Hostels in Bangkok

By going with a hostel, you can spend less on accommodations and use more of your money for sightseeing during your stay. You can check out the temples and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), budget prices and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel? These ones have the best reviews from our travellers and could be a good place to start: Mint Hostel - Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with showers and lockers. Loftel Station Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Hua Lamphong Station. Property features include free WiFi, a restaurant and a bar. You’ll find towels, showers and free toiletries in all rooms. PLOY HOSTEL - Property features include free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. You’ll find towels, showers and lockers in all rooms. The Overstay Art Hostel - Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a nightclub. Napa Hostel Samrong Station - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Samrong BTS Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and air conditioning. You’ll find towels, showers and lockers in all rooms.

If you’re hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in Bangkok, one of Expedia’s 540 hostels could be a great choice for you.

Good weather’s always better when you’re experiencing new places, so here’s a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually April and March, with an average temperature of 29°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 26°C. The rainiest months in Bangkok are September, October, May and August, with each month seeing an average of 221 mm of rainfall.

Overall, Bangkok is known for its temples, monuments and restaurants. Major attractions include Siam Paragon Mall, CentralWorld Shopping Complex and Siam Center. Get out into nature with places such as Lumphini Park, Bangkok Riverside and Sanamluang. Cultural attractions include Jim Thompson House, Thailand Cultural Center and Bangkok National Museum.

Keep this information about transit options in Bangkok in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), located 14.9 mi (24.1 km) away. An alternative is Bangkok (DMK-Don Mueang Intl.), located 12.7 mi (20.5 km) away. When you’re out and about, you might want to make use of public transport. Nearby metro stations include Siam BTS Station, Rachathewi BTS Station and National Stadium BTS Station. To check out more of the area, catch a train at Bangkok Makkasan Station, Yommarat or Bangkok Hua Lamphong Station.