Hotel
Trisara
A secluded luxury resort of private pool villas, suites and residences on Phuket's north-west coast, home to the Michelin-starred PRU and awarded Two MICHELIN Keys.
Xinlor House
A small budget hotel on Dibuk Road in Old Phuket Town, with 17 rooms, some with balconies, a ground-floor coffee and matcha café and bicycle hire.
At a glance
- Type
- Budget boutique hotel
- Area
- Phuket Old Town, Phuket, Thailand
- Price
- $ · Budget
Good to know
- Ground-floor café
- Bicycle rental
- Tour desk
- Free Wi-Fi
- 17 rooms
Why we recommend it
Xinlor House is a small budget hotel on Dibuk Road, one of the old town streets lined with Sino-Portuguese shophouses and restaurants, including Raya. With 17 rooms, it offers a simple, comfortable base for travellers who want to stay in Phuket Town without paying resort prices.
Rooms are straightforward and practical, and some have balconies looking over the street. There is no pool and no restaurant, but the ground floor has a café serving coffee and matcha, which makes for an easy start to the day. The hotel offers bicycle rental, a good way to cover the old town and nearby sights in the cooler parts of the day, a tour desk for booking island trips and day tours, and free Wi-Fi.
Practical points: there is no lift, so guests with heavy bags or limited mobility should ask for a lower floor, and check-in runs from 14:00 to 19:00, so if you are arriving late, contact the hotel in advance to arrange access. As in any old town street, rooms facing the road may hear some traffic, and light sleepers may prefer a room at the back.
Xinlor House suits budget-conscious couples, solo travellers and friends who plan to spend their days out exploring rather than relaxing at the hotel. It is not designed for families looking for resort facilities. The prices make it a sensible option for a few nights in town, perhaps at the start or end of a Phuket trip, before moving on to a beach area.
The location is one of the hotel's strengths. Raya Restaurant is a short walk along Dibuk Road, Soi Romanee and Thalang Road are a few minutes away, and the Thai Hua Museum, Chinpracha House and the shrines and markets around Ranong Road are within easy reach on foot or by bike. On Sundays the walking street market on Thalang Road is close by. For beach days, taxis and ride-hailing cars are easy to find in town, and the tour desk can help with day trips and island tours.
Book ahead in the high season and during the Vegetarian Festival, when rooms in the old town are in demand. The hotel can be contacted by phone for bookings and questions.
Xinlor House FAQs
Where is Xinlor House?
At 78 Dibuk Road, Talat Nuea, in Old Phuket Town.
How many rooms are there?
There are 17 rooms, some with balconies.
Is there a pool?
No, the hotel has no pool.
Is breakfast available?
There is a ground-floor café serving coffee and matcha; there is no restaurant.
Is there a lift?
No, so ask for a lower floor if you need one.
What are the check-in times?
Check-in is from 14:00 to 19:00; contact the hotel if you will arrive later.
Can I hire a bicycle?
Yes, bicycle rental is available.
Can the hotel book tours?
Yes, there is a tour desk.