W168 hostel

41 ถนน มนตรี, 83000 Ban Lo Long, Thailand·View on map

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Check-infrom 14:00
Check-outuntil 11:00
ParkingPaid
WiFi✓ Free
Pets✓ Allowed
BreakfastNot stated

Description

W168 hostel is a hostel in Phuket Town, with dormitory beds and a private double room with a balcony. Its accommodation includes female and mixed dormitories, as well as a 23.04 m² Deluxe Double Room with a private bathroom. Air conditioning is available in several room types, while dormitory bathrooms are shared.

The double room has a desk, flat-screen TV, city view and terrace. Dormitory options include a 15.98 m² room overlooking an inner courtyard and a 48.96 m² mixed dormitory with a balcony and city view. The hostel has a shared lounge, an on-site minimarket, bicycle rental and tour services. WiFi is free, and a paid airport shuttle is available.

Set 450 m from Phuket Town centre, W168 hostel is close to museums, markets and Phuket Bus Terminal 1, 400 m away. Guests have praised the friendly, helpful staff, room cleanliness and access to Old Town attractions. The mix of dormitory beds and a private double room suits solo travellers and pairs.

Rooms

5 room types · 16–49 m²

Accommodation ranges from a bed in a four-person female dormitory to beds in mixed dormitory rooms, alongside a private Deluxe Double Room with Balcony. The female dorm room measures 15.98 m² and has an inner-courtyard view; the double room is 23.04 m², while one mixed dorm entry is 48.96 m². Dormitory bathrooms are shared, whereas the double room has its own bathroom.

All five room entries have a bunk bed, and air conditioning is noted for the first three. The double room adds a desk, flat-screen TV, terrace and city view; city views and a balcony or terrace are also noted for the larger mixed dorm. Other mixed dorm entries retain the bunk-bed format and shared bathroom, with a shower and hairdryer noted. Linen, wardrobes and sockets near the bed feature among the room facilities.

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room — W168 hostel

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

16 m² Max. 1 guests 1 Bunk bed
Inner courtyard viewAir conditioningShared bathroom

This 15.98 m² female dormitory room has an inner-courtyard view and air conditioning, with a single bunk bed and a shared bathroom with shower. A wardrobe or closet, linen and a socket near the bed are also provided. Upper floors are accessible by stairs only.

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Deluxe Double Room with Balcony — W168 hostel

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony

23 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
BalconyCity viewPrivate bathroom

At 23.04 m², this private double room is the option with its own bathroom rather than a shared dormitory bathroom. It has a balcony, terrace and city view, plus air conditioning, a desk and a flat-screen TV. The room accommodates two people.

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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — W168 hostel

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

49 m² Max. 1 guests 1 Bunk bed
BalconyCity viewTerrace

This 48.96 m² mixed dormitory room stands out for its balcony and city view. It has air conditioning and a terrace, with a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The room name indicates a four-bed dormitory, and the sleeping place is a bunk bed.

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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — W168 hostel

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Max. 1 guests 1 Bunk bed
Shared bathroomShowerHairdryer

This mixed dormitory option has a shared bathroom with a shower and hairdryer, and the unit offers two beds. It is arranged around a bunk bed rather than a private bed in a double room. The room name identifies a four-bed mixed dormitory, with shared facilities for its occupants.

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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — W168 hostel

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Max. 1 guests 1 Bunk bed
Shared bathroomShowerHairdryer

This mixed dormitory option has a shared bathroom with a shower and hairdryer, while the unit offers five beds. Its bunk-bed arrangement and shared facilities distinguish it from the private Deluxe Double Room. It provides a dormitory sleeping place rather than a room with an individual bathroom.

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Facilities

31 facilities
Parking
Pets allowed
Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
Tour desk
Snorkelling
Shower
Movie nights
Neck massage

W168 hostel has free WiFi throughout, a shared lounge with TV, an on-site minimarket, lockers and luggage storage. Concierge service and a tour desk are available, with bicycle rental, cycling, walking tours and tours about local culture among the activity options. Public transport tickets can also be arranged, and movie nights are offered.

Snorkelling, shuttle service, pet bowls and a pet basket are among the other facilities. The airport shuttle is paid. Pets are allowed on request, and charges may apply. Parking is public and nearby rather than on site; a reservation is needed, and the daily charge is THB 120. The hostel also has a snack bar.

General

  • Bicycle rental
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Snorkelling
  • Cycling
  • Lockers
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Shuttle service
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Food & drink

  • Snack bar

In the room

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Media & technology

  • Internet services

Parking

  • Parking

W168 hostel is on ถนน มนตรี in Phuket Town, 450 m from the town centre. Fah Thai Market is 250 m away, while Thalang Road is 450 m away. Phuket Town is known for its Sino-Portuguese shophouses; Thalang Road and nearby Dibuk Street have rows of this historic architecture. Soi Romanee is another well-known heritage street in the Old Town, and shops and everyday services sit among the older streets.

Phuket Bus Terminal 1 is 400 m away, and Phuket Bus Terminal 2 is 3.9 km away. Phuket International Airport is 26.2 km away, and the hostel offers a paid airport shuttle. Public parking is available nearby by reservation for THB 120 per day; it is not private on-site parking. Travellers arriving at Terminal 1 can walk the remaining 400 m, while those arriving by car need to arrange the parking reservation.

Phuket Trickeye Museum is 150 m away, Lard Yai Sunday Night Market is 450 m away, Thai Hua Museum is 750 m away and Rang Hill is 1.8 km away. The Trickeye museum has interactive optical-illusion exhibits; Thai Hua Museum explores Phuket's Chinese heritage in a former school building. Lard Yai is the Sunday walking street market in the Old Town. Rang Hill provides an elevated view over Phuket Town, away from the street-level museums and market streets.

  • Phuket Trickeye Museum
    Interactive optical-illusion exhibits make this a nearby indoor cultural stop.
    150 m
  • Clock tower
    A town-centre landmark close to shops and the old-town streets.
    250 m
  • Fah Thai Market
    Browse market stalls close to Phuket Town's historic streets.
    250 m
  • Thai Hua Museum
    Explore Phuket's Chinese heritage in a former Chinese-language school.
    750 m
  • Lard Yai Sunday Night Market
    A Sunday walking street market in Phuket Town's Old Town.
    450 m
  • Phuket Bus Terminal 1
    Local and regional bus connections are close to the hostel.
    400 m

Is it for you?

Yes, if…

  • ✓you want a dormitory bed, with both female-only and mixed dormitory rooms available
  • ✓you are travelling as a pair and prefer a private double room with a balcony, city view and private bathroom
  • ✓you plan to explore Phuket Town on foot, with Thalang Road 450 m away
  • ✓you want to join local activities such as walking tours, cycling or tours about local culture
  • ✓you are travelling with a pet: pets are allowed on request, and pet bowls and a pet basket are available

Maybe not, if…

  • ✕you need a private bathroom in a dormitory: dormitory bathrooms are shared
  • ✕you need step-free access to upper floors: some room floors are accessible by stairs only
  • ✕you expect free or on-site parking: available parking is public, nearby, paid and requires a reservation
  • ✕you are under 18 and travelling without a parent or official guardian: under-18 guests can check in only with one

What guests say

62 verified reviews
8.1

Guests praise the friendly, helpful staff and welcoming hosts, who offer useful local tips. Reviews also mention clean, well-maintained rooms, access to Old Town attractions and good value for money. The feedback highlights the hostel's central setting without identifying a recurring drawback.

Free WiFi10.0
Staff8.8
Location8.8
Value for money8.6
Comfort8.3
Cleanliness8.2
Facilities8.1

Frequently asked questions

How much does a night at W168 hostel cost?

Rates at W168 hostel vary by season, room type and dates. See current rates through our booking partners for your stay.

How do I get to W168 hostel?

W168 hostel is on ถนน มนตรี in Phuket Town. Phuket Bus Terminal 1 is 400 m away, so you can walk the final stretch; Phuket International Airport is 26.2 km away, and the hostel offers a paid airport shuttle. Nearby public parking requires a reservation and costs THB 120 per day.

What is near W168 hostel?

W168 hostel is 150 m from Phuket Trickeye Museum and 250 m from Fah Thai Market. Lard Yai Sunday Night Market and Thalang Road are each 450 m away, and Thai Hua Museum is 750 m away. Phuket Bus Terminal 1 is 400 m away. The nearby streets include historic Sino-Portuguese shophouses and the Old Town Sunday walking market.

Are pets allowed at W168 hostel?

W168 hostel allows pets on request, and charges may apply. Pet bowls and a pet basket are available at the hostel, which also has a shared lounge and concierge service.

Does W168 hostel require a damage deposit?

W168 hostel requires a THB 500 damage deposit in cash on arrival. It is refunded in cash at check-out, subject to an inspection of the property.

Can guests under 18 check in at W168 hostel?

Guests under 18 can check in at W168 hostel only with a parent or official guardian. The rule applies to the check-in arrangement for younger travellers.

What room types are available at W168 hostel?

W168 hostel has female and mixed dormitory rooms with bunk beds and shared bathrooms, as well as a Deluxe Double Room with Balcony. The double room has a private bathroom, city view and terrace, while dormitory options include an inner-courtyard view and a larger room with a balcony.

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