Ko Samui
Right in the middle of Hat Lamai, the traditionally decorated Samui Jasmine is great value. Go for the lower-priced rooms – most have excellent views of…
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Phitsanulok
The ’90s-era pastels, fake fireplaces and relentless flower theme of this hotel give it an undeniably cheesy feel. But it's an efficient place and the…
Ko Phi-Phi
Step onto the grounds and let the stress fall away as you follow a meandering path through gardens to bright, spacious, and modern yet traditional-feeling…
Ko Pha-Ngan
With dramatic ocean views from the infinity swimming pool, High Life has 25 bungalows of various shapes and sizes, on a palmed outcrop of granite soaring…
Bangkok
Steps away from Thewet Pier is this inviting vintage shophouse with four rooms. All feature beautiful wood floors, period furniture and lots of space,…
Ko Lanta
The beachfront location, fabulous palm-lined pool and impeccable service make anyone lucky to stay at the slickly contemporary adults-only Layana. Comfy,…
Bangkok
Finally, an alternative to snoozing on the chairs at Don Mueang International Airport. The closet-sized rooms may induce claustrophobia, but include en…
Ayuthaya
This new hostel has a great central location (between the historical park and Soi Farang) and impeccable cleanliness, but its greatest asset is an eager…
Chiang Rai
There's an industrial theme – metal, wood and stone floors – to the design at this well-kept place. Dorms are windowless but comfortable, with curtains,…
Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi
The rooms here are united by a cutesy design theme and a host of inviting communal areas, including a rooftop deck, computers and a ground-floor cafe…
Chiang Mai
We're suckers for hotels with slides, so the Artel delivers in spades. The modernist building is all round windows, polished concrete, geometric forms and…
Ayuthaya
Caring, attentive owners and a good, generally quiet location between Soi Farang and the Bang Ian Night Market make this one of the best guesthouses in…
Bangkok
HQ is a flashpacker hostel in the polished-concrete-and-industrial-style mould. It includes four- to six-bed dorms, a few private double and triple rooms …
Chiang Mai
Quirky rooms are spread over several colourful houses at this low-key guesthouse just outside the city walls. Our favourite feature is the pale-blue pool…
Ko Pha-Ngan
Run by Quentin (who owns the adjacent Belgian Beer Bar), these 17 bungalows have access to a fine strip of sunset-facing beach, around a fine pool. From…
Pattaya
Merging contemporary design with recycled materials and vibrant colours, this striking dark-blue skyscraper ticks every box. A rooftop restaurant, an…
Bangkok
The rooms here resemble sleek modern offices – in a good way. With all the space, huge bathrooms and inviting-looking beds, you’ll be inspired to relax,…
Hat Khao Lak
One of Khao Lak's best budget choices, Fasai wins us over with its delightful staff and simple but immaculate, motel-style air-con rooms set in a warm…
Khao Yai National Park
Kao Yai's budget-tour specialist also has a simple but pleasant little guesthouse with fan-cooled rooms off a leafy back garden, and a roadside restaurant…
Phang-Nga Province
Located on the island's northwest coast, Mr Chuoi’s has simple, attractive and artsy wood-and-bamboo bungalows with evening electricity. You'll also find…
Ko Pha-Ngan
Tucked away by the forest at the lovely southern end of Thong Nai Pan (and a long way from Full Moon Ko Pha-Ngan madness), Longtail offers backpackers…
Ko Chang
Cleverly designed, with all ground-floor rooms opening onto one of three fabulous pools, boutique Chill has contemporary, bright rooms with loads of space…
Bangkok
This smart hotel has five comfortable and quiet rooms that boast an almost Japanese minimalism, and are nominally themed after Balinese, Thai, Chinese and…
Bangkok
The 74 rooms in this modern hotel come in earthy shades of brown, with subtle furnishings and flourishes that intertwine contemporary and Thai design…
Prachuap Khiri Khan
Up above its popular vintage-themed cafe, these three solid wooden rooms (two small and one large) are decorated with some actual antiques. They share two…
Ko Samet
Simple bungalows decorated with seashells and offering both fan and air-con make for a peaceful sleep at this family-run spot at Ao Thian. It's located on…
Ko Pha-Ngan
An effortless air of seclusion settles over this quiet beach resort, and although the sea can be a bit swampy, there are hammocks galore and a fine pool…
Mae Hong Son Province
Ban Farang is off the main road towards the northern end of town (look for the signs near the minivan stop), with exceedingly tidy bungalows set on a…
Chiang Khong
This inviting wooden house has six rooms in the main structure with air-con and en-suite bathrooms, while the cheaper rooms are fan-only and share…
Lampang
'Post-modern barn' is the self-professed theme at this design-conscious, minimalist-chic outpost. The eight rooms are lofty and decked out in exposed wood…
Chiang Rai
Slap in the centre of town, the Chiang Rai is an efficient budget to midrange option with rooms on three floors set around a breezy atrium. The…
Doi Inthanon National Park
A favourite with birdwatchers, this colonial-feeling resort sprawls over manicured gardens filled with towering old trees and even a small lake. It's by…
Mae Hong Son Province
Located close to the Riverhouse Hotel, and efficiently run by the same people, this place backs onto the river and has a pool. The wood-floored rooms are…
Northern Thailand
There are 12 compact but comfortable rooms – some with exposed brick walls – in this industrial-chic block, one of the few contemporary hotels in central…
Udon Thani
Technically in the city, but with an aura of deep countryside, this splendid hotel is centred on an infinity pool looking out over a lotus-filled lake…
Ko Kut
With a mangrove forest on one side and the beach a 10-minute walk away, this collection of wooden bungalows is immersed in nature. Khlong Chao waterfall…
Chiang Rai
Set around a peaceful garden, this quiet, friendly guesthouse is a decent budget option. The 17 rooms, the cheapest of which are fan-only, are a little…
Ko Tao
Identified by its London Underground–style logo and decorated with Banksy murals and Tube-line stripes, this clean, central and friendly hostel has good…
Kanchanaburi
This private garden oasis sits down a small street in the middle of a thoroughly local neighbourhood. Rooms lack the character of the common areas, but…
Ko Lipe
Tucked away in a quiet corner just above Walking St, these bamboo and wood bungalows nestle in a jungle garden. The cheapest are basic and compact, deluxe…
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