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New Road Guesthouse
( 0 2630 9371;
www.newroadguesthouse.com
;
1216/1 Th Charoen Krung; dm
250B, r 550-1600B; ; Tha Oriental) The fan-cooled dorms here, among the cheapest accommod-
ation in all of Bangkok, are clean and welcoming.
Chinatown & Phahurat
Siam Classic
( 0 2639 6363; 336/10 Trok Chalong Krung; r incl breakfast 500-1200B; ; Hua Lamphong exit 1)
The rooms here don't include much furniture, but a genuine effort has been made at mak-
ing them feel comfortable, tidy and even a bit stylish. An inviting ground-floor commun-
al area encourages meeting and chatting, and the whole place exudes a welcoming
homestay vibe.
GUESTHOUSE
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@Hua Lamphong
( 0 2639 1925;
www.at-hualamphong.com
; 326/1 Th Phra Ram IV; dm 400-450B, r 690-950B; ;
Tha Ratchawong, Hua Lamphong)
Plain-yet-clean dorm beds and rooms can be found at this
new-feeling hostel across the street from the train station.
HOSTEL
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Loy La Long
( 0 2639 1390;
www.loylalong.com
;
1620/2 Th Songwat; dm incl breakfast 1300B, r incl breakfast 2100-4000B;
; Tha Ratchawong, Hua Lamphong exit 1 & taxi)
Rustic, retro and charming; the six
rooms in this 100-year-old wooden house have heaps of personality. And united by
breezy, inviting nooks and crannies and a unique location elevated over Mae Nam Chao
Phraya, the whole place boasts a hidden, almost secret feel. The only downside is finding
it; to get there, proceed to Th Songwat and cut directly through Wat Patumkongka
Rachaworawiharn to the river.
HOTEL
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Siam Square
Reno Hotel
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HOTEL
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( 0 2215 0026;
www.renohotel.co.th
; 40 Soi Kasem San 1; r incl breakfast 1590-2390B; ; Na-
tional Stadium exit 1)
The rooms here are relatively large, if somewhat dark, and reflect the
