What a night costs
| 🛏️ Hostel dorm bed | $6–$12/night |
| 🚪 Private room (hostel/guesthouse) | $14–$25/night |
| 🏨 Budget hotel / Airbnb room | $20–$38/night |
Full backpacker daily budget for Thailand (bed + food + local transport + fun): about $35/day shoestring or $55/day flashpacker.
Where to stay
Old City for walkability, Nimman for cafés and digital-nomad comforts.
Local tip
💡 Monthly guesthouse rates drop to $200–300 if you linger — ask in person.
The clean-bed formula
Filter to rating ≥ 8.3 with 150+ reviews, then read the recent negative reviews — that's where the cleanliness truth lives. Prefer free-cancellation rates; plans change, especially yours.