Budget in Krabi doesn’t have to mean sad. You can stay a block back from Ao Nang and still be five minutes from the boats, or go full value-mode in Krabi Town. Here are the picks by area.
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Ao Nang: the budget base for tours
Every island tour picks up here, so you save on transfers. The Ao Nang area guide explains the layout.
- Global Beach Hostel Ao Nang · Check today’s rate on Agoda
- Aonang Eco Villa · Check today’s rate on Agoda
- Pinthong Villa · Check today’s rate on Agoda
- Tan Hostel x Cafe · Check today’s rate on Agoda
- Nomads Ao Nang · Check today’s rate on Agoda
Krabi Town: the cheapest beds
Krabi Town is local, close to the night market, and about 30 minutes from Ao Nang by songthaew.
- Pak-Up Hostel · Check today’s rate on Agoda
- The Brown Hotel · Check today’s rate on Agoda
- Family Tree Hotel · Check today’s rate on Agoda
Railay: boat-access only
Expect to pay more here, but you wake up next to the cliffs.
- Railay Phutawan Resort · Check today’s rate on Agoda
- Avatar Railay (adults only) · Check today’s rate on Agoda
Klong Muang: quiet beach
- Klong Muang Sunset Hotel · Check today’s rate on Agoda
- Krabi Klong Moung Bay View · Check today’s rate on Agoda
Save money elsewhere
Share longtails, eat back from the beachfront and pre-book the airport ride. See Krabi airport transfers.
FAQ
Where is the cheapest place to stay in Krabi?
Krabi Town usually has the lowest prices. Ao Nang is the budget base for island tours.
How much are budget hotels in Krabi?
Prices change daily with season and demand, so we link to today’s Agoda rate rather than printing a number.
Is Railay good for budget travellers?
It costs more because everything arrives by boat. Ao Nang is a cheaper base, a ฿100 longtail away.
