Consider what you will see while in Bangkok. Before perusing places to stay, decide which area of Bangkok you want to spend time in. Bangkok is a big city, so stay near the key places you plan to visit to make your sight-seeing easier.
Stay near one of the major shopping centers, like Siam Square, Siam Center or the MBK, if you want to spend time shopping. Perhaps you'd like to get fitted for a few items of Bangkok's famed custom-tailored clothing, available at very reasonable prices. Bangkok Centre Hostel Sukumvit 25 is located right in the shopping district at 2 Sukumvit soi 25, Sukumvit RD, Wattana 10110, Bangkok.
Consider hostels along Sukhumvit Road if you're planning on going out for some partying in Bangkok's renowned nightlife scene. This road is the home of many clubs, nightclubs and bars, especially along the three-mile section between Ekamai and Withayu. Check out HI-Sukhumvit hostel at 23 Sukhumvit Soi38, Sukhumvit Rd., Bangkok for one option.
Consider Bansabai Hostel if you want to stay near some of the top attractions in Bangkok, like the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha). The hostel is located at 8/137 Moo 3 Soi Sahakorn 15, Lat Phrao 71, Bangkok 10230, and can be reached at +66 2 932 9200.
Note there are generally two prices for Bangkok hostels, depending on whether you want a private dorm or a group dorm. Group dorms typically have anywhere from 6 to 12 occupants and are anything but private.
Consider the amenities. Is it important to you to have a pool, Internet access, breakfast, security, service, air-conditioning? (Bangkok gets extremely hot, so make sure your room at least has a fan.) Make sure the type of transportation you prefer is available nearby, too.
Read what others say about the hostels before making your choice. Sometimes, what looks like a great hostel online has a really bad customer rating. Heed the warnings of those who have traveled to Bangkok before to find the best hostel deals in town.
