Nato House Ekkamai Review: Cheap One-Night Stop in Bangkok
Part of The Digital Nomad City Guide: Where to Stay, Eat and Get Around
What we liked
- Low price for Ekkamai
- Close to Ekkamai BTS and the Eastern Bus Terminal
- Surrounded by cafes, bars and food
What we didn't
- Guest scores sit around 6 out of 10
- Basic rooms
- Not built for long stays
Quick take
I used Nato House Ekkamai for one night, as a bed between other plans. It’s a basic, cheap residence; what makes it worth it is the neighborhood.
Where to book: Nato House Ekkamai on Booking.com (typically About ฿800 to 900 a night (roughly $24 to $27)).
What it is
Simple rooms near Ekkamai BTS and the Eastern Bus Terminal, which runs to Pattaya and the east coast, with some of Bangkok’s best cafés around the corner.
Where it fits for a remote worker
Between longer bookings, or before an early bus to the coast, you just need a clean bed near transport. Ekkamai’s cafés make the next morning’s work session pleasant.
“Sometimes you just need a bed for one night. Know what you’re booking and it’s fine.”
Reggie R.
How it compares
- Hotels on Sukhumvit 63. Nicer, pricier.
- Hostels in Ekkamai. Cheaper beds, shared rooms.
- Cozy Rooms Asoke. Similar budget level near Asok.
Ekkamai for remote workers
Ekkamai and Thonglor are full of laptop-friendly cafés. Compare with Cozy Rooms Asoke for a central one-night stop, or Hap@sathorn for a few nights. Rides: Bolt.
Price and value
Expect to pay About ฿800 to 900 a night (roughly $24 to $27), though prices on Booking.com move often, so check the current listing before buying. Worth it for the right buyer: basic, cheap and well located for one night.
How I scored it
The 3.5-out-of-5 score combines my own use with what buyers report across retailers, weighed on value, build quality and how well it fits a travel and remote-work life. Read the full method on the editorial policy page.
3 tips to get the most out of it
- Use it for early buses to the east coast. The terminal is close.
- Bring earplugs. Basic rooms let noise in.
- Work from Ekkamai’s cafés in the morning.
FAQ
Is it near the BTS?
Near Ekkamai station.
Is it good for long stays?
Better for a night or two.
What’s nearby?
Cafés, bars and the Eastern Bus Terminal.
Who it’s for (and who should skip it)
Good for a cheap night near Ekkamai. Skip it for longer or more comfortable stays.
Bottom line
Basic, cheap and well located for one night.
Our experience, in combination with what others say.
