Niras Bankoc Cultural Hostel

We’re the ideal place for first time visitors to Bangkok. The hostel is centrally located in the old city and is within walking distance of all the major historical attractions, including The Grand Palace, Wat Po, Wat Arun, the Golden Mount and Khoasan road.

Experience this Award-Winning hostel:
Best Atmosphere 2009 & 2011 and the Award of Excellence 2011 for cleanliness.

We’re the perfect choice if you’re looking for:
* Unique character of the nostalgic style of soulful Old Bangkok: shop; eat and pay like a local, no typical tourist traps
* Walking access to main attractions and key sites
* Tailor made advice and helpful service
* Cosy stay and peaceful sleep; we’re not right in the loud area full of parties & clubs

The hostel is steeped in history as the property in which it is found is over a hundred years old and has been declared a cultural and conservational building. As a result, guests will get a taste of traditional culture and architecture as they marvel at the restored old style roof, teak beams & floor and connecting door pane.

Niras Bankoc’s Extra features include:
1. Gourmet Coffee Lobby
2. Free city map / Travel & Tour Info Desk with local insight
3. Free WI-Fi / free rental net book
4. Free shower and luggage storage after check out on the same day
5. Free soap & shampoo
6. Common room (big flat screen TV with International Satellite
7. Free DVD rental
8. Open Air Roof Garden Terrace
9. Express Laundry service (convenient, cheap and fast)
10.24 hrs Convenience store next door
11. Night Food Street (closed at 2am)

Hostel Policy:
1. Smoking is strictly not allowed in all areas at the hostel
2. No visitors & joiners allowed in the resident area except lobby
3. According to old teak floor, shoes off on resident area except lobby
4. We encourage our guests to reuse linen and towel
5. Delay more than 3 hours, please kindly inform otherwise your bed will be re-opened

Cancellation Policy:
1. Deposit 10% for HostelBookers is NON-Refundable
2. You may cancel your booking in written mail at least 7 days before arrival, without any charges.

Less than 7 days - you will be charged for one night's stay

For High Season (July, Nov - Jan)
- Less than 7 days notice - full amount charge of every night

Accommodation Information

All rooms are compact and each has its own unique style.
+++ 24 hour Air-conditioning without day time break+++

Complimentary:
Free clean towel, clean linen and free soap & shampoo

1. Double private en-suite: flat screen TV, DVD player, fridge (ABF included + gourmet roasted coffee or tea as a complimentary)

2. Double sunroof: unique room with more space, TV, DVD player, fridge, teak sofa (shared bathroom) (ABF included + gourmet roasted coffee or tea as a complimentary)

3. Budget private double (no window): a small room (9x9ft), shared bathroom & facilities at common room (ABF not included)

4. Mixed and female dorm: not crowded only 4 or 6 beds, custom design extra large comfy bed and massive backpack locker, personal PowerPoint, reading light, shared bathroom & facilities at common room (ABF not included)

For special discount and offer, please check out our website or search for "Niras Bankoc".

Location Information

Save your money on transportation , everything just walking distance!

One stop for all cultural attractions:
*The Grand Palace : 15 min walk
*Wat Pho ( the Reclining Buddha temple ) : 15 min walk
*Wat Arun ( the Temple of Dawn ): 15 min walk plus 3 min on ferry
*Rajchadumnuen Boxing stadium : 10 min walk
*Wat Ratchanaddaram ( the metal castle ): 5 min walk
*Wat Theptidaram ( amulet market ) : 5 min walk
*The Giant swing / Bangkok city hall / Wat suthat : 5 min walk
*The Golden Mount : 5 min walk

Nearby places:
*Khaosan road ( backpacker area) : 15 min walk
*Night food street : opposite to the hostel
*The central train station/ underground station : 20 min walk or 5-10 min by taxi
*Sky train station :15 min by taxi
*Canal boat pier to shopping centers : 10 min walk
*Chinatown / Wat Traimit ( the golden buddha temple) : 20 min walk or 5-10 min by taxi
*Little india : 20 min walk or 5-10 min by taxi
*Flower market : 25 min walk or 15 min by taxi
*Rommaninat Public park : 15 min walk