Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Tours
Various companies offer day trips to Khlong Thom, about 45km southeast of Krabi on
Hwy 4, taking in some nearby hot springs and freshwater pools. Expect to pay around
1000B to 1200B, including transport, lunch and beverages; bring a swimsuit and good
walking shoes. Various other 'jungle tour' itineraries are available.
Sleeping
Krabi has an exceptional guesthouse scene that continues to improve, but go to nearby Ao
Nang if you crave luxury. In the low season, guesthouse room prices can plummet to as
low as 150B.
HOSTEL
$
Pak-up Hostel
( 0 7561 1955;
www.pakuphostel.com
; 87 Th Utarakit; dm 220-270B, d 500-600B; )
This snazzy
hostel features several uberhip 10-bed dorms with big wooden bunks built into the wall,
each equipped with a personal locker. Massive, modern shared bathrooms have cold-water
stalls as well as a few hot-water rain showers. There are two on-site bars (one with nightly
live music) and a young, hip, clublike vibe.
Chan Cha Lay
GUESTHOUSE
$
( 0 7562 0952;
www.chanchalay.com
;
55 Th Utarakit; r with shared/private baths 200/400B; )
The rooms
here are Krabi's most stylish and comfortable, with gorgeous Mediterranean blues and
polished-concrete semioutdoor bathrooms. The shared-bathroom, fan-only rooms are
plain, but spotless with firm beds.
Hometel
( 0 7562 2301; 7 Soi 2, Th Maharat ; r 750B; )
A modern and funky boutique sleep with 10
rooms on three floors crafted entirely from polished concrete. Abstract art brings colour,
there are rain showers, some rooms have two terraces and all have high ceilings. There's a
tour desk which can arrange any and all transport wishes as well as a sunny cafe serving
Western breakfasts.
HOTEL
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