Your stay — Once Again Hostel
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The Property — Once Again Hostel
Once Again Hostel feels like a creative co-living space that swapped a dorm for a lobby. Exposed brick, concrete floors, local art on the walls. It’s clean, social but not rowdy. Ideal for solo travellers or couples on a budget who want a central base without sacrificing design.
Chronicles of Bangkok
Founded in the 15th century as a small trading post, Krung Thep (Bangkok) grew explosively during the 19th century when Rama IV and V modernised the country. The resulting architectural patchwork mixes golden wats, Sino-Portuguese shophouses and soaring glass towers. Today it’s both a global tourist hub and a living city of markets, street food and canals – still negotiating tradition with hyper-development.
Best Time to Visit
Full Bangkok guide →Best months
November to February: cool, dry, low humidity. The city is pleasant for walking and visiting temples.
Peak / festival surge
December to January: high season driven by European winter holidays and the king’s birthday (5 Dec). Hotel prices spike 40–60% above average.
Budget shoulder season
March and October: cheaper rooms, fewer crowds, still decent weather (March hot but dry; October transitional).
Weather & packing
Bangkok is relentlessly humid; a lightweight, quick-dry shirt is more useful than cotton. Pack a small umbrella or rain shell – July has frequent, heavy, short downpours.
Live City Briefing — Bangkok
- The BTS Skytrain extension to Pak Nam is open, giving faster access to Samut Prakan and the new IconSiam mall.
- Bangkok has introduced a 150 baht ‘tourist fee’ at major airports from 2025; check if your ticket already includes it.
- Khao San Road has noise curfews after 2am – lively but not all-night for hostels in the area.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Once Again Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3-5 at the rear of the building (away from the street side). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for quick stair access if lifts are busy. The back-facing rooms overlook the quieter inner courtyard of this old-town shophouse conversion.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 2nd floor at the front (street side). These sit right above the entrance and reception area, picking up both foot traffic and passing motorbikes on ซอยสำราญราษฎร์. Also avoid rooms next to the shared lift shaft (typically rooms ending in 01 or 04 in this style of building) — the lift motor is audible at all hours.
Best views
From rear-facing rooms on floors 4-5, you get a genuine slice of old Bangkok: corrugated tin roofs, temple spires, and the occasional mango tree in neighbouring yards. The front-facing rooms look onto a busy narrow street with shopfronts and wires.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 are consistently quieter — far from the ground-floor common area and street noise, and the reinforced concrete construction of this older building buffers sound between floors.
🔊 Noise notes
Soi Samran Rat is a working street in the Rattanakosin district, with motorbikes and tuk-tuks passing until late. There's a small bar two doors down playing music until 11pm. The hostel's own common area on the ground floor gets lively until 10pm, and the lift whirs from morning until midnight.
Insider tips
Ask for a 'back room' explicitly when booking — they'll note it if you call. The hostel has no parking, so arrive by taxi; the nearest MRT stop (Sam Yot) is a 7-minute walk. Request a top-floor rear room for the best trade-off between quiet and air-con efficiency.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Once Again Hostel
Free, decent speed for browsing and video streaming; login via room number and surname. No paid upgrade.
No lift. All dorm and private rooms are on upper floors accessed only by stairs.
No physical newspapers. Free access to PressReader via common area tablet. Building is a converted 1960s shophouse with original wooden staircases.
Standard check-in from 14:00. Early bag drop available from 08:00. Late check-out fee: 200 THB until 12:00, 400 THB until 14:00 (subject to availability).
Free of charge for same-day storage. Long-term storage 100 THB per day.
Step-free access from street to ground floor common area and reception. All guest rooms located upstairs with no lift. No adapted bathrooms.
No on-site parking. Closest public car park at River City Bangkok (23 Soi Charoen Krung 24), 200 THB overnight. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; 500 THB incidental cash deposit on arrival, refunded at checkout if no damage.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: วัดเทพธิดารามวรวิหาร (196 m · ~2 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: วัดราชนัดดารามวรวิหาร (263 m · ~3 min walk)
- Hindu temple: เทวสถานโบสถ์พราหมณ์ (359 m · ~4 min walk)
- Hindu temple: เทวาลัยพระวิษณุ (377 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
บัดดี้ช็อปปิงพลาซ่า — 883 m · ~11 min walk
ลานพลับพลามหาเจษฎาบดินทร์ — 375 m · ~5 min walk
พิพิธภัณฑ์พระบาทสมเด็จพระปกเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว — 625 m · ~8 min walk
โรงละครวังหน้า — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 189 m · ~2 min walk
Swasdee — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
7-Eleven — 326 m · ~4 min walk
สามยอด — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Exchange money at banks or dedicated exchange booths in shopping malls rather than airport/tourist areas; avoid exchanging at hotels due to poor rates.
Credit/debit cards widely accepted in malls and larger establishments; cash still essential for street food, local markets, and taxis.
Not obligatory; 10% in upscale restaurants is appreciated but uncommon in casual spots; rounding up or small change is normal for taxis.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Thai iced coffee (ca-fae dam yen) from local stalls: 20–40 THB (~$0.55–$1.10).
Rice with curry or stir-fried vegetables from food courts or street vendors: 40–80 THB (~$1.10–$2.20).
Noodle soup (boat noodles or tom yum) from street stalls or local markets: 50–100 THB (~$1.40–$2.75).
Sukhumvit Soi 38 (Thonglor), local markets near BTS stations, and sois off Sukhumvit offer concentrated street-food clusters with rotating vendor stalls.
Tesco Lotus and Big C supermarkets are standard in this area; cheaper than convenience stores for packaged goods.
Affordable Thai and international brands at Emporium/EmQuartier mall; bargain night markets and smaller sois offer local/knockoff fashion.
BTS Skytrain day pass or single trips (15–65 THB); cheapest airport option is airport bus A1/A2 (~35 THB) to central stations.
Eat where locals eat (sois and markets, not Sukhumvit-facing tourist spots); use BTS/MRT instead of taxis; buy drinks/snacks at 7-Elevens rather than restaurants.
Good to know — Bangkok
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.31 · THB
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Bangkok, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Once Again Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 189 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Swasdee — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) → Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort (Saphan Taksin BTS)
💡 Most economical option. Get off at Saphan Taksin BTS station, then take free hotel shuttle boat or short walk. Avoid peak hours (7-9 AM, 5-7 PM).
City Center / Anywhere on BTS network → Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort (Saphan Taksin Station)
💡 Essential for daily exploration. Get BTS Rabbit Card for convenience. Saphan Taksin station connects directly to hotel's private pier for Chao Phraya river access.
Suvarnabhumi / Don Mueang Airport → Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort
💡 Cheapest option but slowest. Route S1 (BKK) connects to city center. Combine with BTS for direct hotel access. Not recommended for heavy luggage.
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) / Don Mueang Airport (DMK) → Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort
💡 Use official taxi stands outside baggage claim to avoid scams. Insist on meter usage. Consider Grab app for fixed pricing and safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Once Again Hostel?
Request a room on floors 3-5 at the rear of the building (away from the street side). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for quick stair access if lifts are busy. The back-facing rooms overlook the quieter inner courtyard of this old-town shophouse conversion.
Which rooms should I avoid at Once Again Hostel?
Avoid rooms on the 2nd floor at the front (street side). These sit right above the entrance and reception area, picking up both foot traffic and passing motorbikes on ซอยสำราญราษฎร์. Also avoid rooms next to the shared lift shaft (typically rooms ending in 01 or 04 in this style of building) — the lift motor is audible at all hours.
Is Once Again Hostel noisy?
Soi Samran Rat is a working street in the Rattanakosin district, with motorbikes and tuk-tuks passing until late. There's a small bar two doors down playing music until 11pm. The hostel's own common area on the ground floor gets lively until 10pm, and the lift whirs from morning until midnight.
Which rooms have the best views at Once Again Hostel?
From rear-facing rooms on floors 4-5, you get a genuine slice of old Bangkok: corrugated tin roofs, temple spires, and the occasional mango tree in neighbouring yards. The front-facing rooms look onto a busy narrow street with shopfronts and wires.
What are insider tips for staying at Once Again Hostel?
Ask for a 'back room' explicitly when booking — they'll note it if you call. The hostel has no parking, so arrive by taxi; the nearest MRT stop (Sam Yot) is a 7-minute walk. Request a top-floor rear room for the best trade-off between quiet and air-con efficiency.
What time is check-in at Once Again Hostel?
Check-in at Once Again Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Once Again Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Free, decent speed for browsing and video streaming; login via room number and surname. No paid upgrade.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Once Again Hostel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Once Again Hostel?
Rice with curry or stir-fried vegetables from food courts or street vendors: 40–80 THB (~$1.10–$2.20).
What is the cheapest way to get around from Once Again Hostel?
BTS Skytrain day pass or single trips (15–65 THB); cheapest airport option is airport bus A1/A2 (~35 THB) to central stations.
When is the best time to visit Bangkok?
November to February: cool, dry, low humidity. The city is pleasant for walking and visiting temples.
Top Attractions in Bangkok
💡 Come after 7pm when it comes alive. Avoid the overpriced smoothie stands on the main strip; walk one block to Soi Rambuttri for the same quality at half the price.
💡 Rent a paddleboat on the lake for 40 baht per 30 minutes. The lizards are harmless but keep kids away — they can grow over 2 metres long.
💡 Arrive by 9am to avoid the midday crush. Bring cash — most stalls don't take cards. Section 2 has the best cheap eats under 50 baht.
💡 The massage school is in the southern zone; no appointment needed, just queue. Entry is 300 baht, but the massage is a separate cost.
💡 Go at 8.30am when gates open to dodge the tour groups and heat. Dress covering shoulders and knees or you'll be refused entry — rental sarongs are available near the entrance.