Bangkok Hotel Travel Tips Part 2: Where To Find Budget Hotels In Bangkok

Bangkok is a big city composed of many districts and outer suburbs. As a tourist, how much you are able to spend on a hotel room dictates where you will be staying. Conventional wisdom would say that the further you stay out of the city's center the cheaper the rates for a hotel will be. And the more expensive accommodations are right in the heart of the city.

That's where most travelers on a shoestring budget make the mistake while planning a holiday in Bangkok.

Bangkok has some of the best valued hotels in Southeast Asia. The trick is to not choose lodgings that are owned by Western corporations with names like Holiday Inn or Best Western. These are familiar hotel chains in the West known for budget rates and though their hotels are affordable in Bangkok you can certainly find even better room rates with similar quality and services.

The key to finding the best budget hotels in Bangkok is to stay in a place that is locally run and managed. Local Thai budget hotels are very well managed with professional service. And you can find many of these budget hotels in 2 of Bangkok's most popular districts:

Sukhumvit
Silom

Both districts are located right in the heart of central Bangkok and where most tourists choose to stay - since there are many businesses in those areas catering to foreigners. It's also considered an expensive area compared to the outer districts, but again that doesn't mean you won't find affordable eats and lodgings.

Here are the advantages of staying in Sukhumvit and Silom:

Easy access to BTS Sky Trains and MRT Trains
You will not have to travel far to get to the city's best shopping centers
Close to Bangkok's popular nightlife
Many cultural attractions in the areas

Budget hotels in Sukhumvit and Silom districts usually start around 1000THB about $30US dollars. And most rates usually include a free breakfast buffet. Some of these hotels even have a tiny fitness center or a small swimming pool for guest use.

Staying in a clean quality hotel is definitely possible and affordable in central Bangkok where you can be close to they city's vibrant and exciting culture and lifestyle. Sukhumvit and Silom districts are as central as you can get so staying there will certainly make your stay in Bangkok more enjoyable.