Hotels in Bangkok Old Town
Most hotels in Bangkok Old Town are small boutique properties, many in renovated old buildings along the riverside. The main selling point is the view of Wat Arun across the Chao Phraya River, especially from rooftop bars and restaurants. There are a few luxury options, but most are mid-range or budget, particularly around the Khao San area.
The trade-off for staying here is transport. MRT and BTS stations are further away than in other parts of Bangkok, so you’ll rely more on boats, taxis, or walking. But if you want to be close to the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and the riverside, this is the area to stay.
Chakrabongse Villas
| 5-star hotel – Riverfront |
Chakrabongse Villas is a small 5-star property on the riverside, directly facing Wat Arun. Only 4 suites and 3 rooms in a historic house with gardens. The 2-storey Pool View Suite has Chinese-influenced décor and a spiral staircase. They’ve also added Chakrabongse Residences, contemporary studio apartments for longer stays.
The restaurant serves Royal Thai Cuisine with Wat Arun as the backdrop. They also host weddings and events. Expensive, but if you want the best Wat Arun views from your hotel, this is probably it.
Address: 396 Maharaj Road, Tatien, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Phone: 02 222 1290
Range: 5-star
Restaurants and bars: 1 bar and restaurant
How many pools: 1
Closest BTS or MRT station: MRT Sanam Chai: 280 m
Distance to the river: 100 m
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
– Wat Pho: 250 m
– Grand Palace: 450 m
– Wat Arun: 450 m
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DE Phanakron Boutique Hotel
| 5-star hotel |
DE Phanakron is a small hotel near Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace. The property includes a 140-year-old traditional house alongside a newer building. Rooms range from basic dorms to private suites. Some have antique furniture and artefacts from the reigns of King Rama V and VI.
The Deluxe Suite has ornate period furniture. The dorm rooms have an unusual design based on the first Siam Commercial Bank branch, with vault-like elements. More character than a typical guesthouse, budget-friendly for the location.
Address: 45 Soi Samsen 6, Ban Phan Thom, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200
Phone: 061 263 6919
Range: 5-star
Restaurants and bars: 1 restaurant
How many pools: 0
Closest BTS or MRT station: MRT Sam Yot: 2.2 km
Distance to the river: 600 m
Nearby attractions:
– Khaosan: 600 m
– National Museum: 1.1 km
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ARUN Riverside Bangkok
| 4-star hotel – Riverfront |
ARUN Riverside is a small 6-room hotel on the Chao Phraya River, directly facing Wat Arun. Room types include Standard, Suite River View, and Deluxe River View. The design mixes modern elements with Thai wooden details. Suites have king beds and private balconies.
The rooftop restaurant and bar, View Arun, has river and temple views. Good for sunset drinks. The hotel is walking distance to Wat Pho and the Grand Palace. No pool, but the location and views make up for it.
Address: 87-89 Maharat Road, Grand Palace, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Phone: 02 221 5651
Range: 4-star
Restaurants and bars: 1 restaurant and bar
How many pools: 0
Closest BTS or MRT station: MRT Sanam Chai: 550 m
Distance to the river: Riverside
Nearby attractions:
– Wat Pho: 250 m
– Wat Arun: 300 m
– Grand Palace: 350 m
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Riva Arun Bangkok
| 4-star hotel – Riverfront |
Riva Arun is a 25-room boutique hotel with direct views of Wat Arun across the river. Rooms range from studios to jacuzzi suites with river views. The design is Sino-Colonial style with modern updates.
The rooftop restaurant is worth booking for dinner, mainly for the sunset views over Wat Arun. Grand Palace and Wat Pho are a short walk or boat ride away. One of the better mid-range options if you want river views without paying luxury prices.
Address: 392, 25-28 Maharaj Road, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200
Phone: 02 221 1859
Range: 4-star
Restaurants and bars: 1 restaurant, 1 bar (including Above Riva)
How many pools: 0
Closest BTS or MRT station: MRT Sanam Chai: 450 m
Nearby attractions:
– Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun: Within 1 km
– Iconsiam: 2.7 km
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Riva Surya Bangkok
| 4-star hotel – Riverfront |
Riva Surya is a 4-star boutique hotel on the Chao Phraya River near Khao San Road. 68 rooms with river or city views. Premium Riva Rooms have private balconies with Thai-style décor. There’s a pool, which is rare for this area.
The restaurant, Babble & Grill, does slow-smoked BBQ with river views. Chao Phraya Express boats stop nearby. Further from the temples than the other Riva properties (about 1.3 km to Grand Palace), but closer to Khao San if that’s what you want.
Address: 23 Phra Athit Rd, Chana Songkhram, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200
Phone: 02 633 5000
Range: 4-star
Restaurants and bars: 1 restaurant, 1 bar
How many pools: 1
Closest BTS or MRT station: MRT Sanam Chai: 2.3 km
Nearby attractions:
– Grand Palace: 1.3 km
– Wat Pho: 1.8 km
– Wat Arun: 2 km
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Chillax Heritage Hotel Khaosan
| 4-star hotel |
Chillax Heritage is a 4-star boutique hotel near Khao San Road. Retro design with modern rooms. All rooms have 43-inch Smart TVs and private whirlpool baths. Premier Rooms have city views and more space.
Rooftop pool and bar with city views. Fitness centre on the roof as well. The restaurant does northeastern Thai food and Western dishes. Walking distance to Khao San Road and about 1.2 km to the Grand Palace. Good if you want to be in the Khao San area but prefer something nicer than a backpacker guesthouse.
Address: 10 Phra Sumen Rd, Talat Yot, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200
Phone: 02 281 8899
Range: 4-star
Restaurants and bars: 0
How many pools: 1
Closest BTS or MRT station: MRT Sam Yot: 2.2 km
Nearby attractions:
– Grand Palace: 1.2 km
– Wat Pho: 1.75 km
– Wat Arun: 2.1 km
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Sala Rattanakosin Bangkok
| 4-star hotel – Riverfront |
Sala Rattanakosin is a 15-room boutique hotel on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River, directly across from Wat Arun. 7 of the 15 rooms have temple views. The rooftop bar and riverside restaurant are popular for sunset drinks, so book a table if you want the best spot.
Rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, rain showers, and free Wi-Fi. No pool. The location is excellent, 200 metres to Wat Pho and 300 metres to the Grand Palace. One of the better options if you want to be right in the middle of the Old Town temples.
Address: 39 Maha Rat Rd, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200
Phone: 02 622 1388
Range: 4-star
Restaurants and bars: 1 restaurant and bar
How many pools: 0
Closest BTS or MRT station: MRT Sanam Chai: 600 m
Distance to the river: Riverside
Nearby attractions:
– Wat Pho: 200 m
– Wat Arun: 240 m (just across the river)
– Grand Palace: 300 m
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Livinn91
| 3-star hotel |
Livinn91 is a small 3-star hotel down an alley in the Old Town, walking distance to Wat Pho (660 m) and the Grand Palace (900 m). Basic but clean rooms with air conditioning, private bathrooms, and Wi-Fi. Deluxe King Rooms have balconies.
Some rooms are only accessible by stairs. No pool or restaurant. MRT Sam Yot is 450 metres away, which is better transport access than many Old Town hotels. Budget option with a good location.
Address: 91 Phahurat Rd, Wang Burapha Phirom, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200
Phone: 095 565 0289
Range: 3-star
Restaurants and bars: 0
How many pools: 0
Closest BTS or MRT station: MRT Sam Yot: 450 m
Distance to the river: 600 m
Nearby attractions:
– Wat Pho: 660 m
– Grand Palace: 900 m
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Siri Heritage Bangkok Hotel
| 3-star hotel |
Siri Heritage is a 3-star hotel in the Old Town with design inspired by classic Siamese architecture. Rooms have king or twin beds, modern amenities, and Thai artwork on the walls. There’s a rooftop terrace and a small swimming pool.
Breakfast buffet included. The front desk can help with tour bookings. Walking distance to Khao San Road (430 m) and the Grand Palace (670 m). Good mid-range option if you want a pool and some character without paying boutique hotel prices.
Address: 10 Siri Ammat Alley, San Chao Pho Sua, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200
Phone: 02 224 0095
Range: 3-star
Restaurants and bars: 0
How many pools: 1
Closest BTS or MRT station: MRT Sam Yot: 1.5 km
Distance to the river: 810 m
Nearby attractions:
– Khaosan: 430 m
– Grand Palace: 670 m
– Wat Pho: 950 m
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Feung Nakorn Balcony Rooms and Cafe
| 3-star hotel |
Feung Nakorn is a boutique hotel converted from an old elementary school. The building keeps its original structure, which gives it more character than typical hotels. There’s an outdoor garden, a bar by a koi fish pond, and a small pool.
Rooms range from budget quad rooms with shared bathrooms to honeymoon suites. Walking distance to the Grand Palace (520 m) and Wat Pho (610 m). MRT Sam Yot is 600 metres away. Good value for the location, especially if you don’t mind the quirky converted-school setup.
Address: 29 Trok Fueang Thong, Wat Ratchabophit Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200
Phone: 092 269 8087
Range: 3-star
Restaurants and bars: 1 restaurant
How many pools: 1
Closest BTS or MRT station: MRT Sam Yot: 600 m
Distance to the river: 820 m
Nearby attractions:
– Grand Palace: 520 m
– Wat Pho: 610 m
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