Absolutely amazing hostel”

Glur is easily the best hostel I've stayed at in Asia-so good that I extended my stay twice! The grounds are beautiful, the rooms are nice and large, and each bed in the dorms has a big space at the end for bags and a closet. Privacy curtains are a definite plus! The bathrooms had large shower rooms, were very clean, very modern, and we're kept well stocked with shampoo and body wash. The water was always hot! I loved that they kept bananas out during the day for you to snack on, and a free (light) breakfast was provided each morning. They have a full size fridge that you can keep food in, hammocks to lounge on, a ping pong table, a pool, a large flat screen tv with plenty of DVD options, a computer, and loads of books and magazines. The common area is excellent! Wifi was also strong and fast throughout the property. Lastly, the staff was fabulous. They were always friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. I felt very comfortable going to them with any and all questions and concerns. They can book all kinds of tours and onwards transportation for you, and at a significantly lower price than the agencies along the main street in Ao Nang. The one downside is that it IS a bit of a walk from the beach/pier, however that wasn't a big deal for me. I found the best prices (and quality) of food in the smaller stalls and shops closer to the hostel, rather than the overpriced restaurants close to the beach. All in all, I would HIGHLY recommend Glur Hostel. Don't even give it a second thought. No, it's not the cheapest accommodation in the area, but it is WELL WORTH the price!! As a long-term traveller on an extreme budget, I'm glad I sprung for a nicer place with Glur for a few nights.

Warm, wonderful and welcoming hostel.”

I cannot speak more highly of this delightful little gem in Ao Nang. This hostel came as a great surprise to me, as I was expecting it to be the usual hostel-type accommodation. It was so much more than that. Apart from having our own room and bathroom, the room included it's own dvd/tv, air-con, which is a must. This hostel was spotlessly clean thanks to the hard working owners and their staff. The environment is spectacular surrounded by nature and small mountains. You wake up to the sun on these fantastic rocks! The "living room" was a great treat. It's an outside living area complete with fridge, always with plenty of fresh fruits for guest, plenty of fresh drinking water. The best thing about this living area is that it's damned fine place to hang out after a day site seeing, beaching it or whatever. It's so social, and the guests there all seemed to find common ground and enjoy each others' company. Australia day was celebrated with people from 12 different nationalities, plus the two token Aussies. As for our hosts, B and A, they are wonderfully welcoming and so hard working. They ensured that our stay was the best it could possibly be. When I booked I wasn't sure if breakfast was included. It was! It was a fantastic start to the day. Full cooked breakfasts with great and real coffee and the most delicious smoothies I've ever had. I seriously am hoping to get back to Ao Nang for a week in May, just to hang out and beach it. I will definitely be staying with B and A again. If anything, The Glur hostel was the highlight among highlights in Ao Nang, and two have such a warm and welcoming stay makes you want to come back time and time again.

Well designed. Nice location. Friendly staff.”

Pros: - Nice location. Stunning view in the morning. In Ao Nang area. 10 minutes walk to the long tail boat pier. Very convenient to go explore Ao Nang and Railay areas. Also easy to go to Krabi town. A lot of tour companies near the hostel. - Very well designed and clean. It's such a hostel in hotel's quality. Also very new. - The owners/staffs are very friendly. Free water and fruits. Very good service. - The food is very nice, though no free breakfast. Cons: - About 100 metres from the main road and the path was very dark at night, though safe. - Though very clean and well designed, a lot of the equipments in the male bathroom are not working, e.g. half of the sinks. Currently, the hostel is still new and not crowded, so the facilities are sufficient despite some broken equipments. If the hostel gets more crowded in the future, there might be a problem. Overall: Well designed, nice decoration, good service mind, good location. Very worth the price. The hostel is still new and not crowded. They need to keep the quaility at the same level if the hostel gets more crowded in the future.

Perfectly fun and chill at the same time”

Our stay at Glur Hostel was the best experience I've ever had. I wasn't expecting too much from a hostel, but when we got here, we were amazed at the surroundings and how the whole place looked. It's the first hostel I've been that looked this unique and fresh. Our room was huge which I didn't expect from looking at the pictures in the internet. Our bathroom was huge too. The bed was thick and comfortable, we liked the light blue colour of the interior, its so refreshing to the eye. Right outside our door is the pool. We love the setup of Glur hostel specially the shared kitchen and dining/lounge area.. There is a ping pong table and a lot of places to laze around. The place is surrounded by trees and plants which makes it really nice and cool, just make sure to bring your insect repellant to avoid mosquito bites. At the reception area, you can clearly see the famous rock formations.. At night, there is a small street market just steps away from the hostel. It's about 10 minutes drive to the beach. If you decide to walk to the centre near the beach, it will be quite long, better to take a tuk2x or rent a motorbike. The owner Rick is a great guy too. It's a quiet and cool place to stay, I would go back in a heart beat.

Glur was great :)”

Beds in the 6 person dorm were amazing - basically like a little room with hanging space and a cupboard big enough to lock your bags in as well as a curtain for privacy and a little window in every bed (plus light and power sockets). Breakfast was simple but good (fruit and toast), plus there's free drinking water and coffee and tea all day. There is a super nice common area and a pool as well. A washing machine if you need to do laundry, and plenty of lines to dry your clothes so you don't have to hang them inside the room. Many places to eat nearby and only a 10-15 minute stroll to the main beach at Ao Nang. Due to the price it seems to get rid of young, party animal tourists so the vibe here is definitely much calmer and quieter than some other hostels in the area. Would definitely stay here again and recommend to any travellers (including families). Glur was great!!

Great staff, well maintained hostel”

I had a pleasant stays at glur hostel , went there on feb and I had a great fews days there and met a fews backpackers there. The staff are really friendly ,they can help you book almost anything there and the price are the cheapest in town too. The free breakfast starts on 730 and the kitchen serve tea and coffee and some left over milk. I had a great days in ao nang. The environment are very clean and peaceful. Definitely recommend this hostel.

Doesn't feel like a hostel at all!! Charming!”

I would highly recommend this hostel if you are coming to Ao nang as a group of friends or solo travellers. In terms of cleanliness, this hostel is great, good sheets and big beds, and extremely big lockers to fit your 70Litre backpacks. There are good breakout spaces where you can actually sit by with your friends to catch up and drink, read or surf the net. Good Wifi to boot. Even though the toilets are shared amongst, the staff have managed to maintain it very well, making it very comfortable to use. Overall, Glur has maintained a very high standard as a hostel, though it doesn't feel like one.

Best Dorm Beds I've Seen”

The best thing about this hostel are their DORM BEDS, most unique I have seen (probably specially designed for themselves). Literally a mini room/space for yourself – you have your personal cabinet, mirror and a space to hang your stuff. The common areas were tidy and clean and I love the cozy and relaxed vibe of this place. Having a hostel pool is definitely worth a mention! A simple breakfast of some spreads and toast is provided, enough to fill your stomachs before heading out for the day. The main beach of Ao Nang is really not that far away, just a 10 – 15 mins walk down a main stretch of road past many shops. Their staff were very welcoming and are able to assist you with booking all your activities which you will like to do in Krabi, saving you the time and energy of negotiating with the mess of tour desks along the main tourist stretch. Overall, this is a beautiful and tranquil hostel specially built within a garden, one perfect place to unwind, relax and just do nothing.

Heaven Hostel In AoNang Krabi”

This has to be the best hostel in Krabi (Ao Nang). Probably the best hostel I had ever stayed in South East Asia. Price is slightly higher but worth every penny! Supposedly I had lots of activities in mind but on my first hour after checked in, I decided to stay in for as long as I could. If you are tired from adventures, this place will rejuvenates you. If you are feeling down, you will feel uplifted! If you feel troubled, here you will be in ZEN & PEACE! They will change bed linen & towel every 3 days once. Friendly & helpful crew! The whole property was built with great-intention & a-traveller's-mind! I love it so much! Its practically a hostel built within a lush garden! This place gave me great sense of calmness! I spent all my days inside. Enjoying every moment I could in their common area. YOU WILL LOVE IT HERE!!! -during my stay, many guests came back for 2nd, 3rd and even 4th time to unwind!

Nice laid back hostel in Ao Nang”

We stayed in the private ensuite room at Glur Hostel for two nights, it's not as cheap as other hostels, but it is in Ao Nang where there aren't many places like this one. The room was nice, it had a TV with DVD player (you could rent some DVDs for free at the hostel), two beds, a really big bathroom (almost as big as the room) and it was clean. The common area was were we spent most of our time inside the hostel because it was a really lovely open space and that's were you could meet some other people to talk to. We only had breakfast once (it was included in the price) and it was a really nice breakfast to start the day. The only bad thing about Glur is that it's not really close to the beach, you have to walk or take a tuk tuk (40-50 baht) but because of that it is also in a more "quiet" part of Ao Nang away of the noise and all the more "fake" part of town

Great hostel”

I had a wonderful stay at Glur hostel. It has great clean facilities, and a really chilled vibe. The dorm space is large where you have lots of room to place your belongings and a curtain for privacy. The breakfast consists of fresh fruits and bread. Location wise it's about a 15 mins walk to Ao nang beach which is not to far. Highly recommend this hostel.

Unforgettable stay ever !”

We booked for private Twin bed room Shared bathroom 3 days 2 nights. On the first day , we took a shuttle from airport cost us two person 300baht. the driver dropped us near the junction of a barber shop ,so we need to walked another 200m to the hostel(takes 5 minutes only) As we checking in , friendly staff and she took us for a tour showed us around some facilities provided. The Wi-Fi, excellent ! Meals are Light breakfast only. You can bring an outside food and beverages as long as you stick to their strict rules (keep the cleanliness and tidy the table/utensils after use). There's many nearby Laundry services available outside the hostel. If you want to book a tour OR did not booked any tour before reaching Krabi...no worries, tons of travel agent brochures and flyers at the reception. You can get much cheaper than ever rather than booked at the airport. But you need to arrange it by yourself. Air-conditioner and water heater are good condition. Located at Ao Nang district , Halal food are much easier find here ! And don't forget to bring your own padlock for your locker (very spacious locker cabinet). Very recommended !!

Wonderful hostel”

Glur was a lovely place to stay; we were here for 4 nights, while sightseeing around the Krabi area. The place itself is gorgeous, clean, quiet, and the dorms are spacious (but bring a lock for the lockers!). Not only that, but the staff were also very helpful in booking tours and taxis and breakfast good (lots of fruit!). The open-air common area is a great place to meet other travellers or just to relax in a hammock & the pool is nice for a dip at the end of the day. I would definitely stay here if I came back to Ao Nang and will be recommending it to any friends who travel there!

Cosy and Humble Little Resort Hostel”

The property setup which generously includes a pool was unprecedented throughout my travels staying mostly in hostels. Had an enjoyable night dip overlooking the moon framed by the palm trees. Location is also great! very serene and amidst beautiful landscapes typical of Krabi. It is situated in the middle between the touristy strip and the local regions, hence to find foods, both cheaper local eats and fancier tourist foods are just within easy walking distances. Also, it’s good to be near enough yet far away from the potential noises at the busy Main Street. Facilities are generous, free coffee and drinking water all-day. Breakfast had great selections of spreads and fruits. The Black Coffee they serve in the morning was really delicious! Not to mention, the clean and spacious bath suites. I was used to limit of staying in a bunk... but at Glur’s, it is so spacious it has a in-built closet and ample amount of head space! Great to organise my wardrobe and belonging as I am staying 3 nights here. Tours with convenient pick-up/ drop off can be booked directly at the hostel too, you are all set on arrival. I have had the perfect stay in Krabi, thank you very much Glur!

Exceptional”

This place is absolutely gorgeous and impeccably clean. I initially only booked one night here, not being sure of my plans while in Krabi, but then decided to stay another couple of nights after seeing this place. It seemed more like a retreat centre than a hostel. While it's a teensy bit further out from the beach than some of the other hostels in Ao Nang, I thought the walk 20 min walk was well worth it for the absolute peace and quiet you get here. While they don't mention breakfast being included, they did have coffee, tea, bread, jam and fruits available which was an unexpected bonus in the morning. Staff were extremely helpful in booking tours and activities in the area if you were interested. It's not the most social hostel, but there is a nice chill common area with hammocks. Stay here!

Great hostel accommodation at an affordable price!”

A stay at Glur has always been a little bit out of the ordinary. This is one of the only hostels that keeps the the comfort of their stayers in mind; they have a fantastic private compound for communal use. Great price though location is about 15 mins walk away to ao nang beach, with a bunch of local eateries around. Worth the stay if you don't mind a little bit of walking.

Decent hostel with small but comfortable room”

went to krabi with my partner on january 2013, we checked in at glur hostel during the stay. the hostel is located 2km away from aonang beach, everything is within walking distance. there are more than 1 7-11s to buy supplies from, laundries to wash the clothes, numerous restaurants to take care of our meal. the common space in the hostel is comfortable and large enough to accommodate hostel guests.

Nice hostel, friendly, good bathroom and rest room”

i stay in glur hostel for 2 night by woman dom' for 5 bed. very pleasure that me choose this hostel. room and all area had decoration well easy but cool btw this hostel may be far from ao nang. we have to pay transportation bath/round.

Nice and comfy hostel”

My friend and I stayed at this hostel for 2 nights in a girl dorm with 8 beds. The room is functional, safe and clean with a personal curtain, lamp and electricity plug provided each bed. It is only 20 minutes walk to Ao Nang. The share bathroom is always kept clean. The hostel also provides you with bread, jam, fruits, tea and coffee to make a light breakfast on your own in a common area with free of charge. In addition, staff are friendly, super kind and very helpful. This place makes us feel like home and we will stay here again when we go to Krabi next time.

Quaint & lovely”

I'm not a seasoned traveler as such I may not be able to compare this hostel with others. But based on what I've experienced with Glur, I have to say it was worthwhile. The staff, Ryk, was friendly and very helpful in assisting my friend and me with whatever we need such as booking of transport and scooter rentals. As it is located within a few kilometers of a cliff, the surrounding is rather peaceful and quiet. All you need to do is walk a little to reach the main street of Ao Nang. The bed and showers were clean, although one of the toilet cubicle was spoiled during our 5 days stay but in all, it was great! There's even some toast & coffee served every morning.