Northeastern Thailand
This place has standard rooms that are good for the price, and you can squeeze out a river view from upper-floor balconies. No English spoken.
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Khon Kaen Province
The better of Phu Wiang National Park's two campsites is up near Tat Fa Waterfall. Facilities are basic, though the remoteness is a bonus.
Sukhothai Province
A locally run outfit near Si Satchanalai-Chaliang Historical Park, with five clean and comfortable rooms that include private bathrooms.
Hua Hin
An attractive building with large rooms and a low price. The mattresses aren't the best, but other than that, it's very solid value.
Lampang
Baan Chiangrai has seven comfortable enough rooms located above a coffee shop, some with balconies. Not much English is spoken.
Ko Samui & the Lower Gulf
This respectable, welcoming hotel has big, comfortable rooms and an OK attached restaurant, while staff speak some English.
Bangkok Region
This is not a resort at all, but rather a handful of rooms in a refurbished wooden home in the thick of the canal area.
Chiang Rai
Compact but clean budget digs in a small compound just off Th Jetyod. Treks can be arranged and motorbikes rented also.
Phu Ruea National Park Lower Campsite
Loei Province
The shadier and, relatively speaking, more attractive of the park's two campgrounds is down by the visitors centre.
Ko Samui & the Lower Gulf
Decent-sized rooms have seen better days, but some have fine river views and this remains the best budget choice.
Khao Yai National Park – Zone 1
Khao Yai National Park
This is a shady, somewhat cramped area behind the visitors centre. It has large bungalows meant for groups.
Khon Kaen
This place just beyond the city centre has bright, light and colourful rooms for a good price.
Ko Samui & the Lower Gulf
Fixtures and furniture from a different age, but clean and handy for the train station.
Phu Kradueng National Park Bungalows
Phu Kradueng National Park
Phu Kradueng National Park has a variety of large bungalows sleeping six to 12 people.
Kaeng Tana National Park Bungalows
Ubon Ratchathani Province
Kaeng Tana National Park has four basic but comfortable two-room bungalows.
Nam Nao National Park Campsite
Khon Kaen Province
The camping area, with cold-water facilities, is large and shady.
Phu Pha Thoep National Park Campsite
Northeastern Thailand
The campsite, by the visitors centre, has basic facilities.
Phu Pha Thoep National Park Bungalow
Northeastern Thailand
This three-bedroom bungalow is next to the visitors centre.
Ao Son National Park Accommodation
Ko Tarutao Marine National Park
At Ao Son the only accommodation option is camping here.
Sai Yok National Park Bungalows
Kanchanaburi Province
These aging stilt houses and bungalows, all sleeping at least four people, are lean on amenities, and while some are near, none are right next to the…
Northeastern Thailand
Yasothon's only full-service three-star hotel. The rooms won't excite you, but unlike many older hotels it does keep up on maintenance pretty well and…
Nong Khai
The stark white exterior won’t inspire love at first sight, but get inside and you’ll find a more colourful, inviting set-up. It's not Nong Khai's best…
Chumphon
This old Chinese hotel is rather strange. Wall tiles and starred floors give the hallways a Chinese-hospital look, and while the rooms have had a touch-up…
Buriram Province
One of several midrange hotels in Nang Rong, The Park's best feature is its quiet location next to the lake southeast of the bus station (turn right out…
Ao Nang
Phra Nang is a thatched explosion of rustic coconut wood, shell curtains, bright orange and purple paint and elaborate Thai tiles with Mexico-inspired…
Khao Yai National Park
Worth considering if you need to stay in Pak Chong and want a hotel rather than a hostel. The six floors wrap around a puzzle-like courtyard affair…
Chiang Mai
The price is the clincher at this old-fashioned hotel on Th Tha Phae. Clean tiled rooms have little character, but higher classes have bathtubs and lots…
Northern Thailand
The cheapest rooms here lack windows, and all are plain and dated, with fixtures from a different age. The more expensive rooms are on higher floors but…
Hua Hin
Probably the cheapest hotel in downtown Hua Hin. It's definitely not for everyone, but those travelling on a budget will appreciate the cold-water shower…
Chiang Mai Province
A little worn, this hotel has a perfect riverside setting, with views from the restaurant across to the forested south bank of the river. Dated waterfront…
Loei Province
Right by the junction where the buses drop you off, Dan Sai's most centrally located hotel is pretty run-down and has rooms ranging from past-their-prime…
Phu Ruea National Park Upper Campsite
Loei Province
This campground is down a rough road with little traffic, so you'll potentially have more peace and quiet up here during busy times, but the main bonus is…
Doi Inthanon National Park
Touch Star is well signposted, down a small lane off Rte 1009 near a few other similar options, around the Km 7 marker. Rooms are in an eccentric…
Udon Thani
Rooms are simple and aged, but this family-run, yellow-and-green guesthouse is the best of the cheapies right near the bus station. Despite its location,…
Udon Thani
This place has modern, comfortable rooms with the limited natural light being the only check in the negatives column. Being near the action but away from…
Loei Province
A bit east of town, a five-minute walk from the bus station, this is a newly built, completely ordinary hotel. Formerly the Pak Chom Resort; it still has…
Doi Inthanon National Park
There's a hint of the highway motel about this bungalow operation, with an assortment of boxy bungalows roofed in red tin. The price is right though, and…
Chiang Rai
The fan-cooled rooms with lumpy beds here are basic and beaten up, and they're directly above a popular bar that can get noisy. But it's sociable and the…
Nakhon Phanom
The town’s former chart-topping hotel has been remodelled and rebranded, but is still rather old-fashioned, and a bit of a hike from the centre.
