| Hostels in Bangkok have been the lifeline of young | | | | really affordable beds. HQ Hostel in Silom is one such |
| backpackers on a budget for a very long time. It's | | | | example. Their modern dorm rooms are not only |
| cheap rooms and no frills but friendly services offer a | | | | comfortable, but to be competitive their rates include |
| satisfying respite for a long day of touring. But just | | | | free breakfast. And since they're located in Silom, |
| recently hostels in Bangkok have made a move into | | | | guests are not far from the nightlife action of Patpong |
| modernization just like everything else in this old exotic | | | | or the international beer gardens at Lumphini Night |
| city. However, choosing the right hostel is essential to | | | | Bazaar. |
| having a memorable vacation. | | | | The neighborhood of Sukhumvit is lined with high priced |
| Ask any well traveled backpacker which area you | | | | condos and posh hotels. To no ones surprise you'll also |
| should stay in and they'll answer anywhere near Khao | | | | find some cheap yet good quality hostels down the |
| San road, a small lane crammed full of bars and | | | | street. HI Sukhumvit is one such low priced hostel |
| sidewalk food carts selling cheap eats. However | | | | providing cheap beds not only to backpackers, but for |
| through the years Khao San road is going through a | | | | anyone who doesn't want to spend too much. |
| series of commercialization. Luckily it still retains it's | | | | Whether you are a backpacker or someone who is |
| charm and affordable beds. For example Shambara | | | | on a tight budget who still wants to enjoy a certain |
| Boutique Hostel located near the entrance of Khao | | | | comfort level, you should definitely try staying in a |
| San road is a cozy two story guest house that has | | | | hostel. Private rooms are available these days so |
| been offering weary budget travelers comfortable | | | | there's no need to share with unknown strangers |
| beds for years. | | | | anymore. And the money you save can be used on a |
| Just like the hotel industry in Bangkok, hostels compete | | | | daily foot massage after a long day of exploring the |
| for tourist dollars fiercely. So you'll find hostels in the | | | | sights and culture of Bangkok. |
| popular neighborhoods of Silom and Sukhumvit with | | | | |