Where's the best hostel in Krabi?

For a party atmosphere, Slumber Party Hostel Krabi and Glur Hostel are both in Ao Nang. For quieter stays with better transport links, Pak-Up Hostel and The Brown Hostel are in Krabi Town.

How much does a hostel bed cost in Krabi?

Dorm beds range from 250-350 THB at The Brown Hostel up to 400-600 THB at Glur Hostel, with Pak-Up Hostel and Slumber Party Hostel Krabi in between at 300-550 THB.

Do I need to book a hostel bed ahead?

Slumber Party Hostel Krabi books via Hostelworld, Glur Hostel via Agoda, and Pak-Up Hostel online. The Brown Hostel is the one you can generally walk into outside peak season.

Ao Nang or Krabi Town for a hostel?

Ao Nang, with Slumber Party Hostel Krabi and Glur Hostel, is beach-close and party-friendly. Krabi Town, with Pak-Up Hostel and The Brown Hostel, is quieter, cheaper and better for onward transport.

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Best Hostels in Krabi

Krabi's hostel scene is split between Ao Nang (party-friendly, beach-close) and Krabi Town (quieter, cheaper, better for transport connections).

Top Picks

1
Slumber Party Hostel Krabi
Ao Nang
Party hostel chain with bar crawls, pool parties.
350-550 THB dormBook on Hostelworld
2
Pak-Up Hostel
Krabi Town
Long-running flashpacker hostel with rooftop bar, cafe and best Krabi Town location.
300-450 THB dormBook online
3
Glur Hostel
Ao Nang
Boutique pod-style hostel with privacy curtains.
400-600 THB dormBook on Agoda
Address
22/2 mu 2 Aonang soi 11/1, Aonang, Muang, Krabi 81180, Thailand
Website
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Details confirmed 2026-08-02
4
The Brown Hostel
Krabi Town
Quiet, clean, cheap - favoured by long-term travellers.
250-350 THB dormWalk in off-season
Address
50, The Brown Hotel Krabi, 52 Maharaj Rd Krabi, Pak Nam, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand
Website
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Details confirmed 2026-08-02

Tips

The Brown Hostel in Krabi Town has the cheapest dorm bed on this list, 250-350 THB, and it's the one you can generally walk into off-season.
Slumber Party Hostel Krabi is built around bar crawls and pool parties; Pak-Up Hostel's rooftop bar is a calmer version of the same social idea.
Glur Hostel is the most expensive dorm here, 400-600 THB, reflecting its pod-style beds with privacy curtains rather than open bunks.
Pak-Up Hostel combines a rooftop bar and cafe with what's rated the best location in Krabi Town, useful for onward transport connections.
Ao Nang's pair, Slumber Party and Glur, suit beach-close, party-friendly stays; Krabi Town's pair, Pak-Up and The Brown Hostel, are quieter and better placed for buses.

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