Local Holiday Accommodation in Bangkok

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Local Holiday Accommodation in Bangkok

With over 10 million visitors a year, Thailand has many places for them to stay. There is a vast range of holiday accommodation in Bangkok ranging from cheap backpackers' accommodation to international five-star hotels.

Most accommodation options offer good value for money. During off-peak periods, bargains can be found on the many vacation accommodation websites serving the region.

Hotels

There is a wide variety of hotels in Bangkok ranging from very basic to luxurious international hotels. Budget hotels with or without air-conditioning can be found from THB 200 to 600. Mid-range hotels start at THB 700 outside of Bangkok and the main tourist areas, but in heavily frequented tourist areas can reach as high as THB 3,000 in the high season. At the luxury international hotels, prices starts at about THB 3,000. Bangkok has a number of boutique hotels with facilities such as a spa. These are often found in the downtown area of Bangkok or along the banks of the Chao Phraya River.

• See The AngloFILE for Hotels & Holiday Accommodation

Star Ratings

In March 2004 the Thai Hotel Association, supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, introduced a star rating system for hotels in Thailand. Stars are awarded from one to five with five being the highest standard. Factors taken into consideration when awarding stars include location, construction quality, facilities, quality of service and general maintenance.

• For further details about the star rating system: Click here
• For a list of hotels granted a star rating: Click here

Guest Houses & Inns

These are often the most basic accommodation available in Thailand. Usually without air-conditioning and using shared facilities, prices start as low as THB 200. Some guest houses offer facilities such as Internet access, luggage lockers and a safe as well as family rooms that sleep up to three people.  It is not always possible to book in advance unless a cash deposit is paid so it is worth phoning beforehand to check whether they are full or not. Inns are usually similar to guesthouses, although some may describe themselves as boutique inns and are slightly more up market.

• See The AngloFILE for Guesthouses & Inns

Serviced Apartments, Self-catering & Holiday Rentals

There is a large choice of self-catering accommodation, serviced apartments and vacation rentals in Thailand. These normally offer good-value basic accommodation. Prices vary depending on the season but normally range from THB 200 to 1,500.

• See The AngloFILE for Self Catering Apartments & Holiday Apartments
• See The AngloFILE for Serviced Apartments

Youth Hostels

There are seven hostels in Bangkok and many more throughout Thailand.

The Thai Youth Hostels Association has information on all the different youth hostels in Thailand.

• Thai Youth Hostels Association
  At: 25/14 Phitsanulok Road, Dusit, Bangkok
  Tel: 02 628 7413
  Fax: 02 628 7416
  Website
• See the AngloFILE for Youth Hostels & Backpackers

Camping

Good camping facilities can be found in the many National Parks around Thailand.

• For a list of National Parks and their attractions: Click here
• See The AngloFILE for Campsites & Caravan Parks

Further Information

• Tourism Thailand is the official website for tourism in Thailand
• Bangkok Tourist Division