Samui Backpacker Hotel

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.3

About this property

Located in Bangrak, Samui Backpacker Hotel is a 1-minute walk from a pier that can take guests to Ko Phangan and the famous full moon parties. It offers dormitory-style and private rooms with free WiFi. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Koh Tao Pier. It is 3 km from Samui Airport. Rooms are fitted with air-conditioning. Private rooms feature internal bathroom, while shared bathrooms are available for guests of the dormitory rooms. Guests can enjoy local dishes and drinks at the on-site restaurant. The property features a tour desk, shuttle service and laundry service. Free private parking is possible on site. For those looking for a relaxing afternoon at the outdoor pool. Guests can also participate in daily pool volleyball and water polo games with the other travelers.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free private parking available on-site

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Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • Free cancellation before 14:00 on 2 November 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • 1 bunk bed
US$31 for 3 nights
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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • 1 bunk bed
US$31 for 3 nights
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Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
1076 feet²
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$9 per night
Price US$31
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 1 % City tax
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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
431 feet²
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$9 per night
Price US$31
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 1 % City tax
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Guests who stayed here loved

Mohd
Malaysia Malaysia
“Very good and recommended place to stay. The owner and all staff very friendly and helpful. Definately will choose here again when i come to Samui.”
Ava
Slovenia Slovenia
“Very lovely place, extremely nice staff, rooms and bathrooms were cleaned daily, common area is big and spread out around the pool. Enough shade and lots of space for relaxation. It’s a calm and quiet hostel/hotel, also not much socialising if...”
Joseph
Ireland Ireland
“The pool was a great facility and also generally it is a very relaxed place to stay, I was stopping off after 5/6 weeks of busy solo travel so it was perfect for me to just take a break and chill for a few days.”
Charl
New Zealand New Zealand
“Friendly, clean, air conditioning in rooms. Very central”
Charbel
France France
“Great hostel to chill and socialize. The common area at the swimming pool is very nice with pool table and ping pong table to meet people. The 8 dorm is confortable and clean as the bathroom. There are some more facilities outside the dorms if...”
Nikose
India India
“Very helpful staff. No extra charges. All facilities were available at the property. Ferry tickets, cab to airport. Very kind property manager. She got up at 12 pm to help us with our keys.”
Toni
Finland Finland
“Best hostel for me so far. Good location and quiet area. I will come back again :)”
Sinead
Ireland Ireland
“Very friendly staff, lovely clean pool, food was great, set back from the road so it was really peaceful”
Matt
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I stayed for a couple of days and everything was perfect، the staff, the facilities, everything. If you're a solo traveler, I definitely recommend it.”
Robert
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly staff, in a great location for the ferry over to Ko Pha Ngan. The room was spacious, good air conditioning and a smart tv so we were able to watch Netflix. The pool is also of good quality with a complimentary table tennis and pool table....”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please be informed that any check-in that is expected to be made after 19:00 hrs, guests have to inform the property directly via either email or phone.

Please inform Samui Backpacker Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.