Paul's Journey: Pak-Up Hostel

My accommodation in Krabi is the new Pak-Up Hostel. Just opened on 5th Nov 2010, less than 2 weeks b4 i arrived. It has a 24hr reception which was a lifesaver since I arrived in Krabi at 1:30am.

After staying here for a couple of days, I find this place pretty neat, that is if you don't mind dormitory-style accommodation. Basically, 8 - 10 people share a room. Having said that, it is perfect for a backpacker like myself. For 150baht a night, it got everything a backpacker ever dreamed of:
1) Nice cosy bed with clean sheets. Both air-con and fan in the room.
2) Hot showers.
3) Free wifi. If you don't have a laptop, there are desktops at the lobby.
4) Washing machine and sheltered laundry area so you don't have to worry about rushing back to the hostel to collect your clothes if it rains.
5) Rooftop bar, with a great view of Krabi streets, to chill out.

In case you were wondering the weird name for the hostel, Pak is the young and pretty lady owner of the hostel. She is just one year older than I am and already owns a hostel. Up is short for Unchana Property, which is a company that owned by her family. She told me that it took a year to build from what was an old primary school to this stylish and modern hostel. From monitoring the progress of the renovation to choosing the banches for the reception, she had to do everything herself. I can tell she really put her heart into this hostel to make it what it is currently. Below are some photos of the hostel.