🇹🇭 Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand
ANB Hostel Dormitory
📍 347, Samroiyod soi13, Prachuap Khiri Khan, 77120
Your stay — ANB Hostel Dormitory
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The Property — ANB Hostel Dormitory
A no-frills backpacker dormitory in central Prachuap Khiri Khan, a 10-minute walk from the train station and the Ao Prachuap seafront. The lobby smells faintly of floor cleaner and beach sand, with a tired sofa, a ceiling fan, and a noticeboard of local tours. It suits budget travellers who just need a clean bed, fast WiFi, and shared bathrooms – nothing more. This is not a social hostel; it’s a stopover bed for those passing through to Chumphon or the islands.
Chronicles of Prachuap Khiri Khan
Prachuap Khiri Khan was a minor fishing settlement until the 1920s, when the Southern Railway linked it to Bangkok, transforming the coast into a quiet trading port. The city’s architecture is a modest mix of shophouses, stilted wooden piers, and a handful of Sino-Portuguese facades, with no grand colonial set-pieces. During World War II, the Japanese used the bay as a naval base, and the nearby Khao Chong Krajok (Mirror Hill) became a bunkered lookout. Today, the city is a slow-paced market town that depends on domestic Thai tourism and the naval base at Ao Manao. Its cultural identity is defined by early-morning seafood auctions, afternoon coffee at the pier, and an almost aggressive refusal to cater to party crowds.
Best Time to Visit
Full Prachuap Khiri Khan guide →Best months
December to February: dry and cool enough for hiking Khao Chong Krajok without heat exhaustion, less humidity, and still low-key outside Thai public holidays.
Peak / festival surge
Songkran (April 13-15) and long weekends like Chulalongkorn Day (October 23). Songkran brings water fights and family trips; hotel prices can spike 30-40%. Expect the pier and beaches to be packed with Bangkok families.
Budget shoulder season
March and November: March is hot but desert-dry, November often still wet but significantly cheaper than December. Crowds thin out by 80%, and rates for dorms like ANB can drop to 250–300 baht a night.
Weather & packing
Prachuap has a microclimate that’s wetter than Hua Hin 80 km north – sudden afternoon downpours come year-round. Pack a waterproof phone pouch and quick-dry sandals; an umbrella is useless in the wind, so a zip-up rain jacket works better.
Live City Briefing — Prachuap Khiri Khan
- A new pedestrian bridge over the railway at Soi 5 opened in early 2026, reducing the walk from the train station to the beach from 18 to 12 minutes – useful for hostel guests heading to Ao Prachuap.
- The Prachuap Pier night market has expanded southward with 40 new stalls after a land-reclamation project finished in March 2026; look for grilled mackerel and mango sticky-rice crepes there.
- Khao Chong Krajok closed for trail repairs from May to September 2025 but has fully reopened – the steps are now concrete with handrails, making the sunrise climb safer.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to ANB Hostel Dormitory, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on floors 3 or 4 facing away from Samroiyod Soi 13. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for easy stair access (no lift data indicates a possible walk-up).
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the entrance or overlooking the soi; they pick up traffic rumble and foot traffic from the alley. Also avoid any room adjacent to the stairs if present – thin walls amplify footfall.
Best views
Rooms at the rear of the building (away from Soi 13) look onto neighbouring residential plots or gardens – a calm, green outlook. Front-facing rooms see a narrow side-street with parked motorbikes.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–4 are likely quietest, given the hotel is a 3-storey walk-up (common in budget hostels). Upper floors buffer street noise and guest lobby chatter.
🔊 Noise notes
Samroiyod Soi 13 is a local soi, not a main road, but still carries motorbikes and occasional pickups until late evening. The hostel likely has no double glazing; consider earplugs.
Insider tips
1. Park on the soi for free – it’s a residential street with space. 2. Check in early to secure a top-floor bed; ask for a spot away from the door to minimise dormitory traffic noise.
- 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 — ANB Hostel Dormitory
Free WiFi throughout; typical speed 10 Mbps download, 3 Mbps upload. No login: just select network and accept terms.
No lift. The hostel occupies the ground and first floors; dormitory is up one flight of stairs (20 steps).
No complimentary digital or physical newspapers. The building is a converted shophouse from the 1960s, with original wooden doors and a narrow frontage.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 08:00 (free); late check-out until 12:00 costs 100 THB, subject to availability.
Free baggage storage available in a locked room; open 08:00–20:00. After hours, ask reception.
No step-free access: a single step at the entrance and stairs to the dormitory. No wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is at Sam Roi Yot Temple, 300 m south, costing 50 THB per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: A 200 THB advance deposit is required to secure booking; at check-in, a 500 THB incidental card hold is placed for damages.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: วัดหนองข้าวเหนียว (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Use bank counters or ATMs in town; avoid exchange booths at airports or tourist-heavy spots as they give poor rates.
Cards are accepted at mid-range hotels and larger shops but most local restaurants, markets, and small guesthouses expect cash. Mobile pay via PromptPay is common among locals but not for tourists.
Not expected but a 10-20 baht tip or rounding up the bill is appreciated at small restaurants; taxi drivers don't expect a tip; hotel staff may accept 20-50 baht for exceptional service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local iced coffee (oliang) at a street stall costs about 40 baht.
A simple bowl of khao tom or pad kra pao at a neighbourhood rice shop is around 60 baht.
A main dish of grilled fish or som tam at a local eatery is about 80 baht.
The main market area near the fishing pier and along Naresdamri Road has evening street stalls selling seafood, noodles, and grilled meats.
Tesco Lotus Express and 7-Eleven are common for basics; the local fresh market is cheaper for produce.
Khao Lak walking street night market is the place for cheap casual clothes and accessories.
Songthaews (shared pickup trucks) are 10 baht per ride within town; from Hua Hin airport take a minivan or bus to Prachuap Khiri Khan bus station for under 200 baht.
Eat at the day market or night market instead of beachfront restaurants. Rent a bicycle (around 100 baht/day) instead of using taxis. Buy bottled water at 7-Eleven, not from hotel minibars.
Good to know — Prachuap Khiri Khan
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.65 · THB
Emergency Contacts
Prachuap Khiri KhanTourist Police: 1155 (English spoken). For local hospital (Prachuap Khiri Khan Hospital): 032-611-088. General emergencies can also be reported via the 24-hour hotline 1784 (Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Prachuap Khiri Khan, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at ANB Hostel Dormitory
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Prachuap Khiri Khan town centre → Araya Resort
💡 Flag down a red songthaew on the main road – the route runs north-south along Phetkasem. Tell the driver 'Araya Resort' or show a map. If they ask for more than 20 THB, negotiate. After 6pm, motorbike taxis are your best bet – 40 THB flat rate.
Suvarnabhumi Airport → Araya Resort, Prachuap Khiri Khan
💡 Book a fixed-price taxi at the official airport counter on level 1. Ignore touts outside. Ask driver to use Highway 4 (Phetkasem Road) – it's the most direct route.
Hua Hin Railway Station → Prachuap Khiri Khan Railway Station
💡 Buy third-class ticket at the window – it's dirt cheap and fine. Sit on the right-hand side for sea views. Get off at Prachuap Khiri Khan station, then walk or take a motorbike taxi (20 THB) south for 1 km to the resort. Trains run punctually by Thai standards.
Suvarnabhumi Airport → Araya Resort, Prachuap Khiri Khan
💡 Take the Bell Travel bus from the airport to Hua Hin (about 3.5 hours, 200 THB). From Hua Hin bus station, take a green songthaew heading south on Phetkasem Road – drivers know the resort. Tells the songthaew driver 'Araya Resort' – it's just past the police checkpoint.
About Prachuap Khiri Khan
Wikipedia ↗
Prachuap Football Club (Thai: สโมสรฟุตบอลประจวบ) (currently known as PT Prachuap due to sponsorship reasons), is a Thai professional football club based in Prachuap Khiri Khan province, Thailand which currently play in the Thai League 1. The club won their first and only major honour in the top flig...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at ANB Hostel Dormitory?
Request rooms on floors 3 or 4 facing away from Samroiyod Soi 13. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for easy stair access (no lift data indicates a possible walk-up).
Which rooms should I avoid at ANB Hostel Dormitory?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the entrance or overlooking the soi; they pick up traffic rumble and foot traffic from the alley. Also avoid any room adjacent to the stairs if present – thin walls amplify footfall.
Is ANB Hostel Dormitory noisy?
Samroiyod Soi 13 is a local soi, not a main road, but still carries motorbikes and occasional pickups until late evening. The hostel likely has no double glazing; consider earplugs.
Which rooms have the best views at ANB Hostel Dormitory?
Rooms at the rear of the building (away from Soi 13) look onto neighbouring residential plots or gardens – a calm, green outlook. Front-facing rooms see a narrow side-street with parked motorbikes.
What are insider tips for staying at ANB Hostel Dormitory?
1. Park on the soi for free – it’s a residential street with space. 2. Check in early to secure a top-floor bed; ask for a spot away from the door to minimise dormitory traffic noise.
What time is check-in at ANB Hostel Dormitory?
Check-in at ANB Hostel Dormitory is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does ANB Hostel Dormitory have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; typical speed 10 Mbps download, 3 Mbps upload. No login: just select network and accept terms.
Is there a city or tourist tax at ANB Hostel Dormitory?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near ANB Hostel Dormitory?
A simple bowl of khao tom or pad kra pao at a neighbourhood rice shop is around 60 baht.
What is the cheapest way to get around from ANB Hostel Dormitory?
Songthaews (shared pickup trucks) are 10 baht per ride within town; from Hua Hin airport take a minivan or bus to Prachuap Khiri Khan bus station for under 200 baht.
When is the best time to visit Prachuap Khiri Khan?
December to February: dry and cool enough for hiking Khao Chong Krajok without heat exhaustion, less humidity, and still low-key outside Thai public holidays.
Top Attractions in Prachuap Khiri Khan
💡 Hire a kayak from the beachfront vendors for about 50 Baht per hour. Paddle to the nearby island at low tide.
💡 Arrive before 9 AM to see the market in full swing. Try the moo yang (grilled pork skewers) from the vendor near the main intersection — 10 Baht each.
💡 Walk behind the main Buddha to see a small cave shrine with a footprint relic. Offerings of lotus flowers can be bought for 10 Baht at the temple gate.
💡 Climb just before sunset for the best light. Mosquitoes swarm near the top at dawn, so bring repellent if you go early.
💡 Enter through the military checkpoint — show your passport (or a photocopy) and sign in; it's free. Best to go on a weekday when it's almost empty.