Chinthima Guesthouse

Chinthima is only 10min away from the airport. It’s tucked in a quiet street a block away from the main road where all the restos and shops are located. Guesthouse staff are unable to speak English but they are very helpful and will try to understand your requests. I paid $60 for 4 nights for a double room. They have no restaurant so you have to eat at the restos or the markets nearby. There’s no elevator either so be ready to carry your luggage upstairs but the staff will help you anyway. I was in a room at the back facing the roof of a building so it was quite an uninteresting room. Try to get one of the rooms at the front which has a balcony and a view of the front yard instead which I moved into on my 2nd day. The staff cleans the room daily and provides the basic toiletries. There’s hot shower which is a requirement during the chilly winter months. Strong WiFi as well! Coffee, tea and water are free flowing 24/7 at the lobby. Overall, I recommend Chinthima Guesthouse!