Yaowarat and Phahurat

My Guest House

Just look at the price and you know that this is a very old place fully meant for those who are looking for a very cheap way to get through the night. The rooms are windowless and only have cold water showers available. But the staff is very helpful and there's a good Thai/Chinese restaurant downstairs with an English menu.

In the narrow back alleys around Talat Noi, this hotel is really hard to find. It is hidden from the chaos in a filthy residential neighbourhood, but that's the charm: it feels like a serene, tranquil and village-like atmosphere, which is quite unusual in a megalopolis like Bangkok. Its roof terrace gives an excellent view over the Chao Phraya River hence the name. But don't forget that it is a budget hotel that is aimed at backpackers, so it is very basic and not always clean. There are cheaper fan rooms and more expensive air-conditioning rooms, but don't expect a lot from the cheaper end rooms.

Golden Chain Hotel

Very cheap hotel with 37 rooms that have a TV, refrigerator, table, bathroom and hot water. Also, there is a restaurant at the ground floor.

The hotel seems a bit dated at first, but its location, good service and breakfast definitely make up for it. Also, the rooms have a nice view over the city and are spotlessly clean. To top it up, there's a panoramic rotating restaurant at the top floor that is really worth it.

Grande Ville Hotel Bangkok is ideally located in the heart of the Bangkok city; the vibrant bustling commercial district of China Town Bangkok. Just fifteen minutes from express way and subway MRT, making all parts of the city easily accessible

This mid-range hotel has a diverse selection of rooms. It's cheapest rooms are tiny and simple, but its more upscale rooms feel more like a boutique hotel. Rooms are worn down though, as this is an old hotel that is in desperate need of renovation. Ask to inspect the room before booking permanently. The staff barely speaks any English, but you'll get far enough with non-verbal communication.

This simple hotel is in the centre of Chinatown, and easy to find due to the name tags outside. It's not as luxury as the pictures at the website suggests, and even a bit unclean, but gets the job done. There's internet and a phone available in the lobby, but it's tedious and fairly overpriced. Also, breakfast is free and there's an option for dinner, but compared to the delicacies outside, it is not worth it.

This stylish boutique hotel has an amazing contemporary design, although it does mix in some elements of historic Thai architecture. Wi-Fi is available in all the rooms, but you need to buy an access card at the lobby first. There's also a luxury restaurant and massage facilities.

Probably the best in Chinatown, this is the only boutique hotel in the area. It tries to give the visitor the experience of Shanghai as it was during the 1930s. The rooms are designed in a colourful Chinese-style with bright walls and silk lights. Breakfast is included and Wi-Fi is available.