The Hub Laidback Hostel FAQ

Yes. The Hub Laidback Hostel is built around The Hub — a licensed cannabis shop and vegetarian café on site. You can buy quality cannabis strains and relax in the mural-painted chill lounge without leaving the building. Cannabis is legal in Thailand for adults aged 20 and over; please consume responsibly and never drive or do water activities under the influence.

Yes. The Hub is genuinely cannabis-friendly for adults: there's a quality weed shop and a relaxed chill lounge on site, so you can pick up good strains and enjoy them without leaving the building. It's a calm, responsible adult vibe — not a party scene. Thailand legalised cannabis for adults 20+ in 2022; please enjoy responsibly and never drive or do water activities under the influence.

The fastest way to book The Hub Laidback Hostel in Ao Nang is online through our Booking.com listing, where you can see live prices, real-time availability and reserve a dorm bed in under a minute with instant confirmation. You can also message us on WhatsApp if you have a special request.

No, we don't sell alcohol on the premises. You're not forbidden from drinking, but the hostel isn't built around alcohol or all-night partying — the vibe is more about good coffee, good smoke, good music and good sleep.

The Hub Laidback Hostel is at 245/13 Moo 2, Ao Nang, Krabi 81180, Thailand — right by Ao Nang Beach, tucked just behind the first row of beachfront buildings. The ocean is only a few steps away, with restaurants, massage, an Indian restaurant out front, an Irish pub a few doors down, a 7-Eleven under 100 m away and the longtail boats to Railay all within an easy walk.

Yes. We're central, but tucked away behind the main-street buildings, so you get the location without the late-night chaos. We don't run a loud party-hostel atmosphere — expect chill music and calm nights.

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM and check-out is by 12:00 noon. If you'll arrive outside the check-in window, message us on WhatsApp in advance so we can arrange your arrival and store your bags.

The Hub Laidback Hostel offers beds in clean, air-conditioned 4-bed dorms, with bunk or single-bed options. Rooms have an en-suite bathroom with shower and a desk. Travelling as a group? You can book a whole 4-bed dorm for privacy. For the exact room types and live availability on your dates, check our Booking.com listing.

Yes — it's a small, social, friendly hostel with secure lockers, en-suite bathrooms and a relaxed common space, popular with solo backpackers. Single-bed (non-bunk) dorm spots are available. For current room options, including any women-only availability on your dates, check our Booking.com listing.

Yes — every dorm bed comes with its own personal locker so you can secure your valuables and passport, and some rooms have an in-room safe. Bring a padlock or buy one at reception.

Yes, breakfast is available at our on-site café, along with barista-made coffee — an easy way to start a slow morning before the beach.

Yes, fast free Wi-Fi is available throughout The Hub Laidback Hostel, including the dorms and the common lounge — it's reliable enough for digital nomads to get work done between island-hopping days.

Yes. The Hub is a good fit for digital nomads and remote workers — fast, free Wi-Fi, barista-made coffee in-house, power sockets and calm corners to focus, then the beach when you're done.

Yes — the beach is less than 1 minute away. The hostel sits just behind the first row of beachfront buildings, so Ao Nang Beach and the ocean are only a few steps from the door. The longtail boats to Railay Beach, Phra Nang Cave Beach and the famous 4 Islands are about 400 m along the sand, and there are beach fire shows most evenings.

Yes — there are two massage shops right next to the hostel and plenty more within a short walk. Just ask the staff and they'll point you to a good one.

Yes. There's an Indian restaurant right in front, an Irish pub a few doors down, a 7-Eleven under 100 m away, and plenty of restaurants and street food within a short walk — plus a café on site for breakfast and coffee.

Krabi International Airport is about 35–45 minutes from Ao Nang by road. The easiest options are a shared airport shuttle van, a metered taxi, or a pre-booked private transfer. Tell us your arrival details on WhatsApp and reception can help arrange a pickup or point you to the cheapest shared van.

Yes — free luggage storage is available at reception, so you can drop your bags early on arrival or leave them after check-out and still enjoy your last day at the beach before catching your onward bus, boat or flight.

The Hub Laidback Hostel is a laidback hostel for independent adult travellers. Children are not accommodated, and it isn't set up for families. There's no upper age limit — solo travellers of all ages are welcome. Photo ID or passport is required at check-in.

When you reserve through Booking.com you'll see the exact price, deposit and cancellation terms for your dates before you confirm — most rates include free cancellation up to a set date. At the hostel we accept cash, card and PromptPay in Thai Baht. Always check the conditions shown on your booking confirmation.

You're right by Ao Nang Beach and the longtail boats to Railay, Phra Nang Cave Beach and the 4 Islands, plus viewpoints, night markets, massage and beach fire shows. Our free Ao Nang guides cover the best beaches, things to do and getting around. For breakfast and specialty coffee there's a café on site, with a quality weed shop downstairs too.

Yes. Our staff speak fluent English and Thai and are happy to help with transport, tours, food, massage, cannabis questions, beach plans and local tips — just ask.