Top 10 Budget Friendly Hotels in Krabi [for 2024]

Family Tree Hotel

Family Tree Hotel is a charming budget hotel in Krabi Town, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Krabi. The hotel’s location is a major advantage, as it is only a short walk to Krabi Town Night Market and close to many shops, restaurants and bars, as well as the river.

It is located above a chic cafe and bakery called Much and Mellow, so you’ll need to head here to check in. The cafe itself serves a range of cuisines, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options also available upon request.

Breakfast is served in the bakery from 8 am, and you’ll usually be able to get some free baked goods at the end of the day.

Easily one of the most stylish budget hotels in Krabi Town, the rooms are beautifully designed and spacious, ranging from standard double rooms to family suites, which can accommodate up to four people. Deluxe rooms start at around $46 per night.

Each room is equipped with free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, a mini fridge, a safety deposit box, and a private bathroom with free toiletries.

There is no elevator, so if you are travelling with a suitcase, it may be tricky to get it up the spiral staircase to your room. However, the friendly staff will help you out with this.

Hotel Pick

Family Tree Hotel

• Krabi Town
• Modern Budget Hotel

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Uncle House Krabi

Uncle House is a great budget accommodation in Krabi if you are travelling with family, as this hotel is in a quiet area near the river where you won’t hear much noise at night.

Although the building’s interiors don’t look very modern or recently updated, the rooms are huge and many offer views of the river.

You can get a private room with a double bed here for as low as $17 per night, with deluxe and quadruple rooms available too.

Each room comes with free toiletries, a safety deposit box, a TV, your own terrace, a mini fridge, a private bathroom and more. While the shower’s water pressure can be low, you don’t have to share the bathroom with other guests.

The kind and helpful owners are what really make this place memorable. They are happy to arrange shuttles to Klong Jilad Pier and attractions like the night market, even picking you up to take you back to the hotel.

Since the building doesn’t have an elevator, they will also help you carry your luggage upstairs.

Hotel Pick

Uncle House

• Quiet area
• Wonderful Owners

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Play Poshtel & Cafe

If you’re after cheap accommodation in Krabi but you’re a light sleeper, Play Poshtel & Cafe in Krabi Town is an ideal choice.

This modern and clean hotel offers a range of comfortable room options, from shared dorms to private rooms with king beds, family suites and a duplex studio for up to six people.

The dorm bunks are impressively designed to feel like your own little room, with comfy beds, privacy curtains, wall sockets, a cabinet for storage, and even a TV.

Starting as low as $16 per night, you get amazing value for money. If you want a little more space, you can rent a deluxe or superior king room for around $30.

The bathroom facilities are all newly built, and the showers have strong water pressure. There are also free bicycles available to rent.

Each guest is given a free drink ticket upon arrival that you can exchange at the hotel’s cafe and restaurant.

Since the hotel is a little far from the centre of town, you’ll need to book transport to travel around or rent a scooter. However, this means it’s very quiet at night and you won’t be disturbed by any outside noise.

Out of all the accommodation options included in this list, Play Poshtel is the closest to Krabi International Airport, usually taking under 20 minutes by car or tuk tuk. If you plan to travel with a large suitcase, note that there aren’t any elevators here.

Hotel Pick

Play Poshtel & Cafe

• Dorm & Private Rooms
• Quiet area

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The Brown Hotel

The Brown Hotel is an incredible three-star accommodation close to the Krabi Town Night Market and is one of the best places to stay in the area if you’re on a budget.

The building was completely refurbished in the last few years, so the interiors are all very modern and stylish, even surpassing some of the four and five-star hotels in the area.

The staff here are extremely friendly and super helpful, going out of their way to ensure you have an amazing stay. 

Deluxe rooms with a balcony start at $40-45 per night, and triple rooms are available too for around $70.

Each room comes with complimentary drinks and snacks, and there are homemade cookies and fruit available each morning at breakfast.

There’s a full menu you can order from too, and if you’re leaving early to sight-see, the staff can pack your food up for you in a to-go box.

The rooms also come with a kettle, a fridge, a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box and free toiletries.

As with most other cheap hotels in Krabi, there is no elevator, but the staff will help you take your luggage to your room if needed.

Hotel Pick

The Brown Hotel

• Modern Hotel
• Close to Krabi Town Night Market

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Railay Phutawan Resort

One of the best hotels in Krabi is Railay Phutawan Resort. The property is right by Phra Nang Nai Cave, also known as the Diamond Cave, and is only a 10-minute walk to the popular Railay Beach.

If you want to chill at the resort for a while, there is a large swimming pool with incredible views of the Andaman Sea.

The area is very quiet and off the beaten path, so you can really feel at peace here. You’re also bound to spot some adorable monkeys wandering around.

With rooms starting at about $70, it’s a little pricer than other budget hotels in Krabi but is an absolute steal for the value you get.

The rooms are beautiful and spacious with free toiletries and slippers, a kettle, a TV, a mini fridge, a wardrobe and more.

The more expensive rooms have unbeatable views of the ocean and nearby mountains, but even the cheaper options have gorgeous green tropical plants right outside the windows.

The buffet breakfast options here are great, although it can start a little late if you’re an early riser. Dinner is also provided underneath the stars.

The resort might be unsuitable if you have mobility issues, as it is located on a steep hill and there are a lot of additional steps to get to the rooms.

However, there are free tuk tuk shuttles to the beach, and the attentive staff will help you with your luggage. 

Hotel Pick

Railay Phutawan Resort

• Incredible Views
• Free Tuk Tuk Shuttles to the Beach

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Avatar Railay

Avatar Railay is a brand new boutique hotel, located near the pier in East Railay. It’s walking distance to everywhere you would want to go, including the beaches on the other side of Railay.

The rooms are quite spacious and clean, and many come with direct pool access or even a private pool. If you book the cheaper rooms higher up, however, there can sometimes be limited space in the pool.

The deluxe or twin balcony rooms start about $30, while the ground-level rooms by the shared pool are around $45. The bathroom facilities are great, with a rain shower and free toiletries.

The buffet breakfast is huge with lots of options to choose from. If you’re leaving early, the staff can pack a breakfast for you so you don’t miss out.

There is live music at the front bar every night that can go until 10:30 pm, so if you’re needing to get an early night, request a room away from the front of the property if possible.

Lastly, if you’re staying for more than a few days, keep in mind that there is no laundry service offered.

Hotel Pick

Avatar Railay

• Near the Pier in East Railay
• Live Music at the Front Bar

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Railay Garden View Resort

Railay Garden View Resort is another incredible option near Railay Beach, located on the hillside of East Railay.

It’s one of the best cheap hotels in Krabi if you really want to minimise your environmental footprint, as rooms come without an aircon, a fridge, or even hot water.

The bungalows were built with wood and other local materials, with spacious balconies that overlook the ocean.

It’s an ideal place to stay if you want to be immersed in nature and wake up to an unforgettable scenic view.

You might even see some monkeys hanging around among the trees.

You can get a double bed bungalow with a view of the sea for less than $30 a night, with triple bungalows available too for a little extra.

All rooms come with a mosquito net above the bed and a fan. A bottle of water is provided free of charge, and there’s a spot to fill it up to reduce your use of plastic.

Staff will help you out with anything you need, from organising transfers to carrying your bags up the steep stairs.

The resort’s kitchen only serves breakfast, so you’ll have to eat lunch and dinner elsewhere in Railay if you stay here.

Hotel Pick

Railay Garden View Resort

• Immersed in Nature
• Balcony Ocean Views

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Aonang Hill Krabi – SHA Extra Plus

The newly-built Aonang Hill is located in a quiet street of Ao Nang, not by the main road but close enough to walk to restaurants nearby.

Ao Nang Beach is less than two kilometres away and getting to Klong Muang Beach takes a 20-minute drive, though there is a spacious pool here as well.

The hotel offers a free transfer to the beach as well as to the centre of Ao Nang if you want to visit the Night Market, with pickup until 9 pm when you give them a call. 

WiFi is reliable and fast, and there is someone at reception night and day to help you out with anything you need. A delicious breakfast is served between 7 and 10 am, as well as some of the best coffee in Ao Nang.

Double rooms with a mountain view start at around $57 per night. It truly feels like you are waking up in the jungle while still having the modern luxuries you’re used to.

While the rooms themselves are very clean and spacious, the downsides of the bathroom are the lack of ventilation and poor lighting.

You should also take extra care around the pool, as the glossy tiles can become very slippery. 

Hotel Pick

Aonang Hill

• Located in Ao Nang
• Mountain views

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Vipa Tropical Resort

Vipa Tropical Resort is another of Krabi’s amazing budget hotels that immerses you in unforgettable natural scenery.

The resort is only a five-minute drive to Ao Nang Beach, and seven minutes to the Monkey Trail if you feel like hiking.

It’s also less than 10 minutes to Nopparat Thara Beach, another amazing beach in Ao Nang. Private shuttles are offered multiple times per day so you can get around the area easily.

While this isn’t a beachfront property, it’s surrounded by a huge tropical garden with views of the cliffs, giving a very private and secluded feeling.

Despite this, it’s still close to dozens of great restaurants, shops and massage parlours. The beds are a little firm here, though this is fairly common throughout Thailand.

Cottages start at $43 a night and come with a kettle, a TV, a fridge, a hairdryer, a wardrobe and free toiletries.

While the complimentary breakfast options are quite simple, you can add some extras for an additional cost.

In addition to the free shuttle, staff can organise car and scooter rentals, and laundry services are offered too.

Hotel Pick

Vipa Tropical Resort

• Near Ao Nang Beach
• Unforgettable Natural Scenery

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Monotel Aonang

Monotel Aonang offers impressive value for money, with large, modern and clean rooms for an incredibly low price.

Double or twin beds are as low as $24 per night here, and the property is only 900 metres from the beach.

The rooms have amazing views of the mountains and come with a TV, free water, a kettle with tea and coffee, a spacious bathroom with free toiletries, and a space to hang your clothes.

The hotel also runs a cafe on the ground floor called Have A Nice Day where you can have breakfast and coffee in the morning. 

As you might expect, with such a low price comes a few negatives. Rooms facing the street can be a bit loud, and the bars near the hotel can get a bit noisy too.

If you aren’t a light sleeper or like to stay out late, however, this shouldn’t be much of a problem. Other things to note are the lack of an elevator and the aircon might be a little off putting for some.

Hotel Pick

Monotel Aonang

• 8-9 hours 
• Max of 6 people 

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