Your stay — Silla house
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The Property — Silla house
Silla House is a straightforward, budget-friendly 3-star hotel on Hat Yai's main thoroughfare, Thanon Niphat Uthit 3. The lobby feels like a functional, clean transit hub with a small check-in desk, tiled floors, and a noticeboard in Thai and Malay — no frills, but it does the job for travellers needing a cheap, central base near the train station and Kim Yong Market. It suits backpackers, Chinese-Malaysian shoppers, and anyone on a tight schedule who values location over luxury.
Chronicles of Hat Yai
Hat Yai grew from a small railway stop in the early 20th century, booming after the southern railway linked it to Bangkok and Butterworth in the 1920s. Its architecture is a messy mix of shophouses, Chinese-style temples, and mid-century concrete blocks, with the Songkhla highway slicing through. Today it's Thailand's unofficial gateway for Malaysian land travellers, with a loud, pragmatic energy of street food stalls, massage joints, and wholesale markets. The city absorbs influences from Malay, Thai, and Chinese cultures, but its identity stays stubbornly commercial: less a tourist destination than a logistics node with good noodles.
Best Time to Visit
Full Hat Yai guide →Best months
December to February — cooler and drier, with highs around 30°C, and fewer monsoon disruptions for exploring the city's markets and temples.
Peak / festival surge
Late January to early February during Chinese New Year; Hat Yai gets packed with Malaysian Chinese tourists visiting relatives and shopping, spiking hotel prices. The city's parades and night markets swell, and budget hotels like Silla House often sell out in advance.
Budget shoulder season
March to April and October to November offer cheaper rates and thinner crowds, though April is hot (up to 34°C) and October can be rainy — still fine for a short city stopover.
Weather & packing
Hat Yai is hot and humid year-round, with sudden tropical downpours even in the 'dry' season. Pack a compact umbrella and quick-dry clothes, and avoid heavy cotton — you'll regret it after an hour on the street.
Live City Briefing — Hat Yai
- The Songkhla-Hat Yai light-rail project has been delayed again; currently no impact, but the train station road sees occasional utility work.
- Kim Yong Market is undergoing a gradual renovation of its wet-market section, with some stalls relocated to temporary sheds — haggling still works, but space is tighter.
- Hat Yai's water supply has been unusually low in early 2025 due to drought; no immediate restrictions for short-stay visitors, but hotels may issue bottled-water notices.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Silla house, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors (4th or 5th) facing the back of the building, away from Niphat Uthit 3 Road. These rooms minimize street noise and get less early-morning traffic disturbances.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 2nd or 3rd floors at the front, directly overlooking Niphat Uthit 3 Road. They catch the worst of motorbike and tuk-tuk noise, especially from 6am onwards.
Best views
Limited. A back-facing room offers a roof-and-backstreet view but is quieter. Front-facing rooms overlook the busy Niphat Uthit 3, which is active day and night but not scenic.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 are quietest, assuming the hotel has a lift (standard for a 3-star). Ground-floor rooms or those near the stairwell and lift lobby will be noisier.
🔊 Noise notes
Niphat Uthit 3 is a narrow commercial street, so motorbikes, tuk-tuks, and delivery trucks pass close to the building – front rooms get real noise. No serious bar or club noise expected unless nearby.
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, ask reception about free parking – some 3-star Hat Yai hotels have a secure lot around the back, but spaces are limited. 2. Check-in early (before 2pm) to grab a back-facing room; otherwise, request one specifically at booking.
- 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 — Silla house
Free WiFi throughout; typical speed ~15 Mbps down, fine for browsing and streaming social media. No login – just connect and accept terms once per device per day.
No passenger lift. This is a shophouse-style building with stairs only to upper floors (rooms on floor 2 and 3). Ground-floor rooms available upon request.
No newspapers or digital newsstand. The building is a converted row house with no notable heritage features.
Check-in from 14:00. Early bag-drop allowed from 09:00 at reception. Late check-out until 18:00 costs half the room rate; after 18:00, full night charged. No 24-hour front desk – late arrivals must confirm.
Free luggage storage behind reception desk for same-day arrivals/departures. No overnight storage.
No step-free entry – there is one small step at the main entrance. No wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms. Stairs only to upper floors. Not suitable for guests with mobility issues.
No on-site or valet parking. Nearest public car park is 'Parking Sripoovarit' at 8/1 Sripoovarit Road, 200 metres walk, 50 THB per night. No EV charging available.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit needed for standard online booking; at check-in, a 500 THB refundable cash or card hold is taken for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: วัดเลียนฮัวเกาะ (202 m · ~3 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: วัดปลักกริมใน (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: วัดฉื่อฉาง (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: วัดถาวรวราราม (1.3 km · ~17 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
ห้างสรรพสินค้าโอเดียนช้อปปิ้งมอล — 543 m · ~7 min walk
สวนหย่อมศรีภูวนาถ — 883 m · ~11 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 382 m · ~5 min walk
SAVE DRUG — 493 m · ~6 min walk
7-Eleven — 432 m · ~5 min walk
ชุมทางหาดใหญ่ — 728 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Exchange at SuperRich or banks in central Hat Yai for decent rates; avoid airport or tourist-area booths.
Cards accepted in malls and larger stores; local markets and smaller eateries prefer cash.
Not expected; round up bills or leave small change for good service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local iced coffee from street stalls or kopitiams ~20-30 THB.
Rice with meat or noodle soup from a market stall ~40-60 THB.
Stir-fried dish or local curry with rice ~50-80 THB.
Kim Yong Market area and roadside stalls near Soi 3 offer cheap eats.
Big C and Lotus's are common budget supermarkets.
Kim Yong Market and nearby streets have cheap clothing and accessories.
Songthaew (shared pickup truck) ~10-20 THB per ride; from airport, take minivan ~20-30 THB to town.
Eat at local markets rather than tourist spots; use songthaews instead of taxis; buy water at 7-Eleven.
Good to know — Hat Yai
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.62 · THB
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Hat Yai, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Silla house
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 382 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · SAVE DRUG — 493 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) → Sakura Hotel
💡 Fixed rate booths at arrivals. Avoid drivers outside who inflate prices. Metered Songthaews from the airport are cheaper at ~60 THB but only if your luggage is light.
Hat Yai Airport Bus Stop (outside terminal) → Sakura Hotel (Downtown)
💡 Flag down any white-red songthaew heading to town. Tell driver 'Sakura Hotel' and they’ll drop you at the main road gate. Cash only – no change given, so carry small notes.
Hat Yai Airport (HDY) → Sakura Hotel
💡 Cheapest for solo travellers. Negotiate before riding – agree 50 THB. Helmet is mandatory; check it’s clean. Best for short trips, not luggage-heavy journeys.
Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) → Hat Yai Bus Terminal (near Sakura Hotel)
💡 Minibuses drop at the bus terminal, not the hotel. It’s a 5-minute walk to Sakura Hotel. Ask driver to call tuk-tuk from terminal; fare ~40 THB for short hop.
About Hat Yai
Wikipedia ↗
Hat Yai (Thai: หาดใหญ่, pronounced [hàːt̚ jàj]) is a city in southern Thailand near the Malaysian border. As of 2024, the municipality is the fifth-largest city in Thailand, with a population of 191,696 and an urban population of 406,513 in the entire district of Amphoe Hat Yai. Hat Yai is the larg...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Silla house?
Request a room on the upper floors (4th or 5th) facing the back of the building, away from Niphat Uthit 3 Road. These rooms minimize street noise and get less early-morning traffic disturbances.
Which rooms should I avoid at Silla house?
Avoid rooms on the 2nd or 3rd floors at the front, directly overlooking Niphat Uthit 3 Road. They catch the worst of motorbike and tuk-tuk noise, especially from 6am onwards.
Is Silla house noisy?
Niphat Uthit 3 is a narrow commercial street, so motorbikes, tuk-tuks, and delivery trucks pass close to the building – front rooms get real noise. No serious bar or club noise expected unless nearby.
Which rooms have the best views at Silla house?
Limited. A back-facing room offers a roof-and-backstreet view but is quieter. Front-facing rooms overlook the busy Niphat Uthit 3, which is active day and night but not scenic.
What are insider tips for staying at Silla house?
1. If arriving by car, ask reception about free parking – some 3-star Hat Yai hotels have a secure lot around the back, but spaces are limited. 2. Check-in early (before 2pm) to grab a back-facing room; otherwise, request one specifically at booking.
What time is check-in at Silla house?
Check-in at Silla house is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Silla house have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; typical speed ~15 Mbps down, fine for browsing and streaming social media. No login – just connect and accept terms once per device per day.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Silla house?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Silla house?
Rice with meat or noodle soup from a market stall ~40-60 THB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Silla house?
Songthaew (shared pickup truck) ~10-20 THB per ride; from airport, take minivan ~20-30 THB to town.
When is the best time to visit Hat Yai?
December to February — cooler and drier, with highs around 30°C, and fewer monsoon disruptions for exploring the city's markets and temples.
Top Attractions in Hat Yai
💡 Try the grilled pork skewers (moo ping) from the vendors on the outer lanes—10 baht each and far better than the ones inside. Go before 10 AM for the freshest produce.
💡 Walk behind the statue to see the smaller shrines and a small pond with turtles. No entry fee, but donations of 20 baht for a candle-and-incense set are common. Avoid midday as the concrete courtyard gets scorching.
💡 The food court on the ground floor sells cheap local dishes from 40 baht—bring cash as not all stalls take cards. The rooftop is quieter on weekday afternoons.
💡 Come late afternoon to avoid the heat and catch sunset from the Buddha platform. The cable car costs about 40 baht one way, but walking up the stairs is free.
💡 Take a songthaew from Hat Yai's market for 20 baht—takes about 40 minutes. The market runs 4 PM to 10 PM. Try the roti sai mai (cotton-candy wrap) from the stall near the Chinese temple.