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