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BATHROOMLESS IN BANGKOK
If you don't require your own en suite bathroom, Bangkok has heaps of options, ranging from high-
tech dorm beds in a brand-new hostel to private bedrooms in an antique wooden house. Some of our
picks:
1800-2400B; ; National Stadium exit 1) The title is a play on the Thai
la
̀
p dee
, meaning
'sleep well', but the fun atmosphere here might make you want to stay up all night. There's an inviting
communal area stocked with games and a bar, and thoughtful facilities ranging from washing ma-
chines to a theatre room. If this one's full, there's another branch just off Th Silom ( 0 2634 7999;
silom.lubd.com
;
4 Th Decho; dm 550-650B, r 1400-1800B;
;
Chong Nonsi exit 2).
570-750B; ; Tha Phra Athit (Banglamphu)) This well-run hostel features dorm rooms
of various sizes, all of which boast podlike beds outfitted with power points, mini-TV, reading lamp
and wi-fi.
Th Samsen; r incl breakfast 390-730B; ; Tha Phra Athit (Banglamphu)) This tiny
wooden house holds 10 rooms decked out in cheery pastels and hand-painted bunny pictures.
14, Th Silom; dm 400-550B, r 1200-1500B; ; Chong Nonsi exit 3) Quirky, artsy, bright
and fun, Silom Art Hostel combines recycled materials, bizarre furnishings and colourful kitsch to ar-
rive at a hostel that's quite unlike anywhere else in town.
400-550B, r 1800-2500B; ; Surasak exit 1) The bright colours, chunky furnishings and
bold murals in the lobby of this new hostel give it the vibe of a day-care centre for travellers - a feel
that continues through to the playful communal areas and rooms.
Kraisi; dm incl breakfast 440-590B, r incl breakfast 900-1090B; ; Tha Phra Athit
(Banglamphu)) This young hostel is getting rave reviews for its retro-themed design, comfy dorms
and friendly service.
Ngam Duphli; dm 330-380B, r 700-1300B; ; Lumphini exit 1) A huge new hostel with
dorm beds and private rooms decked out in a simple yet attractive primary colour scheme.
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