Samui Backpacker Hotel

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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

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.

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Most popular facilities

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

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Double or Twin Room with Garden View
  • Free cancellation before 14:00 on 20 November 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • 2 single beds and
  • 1 extra-large double bed
US$69 for 3 nights
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Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • 1 bunk bed
US$31 for 3 nights
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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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  • 1 bunk bed
US$31 for 3 nights
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Double or Twin Room with Garden View
  • 2 single beds and
  • 1 extra-large double bed
194 feet²
Garden view
Pool view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Seating Area
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Toilet paper
Max persons: 2
US$21 per night
Price US$69
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 1 % City tax
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Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
1076 feet²
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$9 per night
Price US$31
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 7 % VAT, 1 % City tax
  • Free cancellation before 14:00 on 20 November 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
431 feet²
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Max persons: 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.”
Sara-jane
New Zealand New Zealand
“It’s a great hostel, it is such a good set up and there’s lots to do between the pool, table tennis, pool table, and areas to sit. And the rooms all faced towards the middle so it has the potential to be social. The food is very reasonably priced...”
Liz
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was great—really close to the pier, which made it easy for me to hop over to another island. I had my own room, and it was comfortable, clean, and nicely set up. The open-plan layout of the place made it easy to meet other travelers,...”
Angkhanang
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff very nice , helpful, good location nearby airport , nice comfy bed , the taxi was on time and take customers business seriously 😊”
Toni
Finland Finland
“Best hostel for me so far. Good location and quiet area. I will come back again :)”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1

No additional info available

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.