5
Bernt Fuglseth -
5 years ago
Good hostel at a great price. The dorms are are capsule style (but a comfortable size) with privacy curtains, power outlet and a light, so although the dorms have 12 beds, it feels much more cozy! Great A/C!
The free breakfast is coffee and tea, with toast with jam.
Near The Park Backpack House is on the edge of the Old City, right by the moat, and right in the middle of the two weekend markets. Less than 15 minute walk to the Saturday market and 10 minute walk to the Sunday market. Both are worth a visit! The hostel is not very close to the week-day night bazaar, but there are quite a few restaurants and street-side-carts within 5-10 minutes walk.
The WiFi is good, but the common area isn't great for spending a long time
on laptops if this was your plan. The common area is also pretty small, so the hostel is missing a bit of a social atmosphere, but it's great if you're visiting for privacy or want to take a break from socialising with people.
Small-ish bathrooms, but didn't find them to be a problem.
The staff are all nice and helpful, helping make this hostel a great place to use as a base to explore Chiang Mai (also very close to the airport, but so is most of CM!) Late arrivals are no problem!