In writing this review, I have gone ahead and travelled across Thailand-- staying in a great number of similar accommodations as The Yard. I didn't want to believe this would be the very best hostel, being that it was the first place I stayed upon touching down in Thailand. However, over the course of nearly a month of traveling across the country, it has remained in the first place spot with all things considered. Staff: 6/5; no other hostel has such warm, open, and inviting staff as The Yard. Every one of the staff have such great recommendations from food spots to local events. Location: 5/5; it's a tad far from downtown but thankfully, the BTS skytrain is a 5 minute walk from the hostel. I was hesitating between giving 4.5 or 5 but have decided with a 5 simply because of the neighborhood. Just within the immediate vicinity, there's a wonderful variety of food. It's also much more quiet within the neighborhoods compared to the downtown area. Facilities: 4.5/5; you're paying for a hostel and you're getting what you paid for. That being said, upgrades are constantly being made due to the increased number of tourists. Cleanliness, safety, and comfort all surpass what you pay for however you can still expect something falling under par every now and then. A light but nutritious breakfast is provided for free every morning. Want the social aspect of a party hostel without the negatives attached? The Yard Hostel is unmatched.

I absolutely LOVED The Yard. It was such a lovely place to stay - especially if you are not a city person like me. They are very conscious about waste and respecting the environment which is great. I have absolutely no complaints with this hostel - staff was delightful, clean rooms, AC, common area, lovely outdoor area, water refill, and friendly cats.

I wasn’t too keen on this place. I was looking for somewhere with a good vibe for meeting people and that wasn’t a party hostel but instead I found a place where 50% of the people were solo travelling and honestly just sat on their laptop or phones with ear phones in seemingly working, 25% were parents travelling with their teenage children and the other 25% were a bit lost on what to do. This would be a great place to stay if you’re not feeling well and need to recuperate but for solo travelling and meeting people it is very difficult IMO. On the plus side: - cool place - great breakfast - kind staff

My husband and I stayed here for a few nights and we loved it! The bed was comfy, there was a open, cozy space to hang out and be social, and it was in a great area with restaurants in walking distance, and a 15 minute walk from the sky train. The breakfast that is included was super nourishing and homemade, with coffee and tea available. There were also events going on at the hostel like yoga and a tea ceremony. The staff was very welcoming, kind, and helpful and was always there to answer questions or chat! They prioritize sustainability as well which is awesome. Will be staying again if we are in Bangkok!

Great hostel to stay!! Rooms and bathroom were decent, the common areas are very nice. The free breakfast is amazing. The guide provided when you book has everything- from how to get to popular places, airport and back with public transit, food and drink spots near by - was so helpful!! I was nervous at first as the rooms are fine but not super nice, but the space was cleaned often. they have free drinking water, and the restaurants on the premises are good. For a few night stay, i would do it again! Also can leave your bags in the common area for free if you have a flight later than checkout. Great vibes all around. Also good location, very close to the public transit and popular spots.

Good hostel but it is more for the Hippie type of people. The rooms are good clean and comfortable beds. Good breakfast. I have 1 negative thing the girl from the restaurant gave back to much money apparently and instead of going to me to say sorry I gave back to much she took a photo of me and told the girls from the hostel. I'm sorry but I don't appreciate that!!

I really enjoyed this hostel. Quiet and comfortable but also very social at the same time. The breakfast and long tables encourage people to eat together. There is laundry on-site. The AC works great! I also really enjoyed the neighborhood too. I would highly recommend.

We had a lovely stay, we came for one night and ended up extended to one more and came back this hostel on way back before our flight. Such a lovely cosy environment, felt very relaxing and safe. The staff was such good vibes. We will recommend and come again! Hidden gem

The location is 7-10 mins walk from BTS station, which is a bit hot in bangkok standard. The hostel is very nice and quiet, service is good room is clean. I love their breakfast too. The only down side is the shower/toilet is boiling hot during the day. Also do not recommend to people whos afraid of bugs and cocroaches.

My first hostel in Bangkok set the bar incredibly high for the ones that will follow. This is a wonderfully social and eco conscious place to stay; a true oasis in a cosmopolitan like Bangkok. The staff is there to not only help you with what ever you need, but also to create a human connection. They organize all kinds of extra curriculum stuff like yoga and an ice bath in my case. Oh and the included breakfast is super tasty and nutritious, thanks to the cafe around the corner. Furthermore it’s clean, safe and a relaxed hostel you’ll be staying in. Rooms aren’t to big, though private enough to get the job of a good night sleep done. It’s a little outside the center of all tourists sights, however with the sky-train and or the subway it’s easy to get where you need to be. The area where they are located has lots of hidden gems to discover too. Enough said.

If you’re heading to Bangkok please please head to The Yard Hostel in Ari📍 The staff are super friendly, welcoming, accommodating and will literally assist and help you with anything! They’re also a very eco conscious hostel which you’ll figure out very quickly! We arrived earlier than check in and the lovely staff give us a safe place to put our luggage and let us nap in their lounge area after a long flight. Check in was super easy and the room was exactly what we needed. Washing facilities are great! Our whole experience was a 10/10! We met some lovely people here too which is always a bonus. This hostel offers free breakfast every morning running from 8am - 10:30am. They also have a lovely little cafe attached to the hostel and a burger shack that offers delicious food so you’ll never go hungry! Thank you to the lovely staff a The Yard for making our stay so nice🫶🏽

This place is fantastic and had the best breakfast and morning coffee of all my Thailand hostels. My comment here is to address the explicit no cannabis policy. I invite the owners to reframe their attitude towards the plant. It is much better for your health than alcohol and cigarettes. The yard could be a safe and beautiful place to enjoy decriminalized cannabis in Bangkok.

I've stayed at The Yard before and while it's a cool place and probably a nice community, I did not feel super welcome - which is fine considering I only stayed for a short while and minded my own business. The staff was helpful but not super proactive and the place was under construction, for which I was forewarned and offered a discount for next stay (sadly won't be using it). The room was hot without the Aircon and the cold air was blowing directly when sleeping, so it was not very enjoyable. The place itself is clean and comfy but I was hoping for a more communal atmosphere, which I did not find, so that's why 4 stars only since it did not meet my expectations.

Such an awesome, cozy and friendly little hostel. Nestled off the road at the end of a quaint alley-way, the property is just tucked away enough that you forget you're in the bustling city of Bangkok. The common space is super cute and clean and the staff are so so nice and accommodating! The private rooms for stay are great and quiet. And just outside of the Hostel is a place to get breakfast, a burger bar, and they have their own nail salon! I couldn't recommend this place enough. <3

I always stay here every time I'm in Bangkok. It's such a cool place in the middle of bustling Bangkok. I stay here long-term as I'm a remote worker and it's really a great place for it. The internet speed is amazing. The private rooms are great and spacious, the dorms? ugh I love it, too. The beds are super comfy. I've tried all types of rooms at the yard. BUT I think the best part of actually staying here is the people you meet and the people that runs the yard. They don't treat you as a regular guest. They treat you as family, and no I don't mean that distant cousin you barely talk. I meant it like siblings who actually takes care of you. Need a sim card? A train to Chiang Mai? a ride to the islands? ugh idk they got it all here. I stayed here early december 2021 to mid february 2022 and am going back super soon. I couldn't think of a better place to stay in Bangkok.

Amazing place for our family of 4. We really felt at home right away. Everything we needed was taken care of. Breakfast is nice! The bar, burger spot, brunch spot, cake truck and nail salon are all within the property which makes the whole experience even better. We love the neighborhood too. We will be back!

We always stay here on our visits to Bangkok and my children are disappointed if they don't! The staff are friendly, helpful, fun and always at your service 24/7. We stay in the Family private room which is immaculately clean, beautifully decorated and so comfortable. The breakfasts are wonderful and healthy, the Farmer's bar has incredible drinks that are made with such precision and love and the sense of community and caring for the planet is reassuring and feels so comforting. Location is perfectly situated in the middle of trendy Ari, close to great street food, gorgeous independent bakeries and the BTS station. Central Bangkok is not far away at all. All I can say is we will never look elsewhere for accommodation in Bangkok, absolutely fabulous and our young children adore if- as well as my family who visited with us recently.

Loved my experience here. Got a private room in the house which was basic but quite big. AC was good and had a big bed which was comfy enough. Ari is a great neighbourhood - a perfect escape from the madness of Bangkok, but it isn't the best location if you want to get involved with the touristy stuff and partying. The courtyard is a gorgeous socialising space and the free breakfasts are healthy and delicious. Would definitely recommend this place and hope to be back!

My friend and I came here together for three nights and loved our experience. I had intentionally chosen this place because I wanted to stay somewhere peaceful after our long flights, and the atmosphere was definitely that. Such a great location too! The bus station was just over five minutes walk away, and we had lots of great eating places within a short distance. Breakfast was yummy, the laundry services are great, and we met some lovely solo travellers. We were definitely happy with our stay here 😎

Just everything is perfect about this hostel. Friendly staff, clean rooms, nice beds. The outdoor area is great to socialise, if you want to. Great streetfood is also only 5 mins away. Even a gym that offers day passes for 300 baht is close. I loved my stay here and I will definitely come back.

So, you can't have everything. I give this hostel 5 stars because of what it does have, but note that there is one thing I like that it didn't offer me. Let's start with the one thing I like that it didn't offer me: location. The hostel is not technically far from Siam, but there is a fairly long walk (5-10 minute?) to the nearest subway station. Then once in the subway station, there are several stops to Siam, which is where I like to hang out. So getting between Siam and the hostel was not something I could take lightly, it was more like I would leave the hostel in the morning, and come back in the evening. I would prefer to just walk out of the hostel and already be in Siam :) But... you can't have everything. Now, what does the hostel offer. well... - the breakfast is fantastic - really sociable, super easy to chat with people - free water refills - really beautiful peaceful yard. No traffic noise. Sound of birds. Lovely beautiful trees. I super loved sitting in the yard. There are fans so it doesn't get too hot. There's also an inside room, with huge floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the yard, with a/c, if one wants to retreat from the heat at mid-day. The entire hostel is built from shipping containers. I didn't notice this myself, it's so subtely done. I didn't notice till I re-read the hostel self-description, and then I looked carefully, and, wow, it's true. It's super interesting I found to look at how the containers have been turned into rooms. The room was slightly on the warm side for me, but that's not a decision of the hostel, that was just the consensus of the room. I just let it be hot, and went with the flow.

Had higher expectations based on the reviews here’s my experience: Staff - hit & miss. One lady is really friendly the other lady is always on her phone and is pretty rude/blunt Vibe - there’s an outdoor space for chilling and socialising which is nice. There is an AC room but this is FULL of people sitting and working on their laptops in the daytime. Since when did this become a coworking space ? The vibe here seemed like people come here to “work from Home” and less of people coming to travel and backpack and meet fellow travellers . I was lucky to meet a few other backpackers but the vibe here and dynamic is definitely shifting as 50% of the people are work from home people using the AC room as a work from home space - it’s dead silent and anti social during the day because of that Breakfast - vegan, bread and fruit with a homemade soy yogurt. Food - good selection of cafes and restaurants right outside but not cheap Location - good quiet location near The BTS. Noise - rooms back onto the courtyard so can be a little noisy, I got the private room on the last night of my stay and that was even worse than the dorm rooms, very loud. But they do provide free ear plugs Facilities - toilets and showers are not AC, and are pretty run down They are very eco friendly which is really good.

I only came here after arriving at 5 am by bus and leaving at midnight for a flight, and they didn’t even charge me for a room. I paid 250 baht to leave my luggage and shower twice. So worth it! Great atmosphere. It’s also close to the Chatuchak weekend market, so I’d suggest this if you are here Saturday/Sunday. When I come back to Bangkok, I’m staying here!!

I had a great stay at The Yard, the bedrooms were very comfortable, clean and nicely air conditioned. The staff were excellent, kind, caring and helpful. They offered great local recommendations and always asked to help with buses and onward plans. A lovely social space, it was easy as a solo-traveller. A really great included breakfast too, which was a bonus chance to make plans for the day! The location is the best in Bangkok if you want something more relaxed - the neighbourhood Ari is quieter than the city centre and has loads of trendy small restaurants and food markets. The hostel is close to a BTS station, but it can take a little while to get to some tourist locations, and grab bikes are often better. Fairly close to Chatuchak Weekend Market though!

I stayed a while back but this is still one of the best hostels I have stayed at! Bangkok is a busy city and this hostel is in a nice suburb and has many nice local cafes and restaurants. I’d recommend this hostel for sure! If you want more hostel recommendations I post a lot on my instagram! @gingerthatravels ❤️

Just a perfect place to stay in Bangkok. Staff was super friendly and cooperative. One gets comfortable with the place immediately after entering. I stayed on 25th December 2022 and there was this cool party there, everyone enjoyed a lot.

The Yard Hostel is a super peaceful and calm place to calm down in Bangkok. They offer an awesome mix of fruits and bread as free breakfast as well as free coffee and water all day long. The rooms were clean and nicely furnished. The staff were always very helpful and kind. Great place to stay!

Very cute hostel with a lot to offer. Their breakfast are great - love the vegan options and their whole focus on sustainability. Staff is very kind. The rooms are clean and beds comfy. Location feels safe and is very close to the sky train station.

Really nice place to stay in Bangkok, away from the city center which allows to get a break from the chaos, while still being able to reach the center easily. Staff is the friendliest and felt at home straight away :) Also eco friendly which is really nice and considerate. Would definitely recommend going here if you prefer a relaxed and easygoing stay!

Amazing stay at the Yard. Really got my trip around Thailand off to a great start. Som and Skye were super helpful!! Food recommendations, things to do, whatever you needed they had you covered!! The rooms have good air con and the shared dorms have a good number of people. But most of all, it's a really nice, friendly vibe. Shouts out to Som and Skye, i'll see you on my way back through Bangkok!!! 🙏🙏🙏

Great burgers! Great japanese food! It is a nice small community feel to the place.

Owner and family were incredibly nice, and the place has a great vibe. The rooms were nice and clean, with lots of space (imo)

Good vibes, Friendly staffs, Cute and cozy hostel with common space to make new friends.

I stayed here a few years back now and really loved it. The Yard was such a peaceful and calm place dropped in the middle of the chaos and noise that is Bangkok. Everyone there was really friendly and sociable and the surroundings were so nice to be in. I almos want to come back to the city just to stay here again.

This has a lovely and calming vibe. My time here was peaceful and everyone working here was welcoming and kind. It is open and thriving with a local eco and hipster community even in covid. I will always stay here when in Bangkok.

Absolutely loved staying here when I first arrived in Bangkok from Koh Tao. Since getting my own place to live I've come back several times to hang out and have a few drinks because the vibe is so relaxed and chilled. It's also amazing to get such a lovely private garden area somewhere so central. Feels definitely like being at home here. Thank you guys!

This is one of those special places in the world. I can’t even put to words how wonderful my time was here. I spent a little under a week and loved every second. It’s managed with care and attention to detail and lots of happiness. They really value the environment and doing things sustainably. They also gave us some amazing recommendations for places to go. The people though were the absolute best part. It attracts a quality crowd. Ill be staying here anytime I’m in Bangkok. Feels like home

Very nice hostel in Ari, 10 minute walk from Ari BTS station. The staff are AMAZING and will help you with everything, they are so lovely and I'd really really recommend staying here! The rooms are nice and the air con is really good, the showers are powerful and the breakfast which is included is good too. I love this hostel!!

We had a lovely stay at the Yard. The owners, Som and Som are both so sweet, smiley, friendly and happy to help with anything you need, so are all the staff. The private rooms are such a cool layout and very spacious. The shared space amongst the trees is so so nice and it's great to have the bar, a breakfast cafe, burger restaurant and nail salon on site. Thanks so much for our stay we recommend to anyone. Also great location as so much street food and nice restaurants/cafes near by. And v close to BTS

This was the first place I stayed when visiting Thailand and let’s just say it set the bar real high in terms of accommodation. The yard is such a cool place to stay. The layout of the common area is perfect for meeting people and just hanging out after a long day of exploring. James is a great host and goes above and beyond to help you. They have a great burger joint and bar and the breakfast is great too. If you’re in Bangkok make sure you stay here. Sunny

Hostel was very pretty, and the manager was nice and welcoming. Unfortunately, the room was still under construction with no curtains anywhere and no lockers. In the middle of the night the manager brought a friend of his to sleep on one of the empty beds, this person was completely wasted, started puking and snoring loud enough not to let anybody sleep that night. I was worried this person was going to choke on vomit and also felt unsafe thinking he could bring more men in the room (specially as the only woman in the room). Very unprofessional!

Highly recommend. Booked 1 night and then extended to 5. Clean dorm room, good showers and bathroom, laundry on-site, Awesome staff, really good internet (can work in yard or there’s an office room for some privacy), free filtered water, coffee, toast and fruit yogurt included every morning. Bars and restaurants on-site. Location is perfect. The private rooms are really nice. Ari neighborhood walking distance to BTS train and everything you need. I’ll be going back.

The staff made this place my favorite. People were incredibly kind and genuinely cared how you were where you came from etc. just refreshing for people to care about your well-being without wanting anything in return

Such a nice hostel, super chill really nice outdoor seating area. My room was excellent value for money. Special shout-out to the reception staff for being so helpful you guys are the best really made me feel welcome on the start of my solo travelling trip

Very welcoming hosts. The space is beautiful, eco-friendly, and unique. Breakfast was delicious. Everyone who works there is always eager to help with whatever you may need. Exceptional stay overall!

Amazing! The hostel is so clean and well-organized, with lovely dorms and private rooms. Well-located near the Ari sky train station so it is super easy to explore the city. And the staff are the nicest, friendliest and most helpful people I’ve ever met running a hostel. They have also done a great job building a recycling program and cultivating a community in their neighborhood. Really a special place!

>The hostel was being renovated in July 2022 and there was so much noise during daytime. The place also looked a bit messy with construction tools and unfunished work. Would have been nice if renovation work information was posted on website. >Doors at the dorm rooms squeaked a lot and need to be fixed. >My bed got mistakenly cleared along with some of my personal belongings, and I lost them. Aside from it, the staff are very friendly and helpful. They provided me a private room to stay after my bed in the dorm room got mistakenly cleared. They also arranged a space for me for my personal work. All in all, the hostel has nice concept but there’s plenty of space for improvement.

Extremely nice hostel. Very friendly staff and beautiful atmosphere. They have a little food square right in front of the hostel. Breakfast is included in the price. This is such a laid back place!

Best hostel in Thailand. Hard to realize you're in such a big city when you're surrounded by garden and listening to birds singing

What a great place to stay in Bangkok. Easy access by public transport, the quiet garden in a busy city gives a feeling of freedom and relaxation, and the most helpful staff you can imagine is there to guide you. What else do you need ? thanks a lot for the experience and hope to be back one day !