| If you are going backpacking in Southeast Asia, here is | | | | room with a washroom. |
| some information on what you can expect from | | | | Internet access: Wifi is becoming more common in |
| Hostels. | | | | hostels/mini-hotels, but many hostels/mini-hotels still |
| General Information: The cost for budget | | | | have computers where they charge a small usage |
| accommodation in Southeast Asia is relatively cheap | | | | fee ($1-2/hr). |
| when compared to other parts of the world. | | | | Mosquito Nets: Some hostels/mini-hotels do have |
| Southeast Asia is scattered with hostels and | | | | mosquito nets, but a lot do not. If you are worried |
| mini-hotels. Mini hotels are similar to hostels, but have | | | | about having a mosquito net while you sleep, it is |
| mostly single or double rooms as opposed to common | | | | probably a good idea to bring your own. |
| dorms. | | | | Bedding: When backpacking Southeast Asia, it is |
| Cost: Budget accommodation is extremely cheap in | | | | common to hear many stories about bedbugs. To |
| Southeast Asia. Depending on the country, dorms can | | | | sleep comfortably, bring a cloth sleep sack to sleep in |
| be as little as $5/day/person. Double rooms can also | | | | or on top of. A cloth sleep sack can be purchased at |
| cost as little as $10-20/day/room, again, depending on | | | | most outdoor stores or you can make your own, by |
| the country. Obviously the sky is the limit, but the upper | | | | folding a bed sheet in half and sewing up the sides and |
| range for dorms is typically about $10-15/day/person | | | | end. In most places, a warm sleeping bag is not |
| and $35/day/room for double rooms. | | | | required as it is pretty hot in most parts of Southeast |
| Extras: Some hostels/mini-hotels charge extra for | | | | Asia. If you are going to be travelling somewhere that |
| things such as air-conditioning (usually $1-2/day extra). | | | | requires warmer bedding, consult your accommodation |
| Some single and double rooms do not include | | | | for advice before you go. |
| washrooms and you may have to pay extra for a | | | | |