Amarin Inn

This little hotel is in a Muslim quarter of old Bangkok. This is a great location--you are only five minutes' walk from Khao San Road, but you are also in a quiet, sane little corner. And you are only three minutes' walk from Phra Arthit river pier, where you can hop on the cheapest, easiest, and funnest transportation in Bangkok, the orange-flag river ferry (which will take you to the Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho, Chinatown, and even the BTS). The hotel is next to the local mosque, but the call to prayer didn't wake me up, and it sounded beautiful when I did hear it around sunset. There was also halal street food, right where the alley meets the main street; nearby were several other street food options, a good pizza/Italian restaurant, and a hipster hostel with a restaurant serving hip Western drinks and food. (Speaking of the alley, which you must use to get to the hotel, anyone calling it "sketchy"--as one reviewer did--doesn't know that they are in Thailand. Street crime is really not an issue, even in Bangkok.) The hotel staff are nice and helpful; they will be attentive to you during your stay. They can even book you on quality, affordable tours--I took a day trip to Ayutthaya that was a highlight of my entire trip. As for the rooms, they are right for the price. I think the happiest customers will be budget travelers--like backpacker couples--who want more peace and privacy than they can find at the hostels. My room had private bathroom, great a/c, and great wi-fi.

The staff that worked at Amarin Inn was very nice, but the hotel was just not very comfortable. The bed was very uncomfortable, the bathroom was tiny (Knees pushed against the wall while on the toilet), and the windows were so old they couldn't shut. However, our least favorite part was that every morning at 4am a man would start praying on a LOUD megaphone next door that woke us up (and kept us up). This also happened throughout the morning, and at night until 9pm. Given this wasn't the hotels fault, but it didn't help that the windows didn't shut. Overall, nice people and service at a good price, but it was too uncomfortable for us.

Staff were very welcoming and helpful, I stupidly booked the night before I meant to so booked again for the correct night and as I'd not used my stay the night before they gave me a bigger room and let me check in much earlier than the designated time. Room was a good size, bed was comfortable and hot shower. Location was far enough away from the noise of Khao San but still within a 10 minute walk away. Only downside was it's located down a very narrow alley, although it is lit at all times, I might've felt a little uncomfortable walking down on my own.

This is the best hotel I've seen in this price range in Bangkok. The location in great, right next to convenient stores, restaurants, street food, cafes and bars but still quiet since it's down a long alley. It's also next to a couple of bus stops. The staff couldn't be more welcoming and helpful. The rooms are basic, but clean and have everything you need. Good AC, fast WIFI, etc. The bed was very firm, so if you need a soft, western-style bed you may want to look at some other options. Overall, if you're looking for a room in this price range, you won't do much better than this.

Very nice, welcoming and helpful staff. They provided good advice also for what we eanted to do. The place is well located. Close from Khaosan road and also close to Santi Chai Prakan Park wich is beautifull and relaxing, near the water. Our room was small but that is fine considering the price. Bed sheets were clean, toilet/shower also. Finally, there is a cute place to take a light breakfast outside. Would recommand it