Cheap Hotels Bangkok

When it comes to cheap hotels Bangkok has plenty, but not ones the western tourist would be comfortable staying in. Hotels catering to tourists tend to be relatively expensive: far better to look at other areas of Thailand. But, should you be sold on Bangkok as your destination, Best Hotel Booking is the place to come to find your cheap hotels Bangkok.
First, a few words about the city. As you'll probably know, Bangkok is the capital, and primary city of Thailand. Known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (or Krung Thep for short, meaning "city of angels"). During the Ayutthaya Kingdom, which existed from the mid-1300s to the late 18th century, it was a small trading post at the mouth of the Chao Phraya river.It became the capital of Siam in 1768 after the burning of Ayutthaya. The Rattanakosin era, which began in 1782, moved the capital across the river to the area called "Phra Nakhon", which is now incorporated into the modern city of Bangkok.
With a population of over six million, Bangkok has a diverse cultural and religious base. The most prevalent religion is Buddhism, which is practised by 95% of the population, with most of the rest Muslim and a smattering (less than 1%) Christian. Bangkok is full of temples and gardens to visit, as well as the much-advertised sex industry. It offers an interesting mix of old Thai culture and values with western-style commerciality.

Here is our pick of Cheap Hotel (Bangkok):

Sivalai Place
168 Isaraphab Soi 33 Isaraphab rd Thra Pra Bangkok-Yai Bangkok 10600 Thailand
More of an apartment house than a hotel, but great value all the same. They have smart studio apartments from 1,450 baht a night (less than $50) and double apartments are only 100 baht more. Beds are queen-size and the en suite bathrooms have shower panels with six massage jets along with hot water and everything else you'll need. The facilities are many, from tennis and karaoke to restaurants, cafés and a huge swimming pools with 'O-zone' non-chemical filtering system. Other facilities include a sauna, games room,  the "good karma" library and karaoke room. Recommended.

Silom City Hotel
2 Soi Prachum (Silom 22), Silom Road, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
The former Silom City Inn is conveniently located in Bangkok's business centre , close to all major shopping centres – like Siam Square, Siam Paragon, Platinum, MBK and the Pratunam district –  the world-famous (or should that be infamous?!) nightlife and entertainment establishments, including Suan Lum Night Bazaar and Patpong. It's also within a short hop of Suan Lumpini Park, the Bangkok Railway Terminal, and the Chao Phraya river . The Sky Train (BTS) is also within walking distance. Its 70 guest rooms come equipped with amenities like air-conditioning, personal safe, PC and fax connections, in-house music system, satellite colour TV and en suite bathroom. Weekly rates start from 1,150 baht a night (around $40) for a single room.

TakeANap

920-926 Rama4 Rd. (At Surawongse Junction, Opposite Red Cross Society), Silom District, Bangrak 10500, Thailand
The aptly named TakeANap is family-run but it's not for everybody. They offer a mix of single rooms, doubles and dorm beds from 350 baht a night ($12). Singles are around 1,000 baht ($34). Great for backpackers, not so good for business travellers or tourist families. The thirty single and double rooms have been designed and furnished in different theme, ranging from the garish What A World double to the child- (and drug-) friendly Friendly Forest. TakeANap is centrally located, only a few minutes walk from both the sky train(BTS) and subway(MRT). It's also close to the nightclubs, city center, and markets. Downsides are that rooms don't have wardrobes (but they do provide hangers) or refrigerators. And avoid the Pub room – it doesn't have a window!

New Siam River Side

21 Soi Chanasongkram Phra-A-Thit Road, Chanasongkram, Phranakorn, Bangkok 10200 
Thailand.


New Siam River Side is an upmarket guest-house located on the Chaophaya River, close to the Grand Palace. It is air conditioned with a decent restaurant, coffee bar and a swimming pool next to the river. Beds are of good quality foam rubber, and each room is equipped with cable TV, bedside control and a refrigerator. High-Speed wi-fi access is available in all rooms and the hotel is 100% no-smoking.
The views are superb, but remember that the New Siam River Side has a couple of other "branches", one of which is not actually by the river. Room prices start at 1390 bahts for a single, though a room with a fan (no air conditioning) in one of the associated guest houses starts at 590 bahts ($20).

That is our choice of cheap hotels Bangkok style. Enjoy your stay and let us know how you get on!