Assembly Hostel
A rooftop terrace hostel with a communal kitchen
About this hotel
The communal kitchen here is a genuine draw for budget travellers wanting to cook their own meals, paired with a rooftop terrace for evenings that do not require going out. Dorms and private rooms give flexibility for solo travellers and small groups alike, and Wi-Fi and air conditioning cover the essentials. The four-minute walk to the Top Knot Rooftop Bar offers an easy evening drink option, while Wat Trai Mit Witthayaram Worawihan and Bangkok Train Station are both about ten minutes by taxi for sightseeing or onward rail travel. An airport shuttle is available, and the transfer itself runs about 38 minutes by taxi, reasonable for a budget-tier property in this part of the city.
- Communal kitchen
- Rooftop terrace
- Airport shuttle
- Free Wi-Fi
Our take
This suits backpackers and budget travellers who want a communal kitchen and rooftop terrace alongside dorm flexibility, with easy taxi access to both a major temple and the train station. Travellers wanting a private pool or upmarket finishes should look at the riverside hotels instead, since the appeal here is community and cost.
- Use the communal kitchen to cut down on dining costs during a longer stay
- Head to the rooftop terrace in the evening, four minutes from the Top Knot Rooftop Bar
- Book the airport shuttle ahead of an early departure
Why we love it
- Communal kitchen
- Rooftop terrace
- Four minutes from the Top Knot Rooftop Bar
- Dorm and private room flexibility
Why guests love itAssembly Hostel is a budget hostel rather than a family hotel, and I would say so plainly. The communal kitchen and rooftop terrace give a group somewhere to cook and sit together, and private rooms sit alongside the dorms, which makes it workable for a small party. The Top Knot Rooftop Bar is four minutes on foot and the temple of Wat Trai Mit is a ten-minute taxi ride. I would book a private room.
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