What a night costs
| 🛏️ Hostel dorm bed | $7–$14/night |
| 🚪 Private room (hostel/guesthouse) | $16–$28/night |
| 🏨 Budget hotel / Airbnb room | $22–$45/night |
Full backpacker daily budget for Thailand (bed + food + local transport + fun): about $35/day shoestring or $55/day flashpacker.
Where to stay
Ao Nang for beach access, Krabi Town for half the price.
Local tip
💡 Railay's cheap-ish bungalows book out — reserve those 2+ weeks ahead.
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.