3 Best Hostels in Ayutthaya, Thailand – Small Hostels with Big Energy

3 Best Hostels in Ayutthaya, Thailand

Are you ready to discover the best hostels in Ayutthaya? Great, youโ€™ve landed on the only guide youโ€™ll need!

In fact, we could only find 3 hostels worth mentioning in this Thai city.

So many destinations have endless awesome hostels which can be, at times, overwhelming. This is not the case with Ayutthaya and we enjoy that. You only have to decide between three!

Good to know: The full name of this city is Phra Nakhon Si Auttyaha.

As youโ€™ll discover, the hostels in Ayutthaya are small in nature. We really enjoy this as each hostel offers a more intimate and homely vibe that makes it easier to meet people without trying too hard.

Read: 57 EPIC hostels in Thailand โ€“ full backpacking guide

Your shortcut:

  1. Plus Hostel โ€“ top pick for backpackers
  2. Early Bird Hostel โ€“ ideal for families
  3. 11:11 Hostel โ€“ great for older travellers

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This guide is perfect for YOU, when โ€ฆ

  • tired of bad and crappy hostels
  • want to avoid the โ€œyoung party kidsโ€
  • happy to spend 1-2โ‚ฌ for a better experience

Backpacking around the country? Make sure you have a look at all 57 awesome hostels in Thailand we recommend.

Our guide to Ayutthaya is kept simple and small, just like the lovely hostels in the area!

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Quick Introduction to Ayutthaya

Average price for a bed: Hostels inย Ayutthaya cost 7โ‚ฌ โ€“ 9โ‚ฌ per night for a bed in a dorm. A private room starts from 20โ‚ฌ up to 22โ‚ฌ per night. This is a rough average just to give you an idea.

Prices always depend on season and holidays. Please always check exact rates on Hostelworld.com or Booking.com.

Check-In and Check Out: The average check-in time is from 15:00 (3pm), while the Check Out time is before 11:00 (11am). Hostels usually offer luggage storage in case you arrive earlier or leave later. Make sure you check if luggage storage is free or if there is an extra cost.

Party Hostels in Ayutthaya: There are no party hostels in this Thailand location. We recommend visiting other areas of the country that are known for partying, such as Bangkok, Koh Samui and Phuket.

Note: Sleepaholic Hostel Ayutthaya is temporarily closed and may re-open. We are keeping our eye on this as it was a very popular hostel with a cool bar.

๐ŸŽ New to Hostels? Read our guide to staying in a Hostel for the First Time here. We especially recommend reading:

The 3 Best Hostels in Ayutthaya

Letโ€™s jump right into the boutique hostels in Ayutthaya.

  1. Plus Hostel โ€“ top pick for backpackers
  2. Early Bird Hostel โ€“ ideal for families
  3. 11:11 Hostel โ€“ great for older travellers

We put all three accommodation on the map, you will find the map at the end of the article.

Overview: Best Hostels by Traveler Type

๐Ÿฆธ Solo Traveler: Plus Hostel
๐Ÿ™Žโ€โ™€๏ธ best for Female Solo Traveler: Plus Hostel
๐ŸŽ’ For Backpackers: Plus Hostel
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ‘จCouple Hostel: 11:11 Hostel
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Family Hostel: Early Bird Hostel
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ป For Digital Nomads: Early Bird Hostel
๐Ÿง˜ Cozy Hostel: 11:11 Hostel

1. Plus Hostel

To kick start we want to introduce a family run hostel thatโ€™s oozing with homely, intimate vibes. Seriously, weโ€™ve no doubt youโ€™re going to love Plus Hostel as much as us!

โ€œPlus Hostel Ayutthaya is good for value stay in ancient capital, especially if you like waking up to the bird songs and falling asleep to the still night.โ€

Though itโ€™s a small accommodation, it doesnโ€™t lack in big energy thatโ€™s super inclusive and sociable.

For instance, the hosts cook a family dinner every night which is usually enjoyed out in the yard โ€“ how nice is that?

Because of this itโ€™s so easy to meet new people and relax into a comfortable flow. The only thing is that you might find yourself extended your stay once or twice.

Shall we have a look at the other perks of staying here?

  • Quiet working space (including laptops for use)
  • Outdoor patio
  • Indoor living area
  • Free breakfast & dinner
  • Fruits throughout the day

Just in case two free meals a day isnโ€™t enough, there is also a shared kitchen onsite which is lovely and spacious.

Why not rent a bicycle for just 10 baht a day and explore? Everything is within cycling distance, afterall!

As for the bedrooms, you have a choice of staying in mixed or female dorm. Each bunk comes with a privacy curtain, locker, bed lamp and 2 fluffy pillows.

Good to know: There are no private rooms here.

Location: Just outside the town center in a quiet area. As mentioned, we recommend renting a bicycle from the hostel to explore the area.

This is one of the best hostels in Ayutthaya for

  • Backpackers
  • Solo travellers
Book Plus Hostel here

Compare prices and read reviews at: Booking.com | Hostelworld

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2. Early Bird Hostel

Next up we have found a beautifully aesthetic hostel called Early Bird Hostel.

The overall design is gorgeous and encourages a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere.

This is certainly one of the best hostels in Ayutthaya for families.

For sure the best place to hang out here is on the terrace. Itโ€™s complete with seating, plants and is covered so can be enjoyed in all weathers. The fairy lights at night time are super cute!

Stuff available for a small charge:

  • Bicycles for rent
  • Refreshing drinks
  • Tickets for boats & public transport

The rooms here are really cosy thanks to the warm colours, privacy curtains and lamps on each bunk.

Alongside the 6 and 10-bed mixed dorms, there is also a family room with shared bathroom available. This room can sleep a total of 6 people.

Each morning there is a FREE continental breakfast to start your day right โ€“ bonus!

Itโ€™s a really clean hostel and many travellers comment on how much it feels like a home-away-from-home.

Location: Right in the heart of City Island and the ideal place for exploring ancient temples such as Wat Maha That and Wat Ratchaburana.

This is one of the best hostels in Ayutthaya for

  • Families
Book Early Bird Hostel here

Compare prices and read reviews at: Booking.com | Hostelworld

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3. 11:11 Hostel

Now, when it comes to our last recommendation itโ€™s all about the friendly staff and excellent location. Letโ€™s have a look at 11:11 Hostel.

This hostel is full to the brim with lush plants everywhere you look โ€“ hanging from the ceiling, painted on the wall, in the cafeโ€ฆ

We suggest booking your stay here if you prefer doing your own thing for the most part and enjoy spending your days out exploring.

Thatโ€™s because there are no organised activities and the hostel is located in such a cool place that it would be daft to spend all your time inside.

Tip: Rent a bike from reception and explore that way!

Having said that, during the afternoon/evening the rooftop is a really cool place to hang out!

Downstairs there is also a cafe which serves excellent coffee and homemade bakery goods โ€“ yum.

The decor is rather outdated but it offers its own charm. There is seating by the window overlooking the street which we think is the ideal place to get some work done.

Bonus: There is air conditioning as this hostel.

Out of all the hostels in this guide, 11:11 definitely have the best dorm rooms. The beds are sturdy and have little screens to separate each one, plus a privacy curtain.

The only dorm available has 10-beds and is mixed. There are private rooms avaible, too.

Each room comes with a patio with city views and access to free Wifi throughout.

This is one of the best hostels in Ayutthaya for couples.

Location: Inside the Old City town, within easy walking distance from the main Ayutthaya railway station. Itโ€™s very easy to access the main temples from here.

This is one of the best hostels in Ayutthaya for

  • Older travellers
  • Couples
Book 11:11 Hostel here

Compare prices and read reviews at: Booking.com | Hostelworld

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What about cheapest hostels in Ayutthaya?

Of course, there are always cheap hostels. Forget hotels!

We think, itโ€™s not worth it to go with the cheapest hostel out there.

Why?

The difference is usually 1-2โ‚ฌ ($1-2) per night, and a lot of amenities are not included. This can be breakfast or linen.

However, if you are traveling on a shoe-string budget and you wanna save every penny, there are ways to find the cheapest places in Ayutthaya.

  1. Open Hostelworld with full list of budget places to stay inย Ayutthaya
  2. Order the listing by price

Simple as that.

Read: 15 hacks for booking hostels

Make sure you use then the other filters and rank per price.

Also keep a close eye on the ratings, especially the โ€œextreme ratingsโ€. Meaning, the best and worst. These ratings can give great insight on what to expect.

Some of you were asking about Stockhome Hostel Ayutthaya but we do not recommend this as it has very low ratings.

Best Hostels in Ayutthaya for Solo Travellers?

What is seriously the best hostel in Ayutthaya for solo-travellers?

Well, itโ€™s usually easy to recommend a hostel for solo travellers because of organised activities, events and buzzing communal spaces.

In Ayutthaya things are a little different. Hostels here donโ€™t have a large focus on the social aspect, though they do still provide cosy social areas.

So, we would say Plus Hostel is the best option.

Why? They offer a free breakfast and dinner everyday as a means of bringing people together, and it works wonderfully!

The indoor shared lounge and garden are excellent places to relax either with yourself or new friends. Plus gives you the chance to either be sociable or enjoy your own company.

Book Plus Hostel here

Compare prices and check availability at: Booking.com | Hostelworld

Plus Hostel is one of the best hostels in Ayutthaya, Thailand

How to book?

We recommend using Booking.com or Hostelworld for your reservations.

Hostelworld is the most popular website when it comes to hostel bookings.

Read: step-by-step guide on how to book with Hostelworld

On both platforms your credit card is 100% protected and the booking 100% confirmed.

We included the handy links to each of the recommended hostel. Just click on the hostel name. The link will lead you to check prices and availability.

Here is the overview:

  1. Plus Hostel Ayutthaya: Booking.com | Hostelworld
  2. Early Bird Hostel Ayutthaya: Booking.com | Hostelworld
  3. 11:11 Hostel: Booking.com | Hostelworld

We recommend booking your hostel as early as possible!

All ofย Ayutthaya best hostels are popular; especially in high-season. To make sure you end up in those stylish hostels, secure your room or bed as soon as you have your travel dates fix.

Any Discounts?

Currently, we have no special hostel discounts in Ayutthaya. I know, itโ€™s a pity. You can subscribe to our newsletter to receive our newest hostel discounts always to your inbox.

You can find all our hostel discounts worldwide here.

Our Favorite Hostels in Ayutthaya put on a map + sights

Let us have a look on the map. Below we list all three bestย Ayutthaya hostels on a map.

Personally, we love to plan our trips with a map having all sights and potential hostels on it. We thought this map will help you with planning your trip too.

We also included the main tourist attractions youโ€™ve to know in this list:

  • Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon
  • Wat Chaiwatthanaram
  • Wat Phra Si Sanphet
  • Wat Mahathat
  • Wat Ratchaburana
  • Wat Phu Khao Thong
  • Wat Phanan Choeng
  • Bang Pa-In Palace
  • Chao Sam Phraya National Museum
  • Ayutthaya Historical Park

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FAQ

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Over to you

There you have it; the best hostels Ayutthaya has to offer!

Was this useful? Do you have any questions, doubts?

Then please please leave us a comment. This list of awesomeย Ayutthaya hostels should be as informative and useful as possible.

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Last note: Our commitment

This is a genuine article to help you travel a bit smarter and find the best place on a budget! We ONLY recommend places we know you will enjoy, no matter what.

At Hostelgeeks we will never recommend you any place we havenโ€™t evaluated or are not convinced by. Our promise is to only share with you places we also recommend to our best friends and family!

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