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[timhorton]

I am looking for a budget hotel in Bangkok that is located near the BTS ( Sky Train ), central location, and near some attractions.


Any suggestions?

What are the best places to see in bangkok?

tks

[Bibbitybop]

I bought the Let's Go Thailand book at What The Book and found it extremely helpful. I recommend doing your hotel and site searching in it.

[bosintang]

Bangkok has to be one of the easiest cities in the world for travelling. Plenty of accomodations in all budget ranges.

If it's not peak season, I generally just show up and book a hotel at the airport (You can barter with them for cheaper prices) by telling them my price range, and areas I want to stay in.

Or if you're on a really cheap budget, (less than $15 a night) head for the Khao San road area and look around there. Plenty of places available.

[cangel]

What's your definition of "budget"?

[bucheon bum]

Easy, Suk 11. Cheap, friendly, clean, and popular. Reservations are a must. 5 minute walk from BTS and slightly further to the subway. They have a website.

[mrsquirrel]

Miami hotel is two minutes from Nana BTS. It's a grotty dive but ok if you are out whoring.Five minutes walk from Thermae

Soi Nam Duplii is right next to Lumpini MRT station. THere are several hotels down there. The Pinnacle is one of them.

The Landmark is right next to Nana BTS as well.

Banyan Tree is five mintus from Silom BTS.

Search for discount hotels Thailand in Google and you will see a list.

I normally pay around 2,000B -3,000B a night in Bangkok for an ok hotel. I have stayed at the large hotel near Panthip (Watergate I think) got a deal there for 90 dollars a night that was a decent place to stay.

[cangel]

Here's a real tip for ya... The Baan Sukhumvit. They have a webpage, they're near the BTS, the owner, a Scot, will help you with anything ya need, free breakfast/internet, very friendly if that's a concern - ahem - and it's small, a boutique, not a big hotel. Location is near Soi 20 or so, close to Cowboy... Good part is that it's just off Sukhumvit by about 80 meters so it's quiet(er) too.

[Richard Krainium]

[desultude]

I always stay at the Hotel Reno. It is moderately priced ($20-$30 U.S., and up) and safe.

It is 1/2 block to the Stadium Sky Train station, and the MBK Center, as well as the rest of Siam Square. They have a swimming pool, and a good little restaurant mostly frequented by local Thais.

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[seoulshock]

run by a german, 'livingstone's lodge'.

http://www.livingstones.co.th/

there are some 'working girls' who hang out at the bar though, so if you don't mind that -- then check it out.

[desultude]

Livingstone's looks quite pricey (over $55 U.S., on their website).

I wouldn't suggest staying in a medium priced hotel that permitted prostitutes in the bar. No slam on prostitutes- we all have to make a living- but it wouldn't feel so comfortable and safe, to me.

Unless that is what you are looking for. . .

[passport220]

The hotel Reno that desultude mentioned a few posts above is on Soi Kasemson II. This Soi (street) has 6 or 7 budget hotels, a few budget restaurants and a lot of street seller food. The Reno being the more expensive hotel with more amenities. The White House Inn is the least expensive with small, clean room for $8-$12 - no TVs or hot water . There are good choices in between. The street is a budget enclave in what is otherwise a upscale / �action� part of the city.

To get to Soi Kasemson II take the Skytrain to the National Stadium stop. Leave the Skytrain stop using Exit 1 (the exits are clearly marked), and walk West (toward the 7-11).

[desultude]

[mrsquirrel]

[passport220]