Budget Hostels from S$11

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: Prince Theatre Heritage Stay Hostel - Silom - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Surasak BTS Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant and a bar. You’ll find towels, showers and hairdryers in all rooms. Best Bed Suvarnabhumi - Hostel - Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, showers and linens. Mad Monkey Bangkok Hostel - Adults Only - Located within a 10-minute walk of Khaosan Road. Property features include free WiFi, an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Rooms come with showers, linens and free WiFi. OKHOME HOSTEL - You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as free parking. You’ll find towels, showers and linens in all rooms. Ploy Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Khaosan Road. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with towels, showers and linens.

If you’re hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in Bangkok, one of Expedia’s 493 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 May, with an average temperature of 30°C, while the coldest months are December and January, with an average of 28°C. The rainiest months in Bangkok are September, October, August and July, with each month seeing an average of 224 mm of rainfall.

Overall, Bangkok is known for its temples, monuments and restaurants. Major attractions include Khaosan Road, Siam Paragon Mall and CentralWorld Shopping Complex. Get out into nature with places such as Lumphini Park, Benjakitti Park and Benchasiri Park. Cultural attractions include Jim Thompson House Museum, Yaowarat Chinatown Heritage Center and Thailand Cultural Centre.

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 Bangkok (DMK-Don Mueang Intl.), located 12.7 mi (20.5 km) away. An alternative is Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), located 14.9 mi (24 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 Train Station.