❓ What is the best budget hotel near Kasetsart University Bangkok?

It depends on your priority. For the most-reviewed property with the largest free car park, Livotel Hotel (THB 700, 8.6 score, 1,446 reviews) is the area anchor. For the highest guest score in a brand-new hotel, choose Metro Hotel Phahonyothin 35 (THB 800, score 9.0, opened 2025, BTS 400 m). For a private balcony and long track record of cleanliness, Pannapat Place (THB 700, cleanliness 9.1) is hard to beat. For the most design-forward boutique opposite the campus, P24 at Kaset (THB 800, staff 9.8) stands apart. For the lowest price, Room@Vipa from THB 550.

❓ Which hotel in this roundup is closest to a BTS station?

Metro Hotel Phahonyothin 35 and P24 at Kaset are both approximately 400 m from their nearest BTS station — a 5-minute walk. Metro Hotel is 400 m from BTS Ratchayothin (Green Line). P24 at Kaset is 400 m from BTS Sena Nikhom (Green Line), directly opposite Kasetsart University. Pannapat Place is 600 m from BTS Ratchayothin (8-min walk). Livotel Hotel is 900 m from BTS Kasetsart University — most guests take a motorbike taxi.

❓ Which hotels near Kasetsart University offer free parking?

All five properties offer free parking for guests. Livotel Hotel has the largest car park — 100+ spaces including coaches, the best option for larger vehicles or group trips from upcountry. Metro Hotel Phahonyothin 35 offers secure free in-building parking. Pannapat Place and Room@Vipa both have free guest parking. P24 at Kaset has limited free parking — notify the hotel in advance during busy university events.

❓ How do I get from Kaset-Nawamin to Don Mueang Airport?

Kaset-Nawamin is one of Bangkok's more convenient districts for Don Mueang Airport. Room@Vipa offers the easiest rail link — Bang Khen SRT Red Line station is 750 m away (10-min walk), and the Red Line runs directly to Don Mueang Airport in approximately 15 minutes at very low cost. From other properties in this roundup, a Grab or taxi to Don Mueang takes approximately 20–25 minutes and costs around THB 150–250 depending on traffic.

❓ Is the Kaset-Nawamin area good for tourists visiting Bangkok?

Kaset-Nawamin is primarily a residential and university district — ideal for anyone with business at Kasetsart University, Paolo Kaset Hospital, or the Chatuchak-Ratchayothin area. For tourists, the BTS Green Line connects to central Bangkok (Siam, Asok, Mo Chit) within 20–30 minutes, and the district itself has Or-Tor-Kor Market, student-priced street food, and Major Ratchayothin mall nearby. The main advantage is significantly lower accommodation prices than central Bangkok for the same star rating.

❓ Which is the cheapest hotel near Kasetsart University Bangkok?

Room@Vipa is the lowest-priced property in this roundup — Single Room (shared bathroom) from approximately THB 550/night, Twin/Double with private bathroom from THB 750/night. Despite the low price, it scores 8.7/10 on Trip.com with a location score of 9.2, and many guests are loyal repeat visitors. Livotel Hotel and Pannapat Place both start from around THB 700/night. Metro Hotel and P24 at Kaset start from THB 800/night.

5 Best Budget Hotels Near Kasetsart University Bangkok — Affordable Stays in Kaset-Nawamin 2026

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🏙️ Budget Stays in Kaset-Nawamin Bangkok — What's Available and How to Choose

Kaset-Nawamin is not a tourist district, but for anyone with business at Kasetsart University, Paolo Kaset Hospital, or the Chatuchak-Ratchayothin corridor, this area offers genuinely good-value accommodation at prices far below central Bangkok. The BTS Green Line runs straight through — stations Ratchayothin, Kasetsart University, and Sena Nikhom each put you minutes from a different hotel in this roundup. We reviewed all five properties in depth. Every entry includes direct booking links on three platforms, honest pros and cons, and a clear picture of who each property suits best. Prices from THB 550–800/night.

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The BTS Green Line is the backbone of this district. BTS Ratchayothin is 400 m from Metro Hotel Phahonyothin 35 and 600 m from Pannapat Place. BTS Kasetsart University is 900 m from Livotel Hotel. BTS Sena Nikhom is 400 m from P24 at Kaset (directly opposite the university). Bang Khen SRT Station (Red Line) is 750 m from Room@Vipa, connecting directly to Don Mueang Airport. Properties in this roundup spread across Phahonyothin 34 (Livotel), Phahonyothin 35 (Metro Hotel / Pannapat Place), Phahonyothin 36 (P24 at Kaset), and Vibhavadi 44 (Room@Vipa) — covering both rail users and drivers.

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1 Livotel Hotel @ Kaset Nawamin THB 700 2 Metro Hotel Phahonyothin 35 THB 800 3 Pannapat Place THB 700 4 P24 at Kaset THB 800 5 Room@Vipa THB 550

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3-Star Hotel, Kaset-Nawamin

Livotel Hotel @ Kaset Nawamin Bangkok

★ 8.6/10 ⭐⭐⭐ Trip.com 8.6 · 1,446 reviews · Location 8.9 · Cleanliness 8.7

🎓 Near Kasetsart University · BTS ~900 m · 100+ free parking spaces · Most-reviewed in the area

📍 Phahonyothin 34 Soi 11 · BTS Kasetsart University ~900 m · BTS Sena Nikhom ~1.2 km · Near Paolo Kaset Hospital

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Starting price

THB 700

approx. starting price/night

Standard Twin Room (27 sqm)from THB 700/night

Standard Double Room (27 sqm)from THB 750/night

Deluxe Double Roomfrom THB 900/night

Suite (47 sqm)from THB 1,500/night

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🎓 Near Kasetsart University Bangkhen ~1 km🚗 Free parking for 100+ cars including coaches — rare in Bangkok🚆 BTS Kasetsart University (Green Line) ~900 m by motorbike taxi✨ Score 8.6 from 1,446 reviews — most-reviewed hotel in the district

📍 333 Soi Prasertmanukij 2 (Phahonyothin 34 Soi 11), Sena, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900

Livotel Hotel @ Kaset Nawamin Bangkok is the most-reviewed 3-star hotel in the Kaset-Nawamin area — 8.6/10 from 1,446 Trip.com reviews, location 8.9, cleanliness 8.7. Its standout advantages are free parking for over 100 cars (including coaches), which is genuinely hard to find in Bangkok, and BTS Kasetsart University reachable by motorbike taxi in 5 minutes. The 159 rooms include a fitness centre and breakfast buffet restaurant. Honest caveat: no swimming pool; some rooms show their age with occasional damp smell; some staff have limited English.

💡 Tip: During graduation ceremonies and major university events, rooms fill up fast — book ahead and call to confirm parking. Ask at check-in for a recently-renovated upper-floor room.

👍 Pros

✓ 8.6/10 from 1,446 reviews — the numbers speak for themselves; most-reviewed hotel in the area
✓ 100+ free parking spaces including coaches — a genuine rarity in Bangkok
✓ BTS Kasetsart University ~900 m by walk or motorbike taxi; fitness room; breakfast buffet on-site
✓ From THB 700/night — strong value for a full-service 3-star near the university

👎 Things to note

✗ No swimming pool — fitness room only (08:00–20:00)
✗ Some rooms show age with occasional damp smell; request a recently-renovated room at check-in
✗ Some staff have limited English — a translation app helps

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3-Star Hotel — Opened 2025

Metro Hotel Phahonyothin 35

★ 9.0/10 ⭐⭐⭐ Trip.com 9.0 · 261 reviews · Staff 9.1 · Location 9.0 · Value 9.0

🆕 Opened 2025 · BTS Ratchayothin 400 m · Top score in this roundup · Free parking

📍 168 Phahonyothin 35 Alley, Lat Yao, Chatuchak · BTS Ratchayothin (Green Line) ~400 m, 5-min walk

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Starting price

THB 800

approx. starting price/night

Deluxe King (28 sqm)from THB 800/night

Superior King Bathtub (30 sqm with bathtub)from THB 950/night

Suite 2 Beds (35 sqm)from THB 1,100/night

Family 3 Beds (40 sqm)from THB 1,200/night

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🆕 Opened 2025 — everything fresh, modern design, rooms still in top condition🚉 BTS Ratchayothin (Green Line) ~400 m, 5-min walk — closest BTS in this roundup🅿️ Free in-building parking · Free fitness room · Metro Cafe✨ Staff 9.1 · Value 9.0 — highest overall score (9.0) in this roundup

📍 168 Phahonyothin 35 Alley, Lat Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900

Metro Hotel Phahonyothin 35 opened in 2025 with a clear brief: a clean, modern hotel at a walkable distance from BTS Ratchayothin — 50 rooms, 9.0/10 from 261 Trip.com reviews, staff 9.1, value 9.0, the highest scores in this roundup. The hotel offers free in-building parking, a free fitness room, Metro Cafe, massage chairs, and a kids' club. The Superior King Bathtub room (30 sqm with a soaking tub) offers exceptional value at its price point. Honest caveat: no full-service restaurant; rooms at 28–30 sqm are practical rather than spacious; some rooms have minor corridor noise.

💡 Tip: Upgrade to the Superior King Bathtub room — the price difference over a Deluxe King is modest, but you get a soaking tub that is rare at this price tier in Bangkok. Notify the hotel in advance if you are driving so they can reserve parking.

👍 Pros

✓ 9.0 overall score — highest in this roundup; staff 9.1, value 9.0, cleanliness 8.9 from 261 reviews
✓ BTS Ratchayothin 400 m walk (5 min) — most walkable BTS access in this roundup
✓ Opened 2025, rooms still fresh; free in-building parking; free fitness; Metro Cafe on-site
✓ Superior King Bathtub room with soaking tub from THB 950 — outstanding value

👎 Things to note

✗ No full-service restaurant; breakfast not included in the room rate
✗ Rooms at 28–30 sqm are practical, not spacious — better for transit stays than long-term work trips
✗ Minor corridor noise reported in some rooms; Phahonyothin 35 has no tourist attractions

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3-Star Service Apartment

Pannapat Place

★ 8.9/10 ⭐⭐⭐ Trip.com 8.9 · 373 reviews · Cleanliness 9.1 · Staff 9.0 · Value 9.0

🏠 Private balcony in every room · BTS Ratchayothin ~600 m · Free parking · 7-Eleven next door

📍 181/11 Phahonyothin 35 Alley, Lat Yao, Chatuchak · BTS Ratchayothin ~600 m, 8-min walk · Near Major Ratchayothin Mall

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Starting price

THB 700

approx. starting price/night

Superior Double Room (private balcony)from THB 700/night

Superior Twin Room (private balcony)from THB 750/night

Triple Room (private balcony)from THB 900/night

Deluxe Room (private balcony)from THB 950/night

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🏠 Private balcony in every room — rare at this price point🚉 BTS Ratchayothin ~600 m, 8-min walk or short motorbike taxi🅿️ Free parking for guests · 7-Eleven directly next to the building✨ Cleanliness 9.1 · Staff 9.0 · Value 9.0 — consistently strong scores over many years

📍 181/11 Phahonyothin 35 Alley, Lat Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900

Pannapat Place is a 75-room service apartment that has operated on Phahonyothin 35 since 2011 — 8.9/10 from 373 Trip.com reviews, cleanliness 9.1, staff 9.0, value 9.0. These scores, maintained over many years rather than just at opening, speak to consistent quality. Every room has a private balcony, air-conditioning, fridge, LCD TV, and free Wi-Fi. Free parking for guests, a 7-Eleven directly adjacent, and 24-hour front desk round out the offer. Honest caveat: BTS Ratchayothin is 600 m, an 8-minute walk; Wi-Fi can be inconsistent — prepare a mobile hotspot for heavy online work; bathrooms are narrow relative to the room size.

💡 Tip: Request an upper-floor room at check-in if noise is a concern — some lower-floor rooms pick up sound from the alley. Carry a mobile hotspot if you rely on stable internet for work.

👍 Pros

✓ 8.9 from 373 reviews; cleanliness 9.1, staff 9.0, value 9.0 — consistent standards over many years
✓ Private balcony in every room — rooms feel larger than the price suggests
✓ Free parking, 7-Eleven next door, 24-hour front desk, laundry service
✓ From THB 700/night — excellent value for a service apartment with balconies

👎 Things to note

✗ BTS Ratchayothin is 600 m, 8-min walk — slightly further than Metro Hotel next door in the same soi
✗ Wi-Fi can be inconsistent — prepare a mobile hotspot for heavy online work
✗ Bathrooms are narrower than the room size suggests; some lower-floor rooms get alley noise

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3-Star Boutique Aparthotel

P24 at Kaset

★ 8.7/10 ⭐⭐⭐ Trip.com 8.7 · 140 reviews · Cleanliness 8.9 · Staff 9.8 (Booking.com) · Value 9.0

🎨 Thai-loft design · BTS Sena Nikhom 400 m · Opposite Kasetsart University · In-house cafe

📍 Phahonyothin 36 Alley, Sena Nikhom, Chatuchak · BTS Sena Nikhom (Green Line) ~400 m, 5-min walk · Directly opposite Kasetsart University Bangkhen

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Starting price

THB 800

approx. starting price/night

Standard Twin Room (private balcony)from THB 800/night

Double Bed Room (private balcony)from THB 850/night

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🎨 Industrial Thai-loft design — exposed brick, warm wood, high ceilings — consistently praised in reviews🚉 BTS Sena Nikhom ~400 m, 5-min walk · Directly opposite Kasetsart University Bangkhen☕ In-house cafe on the ground floor · Free parking · Resident hotel cat😊 Booking.com Staff 9.8 — highest in this roundup; many guests return 10+ times

📍 2172/87-90 Phahonyothin 36 Alley, Sena Nikhom, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900

P24 at Kaset is a 26-room boutique aparthotel in Thai-loft industrial style, directly opposite Kasetsart University Bangkhen. BTS Sena Nikhom is 400 m away (5-min walk). Trip.com scores 8.7 from 140 reviews; Booking.com Staff score is 9.8 — the highest in this roundup — with many guests returning 10+ times. The ground-floor cafe serves quality coffee. Every room has a private balcony, air-conditioning, fridge, and 32-inch LCD TV. Honest caveat: no lift — rooms on upper floors require stairs (note if travelling with heavy luggage); Wi-Fi scores 6.7/10 on Booking.com, well below other categories — bring a mobile hotspot; the alley entrance is narrow and hard for drivers to find on the first visit.

💡 Tip: Tell your Grab or taxi driver "opposite the main gate of Kasetsart University Bangkhen" — much easier to find than the alley name. If you have heavy luggage, request a ground-floor room at check-in since there is no lift.

👍 Pros

✓ Booking.com Staff 9.8 — highest in this roundup; guests regularly describe the team as exceptionally warm
✓ BTS Sena Nikhom 400 m walk; directly opposite Kasetsart University Bangkhen
✓ Thai-loft design rooms praised as better than the price suggests; in-house cafe; free parking
✓ Value 9.0 — multiple reviews call this the best-priced boutique option near the university

👎 Things to note

✗ No lift — upper-floor rooms require stairs; note if you have heavy bags or mobility concerns
✗ Wi-Fi scores 6.7/10 on Booking.com, well below other categories — bring a mobile hotspot
✗ Narrow alley entrance; no signage visible from the main road — Grab drivers often struggle to locate it

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3-Star Budget Boutique Guesthouse

Room@Vipa

★ 8.7/10 ⭐⭐⭐ Trip.com 8.7 · 89 reviews · Location 9.2 · Staff 8.8 · Cleanliness 8.7

🏠 Lowest price from THB 550 · Bang Khen Train ~750 m · Lift · Shared pantry

📍 71/14 Vibhavadi Rangsit 44 Alley, Lat Yao, Chatuchak · Bang Khen Station (SRT Red Line) ~750 m, 10-min walk · Near Kasetsart University and At-Kor-Kor Market

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Starting price

THB 550

approx. starting price/night

Single Room (shared bathroom)from THB 550/night

Twin/Double Room (private bathroom)from THB 750/night

Triple Room (private bathroom)from THB 950/night

Quadruple Room (private bathroom)from THB 1,100/night

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💰 Lowest starting price in this roundup — from THB 550/night (Single, shared bathroom)🚆 Bang Khen Station (SRT Red Line) ~750 m walk — direct to Don Mueang Airport🏠 Lift in building · Shared pantry (fridge, microwave, toaster) on floor 3 · Free parking😊 Location score 9.2 — highest in this roundup; many guests return 10+ times

📍 71/14 Vibhavadi Rangsit 44 Alley, Lat Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok 10900

Room@Vipa is a 33-room boutique guesthouse on Vibhavadi Rangsit 44, open since 2014 — the lowest-priced property in this roundup from THB 550/night. Trip.com scores 8.7 from 89 reviews, with location rated 9.2 (highest in this roundup). Bang Khen SRT Red Line station is 750 m away (10-min walk), providing direct access to Don Mueang Airport. The building has a lift, a shared pantry on floor 3 (fridge, microwave, toaster), and free parking for guests. The distinctive character of this property is a home-like atmosphere that brings guests back repeatedly — several TripAdvisor reviews are from guests who have stayed more than ten times. Honest caveat: beds in some rooms are firm and pillows hard; the alley is deep and hard to locate for first-time visitors; some rooms have minimal furniture without a work desk.

💡 Tip: Share your location via the hotel's Line contact before arriving — the alley can be hard to find and the team responds very quickly on Line. The Bang Khen Red Line train to Don Mueang Airport costs a fraction of a Grab ride.

👍 Pros

✓ THB 550/night starting price — lowest in this roundup; location score 9.2 highest in roundup
✓ Lift in building; shared pantry (fridge, microwave, toaster); free parking for guests
✓ Bang Khen SRT Red Line 750 m walk — direct cheap rail link to Don Mueang Airport
✓ Home-like atmosphere; staff remember returning guests — many guests stay 10+ times

👎 Things to note

✗ Beds and pillows firm in some rooms — ask the front desk for softer pillows if needed
✗ Deep in a narrow alley; no visible signage from the main road — Grab drivers often struggle
✗ Some rooms have minimal furniture with no work desk — not suited for extended remote work

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Comparison Table — 5 Budget Hotels in Kaset-Nawamin Bangkok 2026

#	Property	Stars	Score	Price/Night	Access	Best For
1	Livotel Hotel @ Kaset Nawamin	⭐⭐⭐	8.6	THB 700	📍 Phahonyothin 34 · BTS Kasetsart Univ. ~900 m	Most-reviewed 1,446 · 100+ free parking spaces
2	Metro Hotel Phahonyothin 35	⭐⭐⭐	9.0	THB 800	📍 Phahonyothin 35 · BTS Ratchayothin ~400 m	Top score 9.0 · Opened 2025 · Free fitness
3	Pannapat Place	⭐⭐⭐	8.9	THB 700	📍 Phahonyothin 35 · BTS Ratchayothin ~600 m	Private balcony every room · Cleanliness 9.1
4	P24 at Kaset	⭐⭐⭐	8.7	THB 800	📍 Phahonyothin 36 · BTS Sena Nikhom ~400 m	Staff 9.8 highest · Thai-loft design · Opp. KU
5	Room@Vipa	⭐⭐⭐	8.7	THB 550	📍 Vibhavadi 44 · Bang Khen SRT ~750 m	Lowest price THB 550 · Location 9.2 · Lift

Which Kaset-Nawamin Budget Hotel Fits Your Trip?

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Visiting Kasetsart University or Paolo Kaset Hospital — need free parking for a large car or van

→ Livotel Hotel @ Kaset Nawamin from THB 700 — 159 rooms, free parking for 100+ cars including coaches, BTS Kasetsart University ~900 m, fitness room, breakfast buffet, score 8.6 from 1,446 reviews

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Want the newest, cleanest hotel with the highest score and walkable BTS access

→ Metro Hotel Phahonyothin 35 from THB 800 — 50 rooms, opened 2025, score 9.0, BTS Ratchayothin 400 m (5 min), free in-building parking, free fitness, Metro Cafe

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Want a spacious room with a private balcony, consistent cleanliness, and a 7-Eleven next door

→ Pannapat Place from THB 700 — 75 rooms, private balcony in every room, cleanliness 9.1, staff 9.0, BTS Ratchayothin 600 m, free parking, open since 2011

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Want a design boutique with the best staff scores, directly opposite Kasetsart University

→ P24 at Kaset from THB 800 — 26 rooms, Thai-loft design, BTS Sena Nikhom 400 m, Booking.com Staff 9.8 (highest in roundup), in-house cafe, free parking

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On the tightest budget, driving your own car, and need easy access to Don Mueang Airport

→ Room@Vipa from THB 550 — 33 rooms, Bang Khen Red Line 750 m (direct to Don Mueang), lift, shared pantry, free parking, home-like atmosphere, guests return 10+ times

📌 Note: All prices are approximate starting rates for standard rooms and may vary by date and season. Always check and compare across all three platforms before booking. Scores and insights are based on real guest reviews from booking platforms — we did not stay ourselves. During graduation ceremonies, Ag Fair, and long holidays, rooms fill fast and prices rise — book ahead. All major platforms offer free-cancellation rates — book early and cancel if plans change. Article by ThailandAddict.com

5 Budget Hotels Near
Kasetsart University Bangkok
Great Value — BTS Green Line Access · Free Parking · from THB 550

🏙️ Budget Stays in Kaset-Nawamin Bangkok — What's Available and How to Choose

Livotel Hotel @ Kaset Nawamin Bangkok

Metro Hotel Phahonyothin 35

Pannapat Place

P24 at Kaset

Room@Vipa

FAQ — Budget Hotels Near Kasetsart University Bangkok

5 Budget Hotels NearKasetsart University BangkokGreat Value — BTS Green Line Access · Free Parking · from THB 550

🏙️ Budget Stays in Kaset-Nawamin Bangkok — What's Available and How to Choose

Livotel Hotel @ Kaset Nawamin Bangkok

Metro Hotel Phahonyothin 35

Pannapat Place

P24 at Kaset

Room@Vipa

FAQ — Budget Hotels Near Kasetsart University Bangkok

5 Budget Hotels Near
Kasetsart University Bangkok
Great Value — BTS Green Line Access · Free Parking · from THB 550