The Printing House Poshtel - Hostel — Bangkok, Thailand

The Printing House Poshtel - Hostel is a design-led Old Town hostel with dorms and private rooms in Bangkok, Thailand.

Address: 140 Dinso Road, Sao Chingcha, Bangkok. Property ID: 1065940.

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About The Printing House Poshtel - Hostel

Property type: Hostel
3-star hotel
140 Dinso Road, Sao Chingcha, Bangkok
City page: Hotels in Bangkok

Axel's take: 8.6/10

It's a comfortable Old Town hostel, provided you can tolerate road noise.

Choose it for: Curtained bunks, well-kept bathrooms and a café-and-rooftop setup near historic sights.
Skip it if: You need strong soundproofing, doorstep rail access or organized hostel socializing.

Axel's opinion of The Printing House Poshtel - Hostel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · hostelworld.com · Tripadvisor · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

Room types

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Bed in Dorm

Room features: Fridge; Microwave
Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom
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Location

An Old Town sightseeing base, away from Khao San's main party strip.

The block: The entrance is on Dinso Road, with the café at street level and a 7-Eleven practically next door. The Giant Swing and Democracy Monument define the surrounding sightseeing circuit. Ros Krung Esarn Thai Cafe is 8 minutes on foot; the Grand Palace is 4 minutes by taxi, before traffic or entrance queues.
Getting around: Walk for nearby Old Town sights; use taxis or Grab when heat makes longer walks unappealing. Sam Yot is the useful MRT connection, but not at the door. Thon Buri is 10 minutes by taxi. Suvarnabhumi Airport is 38 minutes by taxi or 49 minutes by transit; traffic can stretch the road journey.
After dark: Khao San nightlife is within reach without sleeping directly on its party strip. Dinso Road still carries traffic, and room soundproofing does not reliably keep it out.

Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · hostelworld.com · Tripadvisor · Trip.com.

Best areas in Bangkok for travelers on a budget

Chinatown & Hua Lamphong: 8.3/10 for travelers on a budget. The highest value score pairs with strong hotel reviews, food streets and useful Blue Line access.
Old City & Khao San Road: 8.0/10 for travelers on a budget. Strong value and historic sights support a budget stay, provided you accept party noise and limited rail access.
Ratchada & Rama 9: 7.1/10 for travelers on a budget. Typical hotel rates are lowest here, but weaker sightseeing access and fewer nearby options keep it behind Chinatown and the Old City.
Silom & Sathorn: 5.2/10 for travelers on a budget. Dining, character and strong hotels earn fourth place, but its value score is well behind the three budget leaders.
Siam, Ratchaprasong & Pratunam: 4.6/10 for travelers on a budget. Strong hotels and shopping convenience help, but weak value makes it a compromise rather than a natural budget choice.
Nana & Asok (Sukhumvit): 4.4/10 for travelers on a budget.
Phrom Phong & Thong Lo (Sukhumvit): 4.3/10 for travelers on a budget.
Chao Phraya Riverside: 4.1/10 for travelers on a budget. Where to stay in Bangkok for travelers on a budget

Hotels around The Printing House Poshtel - Hostel

Royal Rattanakosin Hotel (By Sanam Luang and the palace approaches). Royal Rattanakosin wins when: A conventional hotel base focused on palace sightseeing and access to Khao San. Keep The Printing House Poshtel - Hostel when: Keep Printing House for its stronger cleanliness evidence and hostel-style accommodation; Royal Rattanakosin has recurring housekeeping and room-condition complaints.
D&D Inn Khaosan (Directly on Khao San Road). D&D Inn wins when: A rooftop pool and immediate access to Khao San's parties. Keep The Printing House Poshtel - Hostel when: Keep Printing House for a less party-centered base. Its road noise is real, but D&D brings late club music and windowless Classic rooms.

Alternatives for the same trip

Hip Bangkok (Ratchada & Rama 9). Hip Bangkok wins when: A Ratchada base with local food, walkable MRT access and conventional hotel space, accepting aging fittings and inconsistent air-conditioning or hot water. Keep The Printing House Poshtel - Hostel when: Printing House wins for Old Town sightseeing, curtained dorm beds and a stronger cleanliness record.

Getting around from The Printing House Poshtel - Hostel

Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.

The Grand Palace: 4 min by taxi.
Thon Buri: 10 min by taxi.
Suvarnabhumi Airport: 49 min by transit.
รสกรุง - Ros Krung Esarn Thai Cafe: 8 min.

What guests say

Ratings: 4.3/5 (846 reviews).
Praised: Breakfast (92% positive); Bar or lounge (91% positive); Cleanliness (88% positive).
Complaints: Sleep quality (25% negative); Service (16% negative); Food and drink (16% negative). The latest 50 reviews average 4.1/5. Among the ten newest texts, four praise cleanliness, four praise staff and two mention noise. Latest reviews, newest first (all reviews):
Preeti · 4/5 · Oct 7, 2026: “I booked a bed in the female dorm for 16 days and my stay was so amazing. The beds are comfortable and I had the upper bed, and even the stairs were better quality and not like the ones you see in other dorms.”
A guest · 5/5 · Oct 6, 2026: “I absolutely loved this hostel. The staff is incredibly friendly and always willing to help and offer great tips. I did expect them to have some activities so you could meet people, but it wasn't really necessary.”
JHS · 4/5 · Sep 10, 2026: “A good hotel to use as a base for visiting Bangkok. The lobby was nice (it's a lobby, café, and restaurant). Our room was very nice, tastefully decorated. The bathroom was nice and spacious. It was quite noisy (I recommend earplugs).”
A guest · 4/5 · Sep 10, 2026: “The rooms were clean, and the shared bathroom was also very clean. I booked a room with one double bed and one bunk bed. Below is a beautifully designed Gothic-style cafe area.”

Good to know

Check-in and checkout: Check-in from 2:00 PM; checkout by 12:00 PM.
Parking: No on-site parking.
Breakfast inclusion: Breakfast is included in selected rates, not every booking.
Shared bathrooms: Family rooms and several dorm categories use shared bathrooms; private deluxe doubles have en-suite bathrooms.

Facts checked Oct 29, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · hostelworld.com · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Rooms, amenities and policies

Rooms: Air-conditioned dorms have curtained bunks, individual lights, sockets and lockers. Private doubles have en-suite bathrooms; family categories can share bathrooms. Noise insulation is a recurring weakness.
Cleanliness: A clear strength across Booking.com, Expedia and the review evidence. Bathroom drainage and smells appear in individual accounts, but do not outweigh the broader cleanliness record.
Service: Helpful staff recur across several review sites and the newest reviews. The overall evidence is stronger than isolated complaints about brusque interactions.
Amenities: Ground-floor café and restaurant, rooftop bar, free Wi-Fi, lift and 24-hour reception. Breakfast inclusion depends on the booked rate.
Fees and surprises: A cash arrival deposit is listed. No on-site parking. Breakfast is not universally included, and some private accommodation uses shared bathrooms.
Charged by the hotel at the property: Cash deposit: THB 300.00 per stay
Hotel policies: Deposit: ฿300 per room per stay

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