I spent a night in one of the top hostels in the world's backpacking capital, Bangkok. At $14, it has everything a traveler needs — and more.

Marielle DescalsotaAug 17, 2022, 12:33 IST

Me at Luk Hostel.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

I stayed at Luk Hostel, one of the top-rated capsule hostels in Bangkok.
An overnight stay in a female-only dorm costs 502 baht, or $14.

Bangkok is one of the world's most popular backpacking destinations.

Bangkok, Thailand.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

While I've been to Bangkok several times, I usually stayed at hotels in Sathorn and Sukhumvit. This time around, I decided to choose a hostel in Samphanthawong, an area that's known as Bangkok's Chinatown.

Chakkrawat, Bangkok.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

While I've been to Bangkok several times, I usually stayed at hotels in Sathorn and Sukhumvit. This time around, I decided to choose a hostel in Samphanthawong, an area that's known as Bangkok's Chinatown.

I booked a night at Luk Hostel, a hostel located along the markets of Chakkrawat, a district in Samphanthawong. It's one of the highest-rated capsule hostels in Bangkok.

Luk Hostel.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

I booked a night at Luk Hostel, a hostel located along the markets of Chakkrawat, a district in Samphanthawong. It's one of the highest-rated capsule hostels in Bangkok.

I arrived at the hostel on a weekday morning after navigating through pathways that meandered through a local market.

Rise Cafe and Bar.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

After several hours of waiting at the cafe, I made my way up the six-floor building to the lobby. Check-in was simple enough — after I paid the nightly rate, the staff conducted a quick briefing of what not to do at the hostel.

Luk Hostel's reception.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

After several hours of waiting at the cafe, I made my way up the six-floor building to the lobby. Check-in was simple enough — after I paid the nightly rate, the staff conducted a quick briefing of what not to do at the hostel.

The walls in the hostel were designed to look like filing cabinets.

The interior of Luk Hostel. Photo taken from the floor above the lobby with a downward-facing view.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

I took the elevator up to my dorm and found the corridors were lined with towels. It looked like a college dorm, but not in a bad way.

Rooms in Luk Hostel.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

The female-only dorm room comprised of eight capsule beds which cost 502 baht, or $14, a night.

Female-only dormitory.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

The sleeping pod was surprisingly spacious. In addition to the double bed, there was also a small lamp, which was helpful for getting ready early in the morning when the dorm lights were still off.

A capsule bed in the dormitory.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

The sleeping pod was surprisingly spacious. In addition to the double bed, there was also a small lamp, which was helpful for getting ready early in the morning when the dorm lights were still off.

The bathrooms had two kinds of stalls: one was for showering, and another had a toilet.

Bathroom in Luk Hostel.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

Apart from the cafe on the first floor, the rooftop lounge was my favorite part of the hostel.

Outdoor lounge area.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

Overall, Luk Hostel offers great value for money. It's located in a vibrant part of town, and as far as hostels go, it was quite luxurious.

Me inside the capsule.Marielle Descalsota/Insider

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I spent a night in one of the top hostels in the world's backpacking capital, Bangkok. At $14, it has everything a traveler needs &mdash; and more.

Bangkok is one of the world's most popular backpacking destinations.

While I've been to Bangkok several times, I usually stayed at hotels in Sathorn and Sukhumvit. This time around, I decided to choose a hostel in Samphanthawong, an area that's known as Bangkok's Chinatown.

I booked a night at Luk Hostel, a hostel located along the markets of Chakkrawat, a district in Samphanthawong. It's one of the highest-rated capsule hostels in Bangkok.

I arrived at the hostel on a weekday morning after navigating through pathways that meandered through a local market.

After several hours of waiting at the cafe, I made my way up the six-floor building to the lobby. Check-in was simple enough — after I paid the nightly rate, the staff conducted a quick briefing of what not to do at the hostel.

The walls in the hostel were designed to look like filing cabinets.

I took the elevator up to my dorm and found the corridors were lined with towels. It looked like a college dorm, but not in a bad way.

The female-only dorm room comprised of eight capsule beds which cost 502 baht, or $14, a night.

The sleeping pod was surprisingly spacious. In addition to the double bed, there was also a small lamp, which was helpful for getting ready early in the morning when the dorm lights were still off.

The bathrooms had two kinds of stalls: one was for showering, and another had a toilet.

Apart from the cafe on the first floor, the rooftop lounge was my favorite part of the hostel.

Overall, Luk Hostel offers great value for money. It's located in a vibrant part of town, and as far as hostels go, it was quite luxurious.

I spent a night in one of the top hostels in the world's backpacking capital, Bangkok. At $14, it has everything a traveler needs — and more.