Riverside Hostel Phuket

Riverside Hostel Phuket is a hostel in Phuket Town, with private rooms that include balconies and views across the surrounding landscape. The accommodation ranges from studios and a separate-bedroom suite to a mixed dormitory bed, giving solo travellers and pairs several room formats.

Private rooms include air conditioning in most room types, and several have a private bathroom, a balcony, or a lake, mountain, river or landmark outlook. The King Suite has a separate bedroom and living room; the dormitory option uses a shared bathroom. A garden, shared lounge and shared kitchen are available, alongside free WiFi and free private parking. Breakfast is available in Asian and American styles, and the property also has a restaurant. Pub crawls, evening entertainment and hiking are among the activities. Phuket Bus Terminal 1 is 1.2 km away, while Sansook Temple is 350 m from the hostel.

Riverside Hostel Phuket has a varied room range, from private double rooms and studios to a suite with a separate bedroom and living room, plus a bunk in a mixed dormitory. Five private options measure 22 or 24 m², and most are arranged for two people. The dormitory bed is for one person and has a shared bathroom; private-room options have private bathrooms. Several rooms bring in outdoor space through a balcony or terrace, and outlooks include lake, mountain, river, landmark and inner-courtyard views.

Room layouts and furnishings vary: some include a minibar, while flat-screen TVs feature in several rooms. Air conditioning appears in several private-room types. Studios and suites add a sofa, and the King Suite has a separate bedroom and living room. Balcony and terrace access differs between categories, as do the views, so the range moves from a single dormitory bunk to private accommodation with outdoor space.

Free WiFi is available throughout, and free private parking is on site without a reservation. The garden and shared lounge/TV area provide outdoor and indoor common spaces, while a shared kitchen is available for preparing meals. Breakfast comes in Asian and American styles. The hostel has pub crawls and evening entertainment, with hiking also among its activities. Non-smoking throughout is a property-wide provision. Guest bathroom essentials include toilet paper, towels, a toilet and a shower. The shared setting covers time indoors, outdoor space and meal preparation, with social activities and hiking alongside the usual facilities. Breakfast gives you a choice of Asian or American fare, and the kitchen provides an alternative for preparing your own food.

Riverside Hostel Phuket is on ถนนภูเก็ต(หลิมซุ่ยจู้) in Phuket Town, on the island’s east side. Phuket Town is the provincial capital, with Sino-Portuguese shophouses along Thalang, Dibuk and Soi Romanee streets. Sansook Temple is 350 m from the hostel, and Talad Kaset is 600 m away. Saphan Hin Monument is 650 m away, while King Rama 9 Park is 950 m from the hostel. The setting is urban rather than a west-coast beach district, with local religious, market and park stops near the property.

Phuket Bus Terminal 1 is 1.2 km away, and Phuket International Airport is 27.3 km away. Phuket Bus Terminal 2 is 4.9 km away, so check which terminal serves your onward coach. Free private parking is available on site, and no reservation is needed. For arrival by bus, Terminal 1 is the nearer of the two named stations; a taxi can cover the last stretch from the terminal to the hostel. Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:00.

Phuket Trickeye Museum is 1.3 km away, and Thai Hua Museum is 1.9 km away. The Clock tower is 1 km from the hostel, while Plein Poa Night Market is 1.2 km away. Thalang, Dibuk and Soi Romanee streets are known for Sino-Portuguese architecture, with old-town buildings to see alongside the museum visits. The museums and historic streets give you a heritage-focused alternative to Phuket’s beach districts.