Khao San Road
Khao San Road is the first stop for backpackers as they “do Thailand”. Transforming itself in the late sixties and early seventies into a hangout area for the early backpackers as they travelled what was then a new path to adventure through Southeast Asia, and on to Nepal and India.
Today Khao San Road still draws the majority of new budget travellers to Thailand, but has become somewhat more commercialized, as has every backpacker haunt anywhere in the world.
Cheap accommodation on Khao San Road
There is plenty of low cost beds in this area. They vary in quality from month to month, and nothing is what you would call luxurious. Still, if you plan on using them to crash for the night only, all you need is a lock, and a clean mattress.
Sawasdee Khaosan Inn - One of many places using the name “Sawasdee” in the area. Give very specific details to your taxi driver. Reviews are mixed. 700 Baht per night.
Sawasdee Smile Inn (see what we mean) Again, mixed reviews but very inexpensive. Rates from 450 baht.
Sawasdee Krungthep Inn - Very cheap and the feedback we get from this establishment is actually not bad. They seem to take a bit more pride in the place than others in this price range. Rates from 450 Baht.
Sawasdee Bangkok Inn - Decent reviews overall, very popular place. Somewhat colourful (you’ll see what we mean). Rates from 570 Baht.
Sawasdee Banglampu Inn (Yes, this is the last one) This one is set back from the street a bit so it’s a little quieter at night. Reviews are fairly good, and it seems well kept. Rates from 700 Baht.
New World Lodge Hotel - Best reviews we get from that area, (a few blocks from Khao San) but a little more expensive. Money well spent in our opinion as the standards are much higher. Rates from 900 Baht