Hostels http://www.bug.co.uk/forums/categories/asia-hostels/feed.rss Wed, 16 May 12 19:13:04 -0400 Hostels en-CA advice on hotels in ho chi minh http://www.bug.co.uk/forums/discussion/5345/advice-on-hotels-in-ho-chi-minh Fri, 29 May 2009 09:12:37 -0400 chithanh119 5345@/forums/discussions Me and 3 friends are going over to vietnam iin early june and we're looking for a 4* hotel ideally located in district 1, what is the average cost per night at a 4* hotel I.e what price should we paying in terms of british pound gbp?
Should we book our hotel now onine or will it better to book it there?]]> Want to Stay in HONG KONG's HOSTEL for FREE ? http://www.bug.co.uk/forums/discussion/7654/want-to-stay-in-hong-kongs-hostel-for-free-s Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:36:13 -0500 pandashostel852 7654@/forums/discussions
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]]> Big Deal Here http://www.bug.co.uk/forums/discussion/5294/big-deal-here Tue, 05 May 2009 05:27:15 -0400 soutv 5294@/forums/discussions Singapore http://www.bug.co.uk/forums/discussion/3370/singapore Thu, 10 Mar 2005 16:04:27 -0500 Bekski 3370@/forums/discussions
Where's the best place to stay? Vip backpackers have a place in Bugis Village, does anyone know anything about that? As in, whats the place like, where is it, whats there to do, is it far from airport etc.

Any constructive advice would be welcome, thanks.]]> Can you suggest me some good boys hostels in trivandrum? http://www.bug.co.uk/forums/discussion/6541/can-you-suggest-me-some-good-boys-hostels-in-trivandrums Tue, 25 Jan 2011 06:52:22 -0500 gyanchandra 6541@/forums/discussions Promotion-Online Banner http://www.bug.co.uk/forums/discussion/7057/promotion-online-banner Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:15:06 -0400 vaghela555 7057@/forums/discussions Cheap hostels in Jakarta, Indonesia http://www.bug.co.uk/forums/discussion/6888/cheap-hostels-in-jakarta-indonesia Sun, 12 Jun 2011 09:36:58 -0400 makannoblog 6888@/forums/discussions Jalan Jaksa.. at this place, there are many hotels which has been a favourite place to stay for Foreign backpacker.. Just sharing..]]> Recommended Hostels In Asia http://www.bug.co.uk/forums/discussion/5355/recommended-hostels-in-asia Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:03:10 -0400 first-timer 5355@/forums/discussions
I am researching into good hostels to stay at for when i go to S.E Asia in January next year... Does anyone have any good links to a site where hostels are reviewed independantly by backpackers, I did find a few good sites when i was looking a few weeks ago but i lost them when i had to wipe my hard drive :(]]> Not quite a Hostel, but close enough ! http://www.bug.co.uk/forums/discussion/4904/not-quite-a-hostel-but-close-enough- Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:43:33 -0400 vikkitraveller 4904@/forums/discussions
Anyway the point of this message is to let you know that if you are a lone female or females travelling to this part of the world I stumbled upon this nice cheap budget accommodation in the heart of Patong. It's not a Hostel as it doesn't have dorms, however its cheap enough to be considered a Hostel to me.

It is a short walk away from Patong Beach and Bangla Road. For any girl who isn't familiar with Patong it is very much a "mans town" with endless girly bars down one street called Bangla Road but don't be put off... there is lots to see and some great new shopping places to visit like Jungceylon.

So if you plan to visit the island of Phuket the Same Same guest house, which I think is European owned and run by friendly Thai staff, is cheap as chips but clean and has sizable double rooms with en suite shower, air-con, cable TV, even a safe and lost of other goodies like hair dryers and irons !!

When you first get there it seems a little weird because the guesthouse has a beauty salon below at street level, but don't be put off... not far to go for a manicure and pedicure.

This place has a "couple and female only" policy, so no single beer swilling men and no bar girls coming and going like in most other places (gay couples are also welcome). I felt very safe and would recommend this guest house to any travelling females, especially anyone travelling for the first time to Phuket.

I do not have an email address but their website ( which is very basic) is www.samesamephuket.com and their phone is +66 8153 83331

Other quick tips are only pay 100 baht for any tuk tuk in and around Patong, don't be fooled by the scratch cards as you always win and are then expected to cough up lots of money for a time share, breakfast at Dangs Cafe, and FAB club sandwiches at Mings OH and never TIP more than 10-20 baht for anything !

If I can be of any help on other matters please send me a message….
Vikki
(born to travel)]]> Hi-Taiwan sucks http://www.bug.co.uk/forums/discussion/5018/hi-taiwan-sucks Wed, 08 Oct 2008 11:37:23 -0400 ina 5018@/forums/discussions Hi-Taiwan as they are not into making your stay a happy one.
We had to hassle them to give us a room we had already booked but got stung with mysterious surcharge and then when we got to the room and spotted the pubic hair around the hand basin realized that this fitted in perfectly with the grimy atmosphere/ambiance that reminded me of some flea pit in Malaysia I stayed in during 1989. Taiwan is a cool place to visit but this hostel isn't.]]> Places to visit & stay in Kerala http://www.bug.co.uk/forums/discussion/6756/places-to-visit-stay-in-kerala Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:59:22 -0400 HippySunshine 6756@/forums/discussions We are starting our journey in Kerala, flying into Trivandrum.

Does anyone have any recommendations of (budget) places to visit, hostels, food etc in Trivandrum to start us off on our journey.

I would like to visit Kovalam Beach at some point but unsure of where is best to start off and how long I will need to spend in these places as I'm not entirley sure of how much there is to see there. Is a couple of nights in each town do-able?

After Trivandrum I think we will probably head to Cochi so any advice there also would be much appreciated.

Thank you x]]> Nuts Huts, Loac, Bohol, Philippines http://www.bug.co.uk/forums/discussion/4428/nuts-huts-loac-bohol-philippines Thu, 24 May 2007 15:23:03 -0400 kotitihaere 4428@/forums/discussions
Warm, friendly atmosphere and the owners are great people.

The dorm (as well as the huts) are all situated up on poles.

You can arrive by river from the bottom, or down the path from the top.

Motorbikes are available for hire. The large communal area is a nice place to hang out. There is a lending library there as well as hammocks that you can lounge in. Tables and chairs as well as the chairs that you can lie down in are also in this area, which also serves as the dining room.

Meals here are well prepared and very reasonably priced.

The river is safe for swimming in, in fact, you can swim across the river then walk to town!]]> What will be the fee structure in Bangalore hostels? http://www.bug.co.uk/forums/discussion/6173/what-will-be-the-fee-structure-in-bangalore-hostelss Sat, 21 Aug 2010 08:26:49 -0400 roggard 6173@/forums/discussions Pretty good hostel in Korea http://www.bug.co.uk/forums/discussion/5612/pretty-good-hostel-in-korea Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:12:50 -0400 seansul 5612@/forums/discussions hongguesthouse.com
Hope this will help ur trip to korea]]> Good hostels in Vietnam with fun spirit http://www.bug.co.uk/forums/discussion/5963/good-hostels-in-vietnam-with-fun-spirit Wed, 05 May 2010 02:24:45 -0400 donkey 5963@/forums/discussions
Looking for a fun community not too many hippies! hahaha]]> Good Hostel in Kaohsiung, Taiwan http://www.bug.co.uk/forums/discussion/5756/good-hostel-in-kaohsiung-taiwan Sat, 02 Jan 2010 08:15:50 -0500 yama 5756@/forums/discussions Hotel in Vietnam - Where? And weather http://www.bug.co.uk/forums/discussion/5633/hotel-in-vietnam-wheres-and-weather Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:47:46 -0500 chithanh119 5633@/forums/discussions
My husband & I will spend 4 nights in Vietnam in March. What part of Vietnam should we get a hotel in? We want to be close enough to enjoy Vietnam tourist attractions & even the nightlife. Our budget is ca. $70 per room per night, can we get a nice room for this price?

Also, how will the weather be in March?

Many thanks]]> Cheap Hostels http://www.bug.co.uk/forums/discussion/4050/cheap-hostels Sun, 21 May 2006 11:13:41 -0400 dtsar60 4050@/forums/discussions Boracay - Philippines http://www.bug.co.uk/forums/discussion/4653/boracay-philippines Sun, 16 Dec 2007 22:00:59 -0500 Ramon 4653@/forums/discussions Rooms have TV, Radio and Air Condition or Fan. They also offer Internet via wlan. Friendly people, free coffee or tea and they have a guest kitchen.
No problem to recommend it. Their website: http://www.oceanbreezeinn.info
:cool:]]> The coolest and very modern hostel Bangkok Thailand http://www.bug.co.uk/forums/discussion/4938/the-coolest-and-very-modern-hostel-bangkok-thailand Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:59:24 -0400 daNYch 4938@/forums/discussions
here's their site which is nice design too. :: HQ Hostel Bangkok-Thailand, Cheap-Booking hostel, backpacker Bangkok-Thailand by HQ Hostel.:: :cool:;)]]> cheap-in the center of Krabi town http://www.bug.co.uk/forums/discussion/4738/cheap-in-the-center-of-krabi-town Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:23:09 -0500 pra-nang-tourism hostel 4738@/forums/discussions www.pra-nang-tourism.com , a site offering accommodation in Krabi Town, Thailand. Our rooms are particularly suitable for backpackers with rates starting at ThB250 per night. We have six rooms for hire, some with private shower and toilet facilities. This ensures no overcrowding for the shared facilities. Discounts are available for longer duration stay. We also offer transfers from the popular points of arrival in Krabi.]]> The Best Diving In Borneo http://www.bug.co.uk/forums/discussion/4440/the-best-diving-in-borneo Tue, 05 Jun 2007 09:11:51 -0400 joelthefisherman 4440@/forums/discussions
Sipadan is crazy diving, must rate in the top 5 in the world & Uncle Changs is backpacker prices & food/drink is included.

many people here just snorkling aswell. beautiful beaches too. paradise!!

he was just about to put up his first website as before it's been word of mouth for years. so here it is www.sipadanbackpackers.com try again if not there, i just did and it wasn't. his web guy assured me it's coming soon.

see you there, we are going back in 3 months:)

ps. there office is in Semporna Borneo (an hour from mabul/sipadan island)

WOW]]> Pamukkale http://www.bug.co.uk/forums/discussion/4423/pamukkale Tue, 22 May 2007 11:18:39 -0400 Brodes 4423@/forums/discussions
I would recommend the hotel that i stayed at to anyone as well. Artemis Yoruk Hotel, they are right in the centre of town, 5 metres from the bus stop and 2 mins to the Travertines. Very nice and helpful owners.

If you are planning on going to Turkey, then definalty head to Pamukkale]]> Singapore Betel Box Hostel , average http://www.bug.co.uk/forums/discussion/4348/singapore-betel-box-hostel-average Sat, 24 Mar 2007 05:50:06 -0400 mahjong77 4348@/forums/discussions Singapore Betel Box Hostel , beware of all that glitters is not gold.

Recently stayed there in a private room $50SD a night , we paid for dirty carpets , gecko poo and dust. Honestly it was quite filthy.

communal Kitchen was dirty with a dish rag that had green mold growing in it and a washing up brush that looked like a toilet brush. No hot water in the kitchen to wash your dishes in , I witnessed a number of guests just rinsing their dishes without washing them.

No hot shower in our shared bathroom that was used by many others and dirty with hairs on the floor. Cold showers were not my idea of $50 a night.

Breakfast was free and good.

Internet free at 20 minute sessions per day , so not unlimited as they claim.

Communal room was kitchen, dining , internet , tv office and pool table all in the one room , no longer tidy and new as in their online photo's.

Lack of communication between Tony and his staff let to an embarrassing incident and us leaving early , we booked a decent Hotel WITH private bathroom and hot water for $9SD a night more.

Joo Chiat road also contains a few brothels and noisy nightclubs , you are safe though.

Beware , it's ok but there are many that are better.]]> Karon, Phuket, Thailand-hostels http://www.bug.co.uk/forums/discussion/4342/karon-phuket-thailand-hostels Mon, 19 Mar 2007 19:08:27 -0400 joelthefisherman 4342@/forums/discussions
I found a link to the diversinn & wondered if any of you lot had been??

anyother toptips or ideas or places to stay welcome.

cheers joel]]> Headquarters of the Terra Cotta Army http://www.bug.co.uk/forums/discussion/4332/headquarters-of-the-terra-cotta-army Fri, 09 Mar 2007 04:15:33 -0500 HqHostel 4332@/forums/discussions Hq is a new concept in backpacking accomodation. A small but cozy setup in a brand new apartment complex located in the heart of Xi'an. The lounge offers surround sound and over 6000 tracks for your listening pleasure. In addition there are more than 200 Dvds for you to choose from. Hq truley offer you lodging that is a home away from home on your travels.

Extensive industry connections also mean you will get the best deals on tours, packages and tickets in Xi'an. Your Xi'an experience is destined to be an unforgettable one!
http://hqhostelxian.moonfruit.com/
SINO-NEW ZEALAND TOURISM GROUP LIMITED]]> Cheap and Clean in Yokohama Japan http://www.bug.co.uk/forums/discussion/4116/cheap-and-clean-in-yokohama-japan Wed, 02 Aug 2006 08:56:38 -0400 yuuzaa 4116@/forums/discussions http://yokohama.hostelvillage.com/en/
I hope you found this information useful]]> Attractive hostel in madurai. http://www.bug.co.uk/forums/discussion/3941/attractive-hostel-in-madurai. Mon, 13 Feb 2006 20:29:07 -0500 senthil 3941@/forums/discussions
642, K.K. Nagar,Opp to The Hindu Office,Madurai - 625 020.TamilNadu India.
phone- +91 452 439 1116]]> Attractivehostel in chennai http://www.bug.co.uk/forums/discussion/3928/attractivehostel-in-chennai Tue, 07 Feb 2006 17:20:39 -0500 senthil 3928@/forums/discussions
E-mail- [email]senthil@elementshostel.com[/email].]]>