Hotels in Thailand

Hotels in Thailand: your guide to where to stay

How much does a hotel in Thailand cost?

The price depends on the standard, the city and the dates. The table shows indicative nightly rates for a double room. The cheapest month is usually June, while December, at the height of the season, is the priciest. Island resorts cost more than city hotels. Booking ahead usually brings better rates.

Indicative rates, updated periodically. For exact prices and availability, select your dates in the search above.

Where to stay in Thailand: most popular cities

Thailand splits clearly into the capital, the islands and resorts and the calmer north. These are the destinations travellers choose most often:

• Bangkok. The capital and the widest choice of hotels, from hostels to 5-star. Temples, markets and nightlife, the most common starting point for a trip.
• Phuket. The largest island, with the Patong and Karon beaches and a wide choice of resorts and family hotels.
• Pattaya. A resort close to Bangkok, popular for a short break, with beaches and entertainment.
• Ko Samui. An island in the south with Chaweng Beach, atmospheric resorts and spas.
• Chiang Mai. The calmer north among the mountains, with temples, night markets and a base for trekking.

Nightly rates vary between cities. Here are indicative prices per night for a double room:

What to see in Thailand

Thailand combines cities, beaches, mountains and nature, so it is easy to match a trip to your interests.

• The temples. Monumental Buddhist temples in Bangkok, such as Wat Pho and the Grand Palace, and dozens more across the country.
• The floating markets. One of the country's icons, colourful boats with fruit and food near Bangkok.
• The Phi Phi Islands. Limestone cliffs and turquoise bays, some of the finest landscapes in Asia.
• Khao Yai National Park. A UNESCO site with jungle, waterfalls and wildlife.
• Chiang Mai. A calmer break from Bangkok, with temples, night markets and the surrounding mountains.

How much does a trip to Thailand cost

Thailand is among the cheapest destinations in the world. A meal at a street stall costs very little, and a full meal in a restaurant is cheap. The currency is the baht. Cards are accepted in hotels, malls and larger restaurants, but cash is handy at markets and in tuk-tuks. ATMs are everywhere, though they charge a fee on foreign withdrawals.

When is the best time to visit Thailand

The best time is the cooler, dry months from November to March, which are also the price peak. From April it turns hot, and mid-year brings the rainy season, when rooms are cheapest. In April the whole country celebrates Songkran, the Thai New Year that ends in a huge water fight. On the islands, weather differs between the west and east coasts.

Getting to and around Thailand

International flights land mainly at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok and at Phuket, with smaller airports serving Chiang Mai and Ko Samui. Around the country there are cheap domestic flights, comfortable State Railway trains and long-distance BKS buses. In the cities you get around by tuk-tuk, motorbike taxi and bus, and in Bangkok also by the BTS Skytrain and riverboat. Ferries reach the islands.

Example hotels in Thailand

A few recognisable properties from different parts of the country for reference:

• Anantara Riverside Bangkok and Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn in Bangkok (upper tier, from approx. 2 900 ฿).
• Phuket Marriott Resort Merlin Beach and Sheraton Samui Resort on the islands (from approx. 4 500 ฿).
• Grande Centre Point Pattaya and Amari Hua Hin in the resorts (from approx. 2 400 ฿).