Lupta Hostel

Just 100m from Th Bangla, this well-kept budget offering has compact, comfortable four- to eight-bed dorms in light woods and whites (not all have windows). Each bunk gets a locker, plug socket, curtain and tiny shelf. There's a four-bed women-only dorm, plus clean hairdryer-equipped bathrooms, a washing machine and a bright lobby with cushions, rattans lamps and free coffee.