8 best hostels in Bangkok

Bangkok is a popular tourist destination for many reasons. Some of its top attractions are its beautiful temples or religious and historic sites, its impressive modern architecture, street art, museums, and palaces. It also features many shopping centers and street markets that are very cool to experience.

If you're lucky enough to visit Bangkok, consider staying in a hostel as an option rather than a hotel or Airbnb. Why? Hostels offer a completely different experience where you can meet other travelers in the city and are usually a lot cheaper, too. There are lots of hostels in Bangkok to choose from which is why we've made this list to help you find one that works for you.

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Mad Monkey Hostel Bangkok

Mad Monkey is a great party hostel where solo travelers or groups can go to make friends and have fun. They are located in the Khao San Road area near the canal so you'll be able to enjoy all the city has to offer without it being too hectic. Nearby, there are lots of bars where you can go dancing and drinking, and you won't be too far from other attractions like the Golden Mountain, Grand Palace, Wat Pho Temple or Chatuchak Weekend Market.

The hostel has both shared dorms and private rooms, and some of the dorms are gendered which is perfect for female solo travelers. Dorms only sleep 4 people so it isn't too crowded and the private spaces include double or twin beds and bunks. The building also has wifi, boxes where you can store your things and air conditioning that will come in handy on those hot and humid days.

What makes Mad Monkey Hostel Bangkok unique

Guests staying at this hostel can enjoy access to a swimming pool, common area, on site restaurant and bar. They also host regular events like pub crawls and party games.

Mad Monkey Hostel Bangkok pricing

This hostel prices their rooms quite affordably, and a bed in their standard 4 person dorm is just ฿420.00 per night. Their standard private double rooms cost only ฿1,240.00 per night.

BaanSu Hostel

Located in the Phaya Thai district, this Bangkok hostel is found near the Historical Thai Houses Museum and within walking distance of the Royal Paragon Hall and the MBK Center. The Victory Monument and Temple of the Golden Buddha are also nearby.

It's a family friendly hostel with only private rooms available. You'll get to choose between rooms of different sizes, making it the perfect hostel for solo travelers, small groups, or families. All rooms are air conditioned and have either shared or private bathrooms, and access to a shared kitchen. There is also a locker room and laundry facilities.

What makes BaanSu Hostel unique

You'll love relaxing in the garden area at BaanSu Hostel or the leisure room which is fully equipped with a TV. If you want to make friends with other guests, it's the perfect place to go.

BaanSu Hostel pricing

Considering BaanSu Hostel as your accommodation? The average price for staying in their single room is ฿700.00 per night, and the superior family room costs ฿3,000.00.

BED Station Hostel

BED hostel is a family run business with three Bangkok hostels; one on the legendary Khao San Road and two situated in the heart of the city centre. The BED Station Ratchathewi location has both private rooms and shared dorm rooms, the Khaosan hostel features only dorm rooms for between 8 and 14 guests with female-only rooms available, and the Bed One Block hostel has rooms that sleep 2 to 10 guests.

No matter where you stay you'll get to enjoy air conditioning, free wifi, laundry facilities, personal lockers, and friendly staff ready to help you with anything that you need.

What makes BED Station Hostel unique

Each of their hostels has something special to offer. For example, the BED Station Khaosan features a restaurant and bar, an outside garden area, a saltwater pool, plus a lounge with a TV and pool table. The Bed One Block includes free breakfast for its customers and the Ratchathewi hostel has a great on site cafe and bar.

BED Station Hostel pricing

The average price for their Ratchathewi location is ฿450.00 for a bed in their 8 person dorm and up to ฿1,550.00 for the private room ensuite. Their other two cheap hostels are even more affordable, so check them out as well.

Holy SHEET Hostel

This highly rated boutique hostel offers great amenities for an affordable price. They are situated inside the city centre close to the BTS Skytrain station so you'll have access to anywhere in the rest of the city, although the area surrounding the hostel is clean, quiet and authentic. There are lots of nearby places to go shopping and dining, but there is also a shared kitchen at the hostel.

Other services include private lockers, luggage storage, laundry services for a small extra fee, free wifi and a snack bar. Available rooms range between a shared mixed dorm with bunks for 10, a female-only room with queen sized beds that sleep 4, and three available private rooms with a king sized bed and a shared or private bathroom.

What makes Holy SHEET Hostel unique

This hostel really spoils its guests with a tasty breakfast every morning. It's easy to meet new people and make friends here with their fun common room that has a PlayStation, movies, board games, music, and free high speed internet.

Holy SHEET Hostel pricing

A dorm bed at this modern hostel costs ฿380.00 per night. If you'd rather have your own space you can stay in the superior twin private ensuite for around ฿910.00.

Ekanek Hostel

This is one of the many cool hostels in Bangkok and is situated in the Patpong area, putting you right next to the action. As the red light district of the city, there are plenty of opportunities for fun nightlife, and you'll also be close to the BTS and MRT stations that can bring you anywhere else in the city. Nearby attractions include the Snake Farm Memorial Institute, Lumpini Park and the Patpong night market.

Staying here has some perks including access to a laundry facility, free wifi, air conditioning and luggage storage. Sleeping accommodations include dorm rooms that are either mixed-gendered or female-only as well as smaller private rooms.

What makes Ekanek Hostel unique

If you're looking for a social place to meet others, this hostel in Bangkok will do the trick. You can mingle and relax with other guests in their bar, terrace and shared lounge.

Ekanek Hostel pricing

The price for staying at this hostel starts at ฿330.00 for a bunk bed in the 10 person mixed dorm, and the private bunk bed room with a shared bathroom is about ฿640.00 per night.

Lub d Bangkok Siam

This is one of the best backpacker hostels located in the Siam part of the city. Here, you'll find a more familiar European styled establishment with nice spacious rooms and friendly staff. It has a convenient location in central Bangkok close to the MBK Shopping Centre with the BTS station right outside of its doors so you can reach basically anywhere in the city with ease.

Have some work that you need to get done while you're on vacation? The co-working space at Lub d Bangkok Siam is the place to go with free coffee and water available. There is also a laundry room and TV room, although there is no common kitchen. They have different rooms available including both dorms and private spaces, plus dorms for females only.

What makes Lub d Bangkok Siam unique

This cozy hostel has its very own bar and restaurant with a lovely terrace, and the staff plans regular events so you can head out into the city for fun activities with fellow backpackers.

Lub d Bangkok Siam pricing

At this popular backpacker hostel, you can get a dorm bed for ฿302.00. You can also rent a 4 person dorm room to yourself for only ฿1,285.00.

Siamaze Hostel

This could be the best hostel for someone who is looking to relax. It's located in a nice and quiet neighborhood making it much calmer than most party hostels. Located in the Din Daeng area you'll get to experience a more authentic side of the city but will still be within walking distance to the Sutthisan MRT station. It's a lovely establishment with Bangkok art made by talented locals on the walls.

Amenities include storage, privacy curtains and charging ports for every bunk. They have a small shared kitchen where you can cook your own food plus a bar where you can have drinks and, depending on the room, you might have access to a balcony and TV. Mixed dorm rooms and those reserved for the ladies are available, plus private spaces and family rooms.

What makes Siamaze Hostel unique

Although the location is quiet you can still meet lots of people here, especially with their weekly events like Friday BBQ nights or Thai cooking classes. On top of that, you can enjoy a tasty free buffet breakfast each morning.

Siamaze Hostel pricing

If the serene Siamaze Hostel interests you, book it as your place for nightly rest in Bangkok. The price for staying in a double ensuite room is ฿915.00 per night and a family room costs ฿1,580.00.

DiFF Hostel

This is another one of the amazing hostels centrally located in the heart of Bangkok. Staying here, you'll be just a short walk away from lots of cafes and restaurants as well as public transit options. This makes the hostel conveniently accessible from the nearest airport, the Suvarnabhumi Airport. Some of the attractions located nearby include the Jim Thompson House, the Siam Centre & Siam Paragon, and the Bangkok Art & Culture Centre.

The entire establishment has free wifi and guests can also use the laundry facilities. When booking a stay here, you can choose between a private room with a king bed, TV and balcony, or you can share a dorm room.

What makes DiFF Hostel unique

There are lots of reasons to stay at DiFF Hostel other than its cheap accommodation. Guests will be treated to free breakfast and coffee, a complimentary guest pantry and a lovely backyard garden.

DiFF Hostel pricing

This hostel in Bangkok costs ฿525.00 for a bunk in the 6 person mixed dorm. If you're traveling as a group but would rather have the privacy of your own space you can rent a quadruple room in the ballpark of ฿2,135.00 per night.

Finding a place to stay in the capital city of Thailand

Bangkok is a popular city to visit and there are plenty of places that you can stay, although the hostels in Bangkok cost less than the other options. If you're traveling on a budget then you should consider booking one of the cheapest hostels since it will help you save money and they can be quite fun to stay in too, especially if you're a solo traveler looking to make friends.

We know there are many hostels to choose from but after reading our list you can narrow down your search and find one that works for you. Bangkok is such a big place with so much to discover—we recommend doing research about the city before you travel here. Read these fun guides on the best shopping in Bangkok and museums in Bangkok you don't want to miss.