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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. Siamaze Hostel - You can take advantage of free WiFi and a bar, as well as laundry facilities. You’ll find towels, free toiletries and linens in all rooms. CHERN Bangkok - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Sam Yot Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a restaurant. Rooms come with towels, free toiletries and linens. Barn and Bed Hostel - 2-minute walk from Phrom Phong BTS Station for easy access to public transport. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free WiFi, as well as tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with towels, showers and free toiletries. BRB Hostel Bangkok Silom - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Sala Daeng BTS Station and Sala Daeng Station. Property features include free WiFi, a bar and an arcade/games room. Rooms come with towels, showers and free toiletries.

If you’re hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in Bangkok, one of Expedia’s 500 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 32°C, while the coldest months are December and January, with an average of 29°C. The rainiest months in Bangkok are October, September, August and July, with each month seeing an average of 288 mm of rainfall.

Overall, Bangkok is known for its temples, monuments and restaurants. Major attractions include Siam Paragon Mall, Pratunam Market and Terminal 21 Shopping Mall. Get out into nature with places such as Lumphini Park, Benjakiti Park and Benchasiri Park. 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.