Bangkok Bed and Bike
by the TopOfHotel team
A budget bike-themed hostel by the Giant Swing with a shared kitchen, bikes to rent, and a 9-minute walk to Wat Phra Kaew — and that closes the list.
A budget bike-themed hostel by the Giant Swing with a shared kitchen, bikes to rent, and a 9-minute walk to Wat Phra Kaew — and that closes the list.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Bangkok Bed and Bike runs about 10 rooms in a plain, tidy style, with both private rooms and dorms. Every room is air-conditioned, some come with a minibar, and the bathrooms have a shower. It's simple — hostel-level, not a hotel — but clean and easy, and the rate is the lowest on this list.
Food and amenities
The part our team liked best is the shared kitchen, where you can cook your own meals — a real saver over a few nights. There's an in-house restaurant and cafe too, plus continental breakfast for an extra charge. You also get free Wi-Fi, a shared computer, fast check-in and check-out, and an airport transfer for an extra charge.
Location and getting there
As the name says, the draw is the bikes to rent for the old quarter, and we had fun pedalling past the temples and the Phraeng lanes. You're on Tanao Road in the Giant Swing quarter of Rattanakosin Island — about 9 minutes on foot to the Grand Palace, 6 to 7 minutes to Wat Pho, and 7 to 8 minutes to MRT Sanam Chai. Beds start near $9 a night.
Things to know before booking
It's a small place — only around 10 rooms — so it books out fast; reserve early. Facilities are basic, the standard hostel kit, so don't expect extras. And both breakfast and the airport transfer cost more on top of the room rate.
Our take
Bangkok Bed and Bike suits backpackers and budget travellers best. If you want a clean stay in the heart of the old town, a walk from Wat Phra Kaew, with a kitchen and bikes to use at the lowest price here, this is the closer our team would book.
Score Breakdown
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The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- A budget bike-themed hostel and guesthouse in the Giant Swing quarter, right in the heart of the old town.
- Both private rooms and dorms, and every room is air-conditioned.
- There's a shared kitchen where guests can cook their own meals, plus an in-house restaurant and cafe.
- Bikes to rent so you can pedal around the old quarter — the signature reason to stay.
- About 9 minutes on foot to the Grand Palace and 6 to 7 minutes to Wat Pho.
- It's a small place with only around 10 rooms, so it books out fast.
- Facilities are basic, hostel-level — fine for the price, but no extras.
- Breakfast and the airport transfer both cost extra on top of the room.
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Insider Tips
- Rent one of the hostel's bikes and ride around the Rattanakosin old quarter.
- Use the shared kitchen to cook your own meals and keep costs down.
- Walk out and explore the Phraeng lanes and the Giant Swing right around the corner.