Student travel doesn't get better than Bangkok, where city and vibrant culture adventures come at prices that won't drain your budget.
Bangkok, officially known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and most populous city of Thailand. The city occupies 1,568.7 square kilometres (605.7 sq mi) in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated population of 11.4 million people as of 2024, 15.9% of the country's population. For students on a tight budget, Bangkok consistently over-delivers. Accommodation is affordable, local food is cheap and delicious, and the famous city scene is largely free to explore. A thriving backpacker community means you will instantly find travel companions, and organized group day trips make it easy to see the best of Thailand without overspending. Travel during the shoulder season for even better deals on flights and accommodation.