P Hostel Buriram — Step Out and You're at the Train Station, a Budget Stay in the City Centre
Get off the train at Buriram station, wheel your bag less than a minute, and you're at the door — P Hostel Buriram has a location almost nothing else in town can match. Rooms are clean, beds are comfy, blackout curtains keep things dark, and some rooms have a balcony. Ideal for a match at Chang Arena, a race weekend, or a train trip out to Phanom Rung without paying a lot. From approx. THB 320/night, with an aggregate score of around 8.6 from real reviews.
The thing guests mention most about P Hostel Buriram is its location right next to Buriram train station. It's about 300 m, or a one-minute walk, from the platform to the door. If you're riding the Isan line down to Buriram, this is a place where you barely need onward transport — just roll your bag straight to check-in. In town you can walk to a Café Amazon in 6 minutes and the Night Bazaar in about 15.
The hostel opened around 2023, so it still feels new, and the cleanliness of the rooms and bathrooms is what guests agree on most. Comfortable beds, good blackout curtains, quiet, easy to sleep. Some rooms have a small balcony to step out for some air. It's a simple, no-frills place rather than a fancy one, but it delivers cleanliness and value at a few-hundred-baht price, which is exactly what hostel guests are after.
"Got off the train and was there in a couple of minutes. The room was spotless, the bed was comfy, and there's free water, tea, coffee and snacks downstairs — great for the price."
Facilities cover the essentials well — free Wi-Fi, free parking, luggage storage and bicycle rental. Downstairs there's a self-serve corner with free water, tea, coffee and a few snacks. It suits budget travellers, backpackers and anyone in town for a short errand. There's no pool and no full breakfast service, which is normal at this level.
One thing to know before booking is the front-desk hours. Reception is open during the day and into the evening only (roughly 12:00–17:00), and a few reviews mention arriving outside those hours and finding no staff on site. If your train or flight lands very late or very early, message the hostel ahead with your arrival time so they can arrange to meet you or explain how to get in. The other recurring niggle is Wi-Fi — the signal isn't strong in every room, so if you need to work online seriously, plan accordingly.
For sightseeing, P Hostel suits people exploring the town and arriving by train more than those focused on the Chang stadium events. Chang Arena and the Chang International Circuit are about 5 km away, so figure on a 10–15 minute ride. City-centre rooms fill up fast on big match or race weekends, so book ahead. If you're heading to Phanom Rung or Prasat Mueang Tam, using this as a city base and driving out works well too.
The verdict from real reviews: P Hostel Buriram is a clean, great-value stay for anyone who just wants a good bed near the station in the heart of town. Don't expect hotel-level service, but if you can live with the front-desk hours and Wi-Fi that isn't strong everywhere, it's a very sensible pick on a few-hundred-baht budget.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Right by the train station — a 1-minute walk, super handy for rail travellers
- ✓ Clean rooms and bathrooms, comfy beds, good blackout curtains
- ✓ Free water, tea, coffee and snacks downstairs
- ✓ Great value for budget travellers
- ! Reception only open day to evening — message ahead for late arrivals
- ! Wi-Fi signal weak in some rooms
- ! About 5 km from Chang Arena, needs a ride
- ✓ Central location, walkable to cafés and the market
- ✓ Recently opened, so rooms still feel new and clean
- ✓ Some rooms have a balcony; quiet and easy to sleep
- ✓ Free parking and luggage storage
- ! Small hostel with few rooms — book early in high season
- ! No full breakfast and no pool
- ! Service can mean a short wait as staff aren't on site all day
- 💡If you arrive very late or very early by train/flight — reception is day-to-evening only and may be unstaffed → always message the hostel your arrival time in advance.
- 💡If you're here for football or racing at Chang — it's about 5 km away and needs a ride → for walking distance to the stadium, look at stays around Chang Arena instead.
- 💡If you need to work online seriously — Wi-Fi is weak in some rooms → bring a mobile data plan as backup, or ask for a room with a stronger signal before booking.