CHERN Hostel sits in Bangkok's Old Town, within walking distance of Khao San Road and Wat Pho. It has a large outdoor pool with cool water, comfortable bedding, and blackout curtains. The ground-floor common area holds a microwave, an electric kettle, and a washing machine, with extra drinks and toothbrushes sold from a vending machine. The pool has set hours, so nights are quiet, and rooms provide only body wash, shampoo, and a mini hair dryer.