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By going with a hostel, you can spend less on accommodations and use more of your money for sightseeing during your stay. You can check out the temples and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dorm-style accommodations all offer shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), budget prices and a social setting.

Ready to book a hostel? These ones have the best reviews from our travellers and could be a good place to start: Ploy Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Khaosan Road. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with towels, showers and lockers. Best Bed Suvarnabhumi - Hostel - Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with towels, showers and free toiletries. Mad Monkey Bangkok Hostel - Adults Only - Located within a 10-minute walk of Khaosan Road. Property features include free WiFi, an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Rooms come with showers and linens. Backpack Station - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Phra Khanong BTS Station. Property features include free WiFi, a bar and laundry facilities. You’ll find towels, free toiletries and hairdryers in all rooms. OKHOME HOSTEL - Property features include free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Rooms come with towels, showers and free toiletries.

If you’re hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in Bangkok, one of Expedia’s 480 hostels could be a great choice for you.

Good weather’s always better when you’re experiencing new places, so here’s a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually April and May, with an average temperature of 30°C, while the coldest months are December and January, with an average of 28°C. The rainiest months in Bangkok are September, October, August and July, with each month seeing an average of 224 mm of rainfall.

Overall, Bangkok is known for its temples, monuments and restaurants. Major attractions include Siam Paragon Mall, Terminal 21 Shopping Mall and Khaosan Road. Get out into nature with places such as Lumphini Park, Benjakiti Park and Chao Praya River. Cultural attractions include Jim Thompson House Museum, Thailand Cultural Centre and Bangkok National Museum.

Keep this information about transit options in Bangkok in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Bangkok (DMK-Don Mueang Intl.), located 12.7 mi (20.5 km) away. An alternative is Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), located 14.9 mi (24 km) away. When you’re out and about, you might want to make use of public transport. Nearby metro stations include Siam BTS Station, Rachathewi BTS Station and National Stadium BTS Station. To check out more of the area, catch a train at Bangkok Makkasan Station, Yommarat or Bangkok Train Station.