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Hogwarts Hostel

📍 ถนนมหาราช ซอย 10, Krabi

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財産 — Hogwarts Hostel

This is a budget backpacker dormitory near Krabi Town, not the beach. The lobby smells of damp and floor polish, with mismatched sofas and a notice board covered in scuba-diving ads. You stay here to save money for island trips, not for atmosphere. It suits solo travellers in their twenties who need a clean bed, free wifi and a shuttle to the pier.

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Krabiの歴史

Krabi town began as a small fishing port and trading post, overshadowed by Phuket until the 1980s tourism boom. Its limestone karst landscape was carved by ancient seas, and the Andaman coast became a hub for rock climbers and longtail boat tours. The new Krabi Riverfront promenade now shapes local life, with night markets and seafood restaurants drawing both locals and visitors. Culturally, Krabi remains laid-back and Muslim-majority, with a slower pace than its party-oriented neighbours.

訪れるのに最適な時間

Krabi完全ガイド →

最高の月

December to March — dry, blue skies, calm seas for island hopping. Crowds peak at Christmas and New Year.

ピーク/フェスティバル Surge

January is the busiest month with European winter escapes. Hotel prices double; book three months ahead. The Krabi Night Market is packed but festive.

予算肩の季節

May and October offer the lowest prices and thinner crowds. You risk daily tropical downpours but get empty beaches and cheaper longtail trips.

天気&パッケージ

Krabi has a wet monsoon season from May to October, not a single 'rainy month' — expect bursts of heavy rain at any hour. Pack a quick-dry towel, a waterproof jacket with taped seams, and flip-flops that can handle mud.

LIVE CITY BRIEFING — Krabi

  • Krabi International Airport runway upgrades are ongoing through late 2026 — expect occasional flight delays and longer taxi queues from 10am to 2pm.
  • Ao Nang's main walking street is closed to traffic every evening from 6pm to midnight for the new pedestrian-only night market, which started in January 2026.
  • The Krabi River Ferry service now runs a direct route from Krabi Town to Railay Beach, bypassing Ao Nang — cheaper and faster, but check tide times as it sometimes stops at low tide.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to Hogwarts Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Request a room on floors 3–5 facing the rear (south). These offer the best balance of quiet and airflow, away from the street-side noise of Thanon Maharat.

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Rooms to avoid

Avoid rooms on floor 1 (street-level noise and foot traffic from the soi) and any room at the front directly overlooking Thanon Maharat Soi 10 — expect motorbike and truck noise from early morning.

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Best views

Limited view — mostly rooftops and foliage to the rear. A south-facing room on floor 4 or 5 offers a glimpse of the Krabi River plain and greenery, rather than the main road.

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Quietest floors

Floors 3–5 are the quietest, buffered from both street and ground-floor communal areas.

🔊 Noise notes

Thanon Maharat is a central Krabi Town road with regular motorbike and tuk-tuk traffic from 6am to midnight. Soi 10 sees local footfall and occasional late-night scooters. The hostel’s ground-floor common area can generate chatter until 11pm.

Insider tips

Request a room on floor 3 or higher, rear side, at booking — street-facing rooms are louder. Check-in is at 2pm; arrive early to drop bags and head to the nearby Krabi Walking Street market (weekend evenings) for dinner.

How to request your preferred room:
  1. Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
  2. Add a note in your booking comments field
  3. Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available

ホテル施設 — Hogwarts Hostel

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Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi throughout, speed around 10 Mbps (adequate for browsing). No login or time limit; one device per guest.

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Lift / Elevator

No lift. All rooms on upper floors accessed via stairs only (3-storey converted shophouse).

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Media & Newspapers

No digital newsstand. Complimentary English-language Bangkok Post in common area (limited copies). Property is a converted traditional wooden shophouse with original teak floors and window shutters.

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Check-in / Check-out

From 14:00, early bag drop from 10:00 (free). Late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged 200 THB until 18:00. No check-in after 23:00 unless pre-arranged.

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Baggage Storage

Free for same-day storage before check-in and after check-out. Overnight storage charged 100 THB per bag.

Accessibility

No step-free access. Two steps at entrance and no ramp. Narrow stairways with handrails. Not suitable for wheelchairs or heavy mobility issues.

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Parking

None on-site. Nearest public car park is Krabi Municipal Parking (5-min walk), 50 THB per night. No EV charging.

税金、税金、預金

City / tourist tax: None (Thailand tourist tax not enforced in Krabi; 7% VAT included in rates)

Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required by credit card at booking; a 500 THB refundable cash deposit for key card and bedding at check-in

Faith & Dietary 近く

  • Buddhist temple: วัดแก้วโกรวาราม (524 m · ~7 min walk)
  • Place of worship: ศาลหลักเมืองกระบี่ (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)

地元のライフスタイル&レクリエーション

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Walking & Running

สวนจ้าฟ้า — 901 m · ~11 min walk

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Museums & Galleries

หอศิลป์อันดามัน — 678 m · ~8 min walk

5分間のRadio Essentials

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Nearest ATM

Nearest — 105 m · ~1 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

City Pharmacy — 449 m · ~6 min walk

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Convenience Store

7-Eleven — 234 m · ~3 min walk

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Nearest Transit

ท่าเรือเจ้าฟ้า — 759 m · ~9 min walk

お金 & 通貨

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Local currency

Thai Baht, THB

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Where to exchange

Use ATMs or exchange booths in town; avoid the airport and tourist bureaux which offer poor rates — SuperRich is a reliable chain if you see one.

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Cards & contactless

Cards accepted in mid-range hotels, larger restaurants and shops; street stalls and small local eateries are cash-only. Contactless is less common.

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Tipping etiquette

Not expected but appreciated — round up taxi fares, leave small change (10–20 baht) at restaurants, and tip hotel staff 20–50 baht for service.

食事、ショッピング、旅行 予算

Cheap car hire →
Cheap coffee

Iced coffee or tea from a street stall — around 25–40 baht.

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Best-value lunch

Rice or noodle dish from a local shop — about 50–80 baht.

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Affordable dinner

Simple Thai main dish like pad thai or fried rice — roughly 60–100 baht.

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Street food & cheap eats

Krabi Town’s walking street market (Friday–Sunday evenings) or the night market near the river — grills, curries, fruit shakes from 30 baht.

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Budget groceries

Tesco Lotus Express and 7-Eleven are common for basics; bigger shops like Big C are a short songthaew ride away.

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Affordable clothes

Krabi Town market or Maharaj soi 10 area stalls for cheap T-shirts and beachwear; haggling expected.

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Cheapest way around

Songthaew (shared pickup truck) around town — 20–30 baht per ride. From Krabi Airport, take the airport bus (150 baht) to the town centre.

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Money-saving tips

Eat at local rice-and-curry shops instead of tourist-facing restaurants. Buy water and snacks at 7-Eleven, not hotel mini-bars. Negotiate songthaew fares before boarding.

知るのがいい — Krabi

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Plugs & power

Type A/B/C · 220V

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Tap water

not safe — drink bottled

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Currency

$1 ≈ ฿33.31 · THB

Emergency Contacts

Krabi
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Police
191
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Ambulance / Medical
1669
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Fire Department
199

Tourist Police 1155 (English support). For Krabi-specific issues, call the provincial hotline 075-611-000.

💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.

Where to Eat

1
The Sisters Restaurant & Bar Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
2
The Frog Restaurant & Bar fine_dining
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
3
Time for Lime Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
4
This Is Issan Local
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
5
Lym's Bar & Restaurant thai;international;pizza;burger
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
6
Hans Bungalow Local
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
7
Thai Cat Local
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
8
Coffee My House Local
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Krabi, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at Hogwarts Hostel

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 105 m · ~1 min walkpharmacy · City Pharmacy — 449 m · ~6 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

回り回る

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Rental Motorbike (self-drive from Krabi Town or Lanta) 250 THB (per day rental)

Krabi Town or any Lanta rental shop → Ananda Lanta Resort

90 min · ·

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Minivan to Koh Lanta (shared) 350 THB

Krabi Airport or Krabi Bus Terminal → Lanta Old Town or Saladan Pier (hotel drop-off sometimes included)

120 min · Every 1–2 hours, 8am–4pm · Roughly 7am–6pm

💡 You’ll switch at the pier onto a songthaew or taxi for the final 2km to Ananda Lanta. Those with big luggage should negotiate the drop-off in advance.

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Local Songthaew (shared pickup taxi) 50 THB

Koh Lanta — any point from Saladan to Klong Dao → Ananda Lanta Resort

15 min · Every 15–30 minutes, 7am–8pm · Roughly 7am–8pm

💡 Flag one down on the main road (the one parallel to the beach). They rarely go to the resort gate — expect a short walk from the road. Agree price before boarding.

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Private Airport Transfer (Krabi Airport to Ananda Lanta) 800 THB

Krabi Airport (KBV) → Ananda Lanta Resort, Koh Lanta

90 min · On demand · 24/7 (pre-book recommended)

💡 Book through the hotel or a service like 12Go for a fixed rate. The drive includes a 15-minute car ferry onto the island — keep cash for onboard snacks.

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よくある質問

What are the best rooms at Hogwarts Hostel?

Request a room on floors 3–5 facing the rear (south). These offer the best balance of quiet and airflow, away from the street-side noise of Thanon Maharat.

Which rooms should I avoid at Hogwarts Hostel?

Avoid rooms on floor 1 (street-level noise and foot traffic from the soi) and any room at the front directly overlooking Thanon Maharat Soi 10 — expect motorbike and truck noise from early morning.

Is Hogwarts Hostel noisy?

Thanon Maharat is a central Krabi Town road with regular motorbike and tuk-tuk traffic from 6am to midnight. Soi 10 sees local footfall and occasional late-night scooters. The hostel’s ground-floor common area can generate chatter until 11pm.

Which rooms have the best views at Hogwarts Hostel?

Limited view — mostly rooftops and foliage to the rear. A south-facing room on floor 4 or 5 offers a glimpse of the Krabi River plain and greenery, rather than the main road.

What are insider tips for staying at Hogwarts Hostel?

Request a room on floor 3 or higher, rear side, at booking — street-facing rooms are louder. Check-in is at 2pm; arrive early to drop bags and head to the nearby Krabi Walking Street market (weekend evenings) for dinner.

What time is check-in at Hogwarts Hostel?

Check-in at Hogwarts Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Hogwarts Hostel have Wi-Fi?

Free Wi-Fi throughout, speed around 10 Mbps (adequate for browsing). No login or time limit; one device per guest.

Is there a city or tourist tax at Hogwarts Hostel?

None (Thailand tourist tax not enforced in Krabi; 7% VAT included in rates)

Where can I eat cheaply near Hogwarts Hostel?

Rice or noodle dish from a local shop — about 50–80 baht.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Hogwarts Hostel?

Songthaew (shared pickup truck) around town — 20–30 baht per ride. From Krabi Airport, take the airport bus (150 baht) to the town centre.

When is the best time to visit Krabi?

December to March — dry, blue skies, calm seas for island hopping. Crowds peak at Christmas and New Year.

Krabiのトップ観光スポット

Krabi Town Walking Street (Weekend Night Market) Free

💡 Go hungry and try the grilled moo ping (pork skewers) and roti with banana. Arrive by 5 PM to browse before it gets packed.

Thung Khai Bay Beach (Ao Thung Khai) Free

💡 Take the footpath from Railay West at low tide. Bring water shoes for the rocky sections.

Wat Tham Seua (Tiger Cave Temple) Free

💡 Take the steps before 8 AM to avoid sun and crowds. Bring water and stop at the halfway rest area. The temple requires covered shoulders and knees.

Khao Khanab Nam Caves

💡 Combine with a river tour for 300-400 THB per person. Go early morning to avoid heat and crowds.

Princess Lagoon (Sa Morakot)

💡 Wear sturdy trainers, not flip-flops. The trail gets slippery after rain. Go early (8 AM) to avoid the tour groups. Entry is 200 THB per person.

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