we will ask you to leave immediately. This is OUR MOST SERIOUS POLICY. Please respect this restriction. Then you will feel at home with us including true thai hospitality and culture.OUR ROOMS DEFINITIONS: ( see hostel photo #8)- All rooms are A/CThe mattresses are Thai Traditonal Healthy Mattresses, a little stiff but support your back in a healthy manner.*Due to the characteristic of our 4 storey building, this hostel has no elevator.VERY IMPORTANT: check-in procedure:The reception is open from 7:00-24:00. If you plan to check in after 24:00,you need to contact us at least the day before to get the front door code.

Directions

From Suvarnabhumi International airport (New airport)take Airport Express Bus (AE 3) : at the arrival terminal. AE3 drives you directly to Sukhumvit Soi38.Get off at Sukhumvit Soi 38 by 7eleven,under the BTS,sky train, Thong Lo station. It costs thb 150.- more airport transportation info:http://www.bangkokairportonline.com/node/14 Taxi : From the arrival terminal, go to GATE 10 to take a meter taxi. Either make sure the taxi is on a meter ( to HI-Sukhumvit Soi 38 approx. thb 170 � 250,depending on the traffic conditions,plus airport surcharge 50) or agree on a price before you start your journey ( should not cost more than thb 350) down to Sukhumvit Soi38 for 100 meters on left.From Northern Bus Terminal (MO Chit2)Public bus : Air-con bus 77 or 145 drives you to BTS (sky train) Mo Chit Station. Take either Sky train to Thong Lo Station ( E6) Exit #4 or bus 38 to Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thong Lo bus stop);then across the street to Sukhumvit Soi 38. Down to the Sukhumvit Soi 38 for 100 meters. The hostel is on your left.From Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai)Public bus : Air-con bus 511 drives you to Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thong Lo ) bus stop ; then across the street to Sukhumvit Soi 38. Down to the Sukhumvit Soi 38 for 100 meters. The hostel is on your left.From Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai) : 5 � 10 mins walk to HI-SukhumvitFrom Hua Lum Pong Railway StationPublic bus : Bus 25, 40 or air-con bus 501 directly takes you to Sukhumvit Soi 55; then across the street to Sukhumvit Soi 38. Down to the Sukhumvit Soi 38 for 100 meters. The hostel is on your left.MRT and BTS: Take MRT (subway) to Sukhumvit Station then connect the BTS (sky train) for On Nut. Get off at Thong Lo station ( E6 ) Exit #4. down stairs turn back right, look up turn left on Sukhumvit Soi 38. Down to the Sukhumvit Soi 38 for 100 meters. The hostel is on your left.Air-conditioned bus no.501,508,511,513,532 (pass the hostel,Sukhumvit Soi 38)Local bus no.2, 25, 38, 40, 45, 48, 98 (pass the hostel,Sukhumvit Soi38)**********************************************************tell the bus or taxi driver in thai : ' pai suk khum vit soi sam sib paad 'meaning:'goto Sukhumvit Soi 38'down to the soi 38 for 100 meters on left.**************************************************************