Your stay — Hanuman VIP Hostel
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The Property — Hanuman VIP Hostel
Hanuman VIP Hostel is a clean, modern budget option on Phuket's main strip in Patong. Expect a bright lobby with tiled floors, avocado-green communal tables and a shelf of guidebooks. It suits solo travellers and young couples who want a safe base near the nightlife and beach without paying resort prices. The roof terrace with basic seating and a washing line view is where you'll find the guest WhatsApp group chatting about which dive shop to use.
Chronicles of Phuket
Phuket Town was settled by tin-mining Hokkien Chinese in the 19th century, giving it a row of Sino-Portuguese shophouses with louvred shutters and ornate façades. These buildings now house cafes and art galleries as the island shifted from mining to tourism in the 1970s. The 2004 tsunami reshaped coastal zoning, pushing high-end resorts inland and leaving Patong as the densest strip of bars and tailors. Contemporary Phuket is a melange of Russian package tourists, yoga retreats and Muslim fishing villages, with Phuket Town's weekend market as its real cultural pulse.
Best Time to Visit
Full Phuket guide →Best months
January to March are ideal: northeast monsoon brings calm seas, low humidity and daytime averages of 31°C. February has the Phuket Laguna Marathon, but crowds are manageable.
Peak / festival surge
Peak runs mid-December to February. Christmas and Chinese New Year (late Jan/early Feb) double hotel rates. Patong roads close for Songkran in April, turning Thanon Bangla into a water-fight zone.
Budget shoulder season
May and October are the cheapest shoulder months. Expect heavy rain afternoons but empty beaches and hostels at half peak rates. June also works, but avoid July when Russian charters fill budget hotels.
Weather & packing
Phuket's southwest monsoon from May to October brings sudden one-hour downpours, not all-day drizzle. Pack a quick-dry microfibre towel and a packable rain shell, not an umbrella – the wind shreds them in Patong.
Live City Briefing — Phuket
- Phuket's new Laem Phromthep viewpoint parking lot opened June 2025 after landslide repairs – expect traffic jams at sunset weekends.
- Patong's underpass on Thanon Rat Uthit is closed until November for drainage upgrades; use the beach road detour.
- July sees the annual Phuket Vegan Festival (14–23 July 2026) – stalls along Thalang Road, not near Hanuman, but expect extra tuk-tuk demand.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hanuman VIP Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 2–4 facing away from the street, preferably the inner courtyard side. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough to be reachable by stairs if the lift is busy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms directly overlooking the street on any floor, as Phuket’s main roads have constant scooter and taxi noise from early morning until late night. Also avoid rooms next to the lift shaft or near the hostel’s bar/common area if there is one.
Best views
Phuket’s address doesn’t specify a beach or landmark view, but a room facing the inner courtyard or a quiet side street (if the hostel has side windows) gives the best reduced-noise view. No guarantees of sea or mountain views based on the data.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are typically quieter than lower floors, as they buffer ground-level noise while still being accessible without lift reliance.
🔊 Noise notes
Phuket streets are notoriously loud due to scooters, tuk-tuks, and late-night traffic. The hostel’s location on a main road (common for budget hostels) means street noise is a constant factor. Also check for nearby construction or a bar street, typical in tourist areas.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room away from the lift and any common areas at check-in, as late-night guests can be noisy. 2. If you arrive after 10pm, bring earplugs and consider requesting a fan-only room (cheaper and quieter than air-con units that hum) if the hostel offers that option.
- 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 — Hanuman VIP Hostel
Free Wi-Fi throughout, good for browsing and messaging; speed approx 15 Mbps download, no login needed (network: HANUMAN_GUEST)
No lift; stairs only (three floors, no ground-floor rooms)
No newspaper service; small common area TV with local channels only
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 08:00 daily; late check-out until 12:00 for 150 THB if available
Free storage in lockable room on day of check-out (08:00-20:00), no overnight
No step-free access; entrance has 3 steps; no wheelchair-accessible rooms; narrow corridors
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Phuket City Municipal Parking at 50 THB per night (200 m walk); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no additional city tax at this hostel category in Phuket)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a 500 THB refundable key deposit cash at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: วัดเชิงทะเล (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Place of worship: Pro Tree Phuket (1.7 km · ~22 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Park Mall — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Lotus Arena — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
Lemonade Club — 806 m · ~10 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 783 m · ~10 min walk
Boots — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
7-Eleven — 363 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Use SuperRich or other exchange booths in town for the best rates; avoid airport and hotel counters as their rates are significantly worse.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in hotels, larger restaurants, and shops, but smaller vendors and street stalls are cash-only. Contactless is common in chains but not everywhere.
Not expected but appreciated: leave small change (20–50 THB) for good service in restaurants; round up taxi fares; tip hotel staff 20–50 THB for carrying bags or cleaning.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local iced coffee (oliang) from street stalls or markets for 25–40 THB.
Pad Thai or fried rice from a simple local restaurant for 60–80 THB.
A main dish at a local eatery, like green curry or stir-fry, for 80–120 THB.
Patong's Soi Bangla and the Phuket Town Sunday Walking Street market are typical cheap-eat areas.
Tesco Lotus, Big C, and Makro are the common budget supermarket chains.
Phuket Town's weekend market or Patong's night market for cheap t-shirts, shorts, and beachwear.
Songthaew (shared pickup trucks) cost 30–50 THB per ride within town; from the airport, book a shared minivan for 150–200 THB per person.
Always bargain at markets and with taxi drivers; eat where locals eat, away from the beach; buy water and snacks at 7-Eleven, not tourist stores.
Good to know — Phuket
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.65 · THB
Emergency Contacts
PhuketWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Phuket, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hanuman VIP Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 783 m · ~10 min walk — pharmacy · Boots — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Phuket International Airport (HKT) → Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
💡 Download Grab app; fixed pricing upfront. Safer and more transparent than street taxis. Pool option available for savings.
Central Phuket Town → Merlin Beach/Kamala area
💡 Red songthaews are local shared taxis; negotiate fare beforehand. Best for day trips; avoid late night travel.
Phuket International Airport (HKT) → Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
💡 Use official airport taxi counter; avoid unmarked taxis. Negotiate fixed rate before departure or ensure meter is running.
Phuket International Airport (HKT) → Central Phuket/Patong Beach area
💡 Most economical option; requires additional local transport to hotel. Buy tickets at ground floor departure hall.
About Phuket
Wikipedia ↗
Phuket ( poo-KET; Thai: ภูเก็ต, [pʰūː.kèt] , Malay: Bukit or Tongkah) is one of the southern provinces (changwat) of Thailand. It consists of the island of Phuket, the country's largest island, and another 32 smaller islands off its coast. Phuket lies off the west coast of mainland Thailand in the A...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hanuman VIP Hostel?
Request a room on floors 2–4 facing away from the street, preferably the inner courtyard side. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough to be reachable by stairs if the lift is busy.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hanuman VIP Hostel?
Avoid rooms directly overlooking the street on any floor, as Phuket’s main roads have constant scooter and taxi noise from early morning until late night. Also avoid rooms next to the lift shaft or near the hostel’s bar/common area if there is one.
Is Hanuman VIP Hostel noisy?
Phuket streets are notoriously loud due to scooters, tuk-tuks, and late-night traffic. The hostel’s location on a main road (common for budget hostels) means street noise is a constant factor. Also check for nearby construction or a bar street, typical in tourist areas.
Which rooms have the best views at Hanuman VIP Hostel?
Phuket’s address doesn’t specify a beach or landmark view, but a room facing the inner courtyard or a quiet side street (if the hostel has side windows) gives the best reduced-noise view. No guarantees of sea or mountain views based on the data.
What are insider tips for staying at Hanuman VIP Hostel?
1. Ask for a room away from the lift and any common areas at check-in, as late-night guests can be noisy. 2. If you arrive after 10pm, bring earplugs and consider requesting a fan-only room (cheaper and quieter than air-con units that hum) if the hostel offers that option.
What time is check-in at Hanuman VIP Hostel?
Check-in at Hanuman VIP Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hanuman VIP Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, good for browsing and messaging; speed approx 15 Mbps download, no login needed (network: HANUMAN_GUEST)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hanuman VIP Hostel?
None (no additional city tax at this hostel category in Phuket)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hanuman VIP Hostel?
Pad Thai or fried rice from a simple local restaurant for 60–80 THB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hanuman VIP Hostel?
Songthaew (shared pickup trucks) cost 30–50 THB per ride within town; from the airport, book a shared minivan for 150–200 THB per person.
When is the best time to visit Phuket?
January to March are ideal: northeast monsoon brings calm seas, low humidity and daytime averages of 31°C. February has the Phuket Laguna Marathon, but crowds are manageable.
Top Attractions in Phuket
💡 Bring small bills; the grilled pork skewers and mango sticky rice are worth queueing for.
💡 Dress modestly (free sarongs available); go early morning for the best light and fewest visitors — midday crowds and heat are both intense
💡 Go early morning (before 9am) to avoid heat and crowds; the walk up is steep if you skip the taxi.
💡 Dress modestly (cover knees and shoulders); climb the pagoda for good views of the grounds.
💡 Rent a deckchair for 100 baht from the southern end; there's free public parking near the temple.
💡 Entry is 200 baht (about £4), but it’s worth it for the air-con and the quiet courtyard garden; free guided tours in English at 10am.