Dein Aufenthalt — Kinboshi Hostel Silom
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Das Eigentum — Kinboshi Hostel Silom
Kinboshi Hostel Silom sits in a converted shophouse on a busy Soi. The lobby is compact, with exposed brick, a concrete floor and a small communal table; the vibe is basic, clean and social without being noisy. It suits backpackers and solo travellers who want a safe dorm bed or a no-frills private room right on Silom Road, steps from the BTS and nightlife. The USP is location and price: you trade luxury for the ability to step out your door and be in central Bangkok instantly.
Chroniken von Bangkok
Bangkok began in 1782 when King Rama I moved the capital across the river from Thonburi to Rattanakosin Island, building the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew. Over the 19th and 20th centuries, the city expanded along the Chao Phraya, with Chinese traders settling Yaowarat and European merchants lining Charoen Krung. The skytrain (BTS) arrived in 1999, reshaping commuting and spurring the vertical growth of areas like Silom and Sukhumvit. Today Bangkok is a sprawling megacity of over 10 million people, known for its street food, shopping malls and chaotic traffic, but also for quiet canalside communities and royal monuments.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Bangkok-Guide →Die besten Monate
November to February: cooler, dry weather with daytime highs around 30°C, plus manageable crowds after the October rains. These months offer the best outdoor exploring conditions.
Peak / Festival Surge
December and January are the peak tourist months, driven by Christmas, New Year and the cool season. Hotel prices can double, and Silom foot traffic is heavy. Chinese New Year (usually January/February) also adds crowds around Yaowarat.
Budget Schulter Saison
March and October offer discounts and thinner crowds, with March still relatively dry and October transitioning out of the monsoon. Expect 30–33°C and occasional rain showers.
Wetter & Verpackung
Bangkok’s climate hits 34°C with 80% humidity in July, so sweat dries slowly and you'll want to change clothes twice a day. Pack at least one dry set of lightweight cotton or linen for evenings, and always carry a compact umbrella for sudden downpours.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Bangkok
- The BTS Skytrain Silom Line now runs full service to Bang Wa, making it easier to reach Thonburi's new malls and riverside parks without taxis.
- ICONSIAM continues to draw crowds with its luxury mall and riverside attractions, but the nearby Khlong Bang Luang floating market has recently added more food stalls.
- July is monsoon season, so expect daily late-afternoon thunderstorms; check the TMD app for real-time rain radar and avoid travel between 4pm and 6pm if possible.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Kinboshi Hostel Silom, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3–5 facing the inner courtyard (away from Thanon Pan). These are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for the lift to be reliable; the courtyard dampens Silom’s traffic hum.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2 facing Thanon Pan — the street is a busy local road with motorbikes and tuk-tuks, and the hostel’s main door opens directly onto it. Also skip any room near the lift shaft: old lifts can be clattery.
Best views
Ask for a courtyard-facing room on floor 4 or 5 — you’ll see a slice of local shophouse rooftops and the odd tree, which is the best the location offers. Street-side rooms look at a 7-Eleven and constant traffic.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–5 are quietest, especially odd-numbered rooms that face the interior well.
🔊 Noise notes
Thanon Pan (now Si Lom Soi 18) carries motorcycles and songthaews day and night. The nearby Patpong nightlife kicks up bar chatter from 8pm–2am, especially weekends. Lift noise on floor 2 can bleed into adjacent rooms.
Insider tips
1. Check in after 2pm to request a courtyard room — the front desk is flexible if you arrive early but luggage storage is free. 2. Earplugs are essential; the hostel doesn’t provide them, but you can buy them at the 7-Eleven next door.
- 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 Einrichtungen — Kinboshi Hostel Silom
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, speed ~15 Mbps, single device login via room number; no premium tier available
One lift serves all floors (6 storeys); no stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand or physical papers provided; lobby TV screens Bangkok Post headlines only
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00 without fee; late check-out until 12:00 subject to ฿500 fee (request at front desk, not guaranteed)
Complimentary storage in locked luggage room; open 08:00–22:00; after-hours drop-off requires prior arrangement with staff
No step-free street entrance (2 steps up from soi); lift is narrow (60 cm door, tight for wheelchairs); no adapted rooms or bathrooms
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is RSU Tower parking (100 m) — ฿30 for first hour, ฿20/hour thereafter, ฿200 overnight; no EV charging within 300 m
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: None (not applicable for 3-star, no resort fee)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; incidental hold of ฿500 per night by card at check-in
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Buddhist temple: วัดสวนพลู (220 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: อาสนวิหารอัสสัมชัญ (338 m · ~4 min walk)
- Mosque: มัสยิดบ้านอู่ (380 m · ~5 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: ศาลเจ้าเจียวเองเบี้ยว (507 m · ~6 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Central: The Original Store — 445 m · ~6 min walk
สวนสาธารณะสะพานตากสิน — 599 m · ~7 min walk
บ้านเขียวอันยุมัน — 494 m · ~6 min walk
A Katanyu Comedy Club — 2.2 km · ~28 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Nearest — 52 m · ~1 min walk
ห้างขายยา โอเรียลเต็ล — 350 m · ~4 min walk
Fresh Mart — 43 m · ~1 min walk
สะพานตากสิน — 538 m · ~7 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
SuperRich or other licensed exchange booths along Silom or Sukhumvit; avoid airport counters and hotel desks which give poor rates.
Visa/Mastercard accepted in most malls and mid-range restaurants; cash expected at street stalls, taxis, and local markets. Contactless is common in chain stores.
Not expected but appreciated: round up taxis or leave 20-50 THB for good service in restaurants; a 20 THB note for hotel porters is fine.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →Street-stall iced coffee or local chain (e.g. Amazon Cafe); around 40-60 THB for a small iced.
Rice dish or noodle soup from a local food court or street stall; about 50-80 THB.
Stir-fry or curry with rice at a neighbourhood eatery; main dish around 80-120 THB.
Silom's Soi Convent food stalls or the Charoen Krung night market area nearby; look for grilled meats, papaya salad, and som tam.
Tops Daily or 7-Eleven for basics; Big C Supercenter is a short taxi ride for fuller groceries.
Platinum Fashion Mall or Pratunam Market for cheap new clothes; visit Chatuchak weekend market (BTS) for budget finds.
BTS Skytrain (single ride ~17-62 THB) or bus (8-20 THB). From the airport: take Airport Rail Link to Phaya Thai then BTS to the area; total about 45 THB.
Drink tap water only if boiled or filtered; buy bottled water at 7-Eleven. Eat at food courts inside malls—clean, cheap, air-conditioned. Haggle at markets but not at street food stalls.
Gut zu wissen — Bangkok
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.41 · 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 Kinboshi Hostel Silom
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 52 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · ห้างขายยา โอเรียลเต็ล — 350 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
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.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at Kinboshi Hostel Silom?
Request a room on floors 3–5 facing the inner courtyard (away from Thanon Pan). These are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for the lift to be reliable; the courtyard dampens Silom’s traffic hum.
Which rooms should I avoid at Kinboshi Hostel Silom?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2 facing Thanon Pan — the street is a busy local road with motorbikes and tuk-tuks, and the hostel’s main door opens directly onto it. Also skip any room near the lift shaft: old lifts can be clattery.
Is Kinboshi Hostel Silom noisy?
Thanon Pan (now Si Lom Soi 18) carries motorcycles and songthaews day and night. The nearby Patpong nightlife kicks up bar chatter from 8pm–2am, especially weekends. Lift noise on floor 2 can bleed into adjacent rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Kinboshi Hostel Silom?
Ask for a courtyard-facing room on floor 4 or 5 — you’ll see a slice of local shophouse rooftops and the odd tree, which is the best the location offers. Street-side rooms look at a 7-Eleven and constant traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at Kinboshi Hostel Silom?
1. Check in after 2pm to request a courtyard room — the front desk is flexible if you arrive early but luggage storage is free. 2. Earplugs are essential; the hostel doesn’t provide them, but you can buy them at the 7-Eleven next door.
What time is check-in at Kinboshi Hostel Silom?
Check-in at Kinboshi Hostel Silom is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Kinboshi Hostel Silom have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, speed ~15 Mbps, single device login via room number; no premium tier available
Is there a city or tourist tax at Kinboshi Hostel Silom?
None (not applicable for 3-star, no resort fee)
Where can I eat cheaply near Kinboshi Hostel Silom?
Rice dish or noodle soup from a local food court or street stall; about 50-80 THB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Kinboshi Hostel Silom?
BTS Skytrain (single ride ~17-62 THB) or bus (8-20 THB). From the airport: take Airport Rail Link to Phaya Thai then BTS to the area; total about 45 THB.
When is the best time to visit Bangkok?
November to February: cooler, dry weather with daytime highs around 30°C, plus manageable crowds after the October rains. These months offer the best outdoor exploring conditions.
Top-Attraktionen 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.