Budget Hostels from S$25

By staying at a hostel, you can cut your spending on lodging and set aside more of your budget for exploring during your stay. You can enjoy activities like shopping, and the beaches create an appealing natural setting.

These dorm-style accommodations come in lots of shapes and sizes, but they all have a few qualities in common, including budget-friendly prices, a social environment and shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too).

Ready to book a hostel? These top picks have the best reviews from our travellers and might be a good place to start: Jomtien Beach Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Dongtan Beach. Property features include free WiFi, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find free WiFi, towels and showers in all rooms. Me U Hostel Pattaya - Located within a 20-minute walk of Dongtan Beach. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find free WiFi, towels and showers in all rooms. Jomtien Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Dongtan Beach. Property features include free WiFi, free parking and a restaurant. Rooms come with free WiFi, towels and showers. The Bedrooms Hostel Pattaya - Located steps from Pattaya Beach. Property features include free WiFi, free parking and a restaurant. You’ll find free WiFi, towels and showers in all rooms. Sattahiptale Boutique Guest House & Hostel - You can take advantage of free WiFi and a bar, as well as a rooftop terrace. You’ll find free WiFi, towels and free toiletries in all rooms.

If you’re searching for an affordable place to stay in Pattaya, one of Expedia’s 28 hostels could be a great choice.

Good weather’s always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually May and April, with an average temperature of 29°C, while the coldest months are December and January, with an average of 27°C. The rainiest months in Pattaya are September, October, July and August, with each month seeing an average of 254 mm of rainfall.

Overall, Pattaya is known for its beaches, bars and restaurants. Major attractions include Jomtien Beach, Pattaya Beach and Walking Street. Get out into nature with places such as Bangsaen Beach, Wong Amat Beach and Dongtan Beach. Cultural attractions include Art in Paradise, Tiffany’s Show and Ripley’s Believe It or Not.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Pattaya on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Utapao (UTP-Utapao Intl.), 19.4 mi (31.3 km) away. An alternative is Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), located 53 mi (85.3 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you may want to use public transport to get around. To explore more of the surrounding area, hop on a train at Pattaya Station, Pattaya Tai Station or Bang Lamung Station.