Happy House Backpackers

Pai · Thailand

Happy House Backpackers

HostelPunk Score
76% NOT BAD
High confidence 568 reviews
No bed bug reports in 580 analyzed reviews
No incentivized-review patterns detected in 580 analyzed reviews

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Facilities

🍳 COOKER 🅿️ Parking 🔥 BBQ 🅿️ Free Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden 🍺 Bar ♿ Wheelchair Friendly 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (31)
Bicycle Parking Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Cable TV Pool Table Wi-Fi Table Tennis Smart TV Restaurant Meals Available Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Ceiling Fan Towels For Hire Security Lockers CCTV in Common Areas Common Room Games Room Lounge Room Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Airport Transfer Free Internet Access Free Security Lockers Hot Showers

Prices

Dorms $9 / night
Privates $23 / night

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Worst reviews

Malta MIXEDGROUP 25-30 Dec 24, 2024 2.0/10

Bad atmospheric, no privacy, and you don't get value for your money

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England FEMALE 25-30 Jan 2, 2024 2.0/10

Weird location, down the end of an alley but close to the main town. Very much a stoner vibe at this hostel so if that’s not for you I would definitely not recommend- we found it very hard to meet people or even chat to anyone. Brown water coming out of the taps and showers, ants everywhere in the bathroom and generally the bathrooms were not clean. Would not stay again and definitely not recommend - there will be much better places for the money we paid!!

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England FEMALE 25-30 Nov 30, 2023 2.0/10

ended up leaving straight away as the Room was extremely damp and smelt bad. I was on a top bunk which had mold 15cm away from my face. Staff were nice and location is good tho.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Dec 23, 2022 2.0/10

Honestly I don’t get why this place has so many good reviews… The location is alright although you don’t have a nice view as many other hostels do. The bathrooms were often super dirty, the 10 Bed Dorm was dark and musty, you didn’t even had your own reading light. It was advertised as a super social hostel which was not the case. I stayed there over Christmas and they didn’t even had a little bit of decoration. Since it is not even a cheap hostel save your money and go somewhere else...

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Argentina FEMALE 31-40 Feb 11, 2026 4.0/10

La chica del staff súper linda! Pero no volvería al hostel, no estaba limpio y precio calidad no lo vale. Estaba trabajando remoto y el wifi funcionaba súper mal

Translated to English

The staff girl is super cute! but she wouldn't go back to the hostel, it wasn't clean and the price and quality is not worth it. she was working remotely and the wifi was working super badly

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England MALE 18-24 Jan 5, 2026 4.0/10

We really enjoyed the location, and the atmosphere of the hostel, however our room was extremely damp (despite having doors and windows open when in the hostel) so nothing would dry, there was mould on the ceilings, the lights were dim, with no night lights on the top bunks and one of the showers didn’t work and weren’t particularly clean. Woke up on our last day to sick in the sink and no toilet roll available. But at least they had cute kittens to lighten our stay

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England MALE 18-24 Nov 10, 2025 4.0/10

Dirty. Ants everywhere. Showers looked like something from I’m a celeb get me out of here. Rooms stank. Aircon full of dust/foisty. Overall vibe is judgy and unwelcoming. Location is away from everything, spent our time in other hostels.

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England FEMALE 25-30 Feb 8, 2025 4.0/10

I didn’t have a great time here. The rooms were dark and the beds were rattly. Every time someone moved the whole bed moved. There was no real atmosphere to the place and it wasn’t very social. I had a morning bus at 9 and wasn’t able to get my key deposit back as the reception wasn’t open. I’d avoid staying in this hostel

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Australia MALE 25-30 Jan 1, 2025 4.0/10

Unfortunately the bed was terrible. I always think people are exaggerating about bad beds, but this was next level bad. It felt like a wire mesh with a blanket on top. I woke up with actual back pain, never had it before. It seems they don't hand out towels either because no one had any, as I learned when I wanted to shower and asked around. I paid for 3 nights but checked out after the first night due to the bed, and was kind of surprised that none of the staff asked why I was leaving early.

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Spain FEMALE 25-30 Apr 12, 2024 4.0/10

El alojamiento necesita una remodelación urgente, las paredes de la habitación estaban negras, las sábanas todas sucias, las camas incomodas, no cerraba bien la puerta de la habitación y se escuchaba todo lo del patio y la habitación de al lado. Además el baño estaba lleno de hormigas. El personal mas o menos amable. Por ese precio hay mejores en la ciudad.

Translated to English

The accommodation needed an urgent remodel, the room walls were black, the sheets were all dirty, the beds were uncomfortable, the room door was not locked properly and you could hear everything from the patio and the next room. plus the bathroom was full of ants. the staff was more or less friendly. for that price there are better ones in the city.

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Recent reviews

England FEMALE 31-40 Apr 20, 2026 Atm 100%

Thank you for such a wonderful stay. I loved this hostel lovely vibes the staff are great so friendly and they have loads to do and located in a good area. Always helpful and my stay was so fun! I was so sad to leave Pai but will be back to rebook thank you

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France Solo traveler Apr 19, 2026 10.0/10

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England FEMALE 18-24 Apr 6, 2026 Atm 80%

Great hostel with lovely staff, spacious rooms and showers, and a nice social area. Shoutout to the staff members for helping make my friend’s birthday special! We were here in off season but I can tell it had the potential to be really sociable.

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Ireland FEMALE 25-30 Apr 5, 2026 Atm 100%

Really recommend this hostel :) social, clean and good vibes

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Germany MALE 25-30 Apr 1, 2026 Atm 100%

Really nice Hostel and friendly staff members. Juju and Kafair were very nice hosts and took care of everything. The beds were nice and soft. Would stay there again

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Czech Republic FEMALE 25-30 Mar 29, 2026 Atm 100%

Probably the nicest social vibe I had in any hostel in Thailand, I was recommended this hostel and I’m definitely going to recommend as well, 10/10 would stay again

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Netherlands Solo traveler Mar 27, 2026 9.0/10

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 25, 2026 Atm 100%

Great hostel, it was super social and had nice facilities. Would definitely recommend

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Netherlands MALE 18-24 Mar 19, 2026 Atm 100%

Super nice hostel! Super clean and lovely people that work here, especially kafair! 10/10 recommend!

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 14, 2026 Atm 100%

The hostel had a really comfortable vibe and a really nice outside hang-out area. Since it's relatively small, it's easy to connect with other guests to play games together, go out to walking street etc. The cats are also super cute!

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England COUPLE 18-24 Mar 14, 2026 Atm 80%

Overall good, sociable hostel. Bed very comfortable, social areas were very nice. Very close to 7/11 but 15minute walk to Main Street. Staff friendly, and you could book tours and activities through hostel. Hostel also organises activities in the evenings which was a good way to meet people. Bathroom very basic.

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Wales MALE 18-24 Mar 11, 2026 Atm 100%

This has been the best hostel we’ve stayed in during our travels. Great facilities, very clean, and a welcoming atmosphere. It strikes the perfect balance - a relaxed, chill vibe whilst still being very social. The staff truly make the experience. Em, Kafair, and Ju are all so great - friendly, approachable, and always bringing everyone together. They organise activities and social events everyday, there’s always something fun happening. I’d highly recommend this hostel to anyone

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France Couple Mar 8, 2026 9.0/10

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Austria MALE 25-30 Mar 5, 2026 Atm 100%

All in all amazing hostel! Clean and big bathroom, chill atmosphere and lovely staff🌞

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England FEMALE 18-24 Mar 4, 2026 Atm 80%

Really enjoyed my stay here. Very affordable and the hostel itself is really cool. They have pool tables and a nice area to socialise. The beds are really comfortable. Only thing I would say is more room to store your bags inside the room would be good. Bathrooms were always clean. Only a short 10-15 walk into town, which is much easier if you have a bike. Definitely recommend staying here!

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Germany Solo traveler Mar 2, 2026 8.0/10

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Switzerland MALE 18-24 Feb 25, 2026 Atm 100%

Best hostel ever! Happy Hous Country

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USA MALE 18-24 Feb 22, 2026 Atm 100%

Amazing hostel definitely would recommend.

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England MALE 25-30 Feb 22, 2026 Atm 100%

Amazing hostel and amazing staff! Only small problem I have is if you’re on a top bunk the space is very cramped and I hit my head a lot, but that’s the only small problem I found.

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Germany MALE 18-24 Feb 22, 2026 Atm 100%

Mit Abstand das beste Hostel in dem ich war. Die Location das Hostel selber und die Mitarbeiter waren Super. Komme gerne wieder

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By far the best hostel i have ever been to. the location of the hostel itself and the staff were super. welcome back.