Brightstar Hostel

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Check-infrom 14:00
Check-outuntil 11:00
Parking✕ Not available
WiFi✓ Free
Pets✕ Not allowed
BreakfastNot stated

Description

Brightstar Hostel is a hostel in Loh Dalum Bay, Koh Phi Phi, with air-conditioned mixed dormitories and balconies or terraces. The two dorm options accommodate six or ten people, with bunk beds and shared bathrooms; one measures 24 m² and the larger room measures 35 m². Both have terraces, while the ten-bed dorm also has a patio and an outdoor dining area. Shared bathroom facilities include a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries, and WiFi is free throughout the hostel.

Set close to Loh Dalum Beach, Brightstar Hostel suits travellers comfortable with shared dormitory accommodation and a lively beach setting. Guests praise the cleanliness of the dorms and bathrooms, the helpful staff and the short walk to the shore. The team also receives positive comments for its travel advice. Some visitors describe the surroundings as generally peaceful, while noting that bass from nearby beach clubs and occasional construction noise can be heard. Walking tours are among the available activities. There is no parking at the hostel.

Rooms

2 room types · 24–35 m²

The accommodation consists of two mixed dormitory rooms, one with six bunk beds and one with ten. The six-bed room measures 24 m² and accommodates up to six people; the ten-bed room measures 35 m² and accommodates up to ten. Both have air conditioning, a balcony and a terrace, along with shared bathroom facilities with a shower and hairdryer. Free toiletries are provided, while towels and sheets may incur an extra fee.

The smaller dormitory is on the ground floor and includes a drying rack and a socket near the bed. The larger layout adds a patio and an outdoor dining area; it is on an upper floor reached by stairs. Its greater floor area accommodates more people, while the six-bed option has fewer bunks. Both dormitories use shared bathroom facilities rather than private bathrooms.

6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — Brightstar Hostel

6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

24 m² Max. 6 guests 6 Bunk bed
BalconyTerraceAir conditioning

At 24 m², this six-person dormitory is the smaller of the hostel’s two shared rooms. It has six bunk beds, air conditioning, a balcony and a terrace, with the unit on the ground floor. A drying rack and a socket near the bed are also provided; bathroom facilities are shared.

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10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — Brightstar Hostel

10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

35 m² Max. 10 guests 10 Bunk bed
PatioOutdoor dining areaUpper floors accessible by stairs only

With 35 m² and capacity for ten, this is the larger dormitory, arranged with ten bunk beds. It combines air conditioning and a balcony with a patio and terrace, plus an outdoor dining area. The room is on an upper floor reached by stairs, distinguishing it from the ground-floor six-bed dorm; bathroom facilities are shared.

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Facilities

21 facilities
Balcony
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Terrace
Shower

Practical facilities centre on the shared bathroom and the basics for a dormitory stay. It has a shower, toilet, hairdryer and free toiletries, with toilet paper and towels provided. Towels and sheets can also be supplied for an extra fee. A drying rack for clothing and a socket near the bed add in-room utility, while air conditioning is available. Free WiFi reaches all areas of the hostel, and internet services are provided.

Balconies and a terrace provide outdoor space, and the hostel is non-smoking throughout. Walking tours are available for exploring on foot. There is no parking at the property. The bathroom facilities are shared rather than private and include both a shower and toilet; a hairdryer and free toiletries are also available.

General

  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Walking tours
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Air conditioning

In the room

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing

Media & technology

  • Internet services

Brightstar Hostel is in Loh Dalum Bay, on the northern side of Phi Phi Don. Loh Dalum Beach is 200 m away. Ibiza Bar is 300 m away, while Ibiza Pool Party Phi Phi is 350 m away. Guests describe the hostel as set back from the main bustle, although music from nearby beach clubs can carry to the rooms. The setting puts the shore, evening venues and places to eat within walking distance.

Island arrivals by boat use Tonsai Pier, 950 m from Brightstar Hostel. From the pier, the final stretch to Loh Dalum Bay is on foot, and porters with pushcarts can help carry luggage. The hostel has no parking, so plan to walk the final part of the approach. Boat connections to Tonsai Pier come from Phuket, Krabi and other islands; the pier is the arrival point for reaching this part of Phi Phi Don.

For views across the bays and limestone islands, visitors can head to Viewpoint 2, 500 m away, or Viewpoint 1, 550 m away. Phi Phi Market is 750 m from the hostel for everyday shopping. Tonsai Bay lies 1.1 km away, around the southern side of the isthmus, with the pier, restaurants, shops and dive centres in Tonsai Village. These nearby stops give you a choice of hillside views, local shopping and time around the island’s main village.

  • Loh Dalum Beach
    A nearby stretch of sand for swimming and spending time by the water.
    200 m
  • Viewpoint 2
    An uphill route to broad views across the island and surrounding bays.
    500 m
  • Viewpoint 1
    A hillside lookout with views over the limestone landscape and coastline.
    550 m
  • Phi Phi Market
    A local market near the village for everyday shopping and supplies.
    750 m
  • Tonsai Pier
    The island’s main arrival point for boat connections to other destinations.
    950 m
  • Tonsai Bay
    A southern bay with the pier, village shops, restaurants and dive centres.
    1.1 km

Is it for you?

Yes, if…

  • ✓you are travelling with friends or a group and want a mixed dormitory for six or ten people.
  • ✓you want to stay within a 200 m walk of Loh Dalum Beach.
  • ✓air conditioning matters to you in a shared dormitory.
  • ✓you value outdoor space, with balconies and terraces in both dormitory types.
  • ✓you are interested in walking tours offered by the hostel.

Maybe not, if…

  • ✕you need a private bathroom: both dormitory types use shared facilities.
  • ✕you are sensitive to sound, as guests report bass from nearby beach clubs and occasional construction noise.
  • ✕you need on-site parking: the hostel has none.
  • ✕you want a private room: the available accommodation consists of mixed dormitories.

What guests say

235 verified reviews
9.0

Guests most often praise the clean dorms and bathrooms, the helpful staff and the short walk to the beach. Staff feedback also highlights useful travel advice. Some visitors report bass from nearby beach clubs and occasional construction noise, so the nights may not always be quiet.

Free WiFi10.0
Staff9.5
Cleanliness9.3
Comfort9.2
Facilities9.2
Value for money9.1
Location8.6

Frequently asked questions

How much does a night at Brightstar Hostel cost?

Rates at Brightstar Hostel vary with your dates and dormitory choice. For a current quote, see the available rates for your stay.

How do I get to Brightstar Hostel?

Brightstar Hostel is 950 m from Tonsai Pier, where boats arrive on Phi Phi Don. From the pier, continue on foot towards Loh Dalum Bay; porters with pushcarts can help move luggage. Brightstar Hostel has no parking, so plan to walk the final part of the approach.

What is near Brightstar Hostel?

Loh Dalum Beach is 200 m away. Viewpoint 2 is 500 m away and Viewpoint 1 is 550 m away, both offering elevated views across the island. Phi Phi Market, 750 m away, is useful for everyday shopping, while Tonsai Pier is 950 m away for boat arrivals and departures.

What dormitory rooms does Brightstar Hostel offer?

Brightstar Hostel has a six-bed mixed dormitory measuring 24 m² and a ten-bed mixed dormitory measuring 35 m². Both have bunk beds, air conditioning, a balcony and a terrace. The larger room also has a patio and outdoor dining area.

Do the rooms at Brightstar Hostel have private bathrooms?

No. Both room types at Brightstar Hostel use shared bathroom facilities, with a shower and hairdryer. Free toiletries, toilet paper and towels are provided, while towels and sheets may be supplied for an extra fee.

Does Brightstar Hostel require a damage deposit?

Brightstar Hostel requires a THB 300 damage deposit, paid in cash on arrival. The deposit is refunded in full in cash at check-out, subject to an inspection of the property.

Is WiFi available at Brightstar Hostel?

Brightstar Hostel provides free WiFi throughout all areas. Internet services are also available, so you can connect from the hostel rather than relying only on mobile data.

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