Punsuk Hostel, Khon Kaen Town (Ruen Pansuk) — Hotel in Khon Kaen Province

I stayed at Punsuk Hostel for two nights in July 2024. At the time, this was one of the only two hostel options in the city of Khon Kaen. Positives: The owner, whose name I think was Pom, was extremely kind and helpful to me. She gave an extra sheet not to feel cold at night, an outlet extender, so I would have plugs in my bed, and free instant coffee and tea. Also, when I told her I wouldn't want sugar in my coffee, she brought in a jar of instant coffee without sugar for the second day. She made me feel welcomed and at home. The price was very reasonable. I paid about 5 euros per night for a bunk. A towel and a locker were provided for free. There is a table in the small common space where I could meet other travellers (there were not many though during my stay). There is a small outdoor yard (where the bathrooms are also located). If you are a smoker, you could enjoy your dreadful habit in there without needing to get out of the hostel. There are racks in the yard where you can hang your washed clothes. There is also a self-service washing machine available for 50 THB per use.

Negatives: There was no soap in the toilets while I was there. So, I would need to have my own when nature called. There was no shower gel or shampoo in the bathrooms. I understand that many hostels in the world expect you to use your own shampoo. However, providing it for free is always a good gesture (at a very low cost) that can boost the hostel's popularity significantly. The location is only just okay. You would still have to walk or Grab for 2.2 km to get to the very real city center.

Overall, I had a very pleasant experience at Punsuk. I will especially remember sociable, positive, and kind Pom whenever I think of my stay in Khon...

I loved it here momma always took care of me even tried to marry me to her son lol. She’s genuinely a kind woman and looks out for everyone to make sure they are happy. I had the female dorm to my self for 170 a night alone with a bathroom. There was a mix of local and foreign guest downstairs in the male dorm. I think this was generally one of my favorite hostels I would go downstairs and just talk with momma. She’s is sweet and sour you gotta give good energy to get it back. I will say the beds are traditional Asian beds, hard but not uncomfortable if you’re used to it. A lot of mosquitoes but if you tell momma she’ll do something about it every time,...

The owner is superfriendly and helpfull. Thank you very much, Pom! 🙏 It's a 2 km. walk to the lake and night market. This will help you to reach your daily steps.

The dorm is basic, but does the trick. There's airco, so the temperature was nice. The price is unbeatable: 150 Baht. Part of that money goes to a good cause: they help needy patients of the hospital nearby to pay...