Budget Hostels from S$10

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: Capital O 75451 Podstel Hostel Bangkok - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Lat Phrao Station. Property features include free Wi-Fi, free parking and a restaurant. Rooms come with towels, showers and hairdryers. Lub d Bangkok Siam – New Look, Across from MBK & Skytrain Access - Located within a 10-minute walk of MBK Center and Siam Paragon Mall. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a bar. Rooms come with towels, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi. 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. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and a bar, as well as an arcade/games room. Rooms come with towels, showers and bed sheets. BEAT. Warii Hostel at Chaophraya River - Located within a 5-minute walk of Chao Praya River. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities at this property. You'll find free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Mad Monkey Bangkok Hostel - Adults Only - Located within a 5-minute walk of Chao Praya River. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool, as well as a restaurant. You'll find showers, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

If you're hoping to find somewhere affordable to stay in Bangkok, one of Expedia's 409 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 Khaosan Road, Siam Paragon Mall and CentralWorld. Get out into nature with places such as Lumphini Park, Benjakitti Park and Benchasiri Park. Cultural attractions include Jim Thompson House Museum, Yaowarat Chinatown Heritage Center 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.