There are hundreds of twenty-something’s that make their way to Bangkok each year. Many are on the verge of starting life in the real world with the pressures of a job, bills, and so forth. Before this big leap is made into the real world, many choose to see the world first. Bangkok is a popular stop-over point for such travelers. Because they are usually traveling for weeks, if not months at a time, they want to spend as little money as possible. Because of this traveling trend—world trekking as it is called by some—hundreds of inexpensive hostels and guest houses have opened up in clusters to meet the demand. To find a suitable guest house or hostel, hostelworld.com is a great resource. Prices range from anywhere from about two dollars (US) a night to around twenty dollars (US) a night. Some rooms feature only wall fans and no hot water. Some have both air conditioning and hot water. Some may have cable TV, or just feature local TV stations. Here are some of the hot spot areas for trekkers in Bangkok:
• Khao San Rd is the most famous area for trekkers to stay inexpensively. There are tons of guest houses and restaurants. This area is relatively close to many of the famous temples and the museums.
• Sukhumvit Rd. has some guest houses available, as well as Phra At hit and Phra Sumen Rds.
• The Rachadapisek Rd. area is another area with cheaper accommodations available.
Sources:
www.Bangkok.com
www.Hotelthailand.com
www.Bangkokhotelguide.com
www.Hostelworld.com