The Little Nest is a small hostel with a boutique feel, tucked behind Soho restaurant in the middle of Old Phuket Town. Its own restaurant cooks southern Thai dishes, so guests can try the island's cooking without leaving the building. Dorms and showers are kept fresh and clean, and the staff are known for their warmth.
“A lovely and quiet place.”
a Google reviewer
“The staff is very friendly and nice”
a Google reviewer
MT Friend is a small, family-owned hostel just outside Old Phuket Town, and the owners treat guests like friends of the family. They know the island well and tell guests which beaches are worth the trip, and they have even driven guests to the airport. The mood is relaxed and quiet, and meeting other travelers comes easily.
“The atmosphere is lovely”
a Google reviewer
“One of the best hostels I have ever stayed!!”
a Google reviewer
Book a Bed Poshtel is a small, hotel-like hostel in a renovated part of Old Phuket Town, decorated with bookshelves and fitted with a slide that runs from the upper loft down to the ground floor. The rooms go well past bunks: a Hammock Private, Double Mezzanines with a ladder up to the bed, and a Suite with an outdoor bathtub. Free coffee, fruit and snacks are set out every day on a porch beside the canal, and the place keeps a calm, grown-up mood.
“Staff were smiley & welcoming.”
a Google reviewer
“The sun loungers and pool are great!”
a Google reviewer
Google ratings from Google on 3 October 2026. Quotes are from the published lists and reviews named beside each one.
Named on 2 lists, but in the top 10 of only one, so under the two-list rule it counts as a one-list place.
“it is designed with lots of love and attention to detail”
a Google reviewer
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