| squo;s so much to see and do for travelers on a | | | | Take a Nap Hostel |
| budget in Thailand's capital, Bangkok, and finding some | | | | In terms of character, hostels in Bangkok don't really |
| amazingly cheap accommodation from the range of | | | | get much better than the aptly-named Take a Nap |
| outstanding hostels in Bangkok is no different. | | | | Hostel. The (similarly, self-describing) Sleeping Rooms |
| With a wealth of cheap hotels and hostels available to | | | | are uniquely decorated with a variety of whimsical and |
| the Bangkok backpacker finding one close to the | | | | topical themes, from a pop art style bed space to the |
| particular points of interest or specific facilities is unlikely | | | | bamboo or garishly colorful animal forest room. |
| to be a problem. | | | | Character aside, hostel features include wheelchair |
| New World Lodge Hotel | | | | access, elevator and an all important tours desk. It also |
| This centrally located Bangkok hostel has everything | | | | has the advantage of being located within close |
| that a backpacker could hope for. Reasonably priced, | | | | proximity of three main transport systems, the MRTA |
| the 172-room complex offers en-suite bathrooms with | | | | Samyan Station, the BTS Saladaeng Station and the |
| full facilities including piping hot showers, a fitness | | | | Hualampong Main Station. Each provides access to |
| center, a restaurant and internet access as standard. | | | | different points of interest across the city and country. |
| Offering a quiet and calm getaway from the busy | | | | The famous Grand Palace, with its awe-inspiring |
| hustle and bustle that is downtown Bangkok, travelers | | | | architecture and gardens, is less than five kilometers |
| are unlikely to feel like a recluse, either. Every room | | | | away. There’s also no shortage of local |
| offers windows and a walk-on balcony, from which | | | | amenities, with the Robinson and Central department |
| travelers can soak up the capital's atmosphere without | | | | stores within a short walking distance. |
| even venturing into the sweltering heat. | | | | Big Johns Backpacker Hostel |
| Should you feel like braving it, the lodge is also located | | | | For those keen on meeting fellow backpackers, |
| within only a short distance of the famous Khaosan | | | | there’s little better than friendly Big Johns. The |
| Road, where backpackers in Bangkok can find the | | | | luxury of a bar, common room, pool table and a library |
| best of the capital's budget travel offerings in one | | | | make this hostel a good starting place for the social |
| place. | | | | backpacker. |