The Yard Hostel, Bangkok
Tucked away in Bangkok’s hip Ari neighborhood, The Yard Hostel is a vibrant, eco-conscious oasis that completely reimagines communal travel. Interestingly, its name holds a brilliant double meaning: while it boasts a massive, leafy backyard space, the word “Yard” actually means “family” in Thai, reflecting the welcoming vibe cultivated by its founders, Som and Som, since 2015.
Architecturally, the hostel stands out for its clever, sustainable design. Built using container ship materials, the structure features unique shipping-container facades and massive floor-to-ceiling windows that give the private lofts the minimalist feel of a sleek design magazine.
Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword here; it is woven directly into the building’s DNA. The property utilizes smart eco-insulation to slash air conditioning energy use by 40%, and the cozy bedsheets are uniquely upcycled from factory overstock fabrics.
By eliminating single-use plastics, saving over 219,000 water bottles, and serving homemade yogurt and locally roasted coffee, this structural gem offers a peaceful, zero-waste retreat from Bangkok’s urban hustle. It feels less like a traditional hostel and more like a green sanctuary.
Expert reviews
“The Yard Hostel is an attractive and funky collection of container dorms and rooms located in one of the backstreets of Ari, a hip residential quarter near the famous Chatuchak weekend market. The garden and common areas make this hostel a great place to socialise for solo travellers.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
Location
Recent guest reviews
13 April 2026
Calm and beautiful
Social courtyard which was a lovely oasis outside of busy Bangkok. The neighbourhood Ari is lovely to walk around with a lot of shops and cafes. 20 min drive into the ‘main area’ however it’s nice to be a little further out for a calm vibe.
12 April 2026
Great vibe, nice base to explore Bangkok!
Great vibe, very nice room with comfortable bed, good breakfast, nice staff. I liked Ari area.
Slow internet. Also I could hear guests in the room next to mine at times, they were a bit noisy or maybe the walls were thin.
8 April 2026
Cozy hostel in Ari
This hostel has a very good common area in the garden which is beautiful and great to socialise. The staff was very caring and kind. The showers had warm water and good water pressure. The free breakfast was very nice. It’s also convenient that you can refill your water bottle for free. I really appreciate the commitments to sustainability- they’re definitely a front runner with that in Thailand!
The 4 bed dorm felt quite claustrophobic. At only 8 square meters there was no space to unpack bags. The locker was also really small and unstable. I’d suggest to copy the locker concept they have at The Yard Hostel in Chiang Mai. There were many mosquitoes around the garden and in the dorm.
7 April 2026
social vibes, really liked this place
a great hostel to stay - especially when solo traveling! Very social atmosphere with good energy.
They have yoga classes, breakfast included and comfy beds. The privates were cute and cozy.
5 April 2026
Nice and homely!
Staff were great and cosy asmosphere. Good location and clean healthy breakfast. 😄
29 March 2026
Fab location and thoughtful staff
Really good location and lovely breakfast
19 March 2026
Unique, comfortable and friendly
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3 March 2026
The best hostel in Bangkok!!
I’ve been to Thailand many times but this was my first time staying at The Yard and I can’t believe I didn’t stay here before. They’re just doing everything right here!! It’s a chill, social and clean hostel and the staff are absolutely amazing. I will definitely come back here my next time in Bangkok!!!
22 February 2026
Bangkok social oasis
One of my favourite hostels I've ever stayed in! The breakfast is yum, staff are all super friendly and the area is nice and relaxed and the perfect break from the bustle of Bangkok. It's got a great social atmosphere while not being a party hostel. I'll definitely stay again when I'm next in Bangkok
People changed the air con in the rooms too much and we cooked one night. No fault of the hostel here though
22 February 2026
Oasis in the middle of Bangkok
Great breakfast and common area.
16 February 2026
Oasis in Bangkok! Highly recommend
This place is like an oasis in the middle of a bustling city!
We loved the chilled out vibe and common areas. The trees gave gave shade and made it cooler. The hostel is very focused on sustainability which is awesome, always free water refill stations available. Breakfast was good and the room/bed was very comfy! Friendly service and a friendly hostel cat.
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11 February 2026
A super hostel in Bangkok
One of the best hostels I have stayed in, in Bangkok. Location very close to metro station and a cool area around it to get food, drinks and hang out. The hostel itself was top notch. One of the most comfortable beds I have slept in, great rooms, lovely breakfast and staff at hand to handle any questions you have.
10 February 2026
Very pleasant hostel and vibe!
Very pleasant hostel and vibe. Having a lush garden to relax from bustling Bangkok is fantastic! Staff was very helpful and friendly. We had a Double Room with private bathroom, which was almost like staying in a hotel (vs Hostel).
All good!
Our room had pretty steep stairs to the bed area. You need to be a bit sporty and full awake to get up and down.
6 February 2026
Social and friendly hostel with really nice outdoor space.
Really nice social space and breakfast. Staff were all lovely. Location was good but a bit far from key stops.
Some rooms didn’t have any space for luggage and very small lockers.
5 February 2026
All good. It was exactly what I needed for one night
good common area, good breakfast
room could have more space for the bags, like the yard in chiang mai where we have space under the beds to keep the path clean
5 February 2026
Cute, friendly, and relaxing hostel :)
Lovely social but not party hostel. The beautiful relaxed garden makes it really easy to meet people. Breakfast is good - fresh fruit, yoghurt and bread. I found the bed comfortable and shower was great. The neighbourhood is really cute and lots of nice food/drink/shopping places nearby. BTS also nearby if you want to travel by metro. I would 100% recommend and look forward to returning!
30 January 2026
Just a fantastic, laid-back social atmosphere. Easiest 10/10
Location is great, the vibe is fantastic, it is super clean, the shared showers/bathrooms were excellent and worked smoothly. Reception is super helpful, and again the atmosphere is just wonderful.
27 January 2026
Relaxing, peaceful and overall great experience
Very calm and peaceful environment, friendly staff and guests alike. Excellent location to sites, food and travel. Loved it so much was hoping to book again in Chiang Mai but understandable fully booked ☹️
23 January 2026
This is the second time I’ve been back to stay at The Yard. What a beautiful, peaceful refuge in the middle of busy Bang
The rooms, facilities, staff, courtyard & bar - everything!
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21 January 2026
Loved it so much!
Lovely place to meet like minded people and a couple of free activities also (yoga). Lots of space to socialise and the free breakfast & coffee was also good. Great stay & it made my stay in Bangkok so much fun with the people I met.
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17 January 2026
Can’t wait to come back
Very social and calm, big and private bunks, lovely social spaces, great staff
30 December 2025
Wonderful hostel in one of Bangkoks best neighborhoods
Can’t recommend enough! Located in perhaps one of the coolest and nicest neighbourhoods in Bangkok away from the massive tourist crowds, the Yard is a great base for exploring Bangkok. You have the skytrain just around the corner and plenty of good restaurants, cool cafes and trendy bars. Staff were friendly and the free breakfast good. I had a private room to cater to my jet lag and had a very good night sleep.
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27 December 2025
Great hostel to meet people
It's a social hostel that has a good atmosphere. The facilities are good and clean. The staff is very helpful
The location is quite remote but has access to the sky train
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Bar
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
- - Luggage storage
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Lockers
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
- - Picnic area
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
Activities
- - Games room
- - Cycling
- - Entertainment staff
- - Evening entertainment
- - Beauty services
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Yoga classes
- - Movie nights
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
- - Cooking class (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance
- - Bicycle rental
Kitchen
- - Shared kitchen
Entertainment & family services
- - Board games/puzzles
Transport
- - Public transport tickets (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
Reception services
- - Invoice provided

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16 April 2026
I love the friendly staff and the travelers who live there too.