Bangkok: Accommodation

With a huge choice of bed and breakfasts in Bangkok you can easily find what you are looking for. In the high season some bed and breakfast will be fully booked especially in Khao San Road but there is usually plenty of alternatives in the same budget. Prices for B&B in Bangkok range from as little as 300baht to 100baht depending on location and quality of room. Bookings can be made online, on the phone or simply by walking in and asking. In cheaper establishments be careful of theft as there may be no safes or security for belongings.

In Bangkok there are a huge number of apartments all across the city. If you are looking for luxury and sophistication then find an apartment in one of many modern apartment complexes in Bangkok or one of the huge skyscrapers. There is also a wide variety of standard apartment buildings throughout the city ranging in quality from high end large apartments with security, swimming pools, modern facilities and car parks to small one bedroom apartment blocks. Apartment prices in Bangkok start from 2000baht to 3000baht a month and rise to very pricey figures. Obviously you pay for what you want and this is very much the case in Bangkok. Apartments can be rented by contacting owners of the building or through an agency. Contacts can be found by searching online and locating the apartment you wish to rent. Always carefully read contracts and make sure all prices are confirmed before renting.

Booking as far in advance as possible will give you the biggest choice of hotels and rates available. Bangkok has a vast array of Hotels on offer ranging from top end, luxurious hotels to low budget basic hotels. Bangkok 5-Star hotels are in abundance with a huge variety of hotels available across the city. Prices for 5 star hotels in Bangkok can start from £70 but if you are looking for total luxury then the price has no limit. There are also a good selection of boutique hotels, spa hotels and other themed hotel accommodation in Bangkok. With a huge number of tourists & backpackers visiting Bangkok there is also huge numbers of cheap hotels from as little as £3.00 a night. Try and read reviews or visit before committing yourself to a cheaper establishment as some are not very good.

Bangkok’s bustling backpacker scene has made the locals take notice and build a huge variety of hostels throughout the city. With this huge selection comes a huge range. At the bottom end are the low priced, one small bedroom hostels with shared cleaning and toilet facilities and not much else. On the other end of the scale are the new modern hostels with all modern facilities, wireless internet, swimming pools, clean and friendly atmospheres and a refreshing environment. The best hostels in high season are often fully booked so book early to avoid disappointment. With so many low budget hotels and hostels in Bangkok all over the city it is not much of a problem finding a room. Booking can be done online, by phone or by simply walking in and asking. In cheaper establishments be careful of theft as there may be no safes or security for belongings.

With a huge range of resorts in Bangkok to choose from you are sure to find exactly what you want. Try to book as early as possible as some of the best resorts are fully booked during the high season. Many Bangkok resorts are luxury four and five star properties of international standard, all with superb facilities. There are also smaller resorts around the city with excellent value for money. The range of resorts in Bangkok varies from exceptional high standard 5 star resorts to low budget 3 star resorts offering a good service. You can book rooms in Bangkok online or by the phone or simply pop in and visit the resort, check out the rooms and facilities and book. Prices can start from as little as 600baht a night to as much as you are willing to pay for.

In Bangkok there are a huge number of self catering accommodations all across the city. The variety of self catering accommodation ranges throughout the city. There are high quality large apartments with all the self catering mod cons, security, swimming pools, modern facilities and car parks to small one bedroom apartment blocks with basic catering equipment.

Self catering accommodation prices in Bangkok start from 4000baht to 5000baht a month and rise to very pricey figures. Obviously you pay for what you want and this is very much the case in Bangkok. Self catering accommodation can be rented by contacting owners of the building, through an agency, booking online or by phone. Contacts can be found by searching online and locating the room(s) you wish to rent. Always carefully read contracts and make sure all prices are confirmed before renting.