Lub d Phuket Patong is the best budget base on the island for travellers who want comfort and company at a fair price. Part of a Thai chain that has reinvented the hostel, it mixes stylish private rooms with small, well-designed dorms, all set around a pool on a side street in central Patong, just minutes from the beach. The private rooms are proper hotel rooms for two with en suite bathrooms: the Duo King is around 25 square metres with a balcony, the Duo Pool View King overlooks the pool, the Duo Twin has two beds and the Compact King, at about 18 square metres, is the cheapest private option. For solo travellers on a tighter budget there are four-bed mixed dorms and a four-bed female-only dorm with shared bathrooms. What sets Lub d apart is the social side: the hotel runs pool parties, organised nights out and a regular pub crawl through Patong, so it is easy to meet people. A co-working space suits digital nomads, and some rates include breakfast. For a clean, friendly, well-run budget stay, it is hard to beat.
Location and getting around: the hotel is on Sawatdirak Road in central Patong, a short walk from the beach, Jungceylon and Bangla Road, so you rarely need a taxi in the evening. Most boat tours to Phi Phi, Phang Nga Bay and the Similans pick up in Patong, and ride-hailing cars reach Old Phuket Town in around half an hour. Airport transfers are best booked in advance.
The rooms: private rooms are modern and compact, with air conditioning and private bathrooms, and the pool-view and balcony rooms are worth the small extra cost. Dorms have four beds each, which keeps them calmer than big hostel rooms.
Who it suits: solo travellers, friends on a budget, backpackers who want a social scene and digital nomads who need a desk. It is less suited to families or anyone looking for a quiet retreat.
Good to know: check whether your rate includes breakfast. Pool parties and events mean the common areas can be lively, so choose a private room away from the pool if you value sleep. Patong is noisy at night, so pack earplugs.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor swimming pool
- ✓Private en suite rooms
- ✓Four-bed dorms
- ✓Female-only dorm
- ✓Co-working space
- ✓Pool parties and events
- ✓Organised pub crawl
- ✓Walk to Patong Beach
Good questions
Does Lub d Phuket Patong have private rooms?+
Yes, it has private en suite rooms for two, from the Compact King to the Duo Pool View King. It also has four-bed dorms.
Is Lub d Phuket Patong a party hostel?+
It is social rather than wild, with pool parties, events and a pub crawl. Choose a private room away from the pool for quieter nights.
How far is Lub d from Patong Beach?+
It is just a few minutes on foot from the beach. Bangla Road and Jungceylon are also within walking distance.
