Chino Town at Yaowarat Phuket

83,85 , Yaowarat Road,Talat Nuea, 83000 Phuket Town, Thailand·View on map

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Check-infrom 14:00
Check-outuntil 11:30
Parking✓ Free
WiFi✓ Free
Pets✕ Not allowed
BreakfastNot stated

Description

Chino Town at Yaowarat Phuket - SHA Plus is a 3-star hostel in Phuket Town, with private and dormitory rooms. Air-conditioned accommodation comes in twin, double, triple and family configurations. Private rooms have a desk and an en-suite bathroom, while dormitory rooms use a shared bathroom. Room sizes range from 15 to 36 m²; family arrangements sleep up to four, and standard rooms accommodate two or three.

An on-site restaurant serves meals, and a shared lounge provides an indoor communal space. The tour desk can help with local tours, and laundry service is available. On Yaowarat Road, the hostel is in Phuket Town’s historic quarter: Phuket Old Town is 200 m away and Thai Hua Museum is 50 m away. Thalang Road and Baan Chinpracha are also close, at 200 m and 400 m respectively. The choice of family-sized rooms, compact twin and double options, and nearby heritage sights suits visitors who want to explore the town on foot.

Rooms

6 room types · 15–36 m²

Accommodation ranges across six configurations, from 15 m² twin and double rooms to larger family and triple rooms. The Standard Twin Room and Budget Twin Room each sleep two, as does the Standard Double Room; the Standard Triple Room sleeps three. Two Family Room options differ in both space and bed arrangement: one is 36 m² for three people, while the 20 m² version accommodates up to four. This gives couples, friends and families separate configurations within the hostel.

All six room types have air conditioning and a private bathroom with a shower. The 36 m² family option has a single bed and a double bed, while the four-person family room uses four single beds. The 36 m² triple room has three single beds. Twin choices provide two single beds, and the double room has one double bed. The 15 m² rooms are the compact options; families can choose between the 20 m² and 36 m² layouts.

Family Room — Chino Town at Yaowarat Phuket

Family Room

36 m² Max. 3 guests 1 Single bed and 1 Double bed
Air conditioningPrivate bathroom

At 36 m², this Family Room is the larger family layout for up to three people, with one single bed and one double bed. It has air conditioning and a private bathroom with a shower. The mixed bed arrangement distinguishes it from the four-single-bed family option.

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Standard Twin Room — Chino Town at Yaowarat Phuket

Standard Twin Room

15 m² Max. 2 guests 2 Single bed
Air conditioningPrivate bathroom

This 15 m² Standard Twin Room sleeps two and has two single beds, with air conditioning and a private bathroom with a shower. Its twin layout suits friends travelling together; compared with the similarly sized Standard Double Room, it has separate beds rather than a double bed.

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Family Room — Chino Town at Yaowarat Phuket

Family Room

20 m² Max. 4 guests 4 Single bed
Air conditioningPrivate bathroom

This 20 m² Family Room accommodates up to four people with four single beds. Air conditioning and a private bathroom with a shower are provided. It is the only four-person room configuration in the range, while the other family option is larger at 36 m² but sleeps three.

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Standard Triple Room — Chino Town at Yaowarat Phuket

Standard Triple Room

36 m² Max. 3 guests 3 Single bed
Air conditioningPrivate bathroom

At 36 m², the Standard Triple Room is the largest standard configuration and sleeps three in three single beds. It has air conditioning and a private bathroom with a shower. Unlike the family room of the same size, it uses an all-single-bed layout.

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Standard Double Room — Chino Town at Yaowarat Phuket

Standard Double Room

15 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Double bed
Air conditioningPrivate bathroom

This 15 m² Standard Double Room sleeps two in one double bed, with air conditioning and a private bathroom with a shower. It shares its size with the twin options but provides one double bed rather than two separate beds, giving couples a different layout.

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Budget Twin Room — Chino Town at Yaowarat Phuket

Budget Twin Room

15 m² Max. 2 guests 2 Single bed
Air conditioningPrivate bathroom

The 15 m² Budget Twin Room sleeps two and has two single beds, air conditioning and a private bathroom with a shower. Its facilities and capacity match the Standard Twin Room; the distinction is its budget category rather than a different size or bed arrangement.

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Facilities

33 facilities
Parking
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Airport shuttle
Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Tour desk
Street parking

Day-to-day support includes luggage storage and daily housekeeping, alongside laundry, ironing and dry-cleaning services for clothing care. For getting around, the hostel has a tour desk, car hire, a shuttle service, an airport shuttle and public transport tickets. Family rooms are available, with air conditioning and non-smoking rooms; there is also a designated smoking area and key-card access. A minimarket and coffee house are on site, and invoices are provided.

WiFi is free throughout all areas, including shared spaces. Free public parking is possible at a nearby site without a reservation; it is public parking rather than a private on-site car park. Bathroom provisions include towels, toilet paper, a toilet, a shower and private bathrooms.

General

  • Public transport tickets
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
  • Shuttle service
  • Minimarket on site
  • Air conditioning
  • Car hire
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout

Food & drink

  • Coffee house on site

In the room

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Media & technology

  • Internet services

Parking

  • Street parking

The hostel stands on Yaowarat Road in Phuket Town, among the historic streets of Phuket Old Town. Thai Hua Museum is 50 m away; Phuket Old Town and Thalang Road are each 200 m away, and Baan Chinpracha is 400 m away. Thalang Road’s conserved Sino-Portuguese shophouses give this part of town its distinctive streetscape, while Yaowarat Road also has cafés, small shops and everyday services. The compact street network makes the old-town museums and heritage buildings accessible on foot, with the hostel directly on the road rather than in a beach resort district.

Phuket Bus Terminal is 900 m from the hostel, and Phuket International Airport is 25.6 km away; the drive into Phuket Town takes about 40 minutes. An airport shuttle and shuttle service are available, and free public parking is possible at a nearby site without a reservation. Share your expected arrival time in advance, as the hostel requests this. Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:00, so the arrival period runs through the evening.

Thai Hua Museum introduces Phuket’s local heritage, while Wat Mongkol Nimit, 200 m away, offers a Buddhist temple stop. Jui Tui Shrine is 500 m away and adds a Chinese shrine to a heritage walk. For green space and views, Rang Hill is 1.1 km from the hostel and Monkey Hill In Phuket Town is 1.6 km away. Thalang Road’s shophouses are an easy walk from Yaowarat Road, and the lanes around Phuket Old Town have historic façades, museums and small shops to explore on foot.

  • Thai Hua Museum
    Exhibitions on Phuket’s local history inside a former Chinese-language school.
    50 m
  • Wat Mongkol Nimit
    A Buddhist temple with traditional architecture in Phuket’s historic town.
    200 m
  • Phuket Old Town
    Historic quarter known for colourful Sino-Portuguese shophouses and heritage streets.
    200 m
  • Thalang Road
    Old-town street lined with conserved shophouses, cafés and independent shops.
    200 m
  • Baan Chinpracha
    A preserved Sino-Portuguese mansion showcasing period interiors and furnishings.
    400 m
  • Jui Tui Shrine
    Chinese shrine with ornate decoration and an active local worship tradition.
    500 m

Is it for you?

Yes, if…

  • ✓you want to explore Phuket Old Town on foot: Thai Hua Museum is 50 m away and Thalang Road is 200 m away
  • ✓you need a family layout: one Family Room accommodates four people with four single beds
  • ✓you prefer air conditioning and a private bathroom with a shower in the room types described
  • ✓you want meals on site: the hostel has a restaurant and a coffee house
  • ✓you would like help arranging local outings or transport: there is a tour desk, car hire and shuttle service

Maybe not, if…

  • ✕you are sensitive to noise: guests report that thin walls let in sounds from traffic, nearby bars and neighbours
  • ✕you require a private bathroom when booking dormitory accommodation, as dormitory rooms use a shared bathroom
  • ✕you need private parking on site: the free parking is public and at a nearby site
  • ✕you need breakfast included in your stay, as breakfast is not included

What guests say

362 verified reviews
7.9

Guests most often appreciate the hostel’s Old Town setting; the staff’s help with transport and tours and the value are also praised. Some guests report insects despite otherwise tidy rooms, and thin walls can let in street, bar and neighbour noise.

Location9.4
Staff9.0
Value for money8.4
Cleanliness8.2
Comfort8.2
Free WiFi8.0
Facilities7.8

Frequently asked questions

How much does a night at Chino Town at Yaowarat Phuket - SHA Plus cost?

Rates at Chino Town at Yaowarat Phuket - SHA Plus vary with your dates and room type, and availability can affect the total. View current prices through our booking partners before choosing a stay.

How do I get to Chino Town at Yaowarat Phuket - SHA Plus?

Chino Town at Yaowarat Phuket - SHA Plus is on Yaowarat Road in Phuket Town. Phuket Bus Terminal is 900 m away, while Phuket International Airport is 25.6 km from the hostel; the drive into Phuket Town takes about 40 minutes. An airport shuttle and shuttle services are available, and free public parking is possible at a nearby site without reservation. Tell the hostel your expected arrival time in advance; check-in is from 14:00 to 22:00.

What is near Chino Town at Yaowarat Phuket - SHA Plus?

Chino Town at Yaowarat Phuket - SHA Plus is 50 m from Thai Hua Museum. Phuket Old Town and Thalang Road are each 200 m away, and Baan Chinpracha is 400 m away. Jui Tui Shrine is 500 m from the hostel. Thalang Road is known for its Sino-Portuguese shophouses, while Baan Chinpracha preserves the interiors of a historic residence.

What room types are available at Chino Town at Yaowarat Phuket - SHA Plus?

Chino Town at Yaowarat Phuket - SHA Plus has Standard Twin, Standard Double, Budget Twin and Standard Triple rooms, plus two Family Room configurations. The family options sleep three or four people; the standard triple accommodates three, while double and twin rooms are for two. Room sizes range from 15 to 36 m².

Do rooms at Chino Town at Yaowarat Phuket - SHA Plus have private bathrooms?

The private room types at Chino Town at Yaowarat Phuket - SHA Plus have a private bathroom with a shower. The hostel also has dormitory accommodation, where bathrooms are shared. Room choices include double, twin, triple and family layouts, so the bathroom arrangement depends on the accommodation type.

Is breakfast included at Chino Town at Yaowarat Phuket - SHA Plus?

Breakfast is not included at Chino Town at Yaowarat Phuket - SHA Plus. The hostel has an on-site restaurant serving meals and a coffee house on the premises, but breakfast is not part of the stay.

Can I arrange transport or tours at Chino Town at Yaowarat Phuket - SHA Plus?

Chino Town at Yaowarat Phuket - SHA Plus has a tour desk, car hire and shuttle service, including an airport shuttle. Guests have also praised staff for helping arrange local tours and transport. Share your expected arrival time with the hostel in advance.

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