The Urban Age

Right in the City, Easy Access Everywhere. Minimalist design, Maximum Hospitality.*Please note that* we are not in the old city area (Temples and Khaosarn rd) But we are in the center of the new Bangkok where business, shopping, nightlife, embassies, skytrain, subway and public transportations are located -- Urbanized area.The Urban Age Hostel is the perfect choice for visitors coming to Bangkok city. As run by 'Thai helpful owners', we will make you feel right at home. If you are not sure where to start, our staff will be brimming over with ideas on how to make the most of your Bangkok experience. Also, when you have had enough of the big city rush, make yourself at home in our hostel, which is small and cozy. An oasis of hospitality, it is ready to satisfy the needs of those traveling for leisure or business, who want to stay in a budget and urban hostel. We offer a clean and safe environment where you can come and go freely into the surrounding area day and night.The Urban Age Hostel is located in one of the best locations in the city, Silom Street, which is the main central business district (CBD) in Bangkok. There are shops, stalls, malls, multi-cultural cuisine and nightlife, to keep you entertained! Even at night, the streets have a lot to offer. This includes the fabulous Patpong Market and Lumpinee Night Market, both within walking distance. You will find a plethora of fashion, arts, crafts, furniture, international foods, antiques, music and souveniors. Furthermore, there are local and international banks, currecy exchanges, hospitals, airline offices just a short distance from us. Let's just say, all you are looking for is here.FREE bed linen & towelFREE coffee/tea/cocoa 24 hrs a dayFREE Bangkok city mapFREE Wi-fi (In the lobby and on 2nd floor) FREE Travel Information FREE Book exchangeTHB 20/day/bag for secured storage while travelling1 minute walk to Bangkok Christian Hospital 3 minute walk to local day-time market (Soi 5, 10)3 minute walk to Night market (Patpong)5 minute walk to Saladeang Skytrain station5 minute walk to Central Silom Complex Mall7 minute walk to Silom Underground Train/Subway20 minute walk to Suan Lum Night Market30 minute to Pantip Plaza (The premiere computer mall in Bangkok)-Other attractions: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, China Town, Museums, all are reachable by skytrain and public boat-Other shopping sites: MBK, Siam Paragon, Central World, Pratunam are reachable within 5 minutes on the Skytrain.Room facilities: Shared bathrooms Every room has air-conditioningProvided bed includes a firm mattress, pillow, sheets, blankets and towelsHowever, there are a few limitations:- Not every room has a window (rooms with a window are subject to availability)- This is a smoke-free hostel. Smoking outdoors only.- This is a six floor hostel but there is no elevator. (Dorm room is on 6th floor) - Credit card are not accepted (Thai Baht only)- No outside visitors allowed in the guest rooms upstairs- Please note that we always try our best to make your stay pleasant.

Directions

The Urban Age Hostel offers privacy and warm hospitality, and is located on Silom Soi 8 which is surrounded by restaurants, shops, international banks, public transportation and nightlife. Soi means small street in Thai, and we are just opposite the headquarters of Bangkok Bank and next to Bangkok Christian Hospital. There is a 24-hour 7-11 (in front of soi 8). Our hostel is less than a minute walk from 7-11. In case your computer can read Thai, please print this out so that you can show it to taxi driver. อยู่ที่สีลมซอย 8 (สีลมซอย 8 จะเป็นซอยที่อยู่ตรงข้ามธนาคารกรุงเทพ สำนักงานใหญ่) หน้าปากซอย 8 จะมีเซเว่น เข้ามาในซอยประมาณ 20 เมตรจะเจอเกสเฮาส์ชื่อ เออเบินเอจอยู่ทางขวามือติดกับร้านอาหารแมกซิกันFrom the airport: From Suvarnabhumi airport. There are three options. 1. The easiest and quickest way to get to Silom Soi 8 is by taking a taxi. Taxis are available on the second floor of the terminal as you exit the airport. Please ask the driver to turn ON the meter. The cost should be around THB 250-300, and there is an express way fee of approximately THB 70 and a taxi registration fee of THB 50. If you are late arriving, the taxi driver may refuse to turn on the meter and ask for THB 400-500. An airport limousine is likely to cost around THB 800-900. Ask the driver to drop you off in front of Silom Soi 8. Then, walk into Soi 8 for 20 meters or 10 seconds where you will see a Mexican restaurant called El'Gordo with a green canopy. We are just to the right of them. 2. Take the Airport Express Bus no. AE1. You have to go down to first floor and look for the Airport Express Bus Counter outside of Gate 8. The rate is THB 150 per person, so if two people are travelling together, taking a taxi is more or less the same price. The bus will go to Silom Road, please get off at Silom Soi 6 (in front of Bangkok Christian Hospital). Then walk back approximately 100 meters to Silom Soi 8. When you arrive at Silom Soi 8, walk into the Soi (small alley) for 20 meters or 10 seconds, and you will see a Mexican restaurant called El'Gordo and we are next to them on the right. 3. The cheapest way is to take public bus number 551 (not the airport bus) with local Thai people. The bus departs from the Airport Bus terminal. You must take the free shuttle bus from the airport to the bus terminal. The cost of the bus is THB 35. As it is public transportation, it only provides a limited area for luggage. This bus will take you to Victory Monument, where you should get off there. Then take the Skytrain to Saladaeng station, which will cost around THB 35. Once you get off the Skytrain, walk to Silom Soi 8. The bus operates from 0600-2000. When you arrive Silom Soi 8, walk into the Soi (small alley) for 20 meters or 5 seconds, you will see a Mexican restaurant called El'Gordo and we are next to them on the right. From the sky train(BTS), get off at Saladaeng station and walk pass Patpong (opposite California Fitness Center) and Bangkok Christian Hospital then look for Silom Soi 8. Walking hours: around 5-10 minutes. When you arrive Silom Soi 8, walk into the Soi (small alley) for 20 meters or 5 seconds, you will see a Mexican restaurant called El'Gordo and we are next to them on the right. From the underground/subway (MRT), get off at Silom station, silom exit. Walk past the Dusit Thani hotel and follow Silom road until you spot Silom Soi 8 on your right hand side. This will take around 10-15 minutes. When you arrive at Silom Soi 8, walk into the Soi (small alley) for 20 meters or 10 seconds, you will see a Mexican restaurant called El'Gordo and we are next to them on the right. From the Northern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2): Take bus no. 77 from the bus terminal and get off in front of Central Silom Complex Mall, or take either skytrain at Mochit station and get off at Saladaeng station. Then start looking for Silom Soi 8. When you arrive at Silom Soi 8, walk into the Soi (small alley) for 20 meters or 10 seconds, you will see a Mexican restaurant called El'Gordo and we are next to them on the right. From the Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai): Take bus no. 40 and get off at the Hua Lum Pong Train Station. Then take the underground train. Get off at Silom station and walk along Silom road until you reach Silom Soi 8. When you arrive at Silom Soi 8, walk into the Soi (small alley) for 20 meters or 10 seconds, you will see a Mexican restaurant called El'Gordo and we are next to them on the right. From the Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai): Simply take the Skytrain and get off at Saladaeng station. Walk until you reach Silom Soi 8. When you arrive at Silom Soi 8, walk into the Soi (small alley) for 20 meters or 10 seconds, you will see a Mexican restaurant called El'Gordo and we are next to them on the right. From the Hua Lump Pong Train Station: Take the underground train. Get off at Silom station and walk down Silom road until reaching Silom Soi 8. When you arrive at Silom Soi 8, walk into the Soi (small alley) for 20 meters or 10 seconds, you will see a Mexican restaurant called El'Gordo and we are next to them on the right. From Kao Sarn road: Take bus no. 15 on Radchadamnoen road and get off at Central Silom Complex Mall. Across the street you will find Bangkok Christian Hospital. Find Silom Soi 8. When you arrive at Silom Soi 8, walk into the Soi (small alley) for 20 meters or 10 seconds, you will see a Mexican restaurant called El'Gordo and we are next to them on the right. From any station or public transport, look for Silom Soi 8, which is just opposite of Bangkok Bank Headquarters and next to Bangkok Christian Hospital.