Bangkok Hostels and Budget Hotels - Find Them at Khao San Road
Bangkok is hands down the most well known Asian destination for affordable budget hotels and cheap hostels - especially in the old backpackers district called Khao San road.
Though it is not just the cheap accommodations here that attract hordes of budget travelers and tattoo laden bohemian hippies.
Khao San road offers cheap eats, cheaper booze and the best historical sites, cultural attractions and nightlife for rounding out the vacation of a lifetime without breaking the bank.
Today the faces of Khao San road has changed.
Literally.
It was a place where intrepid spring breakers and those on trips to "find themselves" come to rent cheap rooms.
And you can still find them.
Today you will find budget hotels lining Khao San road for older travelers who wish to stay in the laid back atmosphere while saving money in the old neighborhoods of Bangkok.
Young or old, it doesn't matter.
Hostels and hotels in Khao San road are comfortable for all ages.
But of course the more you pay - the better the comforts you can expect.
Take for example Charoendee Hostel.
A room here will set you back around Baht 250.
If you are not a stickler for comforts then you will like it here.
Plus the fact that it is right on the main stretch of Khao San road is not too shabby at all.
Next step up is Chada Hostel.
Basic rooms here start at Baht 350 and their are private rooms available that cost just a tad higher, so it may be worth it for some.
Guests who book a private room there will be glad to know that the bathroom is right in their room - which is a real treat for most who often stay in hostels.
There are many budget hotels in Khao San area worth mentioning.
One of them is called Rambuttri Village Hotel.
Though it is not on the main stretch it is still just less than a 5 minute walk from there.
The location is quiet and surreal.
The path around is tree lined by towering Banyan trees from the nearby temple.
Rambuttri Village is one of the few hotels in the area with a swimming pool.
Though the rooms are small and spartan, for Baht 600 a night it is a pretty good deal.
There are many other great places to stay and save in Khao San road.
Most are not advertised on the Internet.
So one great tip is to reserve a room at a hostel or hotel in the area first.
From there you can take your time to find a place to your liking and then extend your stay.
Either way most accommodations in the area are very popular, so it is best to book ahead of time and plan accordingly.
Though it is not just the cheap accommodations here that attract hordes of budget travelers and tattoo laden bohemian hippies.
Khao San road offers cheap eats, cheaper booze and the best historical sites, cultural attractions and nightlife for rounding out the vacation of a lifetime without breaking the bank.
Today the faces of Khao San road has changed.
Literally.
It was a place where intrepid spring breakers and those on trips to "find themselves" come to rent cheap rooms.
And you can still find them.
Today you will find budget hotels lining Khao San road for older travelers who wish to stay in the laid back atmosphere while saving money in the old neighborhoods of Bangkok.
Young or old, it doesn't matter.
Hostels and hotels in Khao San road are comfortable for all ages.
But of course the more you pay - the better the comforts you can expect.
Take for example Charoendee Hostel.
A room here will set you back around Baht 250.
If you are not a stickler for comforts then you will like it here.
Plus the fact that it is right on the main stretch of Khao San road is not too shabby at all.
Next step up is Chada Hostel.
Basic rooms here start at Baht 350 and their are private rooms available that cost just a tad higher, so it may be worth it for some.
Guests who book a private room there will be glad to know that the bathroom is right in their room - which is a real treat for most who often stay in hostels.
There are many budget hotels in Khao San area worth mentioning.
One of them is called Rambuttri Village Hotel.
Though it is not on the main stretch it is still just less than a 5 minute walk from there.
The location is quiet and surreal.
The path around is tree lined by towering Banyan trees from the nearby temple.
Rambuttri Village is one of the few hotels in the area with a swimming pool.
Though the rooms are small and spartan, for Baht 600 a night it is a pretty good deal.
There are many other great places to stay and save in Khao San road.
Most are not advertised on the Internet.
So one great tip is to reserve a room at a hostel or hotel in the area first.
From there you can take your time to find a place to your liking and then extend your stay.
Either way most accommodations in the area are very popular, so it is best to book ahead of time and plan accordingly.
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