ChomTrang — a budget stay opposite Trang railway station you can reach by stepping off the train and crossing the road
If you arrive in Trang on an early train and want a cheap stay you can reach by just crossing the road, no taxi needed, ChomTrang is a small property sitting directly opposite Trang railway station, and many reviews call it better value than the price suggests. It is a 2-star budget hotel of 12 rooms that are clean and bigger than expected, with city-view balconies and included breakfast, within walking distance of the clock tower and night markets. From approx. ฿550/night, scoring 8.4 — what it sells is an in-town location and cleanliness, not big-hotel facilities.
The thing that makes people choose ChomTrang before anything else is its location directly opposite Trang railway station — step off the train, cross the road, and you are there, no dragging luggage far or calling a ride in the early morning. The hotel sits on Sathani (Station) Road in the city center, surrounded by restaurants, cafes, banks and travel agents. For travellers who come to Trang for morning dim sum, market walks, or using the city as a base before island boat trips, this kind of location works better than a beachfront stay further out.
The property has 12 rooms, split into Deluxe Double and Deluxe Twin. The thing reviews mention most is rooms that are clean and bigger than expected for this price bracket — comfortable beds, good-quality towels, quiet and cold air conditioning, and several rooms with a balcony looking over the town, plus a flat-screen TV, fridge and work desk. The decor is simple and minimalist, well maintained, and feels more like staying in a private apartment than a hotel.
"Stepped off the train and crossed the road, that was it. The room was clean, bigger than I expected, and the A/C was really quiet. Excellent value for a solo traveller."
Another point that earns praise is friendly, helpful staff — many reviews say the owner arranges transfers, advises on onward travel, and helps book island tours. The included breakfast comes with cooked items, toast, tea and coffee, orange juice, cake and fruit, which is generous for a stay at this price. The overall feel is quiet, suiting travellers who just want a proper rest after a day on the move.
Things to know before booking. First, the front desk is not staffed around the clock — sometimes you need to call the local number posted to have someone come and let you in or check you in, so give notice if you arrive outside normal hours. Second, staff speak limited English and some international guests found communication a little tricky. Third, the building has no lift and in-room amenities are fairly basic — some rooms lack shampoo or a kettle, so packing your own toiletries is the safer bet.
Rates start from about ฿550/night for a Deluxe in the low season, rising to roughly ฿650–฿850 in high season or on long weekends. The overall score sits at 8.4 from Trip.com and Agoda reviews, with 4.1/5 on Tripadvisor (ranked #8 of 36 B&Bs in Trang) — figures that reflect a small property scoring well in the budget tier, its strengths being cleanliness, room size and the in-town location.
In short, ChomTrang suits budget travellers who want a central Trang stay focused on a clean, spacious room and a walkable location — especially anyone arriving by train, since you cross the road from the station and you are there. But if you need full facilities like a pool, gym or a staffed 24-hour front desk, this kind of small property may not fit → consider a higher-tier city hotel such as Thumrin Thana instead.
A tip drawn from the reviews: ask for an upper-floor room with a city-view balcony, the angle that makes a stay here most worthwhile. And if you arrive late or outside normal hours, message or call the hotel in advance via LINE or phone, since the front desk is not always staffed — that way you will not be left waiting at the door.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Opposite the railway station — step off the train and cross the road
- ✓ Clean rooms, bigger than expected for the price
- ✓ Quiet, cold A/C, comfortable beds and good-quality towels
- ✓ Friendly staff who arrange transfers and advise on onward travel
- ! Front desk not staffed around the clock — sometimes you must call
- ! No lift, and in-room amenities are fairly basic
- ! No pool or gym — it is a small property
- ✓ Excellent value for budget travellers
- ✓ Spacious room and bathroom, big bed, comfortable sleep
- ✓ Central — walk to restaurants and the night markets
- ✓ Strong Wi-Fi that works in every room
- ! Staff speak limited English — communication can be tricky
- ! Some rooms lack shampoo or a kettle — pack your own
- ! Breakfast can be late or simpler than expected on some days
- 💡If you need a staffed 24-hour front desk — here the desk is not always attended and sometimes you must call → give notice of your arrival time, or choose a higher-tier city hotel.
- 💡If you need full facilities like a pool or gym — this is a small 12-room property without them → consider Thumrin Thana or a larger city hotel instead.
- 💡If you want to stay by the beach or near the sea — this is in the city center, not on the coast → for a seaside stay choose the Pak Meng, Sikao area or one of Trang's islands instead.