The Overstay is a vibrant budget Bangkok hostel decked out with street art, one which hosts not only travellers looking to stay on the cheap but also cultural events and art exhibitions. This former brothel claims to offer the cheapest dormitory rooms in the city, has a bar open around the clock and is less than a ten-minute walk away from Wat Noi Hang Hong and Pata Zoo. Dormitory accommodation here is air conditioned, while single and double rooms have a fan, shared bathrooms and power points. This hostel offers free Wi-Fi, instruments, a pool table and turntables to play with, a guest computer, coin-operated washing facilities, a nightclub and a library. A communal vegetarian and vegan kitchen is found on site and plenty of eating options are just a short walk away. Khao San Road and Wat Chana Songkhram Ratchaworamahawihan are just over two miles away from The Overstay.
The unique, open-minded environment offered by this hostel won a good number of fans, particularly among arty, hippy and creative sorts, who loved being able to jam on instruments, ponder the street art interior, meet some like-minded travellers and artists, enjoy parties and other gatherings and even chill out with some adopted animals. On top of this, others simply enjoyed relaxing on the rooftop.
Those looking for cheap, basic lodgings and nothing more in terms of cleanliness, peace or security said that this was one of the cheapest options possible.
Guests usually found the staff to be cool and friendly sorts and the overall atmosphere was said to be very warm and welcoming. Moreover, cheap and tasty dining options are apparently found close by and the on-site bar is apparently open around the clock.
Not everyone was impressed with this hostel's very relaxed demeanour, with some guests finding the decor scruffy or unsettling, the cleanliness severely lacking and the fact that animals were hanging around not at all pleasant.
According to reviews left by previous guests, anyone looking for a particular standard of comfort beyond the very basics or the assurance of some peace and quiet at night should look elsewhere, as both seem to be in short demand here.
This hostel was said to be located a decent way away from most of Bangkok's tourist attractions, so anyone looking to be in the middle of these should perhaps look elsewhere.
No, The Overstay doesn’t offer pool areas.
No, The Overstay doesn’t allow pets.
No, The Overstay doesn’t provide parking.
The Overstay is located in 80 Charansanitwong road, Bang Yi Khan, Bang Plat, Bangkok, 10700, Bangkok, Thailand.
The Overstay Nearby attractions include The Platinum Fashion, Siam Paragon, BTS Siam, Central World Plaza, BTS Nana, Chatuchak Market, Airport Don Mueang, MRT Sukhumvit.
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