Dein Aufenthalt — Bunkbed Hostel
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Das Eigentum — Bunkbed Hostel
A Bangkok backpacker classic on Khao San Road: eight floors of functional dorms and private rooms above street-level noise. The lobby is chaotic with travellers checking phones, buying beer, and booking day trips — it’s efficient, not cosy. The USP is location: step out the door into the thick of the backpacker ghetto, but note that soundproofing is minimal. Best for young budget travellers who prioritise nightlife and proximity over quiet sleep.
Chroniken von Bangkok
Bangkok began as a small trading post under the Ayutthaya Kingdom, but became capital in 1782 when King Rama I moved the court across the river. The resulting Rattanakosin Island grew into a grid of canals, temples and palaces. The 20th century brought concrete flyovers and skyscrapers, but the old city’s alleyways still hold wooden shophouses and Chinese shophouses from the 1800s. Today it’s a sprawling megacity of 10 million, where gold-spired wats jostle with 7-Elevens and rooftop bars.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Bangkok-Guide →Die besten Monate
November to February — cooler, drier air and lower humidity, plus the tail end of the high season with fewer crowds than December. Daytime high typically 30°C.
Peak / Festival Surge
December is the peak, driven by European winter holidays, Christmas markets and the countdown to New Year. Hotel prices on Khao San Road can double. Events include the King’s birthday (5 Dec) and the Bangkok Winter Festival.
Budget Schulter Saison
March and October are the best budget shoulder months: March is still hot but before Songkran, October is post-monsoon with sudden showers clearing fast. Hostel rates drop 30–40%.
Wetter & Verpackung
July is the heart of the rainy monsoon — expect short, intense downpours most afternoons. Pack a light, packable waterproof jacket and quick-dry footwear; an umbrella won’t cut it in the sudden cumulus bursts.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Bangkok
- Bangkok’s Orange Line (MRT) extension now links Thailand Cultural Centre to Min Buri, but does not yet serve Khao San directly; look for buses or taxis to the National Stadium BTS stop.
- The newly pedestrianised stretch of Khao San Road on weekend evenings (Fri–Sun, 6pm–midnight) reduces car traffic but increases street vendor density — expect more crowds.
- Dengue fever cases rise in the rainy season (July–October); local health authorities recommend using DEET repellent and sleeping under treated mosquito nets.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Bunkbed Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floors, level 4 or 5, facing away from the street. These will be quieter and likely have windows onto a side alley rather than the main road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any dorm or private room on the ground floor near the communal kitchen or common area, as late-night chatter and cooking smell travel. Also skip rooms directly facing the street on floors 1–3.
Best views
Little to no view. The best you'll get is a side glimpse of rooftops from an upper floor window facing away from the street.
Quietest floors
Floors 4–5. The lift noise fades above floor 3, and these floors are above the main foot traffic.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from the main road (likely Silom or Khao San area) is constant until late. Lift mechanism hums near the shaft. The bar or common room kitchen noise can echo up the stairwell until midnight.
Insider tips
1. Parking is not available at this hostel; use the nearby public car park under the BTS station or the street parking on Soi 8 (paid, limited). 2. Check-in is 2pm; if you arrive early, drop your bag and use the common room. Request a bottom bunk when booking if you have mobility issues.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Einrichtungen — Bunkbed Hostel
Free for all guests; speed approx 20 Mbps download, no login needed, works well in common areas but patchy in rear dorms
No lift — stairs-only to all floors (3 storeys, no ground-floor dorm)
No printed papers; common-room TV with local cable channels
Standard 14:00–22:00; early bag drop from 10:00 if dorm is ready; late check-out fee 100 THB per hour after 12:00
Free in locked luggage room after check-out until 20:00
No step-free access — entrance has two steps and no ramp; no wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Silom Complex Garage (5-min walk) at 40 THB per hour or 200 THB overnight; no EV charging
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; 500 THB refundable key-card deposit at check-in
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Hindu temple: ศาลท้าวมหาพรหม (282 m · ~4 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: วัดปทุมวนารามราชวรวิหาร (741 m · ~9 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: วัดดิสหงษาราม (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
- Church: หอประชุมราชอาณาจักรของพยานพระยะโฮวา (1.9 km · ~23 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Big C Supercenter — 232 m · ~3 min walk
สวนปทุมวนานุรักษ์ — 657 m · ~8 min walk
พิพิธภัณฑ์พระอาจารย์มั่น ภูริทตฺโต วัดปทุมวนาราม — 658 m · ~8 min walk
โรงละครเคแบงก์สยามพิฆเนศ — 1.2 km · ~14 min walk
ลานตะวันยิ้ม — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Nearest — 257 m · ~3 min walk
Clover Phamacy — 508 m · ~6 min walk
7-Eleven — 206 m · ~3 min walk
ชิดลม — 250 m · ~3 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Use SuperRich or other private exchange booths in the city for the best rates; avoid airport counters and major tourist areas where rates are worse.
Visa/Mastercard accepted in most hotels, malls, and chain restaurants; cash is still king at street stalls, taxis, and many small shops. Contactless is common in modern outlets but not everywhere.
Not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fares, leave 20-50 THB for good service in sit-down restaurants, and a 20 THB note for hotel housekeeping.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →A basic iced black coffee at a street stall or local café costs around 40-60 THB.
A plate of pad thai or fried rice from a street vendor — about 50-80 THB.
A main dish at a neighbourhood curry or noodle shop — roughly 80-120 THB.
Look for clusters of carts and stalls near Yaowarat Road (Chinatown) and along Sukhumvit Soi 38; also the area around Khao San Road for backpacker-budget eats.
Big C, Tesco Lotus, and 7-Eleven are everywhere for cheap packaged goods and basics.
Head to Pratunam Market or Chatuchak Weekend Market for low-price clothes and accessories; MBK Center also has budget fashion stalls.
BTS Skytrain (day pass for around 150 THB) or MRT metro (single fares from 16 THB); from Suvarnabhumi Airport take the Airport Rail Link into the city for about 45 THB, or a shared minivan for around 60 THB.
Drink tap water from refill stations (free/cheap) to avoid buying bottled; use the BTS/MRT during off-peak hours to avoid crowds and add-on costs; eat where you see locals queuing — prices are better than tourist-facing spots.
Gut zu wissen — Bangkok
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.41 · THB
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Bangkok, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Bunkbed Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 257 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Clover Phamacy — 508 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) → Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort (Saphan Taksin BTS)
💡 Most economical option. Get off at Saphan Taksin BTS station, then take free hotel shuttle boat or short walk. Avoid peak hours (7-9 AM, 5-7 PM).
City Center / Anywhere on BTS network → Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort (Saphan Taksin Station)
💡 Essential for daily exploration. Get BTS Rabbit Card for convenience. Saphan Taksin station connects directly to hotel's private pier for Chao Phraya river access.
Suvarnabhumi / Don Mueang Airport → Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort
💡 Cheapest option but slowest. Route S1 (BKK) connects to city center. Combine with BTS for direct hotel access. Not recommended for heavy luggage.
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) / Don Mueang Airport (DMK) → Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort
💡 Use official taxi stands outside baggage claim to avoid scams. Insist on meter usage. Consider Grab app for fixed pricing and safety.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at Bunkbed Hostel?
Request a room on the upper floors, level 4 or 5, facing away from the street. These will be quieter and likely have windows onto a side alley rather than the main road.
Which rooms should I avoid at Bunkbed Hostel?
Avoid any dorm or private room on the ground floor near the communal kitchen or common area, as late-night chatter and cooking smell travel. Also skip rooms directly facing the street on floors 1–3.
Is Bunkbed Hostel noisy?
Street noise from the main road (likely Silom or Khao San area) is constant until late. Lift mechanism hums near the shaft. The bar or common room kitchen noise can echo up the stairwell until midnight.
Which rooms have the best views at Bunkbed Hostel?
Little to no view. The best you'll get is a side glimpse of rooftops from an upper floor window facing away from the street.
What are insider tips for staying at Bunkbed Hostel?
1. Parking is not available at this hostel; use the nearby public car park under the BTS station or the street parking on Soi 8 (paid, limited). 2. Check-in is 2pm; if you arrive early, drop your bag and use the common room. Request a bottom bunk when booking if you have mobility issues.
What time is check-in at Bunkbed Hostel?
Check-in at Bunkbed Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Bunkbed Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; speed approx 20 Mbps download, no login needed, works well in common areas but patchy in rear dorms
Is there a city or tourist tax at Bunkbed Hostel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Bunkbed Hostel?
A plate of pad thai or fried rice from a street vendor — about 50-80 THB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Bunkbed Hostel?
BTS Skytrain (day pass for around 150 THB) or MRT metro (single fares from 16 THB); from Suvarnabhumi Airport take the Airport Rail Link into the city for about 45 THB, or a shared minivan for around 60 THB.
When is the best time to visit Bangkok?
November to February — cooler, drier air and lower humidity, plus the tail end of the high season with fewer crowds than December. Daytime high typically 30°C.
Top-Attraktionen in Bangkok
💡 Come after 7pm when it comes alive. Avoid the overpriced smoothie stands on the main strip; walk one block to Soi Rambuttri for the same quality at half the price.
💡 Rent a paddleboat on the lake for 40 baht per 30 minutes. The lizards are harmless but keep kids away — they can grow over 2 metres long.
💡 Arrive by 9am to avoid the midday crush. Bring cash — most stalls don't take cards. Section 2 has the best cheap eats under 50 baht.
💡 The massage school is in the southern zone; no appointment needed, just queue. Entry is 300 baht, but the massage is a separate cost.
💡 Go at 8.30am when gates open to dodge the tour groups and heat. Dress covering shoulders and knees or you'll be refused entry — rental sarongs are available near the entrance.