Only one free drink per person included in the price 😂

Central location with a mixture of cool people and friendly staff who made you feel welcome instantly. Offers easy access to phanganian lifestyle (motorcycle rental at the site, sport possibilities, updated party guide on the main board and suggestions for activities at the reception).

Stayed in July 2025

I booked a room with a balcony as I prefer being up high. But when I got there it was given to someone else who arrived before me. I was then given a bungalow which was nice and quiet off the main road but not the cleanest, has a problem with ants in this room they are everywhere. Bed sheets and pillows were stained a little.

Great location. Friendly staff.

Stayed in May 2025

Not very clean, rooms/dorms were small and packed wasn’t the cheapest hostel either.

Stay during full moon Party hostel if that’s what you’re looking for! Very busy throughout stay, meet a lot of travellers.

Stayed in March 2025

The gym is trash

Stayed in February 2025

Too noisy as the music goes on until really late every night

It’s great if you want a party hostel! Good vibes and people and very sociable

Stayed in December 2024

My experience with Phangan Arena (also known as Leo Hostel) was incredibly frustrating. Despite having a confirmed private room reservation through Booking.com, upon arrival we were told all private rooms were full. Apparently, even with a confirmed online booking, the hostel doesn't actually reserve the room until you pay in person – a policy not clearly stated on Booking.com. This meant our months-in-advance booking was essentially worthless. We were forced into a dorm room, which was incredibly disappointing. It seems this is a common issue, as other reviews mention the same problem. Booking a private room here is pointless, as it's unlikely to be available when you arrive.

Stayed in January 2025

The name isn't legit - this place is actually called Phangan Area. I had been there before we booked the stay, and didn't like the vibe, nothing awful just not my cup of tea. If I had known this was the same place I wouldn't have booked it! They clearly have two listings just to mislead people or the authorities or whatever else. We booked a private twin room. they put us in the wrong room initially which was quite literally in the bar/social area, which was incredibly loud. The room also had a double bed, when we booked a twin. They refunded us a bit for the mixup without being asked, however I had to go and complain before they moved us into a triple room with two beds (somewhere quiter) They could have just done that already out of courtesy, and I didn't really appreciate the customer service up until this point, it was really dismissive. The next day we were moved to our actual room, which also had a double bed in it. It took almost two hours for them to install a mattress with bedding, again it might not sound like a massive deal but I was literally waiting to have a nap before a very long night and didn't manage to have one because of this. The room was also cramped because of the lack of space (it had a double and a single mattress in it), and had pretty much nothing in the way of shelves, storage, secondary lighting and furniture etc. I will say that the volunteer and service staff were great, my only gripe is with the management/owners who really didn't seem like they gave a toss about us. The room window didn't have any mosquito netting, they got in even when it was closed and we got bitten pretty badly most nights. The toilet/shower didn't drain properly so it was soaking wet all week and smelt terrible. The room was right next to a boxing gym which made a lot of noise most mornings.

It was a great place to meet people, it had a mini gym and a decent little pool, cheap drinks and good bar/food service. Football pitch next door too, free to use.

Stayed in February 2025

The reception was for 3 or more hotels inkl. a terrible looking hostel. More than 20 backpacks careless on the floor. 3 girls tried to attend the queuing guests with little success. Noisy, a waiter wanted to prepare me a chicken (?). They told us they had only dorm for us. I am 71 years old and refused. I asked them again and again to organise another room in the neighborhood . No answer. Then I started calling tourist police. They called one of the owners, a friendly guy, who brought us to a nice Beach Bungalow instead of the double room, but charged only the double room. Nevertheless what I saw and experienced from Leo hostel was shocking.

We got a seaside bungalow instead of a standard double room. The round bungalow was small, but well equipped, clean.

Stayed in February 2025

Lack of furniture, no space to store your belongings in the Private room that we had booked Only one chair available, and this One was broken Not deposit box

Staff Very friendly and helpful Bed comfortabel

Stayed in February 2025

Did not get the room booked online. Was told you had to prepay to reserve but booking.col/hotel did not relay this..

Social.

Stayed in January 2025

I hated the fact that there was not 1 comfortable spot to chill on. It was all hard chairs and benches, or the reclining pool chair in the sun (usually wet). The beds arent that comfortable either so it was a pain getting some rest time

Close to the beach, pool available, social, a lot of food options around the hostel

Stayed in January 2025

During New year the price was outrageous! Facilaties are okay but not really clean. No curtains around the beds

Very central, only short walk to a little beach and a few restaurants. 10 Minute Taxi Drive from Pier and Center. 20 Minute Drive to Haadrin Beach Moon Parties.

Stayed in January 2025

Really social hostel with a beach in your doorstep, got upgraded to the female only dorm upon checking in which made my stay

Stayed in December 2024

We had a booking confirmation and when we got there they told us we have no reservation because we haven't payed the money yet. But they were really trying to find a solution and we got a seperate room

The hostel was really fun with a pool and nice party in the evening.

Stayed in January 2025

Nice place to party and meet people

Stayed in October 2024

Although the beds and dorm were clean, the bathroom could be improved. When cleaning the bathroom, the ladies just sprayed with a scent and then sat down, waiting for the time to pass.

Good value for money

Stayed in October 2024

We stayed for 2 days and had problems with WiFi and AC. On the evening of second day we finally got WiFi. Staff never answers to messages in booking.com

Kitchen, comfortable beds, very clean

Stayed in June 2024

I liked the scenery. It was a pleasant stay at the hostel. The staff were friendly and helpful..

Stayed in June 2024

Music goes on until 12am every night and can be heard all over the accommodation which really ruins the stay Not the best location but motorbikes are 250 per 24hrs

Swimming pool onsite Motor bike rental Small gym onsite Astro turf 5 a side pitch available Tennis court available Paddle board court available Paid gym also available Food available Near a 7/11 Near cafes Can help with taxis, tours and other transport Spacious and comfortable private rooms (AC and non AC available) After we requested another room they kindly put us into an AC room further away from music (could still hear it but not as bad) Lots of toilets and shower facilities available Cheap

Stayed in May 2024

The room smelled really bad, the walls were EXTREMLY thin and you could hear everything. They turned off the music at some point - thank goodness, because it was really bad and way too loud. It‘s a quite common issue that they overbook rooms and you have to sleep in a shared room even if you booked a private room. Or that there is no space for you at all. In our case we got a private room which was IN a shared room. Just separated by some glass. Luckily the room was still dirty at check-in time and we got another one. The room consisted of a bed and that’s it. There was an AC but it randomly turned off in the middle of the night and smelled awful. Shared bathrooms were okay.

It was super cheap and it was easy to meet other people. The staff was quite friendly.

Stayed in April 2024

In room is not so clean

Have a great staff from turkey zeynep and hülya

Stayed in April 2024

Don’t like how they advertise the activities as free but then you must pay to use them.

Very cool facilities

Stayed in March 2024

If you looking for a peaceful place, here its very party mood so it could be noisy many night.

Great location close to the market, very sociable hostel with many activities to do.

Stayed in March 2024

No curtains on bunks

If you are sporty or an alcoholic this is the place for you

Stayed in January 2024