Budget Hostels from S$30

By choosing a hostel, you can cut your spending on accommodations and set aside more of your trip funds for sightseeing during your stay. If you’re hoping to enjoy the natural surroundings, you can check out the beaches while you’re here.

These dorm-style accommodations come in quite a few different forms, but they all have three main things in common, including low prices, a social setting and shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms).

Ready to book a hostel? These ones have the best reviews from our travellers and might be a good place to start: Thalay Cha-am by THA - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Cha-am Beach. You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as an outdoor pool. Rooms come with towels, hairdryers and linens. Thalay Cha Am Dorm Room of 6 Beds, A Co-living With Million Dollar View - Located within a 20-minute walk of Cha-am Beach. You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as an outdoor pool. Bed in 8-bed Mixed Thalay Cha Am by Tha A Co-living With a Million Dollar View - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Cha-am Beach. You can take advantage of free WiFi and an outdoor pool, as well as a lift. You’ll find towels and free toiletries in all rooms. Whale Cha-Am - Located within a 20-minute walk of Cha-am Beach. Guests can enjoy free WiFi. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers.

Good weather’s always better when you’re discovering new places, so here are some stats that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually April and May, with an average temperature of 29°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 26°C. The rainiest months in Cha-am are September, October, July and August, with each month seeing an average of 205 mm of rainfall.

Depending on what interests you, you might appreciate the area around Cha-am. Get out into nature with places such as Cha-am Beach, Cha-Am Beach South and Kaew Beach. Cultural attractions include For Art’s Sake. Visit landmarks such as Mrigadayavan Palace.

Keep this information about transit options in Cha-am on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Hua Hin (HHQ-Hua Hin Intl.), located 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from the city centre. After you’ve arrived, you might want to use public transport to get around. To check out more of the area, hop on a train at Cha-am Station, Cha-am Huai Sai Nua Station or Cha-am Huai Sai Tai Station.