Sivalai Place

If you traveling to Bangkok as a backpacker, a main destination is definitely Khaosan Road (pronounced Kazan), where you can meet many similar backpackers coming from all over the world. However, Khaosan Rd is not a good place for accommodation, though there are many choices there. In fact, it is too crowded and noisy when you need peace of mind to compensate you lost energy in the night party. Instead you can stay in a nearby neighborhoods as you can reach any tourist attraction while you can enjoy a cozy accommodation.

I just found a serviced apartment named above on the other side of the river. The price was quite good for a 50m2 apartment (e.g. 1,000 B), and there were also discounts for weekly and monthly stay. It is a good choice, particularly when you are a group. You can go to Khaosan Rd via Taxi with only 60 B. You have a small kitchen.

It had good facilities, a great swimming pool (free for guests), a good fitness room (free for guests), tennis court, ...

However, the main purpose of writing this review was to emphasize something which is usually missed in Bangkok. The local life on the other side of the river. I had chance to see it. There was no tourist there. It's something worth of experiencing.