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Accommodation
Thailand offers a wide variety of accommodation from cheap and basic to pricey and luxurious.
SLEEPING PRICE RANGES
The following price ranges refer to a double room with bathroom in high season. Unless otherwise stated, tax is
not included in the price which only applies to larger hotels and high-end options.
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$ less than 1000B
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$$ 1000-3000B
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$$$ more than 3000B
Guesthouses
Guesthouses are generally the cheapest accommodation in Thailand and can be found all along the backpacker trail. In
more remote areas like the eastern seaboard, guesthouses (as well as tourists) are not as widespread.
Rates vary according to facilities and location. In provincial towns, the cheapest rooms range from 150B to 350B, and
usually have shared bathrooms and rickety fans. Private facilities, air-con and sometimes a TV can be had for 600B to
800B. But prices are much higher in the beach resorts, where a basic fan room can start at 600B to 800B. Many guest-
houses make their bread and butter from the on-site restaurants that serve classic backpacker fare (banana pancakes and
fruit shakes). Although these restaurants are convenient and a good way to meet other travellers, don't judge Thai food
based on these dishes.
Most guesthouses cultivate a travellers' ambience with friendly, knowledgeable staff and book exchanges. But there
are also plenty of guesthouses with grumpy, disgruntled clerks.
Increasingly, guesthouses can handle advance reservations, but due to inconsistent cleanliness and quality it is advis-
able to always look at a room in person before committing. In tourist centres, there are usually alternatives nearby if your
preferred place is full. Guesthouses typically only accept cash payments.
