Backpacking in Pattaya? Here are 7 of the best options for stay
Pattaya sure doesn’t boast the full moon parties of Koh Pha-ngan or the backpacker’s ghetto that is Khaosan Road. The backpacker’s bible might not think of Pattaya as compelling enough to recommend it not because it’s not fun, but because it’s not the usual banana pancake trail. The truth is, whether you are a backpacker, a flash-packer or even if you are just taking a gap year, there’s a shed full of enticing and authentic street food of Thailand, extremely affordable commute, funky budget accommodations, and numerous hostels in Pattaya.
In fact, the heart of Pattaya can very well be considered a backpackers haven; there is row upon row of inexpensive guest house accommodations and cheap hostels in Pattaya. If you like booking online, you will easily be able to find affordable backpackers hostel in Pattaya for as little as 200 to 300 baht (Thai currency). To make things easier for you, here is a list of the best hostels in Pattaya that you can have a comfortable stay in: –
1. 18 Coins Café & Hostel
Whether you are a backpacker, tourist or even travelling on business, 18 Coins Café & Hostel is one of the best accommodation facilities in Pattaya – it provides exceptional value for money. Rated as a 2-star hotel in Pattaya, this hostel is set at only a kilometre away from the excitement of the city. With an excellent location and easy access to the city’s biggest attractions such as Slices Pizza, Witherspoons and the International Gym, you are going to the love the hostel as much as the location itself!
The provision of services and facilities at 18 Coins Café & Hostel will make sure you have a pleasant yet exciting stay as a guest. One of the best hostels in Pattaya, 18 Coins & Café houses 70 bedrooms and has numerous on-site facilities to cater to the needs of its guests. From tastefully chosen furnishings to comfortable bathrooms, quality linens, locker facilities and warm towels, the hostel has a lot of good things going for it. Besides that, the host of recreational offerings at this hostel in Pattaya ensures that you have had plenty of exciting engagements during your stay in the city.
2. Fun Dee Hostel
Located in the southern Pattaya with Hua Hin Ferry at a mere distance 2.2 km, the Fun Dee Hostel is one hostel that you will remember long after your Pattaya vacay! With the usual provision of air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, ticket service, shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a terrace, this hostel in Pattaya is closest to Walking Street at about 3 km and only 2.3 km from Bali Hai Pier. A very famous tourist attraction in Pattaya, the Outlet Mall, is less than 4 km from the Fun Dee hostel. Other attractions in the area include Underwater World Pattaya and Pattaya Elephant Village. Apart from the proximity of famous tourist attractions in Pattaya, this hostel also has an à la carte breakfast served daily. And remember, the food in Pattaya is more than just delicious; it is an exquisite treat for your palate!
3. Jomtien Hostel
Situated at only a couple of kilometres down at the quiet dead-end street and south of the heart of Jomtien, this extremely well-maintained beach hostel in Pattaya has everything a great hostel should have and more! Be it air-conditioned dormitories, good bedding or even privacy curtains, the Jomtien hostel takes care of it all. The combination of spotless dormitories, private rooms with balconies, ideal location and of course, all the common hostel facilities like WiFi, laundry, common room with TV etc. are a rare find!
In fact, the Jomtien hostel in Pattaya has one of the best locations to stay in the whole of the city. The Walking Street, Sanctuary of Truth, and Nongnuch Garden are all only a 40-minute ride away. And well, the nearby local restaurants are what you should really be on a lookout for (we’ve already established how good Thai food is!). Read More…