In short
In our data, Banglamphu / Khao San is the cheapest area in Bangkok (median about 23 € a night) and Sukhumvit the most expensive (about 100 €).
Bangkok is huge, and where you sleep decides your price, the noise and your travel times. We matched our Bangkok hotels to neighbourhoods (from address or hotel name) and compared the median price per night. We could place 50 of 128 hotels.
🏷️BanglamphuCheapest area
💶about 23 €Median there
💎SukhumvitMost expensive area
🏨50Hotels placed
Median price per night by area
Banglamphu23 €
Silom89 €
Siam96 €
Sukhumvit100 €
| Area | Hotels | Median per night | Cheapest hotel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banglamphu / Khao San | 9 | about 23 € | Au Bon Hostel, Bangkok (about 7 €) |
| Silom / Sathorn | 6 | about 89 € | JC Kevin Sathorn Bangkok Hotel (about 49 €) |
| Siam / Pratunam / Ratchathewi | 19 | about 96 € | Siam Plug In Hostel, Cafe & Bistro (about 12 €) |
| Sukhumvit | 13 | about 100 € | Udomsuk Inn & Cafe - BTS Udomsuk (about 14 €) |
Good to know: Prices per night for two guests at the cheapest provider, latest price per hotel (mostly late November 2026), as of 30 October 2026. Areas with fewer than three hotels are not listed. Our hotel selection is not a complete list of all properties.
What the numbers show
- Banglamphu and Khao San are the classic budget area, with hostels and guesthouses within walking distance of the Grand Palace.
- Siam and Pratunam have many mid-range hotels with good rail links.
- Sukhumvit and Silom cost more, with more big hotels and rooftop bars.
More about Bangkok
Things to do in each area, with entry prices and how to get there, are on the Bangkok city page.
Questions
Which area of Bangkok is cheapest? In our data Banglamphu / Khao San, with a median of about 23 € a night.
Where should I stay on a first visit to Bangkok? Sukhumvit or Siam for transport and shopping, Banglamphu or Rattanakosin to walk to the temples.
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