Bangkok's hostel scene is huge, and the area you pick matters more than any single hostel, since most of the city is on the BTS or MRT anyway. This guide groups current names by area and by the kind of stay they suit: social and party-leaning, quieter, or a female-only dorm. For what to see nearby, read the Bangkok travel guide.
We don't rate hostels here. Prices change often, so treat the ranges below as a guide and check current rates before you book.
Khao San Road and the Old Town
Khao San Road is Bangkok's original backpacker street, in the Phra Nakhon district that also holds the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun. It has the widest choice of hostels in the city and puts you within walking distance of the main temples, with the MRT's Sanam Chai station a short walk away.
- Mad Monkey Bangkok is about a 10-minute walk from Khao San Road itself, tucked by a canal, with an outdoor pool, a bar, a restaurant and a daily 7pm meet-up over cheap beer. It's one of the more social, party-leaning choices, with dorm beds from roughly 400 baht (more on busy weekends and in the cool season).
- Here Hostel Bangkok, in the same Old Town area, has a swimming pool and a garden bar, and runs an 8-bed female-only dorm alongside its mixed rooms. Dorm beds run roughly 250 to 700 baht.
- Once Again Hostel, also in the Old Town, leans calmer and more digital-nomad-friendly, with a rooftop, a café, free breakfast and bike rentals, and runs female-only dorms too. Dorm beds run roughly 250 to 700 baht.
- NapPark Hostel and BED STATION Hostel Khaosan, both right on or just off Khao San Road, offer a mix of mixed and female-only dorms in the same broad price band as the hostels above.
Khao San Road hostels specifically
If you want to be right on the street itself rather than just nearby, expect simple, no-frills dorms from around 250 to 600 baht a bed, rising towards 800 baht at the newer, more polished hostels with air-con and privacy curtains. It's the loudest, latest-to-bed part of the Old Town, with bars, street stalls and the odd nightclub running well past midnight, so it suits people who want to be in the thick of it rather than those after an early night.
Sukhumvit: nightlife and the BTS
Sukhumvit runs east from Siam along the BTS Sukhumvit line and is Bangkok's biggest hotel and nightlife district. It's less charming than the Old Town but the easiest area for getting around on the Skytrain.
- Revolution Hostel Asoke, near Asoke BTS and MRT, is a laid-back, well-designed budget pick, with dorm beds from around 260 baht, among the cheapest in this part of the city.
- Bodega Party Hostel Bangkok leans social and party-focused, with dorm beds roughly 350 to 900 baht.
- Soi 11, one of Sukhumvit's main nightlife streets, has several small, modern hostels aimed at solo travellers who want to be a short stumble from the bars.
Silom: business by day, nightlife by night
Silom is a financial district that turns into one of Bangkok's main nightlife strips after dark, including Patpong's night market and the city's biggest LGBTQ+ scene. It's on the BTS Silom line and close to the MRT and the river. The one hostel we name here is a women-only option.
- iSanook Female Hostel, in Silom close to Chinatown and about 700 m from Sam Yan MRT, is female-only throughout: dorm beds have privacy curtains, reading lights and lockers. Reception isn't always staffed, so message ahead if you arrive late.
Ari: quiet and local
Ari, a couple of BTS stops north of Siam, is Bangkok's café and boutique neighbourhood rather than a nightlife or sightseeing base, and it suits a longer or quieter stay.
- The Yard Hostel Bangkok, a short walk from Ari BTS station, is an eco-leaning hostel with a garden, a communal bar area, homemade breakfast included and a 24-hour reception. Dorm beds run roughly 500 to 900 baht.
- Nomad Yard Hostel, near Phaya Thai BTS and the Airport Rail Link a couple of stops south, runs female-only dorms with curtains and lockers, and suits anyone who wants easy airport access without staying in the Old Town.
Chinatown: street food on your doorstep
Chinatown (Yaowarat) has fewer hostels than the other areas here, but it puts you in the middle of Bangkok's best street food, with the MRT's Wat Mangkon station opening right onto the main road.
- LUK Hostel, right in Chinatown, has dorm beds roughly 400 to 900 baht, and suits anyone who wants to eat their way down Yaowarat Road each evening without a taxi home.
Bangkok hostels by type
| Type | Where to look | Typical dorm price |
|---|---|---|
| Social or party-leaning | Mad Monkey and Khao San Road hostels (Old Town), Bodega (Sukhumvit) | 250 to 900 baht |
| Quiet | Once Again Hostel (Old Town), The Yard Hostel Bangkok (Ari), Revolution Hostel Asoke (Sukhumvit) | 250 to 900 baht |
| Female-only dorm | Here Hostel and Once Again Hostel (Old Town), Nomad Yard Hostel (near Ari/Phaya Thai) | 250 to 700 baht |
| Female-only hostel | iSanook Female Hostel (Silom) | Not confirmed; check current rates |
Prices checked September 2026 and will drift with the season. Book ahead around Songkran, New Year and the cool season peak from November to February. Our Bangkok weather guide has the month-by-month detail.
What to check before you book
- Distance from the sights. The Old Town is the only area within walking distance of the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun; everywhere else means a BTS, MRT or Grab ride.
- Noise. Khao San Road itself is loud well past midnight. Choose a hostel described here as quiet, or one a short walk off the main street, if you want a full night's sleep.
- Air-con. Nearly all Bangkok hostels now have it, but check before you book anywhere unusually cheap, since a fan-only dorm is hard going in the hot season.
- Lockers. Most hostels provide them, but bring your own padlock to be sure.
- Neighbourhood. All five areas are normal places to stay, and central Bangkok is rated low risk for crime. The usual traps are around the sights and the bar strips: a stranger telling you the Grand Palace or a temple is "closed today" and steering you to a tuk-tuk or a shop, and drink spiking and inflated bills around Patpong, Nana and Soi Cowboy. Khao San Road gets rowdy after midnight, so walk back in a group if you've been drinking.
Bangkok on our trips
Every one of our Thailand and multi-country trips starts with a night or two in Bangkok. We book our own accommodation for the group, so this guide is for anyone extending their stay before or after, or visiting independently.
