Pattaya's sex district is an ideal side trip from Bangkok. And if you just want to stay for a few days and not spend too much money on hotels then you're in luck. Pattaya has plenty of cheap budget hotels near go go bars, beer bars for freelance pick-ups and who can forget the massage parlors with happy endings.
Even though most budget hotels in Pattaya are not in the best shape they are still very popular. Because it's the low price that is the most important factor. And there are lots of cheap accommodations in Pattaya that cost around 550 baht per night with a simple breakfast included in the room rate.
Keep in mind the low season is from April to early October where the rates are reduced from 20% to 40%. It's hot and rainy during that time but in most cases there are plenty of air conditioned shopping malls and restaurants to cool down in.
Many popular budget girl friendly hotels are perfectly located close to the popular Walking Street, a famous crowded street full of go go bars and beer bars.
Most of the hotels that are very affordable in the area is from a hotel chain called Sawasdee. They provide cheap accommodations in Bangkok as well.
One of the most popular girl friendly hotel is right by the beach called Sawasdee Sea View Hotel. It's not in the best shape but it only cost around 500 baht per night and as I mentioned right on the beach. And the room rate includes a simple breakfast too.
A little further inland is the Sawasdee Pattaya Hotel. For 600 baht a night and it's located in Soi Diana, a very popular street with a group of go go bars that shouldn't be missed.
All of the hotels mentioned above are great for short time stays but if you want a hotel that's in better condition for long term stay I recommend Sunshine Hotel and Residence. A comfortable and clean standard room cost 900 baht a night with free buffet breakfast. And the location is convenient for having a great night out.
Whether you're staying in Pattaya for short term or long term it's best to book your rooms at these hotels at least a week in advance during the high season. During low season you should book at least a few weeks in advance. But in any case when it comes to food, hotels and nightlife action it's always much more affordable in Pattaya.
For more budget hotels in Pattaya visit Pattaya Budget Girl Friendly Hotels. You can also check out Pattaya Nightlife Guide for more information about this popular red light district in Thailand.
Jim Hunt is an expat in Thailand. Through the dozen years he's been living there he has become the unofficial welcome mat to visiting friends from all over the world. He is also a contributor to http://www.bangkokguestfriendlyhotels.com