Train Guesthouse

A couple of minutes walk from the guesthouse to the station, ideal if you’re getting the 5:55am train to Aranyaprathet (on the way to Cambodia). The WiFi worked well, there was a sink in the room, the AC worked well and the reception is open 24 hours- which is ideal if you’re checking out at 5am (which is what we recommend if you want a good seat on the train). However, the room and the bathroom seemed a bit prison like. The bathroom was rather dirty and the bins (full of dirty toilet paper) looked rarely emptied. The smell of urine permeated the room when I turned the shower on. Do not overfill the bin in the room or they will charge you (which is what happened to us- 100 baht). It was only some water bottles and cardboard packaging (removed from toiletries to pack in our bags better). They are renovating the place so expect some drilling and other noise in the morning. Good if you’re on a budget and aren’t staying long.

I've had the pleasure of staying at the Train Guesthouse a number of times over the years, although I think there's been a recent change in management. Location wise, it's hard to beat. Within a stone's throw from Hualumphong station, you have access to Thailand's vast network of trains at your fingertip, such as the overnight to Laos. It's also less than 5 minutes walk from the MRT, meaning you don't need to rely on dodgy taxi drivers who'll try to rip you off with outrageous fares. A couple of stations away and you can be connected on to the BTS. The direct line from here to JJ Market means it's also incredibly easy to get there on weekends. Being right on the edge of Chinatown, you also have access to the hipster enclave of Soi Nana, where a number of cool bars such as Teens of Thailand is located. The shared toilets might be hard for some, but at this price it definitely beats anything that Khaosan has to offer.

Not new Guesthouse. Very convenient location- near Hua Lamphong train station. Walking distance to 7/11 store, local restaurants, small market, MRT station. I stayed 1 night in the standard room ( #301). Very noisy from outside. Comfortable mattress and pillow, good WiFi signal and good air condition in the room, Fast check-in and check-out. Free coffee, hot water near reception. Unexpectedly clean shared toilet. I think I stay here again next time.