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 Laidback Hostel is one of the few genuinely cannabis-friendly hostels in Ao Nang, Krabi, with its own licensed weed shop and chill lounge on site. It's a relaxed, social spot popular with backpackers who want quality cannabis, a clean air-conditioned bed and Ao Nang Beach five minutes away. Strictly 20+, in line with Thai law.

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.

The Hub Laidback Hostel is at 245/13 Moo 2, Ao Nang, Krabi 81180, Thailand — in the Ao Nang Beach area, about a five-minute walk from Ao Nang Beach and close to restaurants, the night market and longtail boats to Railay.

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, 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.

Ao Nang Beach is roughly a five-minute walk from the hostel. From the beachfront you can catch longtail boats to Railay Beach, Phra Nang Cave Beach and the famous 4 Islands, and the night market and restaurants are all within easy walking distance.

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 social backpacker hostel for independent 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 five minutes from Ao Nang Beach and the longtail boats to Railay, Phra Nang Cave Beach and the 4 Islands, plus viewpoints, night markets and Krabi day trips. Our free Ao Nang guides cover the best beaches, things to do and getting around. For vegetarian brunch and specialty coffee, our sister venue The Hub – Cannabis & Vegetarian Café is a short walk away.