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Bangkok hotels under $500 a night, Nov 24 to 26, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Tuesday to Thursday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 9 of the 61 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $500 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Chinatown and Hua Lamphong: choose Chinatown when dinner and street-level exploring are the main event. Silom and Sathorn: bangkok's strongest all-round base, if you choose a station-friendly street. Old City and Khao San Road: stay for temple mornings and traveler company, not effortless citywide transport. Siam, Ratchaprasong and Pratunam: choose Siam for easy navigation; choose Pratunam carefully for airport-rail access.

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Bangkok hotels under $500 a night, Nov 24 to 26, 2026

Every rate below was under $500 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Compound search: hotels in Bangkok under $500 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2026-11-24, check-out 2026-11-26, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Chinatown & Hua Lamphong; Silom & Sathorn; Old City & Khao San Road; Siam, Ratchaprasong & Pratunam. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-11-24 to 2026-11-26; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (9 of 61 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Chinatown & Hua Lamphong: Choose Chinatown when dinner and street-level exploring are the main event. Typical $57 a night. Subway: MRT Blue Line at Wat Mangkon or Hua Lamphong.
  • Silom & Sathorn: Bangkok's strongest all-round base, if you choose a station-friendly street. Typical $125 a night. Subway: BTS Silom Line at Sala Daeng, Chong Nonsi or Saint Louis.
  • Old City & Khao San Road: Stay for temple mornings and traveler company, not effortless citywide transport. Typical $58 a night. Subway: Walk Banglamphu and use Phra Arthit boats.
  • Siam, Ratchaprasong & Pratunam: Choose Siam for easy navigation; choose Pratunam carefully for airport-rail access. Typical $164 a night. Subway: Siam connects both BTS lines.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Shanti Lodge Bangkok — 3-star, independent

2. D&D Inn Khaosan — 3-star, independent

3. Dang Derm Khaosan — 3-star, independent

4. Royal Rattanakosin Hotel — 4-star, independent

5. Oh Bangkok Hostel — 2-star, independent

6. River View Residence — 3-star, independent

More hotels in the area (55)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 24 to 26, 2026
  1. Shanti Lodge Bangkok, Old City & Khao San Road
    #1 of 6 · Old City & Khao San Road

    Shanti Lodge Bangkok

    3-star · Independent

    $18a night · Nov 24 to 26

    The cheapest Old Town stay here, with rustic character and extensive vegetarian food. You accept thin walls, stairs and variable bathroom and cooling arrangements.

    Nov 24 to 26, two adults: $35 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 20, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. D&D Inn Khaosan, Old City & Khao San Road
    #2 of 6 · Old City & Khao San Road

    D&D Inn Khaosan

    3-star · Independent

    $24a night · Nov 24 to 26

    A cheap rooftop-pool stay directly on Khao San's party strip. You accept late club music and windowless Classic rooms. Eight minutes' walk to Bangkok National Museum, 25 minutes' walk to Wat Pho.

    $4/night less than Expedia (12%)

    Axel $55 vs $63 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 24 to 26, two adults: $48 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 20, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. Dang Derm Khaosan, Old City & Khao San Road
    #3 of 6 · Old City & Khao San Road

    Dang Derm Khaosan

    3-star · Independent

    $26a night · Nov 24 to 26

    Budget party-strip access with a rooftop pool and bar. You accept early-morning club noise, low beds and uneven upkeep. Eight minutes' walk to Bangkok National Museum, 25 minutes' walk to Wat Pho.

    $11/night less than Expedia (29%)

    Axel $55 vs $78 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 24 to 26, two adults: $53 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 20, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Royal Rattanakosin Hotel, Old City & Khao San Road
    #4 of 6 · Old City & Khao San Road

    Royal Rattanakosin Hotel

    4-star · Independent

    $30a night · Nov 24 to 26

    Budget-priced access to palace sightseeing and Khao San. You accept recurring housekeeping complaints, worn rooms and reported bedbugs. Six minutes' walk to Bangkok National Museum, 20 minutes' walk to Wat Pho.

    Nov 24 to 26, two adults: $60 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 20, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Oh Bangkok Hostel, Old City & Khao San Road
    #5 of 6 · Old City & Khao San Road

    Oh Bangkok Hostel

    2-star · Independent

    $32a night · Nov 24 to 26

    Backpacker company, daily events and coworking space near Khao San. You accept nighttime noise, cannabis smells and uneven shared-space upkeep. 20 minutes' walk to Bangkok National Museum.

    Nov 24 to 26, two adults: $63 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 20, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. River View Residence, Chinatown & Hua Lamphong
    #6 of 6 · Chinatown & Hua Lamphong

    River View Residence

    3-star · Independent

    $37a night · Nov 24 to 26

    Cheap Talat Noi character with rooftop river views. You accept awkward taxi arrivals, compact standards and tired finishes. 15 minutes' walk to Yaowarat Road food district.

    $14/night less than Expedia (27%)

    Axel $75 vs $102 on Expedia for Nov 24 to 26, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 20, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 24 to 26, two adults: $75 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 20, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

9 of 61 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. The Quarter Hualamphong Hotel by UHG · Chinatown · 4-star$53/night less than Expedia (45%)

    Axel $131 vs $238 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026. Rooms for Nov 24 to 26

  2. 2. Alt Hotel Nana by UHG · Nana · 4-star$22/night less than Expedia (34%)

    Axel $84 vs $128 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 24 to 26

  3. 3. Dang Derm Khaosan · Old City · 3-star$11/night less than Expedia (29%)

    Axel $55 vs $78 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 24 to 26

  4. 4. River View Residence · Chinatown · 3-star$14/night less than Expedia (27%)

    Axel $75 vs $102 on Expedia for Nov 24 to 26, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 20, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 24 to 26

  5. 5. Twin Towers Hotel · Chinatown · 4-star$16/night less than Expedia (27%)

    Axel $85 vs $117 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 24 to 26

  6. 6. D&D Inn Khaosan · Old City · 3-star$4/night less than Expedia (12%)

    Axel $55 vs $63 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 24 to 26

  7. 7. S Box Sukhumvit Hotel · Phrom Phong · 3-star$5/night less than Expedia (11%)

    Axel $81 vs $90 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 24 to 26

  8. 8. W22 by Burasari · Chinatown · 3-star$4/night less than Expedia (9%)

    Axel $86 vs $95 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 24 to 26

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

55 more
  1. 1. S Box Sukhumvit Hotel · Phrom Phong · 3-star$5/night less than Expedia (11%)$41Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  2. 2. Alt Hotel Nana by UHG · Nana · 4-star$22/night less than Expedia (34%)$41Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  3. 3. Happy Station Bangkok · Chinatown · 2-star$44Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  4. 4. Twin Towers Hotel · Chinatown · 4-star$16/night less than Expedia (27%)$44Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  5. 5. City Park Hotel Bangkok Pratunam · Siam, Ratchaprasong · 3-star$45Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  6. 6. Hotel Royal Bangkok · Chinatown · 4-star$3/night less than Expedia (6%)$45Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  7. 7. W22 by Burasari · Chinatown · 3-star$4/night less than Expedia (9%)$46Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  8. 8. The Quarter Hualamphong Hotel by UHG · Chinatown · 4-star$53/night less than Expedia (45%)$52Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  9. 9. Nouvo City Hotel · Old City · 4-star$53Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  10. 10. Ambassador Hotel Bangkok · Nana · 4-star$62Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  11. 11. SO Zen Hotel Silom Bangkok · Silom · 3-star$63Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  12. 12. JC Kevin Sathorn Bangkok Hotel · Silom · 5-star$65Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  13. 13. ASAI Bangkok Chinatown · Chinatown · 4-star$67Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  14. 14. Saan Hotel Sathorn · Chao Phraya Riverside · 4-star$74Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  15. 15. Pranakorn Heritage Hotel · Old City · 4-star$76Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  16. 16. Shanghai Mansion Bangkok Hotel · Chinatown · 4-star$76Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  17. 17. Grand China Bangkok · Chinatown · 4-star$78Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  18. 18. Baiyoke Sky Hotel · Siam, Ratchaprasong · 4-star$78Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  19. 19. Holiday Inn Bangkok Silom by IHG · Silom · 4-star$86Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  20. 20. The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam · Siam, Ratchaprasong · 5-star$88Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  21. 21. The Raweekanlaya Hotel Bangkok · Old City · 5-star$88Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  22. 22. Tints of Blue Hotel · Nana · 3-star$102Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  23. 23. The Salil Sukhumvit 57 - Thonglor · Phrom Phong · 5-star$102Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  24. 24. Mad Monkey Bangkok Hostel - Adults Only · Old City · 2-star$102Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  25. 25. Staybridge Suites Bangkok Thonglor by IHG · Phrom Phong · 4-star$106Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  26. 26. Pullman Bangkok Hotel G · Silom · 5-star$106Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  27. 27. Mövenpick Hotel Sukhumvit 15 Bangkok · Nana · 5-star$112Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  28. 28. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Bangkok Menam Riverside · Chao Phraya Riverside · 5-star$113Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  29. 29. Somerset Sukhumvit Thonglor Bangkok · Phrom Phong · 4-star$116Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  30. 30. Dusitd2 Samyan Bangkok · Silom · 4-star$132Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  31. 31. Novotel Bangkok On Siam Square Hotel · Siam, Ratchaprasong · 4-star$144Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  32. 32. Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn Bangkok · Silom · 5-star$146Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  33. 33. The Landmark Bangkok · Nana · 5-star$146Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  34. 34. Holiday Inn Bangkok by IHG · Siam, Ratchaprasong · 4-star$147Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  35. 35. Novotel Bangkok Platinum Pratunam · Siam, Ratchaprasong · 5-star$152Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  36. 36. SO/ Bangkok · Silom · 5-star$155Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  37. 37. Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 · Phrom Phong · 4-star$159Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  38. 38. lebua at State Tower · Silom · 5-star$169Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  39. 39. Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok · Chao Phraya Riverside · 5-star$170Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  40. 40. The Salil Hotel Riverside Bangkok · Chao Phraya Riverside · 5-star$183Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  41. 41. Eastin Grand Hotel Phayathai · Siam, Ratchaprasong · 5-star$185Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  42. 42. The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok · Nana · 5-star$195Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  43. 43. Banyan Tree Bangkok · Silom · 5-star$198Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  44. 44. Pathumwan Princess Hotel · Siam, Ratchaprasong · 5-star$208Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  45. 45. Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok · Chao Phraya Riverside · 5-star$226Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  46. 46. JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok · Nana · 5-star$229Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  47. 47. Madi Paidi Bangkok, Autograph Collection (Marriott International) · Phrom Phong · 5-star$233Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  48. 48. Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit · Nana · 5-star$240Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  49. 49. Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park Hotel · Phrom Phong · 5-star$243Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  50. 50. Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok · Nana · 5-star$270Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  51. 51. Marriott Bangkok Sukhumvit · Phrom Phong · 5-star$276Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  52. 52. Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld · Siam, Ratchaprasong · 5-star$293Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  53. 53. Millennium Hilton Bangkok · Chao Phraya Riverside · 5-star$361Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  54. 54. The Peninsula Bangkok · Chao Phraya Riverside · 5-star$363Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
  55. 55. Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok · Phrom Phong · 5-star$413Rooms for Nov 24 to 26
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