Pinghostel

I liked the room and the location

I didn't like that from 6pm there is no one at the hostel. Although they are communicating on Whatsapp. The breakfast was awful, some bread, with butter and jam, the coffee was no good at all. At the bathroom the hot water was very difficult to adjust with the heater.

I am very happy. My life journey as a Chinese is about to end because I am dying. On October 28, 2024, a Chinese doctor diagnosed me with terminal cancer. Don’t feel sad for me, dear stranger, because I am very happy and I am going to die. I love Thailand. The first place I traveled to abroad was Thailand. That was in 2014. Time flies—it's been eleven years in the blink of an eye. Eleven years ago, I came here. And now, eleven years later, as I am about to die, I have come to Thailand again. Time is like a cycle. This is my fourth time in Thailand: 2014, 2016, 2019, and 2024. I love the environment, the pace of life, and the relaxed nature of the Thai people. So, I decided to come to Thailand again as I approach death, to see this city that I deeply love. Staying at Pinghostel is the beginning of my successful death trip to Thailand. Ping has a high rating on Booking. First of all, the location of Ping is excellent. It’s right next to Wat Phra Singh. If you walk fast, it takes only 3 minutes; if you walk slowly, it takes about 5 minutes. There’s a 7-11 and places to eat right outside, which makes life very convenient. Ping has four floors and is a beautifully modern building. The first floor has the reception area, a large public space, a restaurant, and a laundry area. You must wait until 14:00 to check in. If you arrive earlier, you can store your luggage. The receptionist was very friendly and spoke great English, though I had some trouble understanding the Thai and Indian accents. The staff explained everything clearly, such as check-out time, breakfast hours, and the hostel facilities. The public space on the first floor is spacious, making it a great place to chat and make friends. After checking in, you will receive the room card and key. There’s no deposit required. The second to fourth floors are all accommodation areas. There’s no elevator here, so if you’re like me and have a suitcase, it might be inconvenient.

This hostel is located near Wat Phra Singh, just a 4-minute walk away. It is a very modern, industrial-style building. The check-in time is strictly at 2 pm, so if you arrive early, you can get the room key and store your luggage, but you have to wait until 2 pm to check in. The first floor features a large public space where you can meet people, eat, and borrow computers to look up information. There is also a coin-operated washing machine. This hostel does not have an elevator, and the stairs are wide and large without handrails, so you need to pay attention to safety. It could be a bit inconvenient if you carry a suitcase like I did. The room I booked is on the 3rd floor, a mixed dorm for 8 people. The bed is very wide and large, and I think it’s no problem for two people to sleep comfortably. Each bed is provided with a privacy curtain, which works very well in blocking light. When the curtain is pulled, it creates a small personal space where you can hardly see any outside light. However, the hostel does not provide lockers, so you’ll need to carry your valuables with you. The bedding is very comfortable and clean, though the quilt is a bit thin. But if you prepare long clothes and pants like I did, you won’t feel cold. The bathing area is quite spacious, with a clear separation of dry and wet zones. However, there are only two shower rooms, so it may get a bit crowded if many people are using them. The staff leaves at 7:30 pm every day, so if you need assistance, you can contact them by phone. It is also not allowed to dry clothes or eat in the rooms. Overall, it was a satisfactory stay.

The location was within walking distance from all of the places we wanted to see. The room was large and laid out perfectly. At first the staff seemed unengaged but later in the stay, the staff was extremely helpful and kind. This was the first place during our visit to Thailand and Vietnam where the water temperature was perfect and adjustable so this was fantastic.

The breakfast offered was very little and amounted to toast but honestly, we didn't come for the breakfast so please plan accordingly.

Very nice hostel! I had a single room with private bathroom and was really perfect! Very good cleaning, large room, pretty comfortable the bed ( for my personal opinion)

Breakfast can be improved...

The rooms were amazing! Luxury for a cheap price!

It said breakfast included and it was just bread and butter. One of the days there was no bread and the other no tea. So I would not count it as “breakfast included”

The location and ambience and the staff.

Hospitality