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Borbaboom Poshtel - Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers can enjoy the best of both worlds at this vibrant getaway spot, soaking up sunshine during the day and admiring city lights after dark

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Located near the historic Jui Tui Shrine, Borbaboom Poshtel - Hostel offers a rooftop pool and bar with stunning views. Relax by the outdoor pool with sun loungers, enjoy free in-room WiFi, tour assistance, and 24-hour front desk service for convenience.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Mixed Capsule Single | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mixed Capsule Single

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Mixed Capsule Double | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Mixed Capsule Double

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Private Room | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • City view
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Dormitory - Female Only

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Private Room with Shared Bathroom | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Private Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Phuket, Borbaboom Poshtel - Hostel is in the city center. Thai Hua Museum and Phuket Baba Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Shrine of the Serene Light and Jui Tui Shrine. Chinpracha House and Talad Yai Market are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Phuket travel guide
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73/1-73/2 Ratsada Road, Tambon Talat Yai, Amphoe Mueang, Phuket, 83000

What's nearby

  • All the food you can think of on the island while walking between these old colorful Sino-Portuguese houses. The crowded weekend market known locally as Naka Market in #Phuket old town is the largest in the island, with plenty of family businesses offering food & shopping items. Despite it is a small market when compared to the huge Chatuchak market in Bangkok, it certainly beats the other markets found at Patong, Karon & Kata beaches. If you're a tourist, don't forget to bargainhard! #Thailand #LikeALocal #LifeatExpedia #trovember
    Phuket Weekend Market
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Phuket Baba Museum
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Talad Yai Market
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sino-Portuguese Architecture
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Thai Hua Museum
    5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Phuket Intl. Airport (HKT)
    50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Café Amazon
    1 min walk
  • Amore Mexican Tapas & Bar
    2 min walk
  • The Neighbors
    4 min walk
  • Coffee Talk Old Phuket Town
    1 min walk
  • คุณจี๊ดยอดผัก (Khun Jeed Yod Pak)
    1 min walk

About this property

Borbaboom Poshtel - Hostel

Hostel near Thai Hua Museum
Located close to Phuket Baba Museum and Sino-Portuguese Architecture, Borbaboom Poshtel - Hostel provides a rooftop terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Rooftop pool along with sun loungers
  • An outdoor pool, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Borbaboom Poshtel - Hostel have perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: THB 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Borbaboom Poshtel Hostel Phuket
Borbaboom Poshtel Hostel
Borbaboom Poshtel Phuket
Borbaboom Poshtel
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Borbaboom Poshtel - Hostel Phuket
Borbaboom Poshtel - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Borbaboom Poshtel - Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include rooftop pools. Pool access is from 7 AM–10 PM.

Is Borbaboom Poshtel - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Borbaboom Poshtel - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Borbaboom Poshtel - Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Borbaboom Poshtel - Hostel located?

Located in Old Phuket Town, this hostel is steps from Phuket Baba Museum, Sino-Portuguese Architecture, and Talad Yai Market. Shrine of the Serene Light and Chinpracha House are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Borbaboom Poshtel - Hostel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

7.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Carla

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sadly the floors are not washed well. Same drop of blood was there after 5 days when I left. Never smelled cleaners or disinfectant...just seen dirty mop and reused rags. The mould in the showers is NASTY. The young fellas do an ok job with what they have but they need to invest in some thorough time to clean...disenfect. The pool as well...😬.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

N

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall, good.

Staff was polite. Capsule size was adequate. Can afford to have more cloth hangers in the capsule. There’s a small cupboard for you to lock impt belongings in. Small ventilator in capsule makes it stuffy at times. Washer and dryer available for 20 and 10b respectively. Capsule was a bit sandy. Female toilet no toilet paper during the entire 3 nights stay. Cleanliness can be improved but still adequate. Location was good, great restaurant named Kunjeed Radnayodpak Noodle Fish on the street behind.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good location in Phuket Town. Right by some nices cafes, restaurants and bars. Private room was a good size but poor lighting and cold showers. There was also a lot of construction work going on starting at 7am which was not ideal. The rooftop pool was fantastic however.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Gabrielle, NYC, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I had a lot of trouble with the staff. When I checked in she said she didn’t have my reservation & she asked me to pay for my room again. I explained I had already payed for the room and I showed her my reservation on my Expedia app & she said she couldn’t find it &I should pay again. Then she asked me for a key deposit which was fine but I wanted a receipt when giving cash. I bought everything on Expedia and I had no trouble anywhere else I stayed getting receipts. Ultimately she refused to give me a receipt. I used google translate to make sure she understood what I was asking and I was still denied one. Then I asked another young lady behind the desk if I could use their landline to call and get a pick up time for my day trip. She seemed helpful but she told me the wrong pickup time. Luckily I was waiting downstairs 20 min early so I didn’t miss my bus. I asked if I could leave my bag there until 3p as I had schedule a snorkeling trip for the day and they said I could leave it in the lobby sitting in the corner near the front door. And to me this didn’t sound safe. I would say if you’re backpacking just skip Borbaboom. It’s not worth the trouble. I ended up getting a room around the corner at Feel Good Hostel and they were incredible. She allowed me to shower and held my bag in a locker until 4pm. She even ended up driving me to the bus station. If i had to do it again I’d stay at Feel Good Hostel instead. Feel Good hostel was beyond superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hostel I've ever stayed in

I would give Borbaboom 10 stars if I could. Probably the best hostel I've ever stayed at and the owners are working on making it even better. Pool on the roof is amazing, especially in the early evening. Everything about the hostel screams quality. Staff are super friendly. I stayed in a 'pod' for most of my stay which was great for some privacy. I planned to stay 1 night but as I liked the hostel and Old Phuket Town so much I stayed for 5 nights. If i was to make one suggestion it would be to have soap/shampoo dispensers in the showers. The hostel set up a water station outside for the Songkran festival and soaking passers by was one of the highlights of my trip! P.s. best pool table I have found in Thailand so far.

10/10 Excellent

Tilly

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023