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The Property — Hostelbed@phitsanulok
Hostelbed@phitsanulok is a clean, no-frills hostel aimed at budget travellers and backpackers passing through Phitsanulok. The lobby is small and functional, with a reception desk, a few seats, and a self-service coffee corner. Its main draw is location: a five-minute walk from the train station and within easy reach of the bus terminal, making it a practical base for overnight stops. It suits those who want a bed, air-con, and wi-fi without any fuss, not travellers seeking atmosphere or charm.
Chronicles of Phitsanulok
Phitsanulok has been a key settlement since the Khmer era, but its modern character was shaped as a major administrative and trading hub under King Borommatrailokanat in the 15th century. The city’s centrepiece is Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat (Wat Yai), built in 1357, which houses one of Thailand’s most revered Buddha images, Phra Buddha Chinnarat. During the Ayutthaya period it served as a crucial frontline city against Burmese invasions. Today Phitsanulok is a mid-sized provincial capital, blending old and new: riverside temples stand alongside shopping malls and a busy university quarter. It feels like an authentic Thai city, not a tourist resort, with a slow pace shaped by the Nan River that runs through it.
Best Time to Visit
Full Phitsanulok guide →Best months
November to February: cool, dry weather with daytime highs around 30°C and no rain, plus few tourists outside the major temple festivals.
Peak / festival surge
April: Songkran (Thai New Year) sees a burst of local celebration and water fights; hotel prices can double, but Phitsanulok sees less price inflation than Chiang Mai or Bangkok. The Loy Krathong festival (usually November) also draws visitors to Wat Yai.
Budget shoulder season
March and October offer decent discounts and pleasant mornings, though March can be very hot (35°C+) and October may have late rain. May to September is cheapest but wettest; expect half-price rooms in July and August.
Weather & packing
July sits in the rainy season: expect heavy but short downpours, often in the late afternoon, and high humidity (70-80%). Pack a lightweight, quick-dry travel umbrella or a packable rain jacket — it’s the one item you’ll use daily.
Live City Briefing — Phitsanulok
- In early 2026, the Phetchabun–Phitsanulok road upgrade neared completion, reducing travel time to Khao Kho (a popular hill destination) by about 30 minutes.
- A new night market, ‘Kad Pla Noi’, opened in December 2025 on the banks of the Nan River, offering street food and local craft stalls, especially active on Saturday evenings.
- Visitors in July 2026 should note that the annual ‘Phitsanulok Dragon Boat Races’ are scheduled for the second weekend of July, drawing crowds to the riverside near Wat Yai; expect some road closures and increased traffic in the old town.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hostelbed@phitsanulok, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on floors 2-4 facing away from the main road. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but not too high for easy stair access.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms at the front of the building on floor 1—they catch direct street noise from Phitsanulok's roads, especially in the morning with motorcycles and trucks.
Best views
Rooms facing the rear or the eastern side overlook the quiet courtyard or neighbouring low-rise buildings, avoiding the busier road.
Quietest floors
Floors 2-4 offer the quietest environment, away from the ground-floor lobby traffic and street sounds.
🔊 Noise notes
Phitsanulok has early morning market activity and motorcycle traffic. Ask for a room away from the street entrance. Sound from the shared bathrooms or corridors may also carry on floors with thin walls.
Insider tips
Check in after 2pm to request a back-facing room. Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper—traffic starts early in Phitsanulok.
- 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 — Hostelbed@phitsanulok
Free WiFi throughout, speeds around 10 Mbps download, no login required
No lift – all rooms on ground floor accessible by stairs only
No newspaper service; property is a converted shophouse with exposed brick and original wooden shutters
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00; early bag drop available from 09:00; late check-out until 16:00 costs 200 THB
Free for day of check-in/out; longer-term storage not available
Step-free entrance at main door; all rooms on ground floor with wide doorways, but no wheelchair-adapted bathroom or grab rails
Free on-site parking for 6 cars, first-come first-served; nearest public car park is Phitsanulok Municipal Park lot (50 THB for 24 hours, 5-minute walk); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full booking amount due on arrival; a 500 THB refundable cash key deposit required at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: วัดท่าทะปราง (783 m · ~10 min walk)
- Place of worship: วัดสระแก้วปทุมทอง (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Pakistan (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: วัดนางพญา (1.3 km · ~17 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
ท็อปแลนด์พลาซ่า — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
สวนกลางเมืองพิษณุโลก — 397 m · ~5 min walk
พิพิธภัณฑ์พื้นบ้านจ่าทวี — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 541 m · ~7 min walk
ร้านน้องบี สำนักงานน้องบี — 454 m · ~6 min walk
7-Eleven — 164 m · ~2 min walk
พิษณุโลก — 408 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Banks and exchange booths in town give better rates than at the airport or tourist bureaux; avoid the poor-rate kiosks on main streets.
Cards accepted in chain hotels, malls, and larger restaurants; cash still king at markets, street stalls, and local eateries.
Not expected; round up taxi fares or leave small change (10–20 THB) for good service in sit-down restaurants, nothing for street food.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A simple iced or hot coffee from a street vendor or local chain is about 40–60 THB.
A plate of pad thai or fried rice from a food stall or small shop is 40–60 THB.
A basic noodle or rice dish in a local restaurant runs 50–80 THB for a main.
Evening markets along the river and near the night bazaar are the main cheap-eats zones; also try the stalls by the railway station.
Budget supermarkets like Tesco Lotus Express and 7-Eleven are common; Macro is good for bulk basics.
The local market (Phitsanulok Market) sells cheap T‑shirts, jeans, and casual wear; reasonable for basics.
Songthaews (shared pickups) cost about 10–20 THB per ride within town; from the bus station, they run to the centre. No airport, so bus or minivan from major cities.
Eat at street stalls for meals under 60 THB; skip bottled water at tourist spots—buy large bottles from 7-Eleven; haggle at markets but keep it light.
Good to know — Phitsanulok
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.44 · THB
Emergency Contacts
PhitsanulokWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Phitsanulok, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hostelbed@phitsanulok
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 541 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · ร้านน้องบี สำนักงานน้องบี — 454 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Phitsanulok Railway Station → Wang Thong Station (nearest stop)
💡 Get off at Wang Thong—it's the closest station to the NP. From there, hire a motorbike taxi (200-300 THB) for the 15 km ride to the lodge. Trains run late, so don't rely on this after 4pm.
Phitsanulok Bus Terminal → Phusoidao NP Office (then hike/taxi to lodge)
💡 Wave one down on highway 12—the red trucks run to Ban Pak Tha. From the NP office, it's 3 km uphill; offer a motorbike taxi 100 THB to the lodge.
Phitsanulok city centre → Phusoidao NP Lodge
💡 Book via Grab app or ask your hotel. The road curves a lot—tell the driver you want the 'Phu Soi Dao' route, not the shortcut via Ban Wang Yen, which is unpaved after rain.
Phitsanulok Airport (PHS) → Phusoidao NP Lodge
💡 Fix the price before getting in—no meter to NP. Ask the driver to stop at Tesco Lotus on the way for supplies; the lodge has no shop.
About Phitsanulok
Wikipedia ↗
Phitsanulok (Thai: พิษณุโลก, pronounced [pʰít.sà.nú.lôːk]) is a city municipality in northern Thailand and the capital of Phitsanulok province. It had a city population of 60,827 and an urban population of approximately 200,000 in 2024, making it Thailand's 19th-most populous city proper and one of ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hostelbed@phitsanulok?
Request rooms on floors 2-4 facing away from the main road. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but not too high for easy stair access.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hostelbed@phitsanulok?
Avoid rooms at the front of the building on floor 1—they catch direct street noise from Phitsanulok's roads, especially in the morning with motorcycles and trucks.
Is Hostelbed@phitsanulok noisy?
Phitsanulok has early morning market activity and motorcycle traffic. Ask for a room away from the street entrance. Sound from the shared bathrooms or corridors may also carry on floors with thin walls.
Which rooms have the best views at Hostelbed@phitsanulok?
Rooms facing the rear or the eastern side overlook the quiet courtyard or neighbouring low-rise buildings, avoiding the busier road.
What are insider tips for staying at Hostelbed@phitsanulok?
Check in after 2pm to request a back-facing room. Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper—traffic starts early in Phitsanulok.
What time is check-in at Hostelbed@phitsanulok?
Check-in at Hostelbed@phitsanulok is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hostelbed@phitsanulok have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout, speeds around 10 Mbps download, no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hostelbed@phitsanulok?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Hostelbed@phitsanulok?
A plate of pad thai or fried rice from a food stall or small shop is 40–60 THB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hostelbed@phitsanulok?
Songthaews (shared pickups) cost about 10–20 THB per ride within town; from the bus station, they run to the centre. No airport, so bus or minivan from major cities.
When is the best time to visit Phitsanulok?
November to February: cool, dry weather with daytime highs around 30°C and no rain, plus few tourists outside the major temple festivals.
Top Attractions in Phitsanulok
💡 Come at 6am to catch the monks receiving alms along the canal. There's a tiny coffee stall nearby that sells excellent iced mocha for 15 baht.
💡 Arrive at 8am to avoid the heat and tour groups. The temple is free, but the museum charges 50 baht — worth it for the old Buddha heads.
💡 Free entry on National Museum Day (18 September), otherwise 50 baht for foreigners. The garden has a restored wooden stilt house you can walk through.
💡 Rent a paddleboat for 30 baht for 30 minutes — cheapest fun in town. Go on a weekday afternoon when it's quiet.
💡 Go on Saturday for the largest selection. Arrive hungry — try the moo ping (grilled pork skewers) from the stall near the 7-Eleven. No entry fee, but bring 200 baht for food.