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The Grand Palace is the historic royal compound at the heart of Rattanakosin (Old City), the ceremonial and architectural centre of the old capital. Its gilded roofs and mural-lined courtyards sit close to the riverfront, within easy reach of the guesthouses of Khao San.
Ordered by walking time, then star rating and guest score. Times are estimates from each hotel's map position (straight-line distance plus a quarter for streets, at 5 km/h); check the route before you go.
Arom d Hostel is the closest hotel to the Grand Palace, 430 m away and about 6 minutes on foot, so you can be at the gate when it opens at 8:30. This 3-star hostel keeps things simple with free wifi, and its position in Bangkok makes it a practical base for exploring the Old City on foot.
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ARUN Riverside Bangkok is 450 m from the Grand Palace, a walk of about 7 minutes, which puts the entrance within easy reach before the crowds arrive. This 4-star hotel has breakfast and air conditioning, and guests rate it 4.6 out of 5 from 235 reviews, making it a comfortable choice for a palace visit.
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Sala Rattanakosin Bangkok stands 490 m from the Grand Palace, roughly 7 minutes on foot, so you can start your visit early without any transport. The 4-star hotel offers breakfast in room, air conditioning and free wifi, and with 1786 reviews and a score of 4.2 it is one of the best-established addresses near the palace.
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Sabai Sabai Liveaboard Bangkok is 490 m from the Grand Palace, about 7 minutes on foot, and holds a guest score of 4.9 out of 5 from 29 reviews. This 3-star property has air conditioning and a beach nearby, and its position in Bangkok makes it a convenient base for an early start at the palace.
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Arun Residence is 530 m from the Grand Palace, an 8-minute walk, so you can leave your room and be at the entrance shortly after opening. The 4-star hotel provides air conditioning, and its location in Bangkok keeps the throne halls, Wat Phra Kaew and the riverside within easy reach on foot.
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Inn A Day is 510 m from the Grand Palace, about 8 minutes on foot, making an early visit straightforward. This 3-star hotel has family rooms, air conditioning and free wifi, and a guest score of 4.7 out of 5 from 387 reviews reflects consistently positive stays near the palace.
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Sala Arun is 500 m from the Grand Palace, an 8-minute walk, which puts the entrance close enough for a morning visit before the tour buses arrive. The 3-star hotel offers air conditioning and free wifi, and guests have rated it 4.2 out of 5 from 396 reviews.
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Chetuphon Gate is 510 m from the Grand Palace, roughly 8 minutes on foot, so you can reach the gate soon after it opens at 8:30. This 3-star hotel provides air conditioning and free wifi, and its 139 reviews give it a score of 3.9 out of 5.
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The Asadang Old Time Bangkok sits 530 m from the Grand Palace, an 8-minute walk, making it easy to arrive early and see the Emerald Buddha before the crowds. The 3-star hotel offers parking and air conditioning, useful if you are driving into Bangkok and want the palace within walking distance.
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The Royal ThaTien Village is 560 m from the Grand Palace, about 8 minutes on foot, in the Phra Nakhon area. This 2-star hotel has air conditioning and free wifi, and a guest score of 4.4 out of 5 from 166 reviews, making it a well-rated base for a palace visit.
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Staying in Rattanakosin puts the Grand Palace within a short walk from most of the hotels listed here. Arom d Hostel is 430 m away, about 6 minutes on foot, with free wifi. ARUN Riverside Bangkok, 450 m and 7 minutes away, has breakfast and air conditioning, while Sala Rattanakosin Bangkok, 490 m and 7 minutes away, offers breakfast in room, air conditioning and free wifi, and has 1786 reviews scoring 4.2. From this area you can reach the entrance gate before the crowds arrive at 8:30.
The closest hotels sit within 500 m of the Grand Palace, so guests at Arom d Hostel, ARUN Riverside Bangkok, Sala Rattanakosin Bangkok and Sabai Sabai Liveaboard Bangkok can simply walk, in 6 or 7 minutes. A little farther out, Arun Residence, Inn A Day, Sala Arun, Chetuphon Gate, The Asadang Old Time Bangkok, The Royal ThaTien Village, Pho Hostel and Motu Bangkok are all between 500 m and 560 m away, which means a walk of about 8 minutes. From 1905 Heritage Corner, Riva Arun Bangkok and Ghee Gelato House, 600 m to 620 m away, the walk takes 9 minutes. For hotels farther out in Bangkok, a short ride across the Old City is straightforward, and guests arriving from the airports will need a drive or taxi into Rattanakosin before continuing on foot.
The Grand Palace is the official residence of the kings of Siam since 1782, a walled city of throne halls, pavilions, gardens, a mint, an armoury and a royal chapel spread over 218,000 square metres between the Chao Phraya river and Sanam Luang. Rama I began it in 1782 when he moved the capital across the river from Thonburi, and every subsequent king added to it. It served as the everyday residence of Thai monarchs until 1925; today it is used only for ceremony, royal funerals and state banquets, but it remains the spiritual and constitutional address of the country. A visit takes you first through Wat Phra Kaew, then into the outer palace where the Chakri Maha Prasat, a half-European, half-Thai throne hall of 1882, stands. Behind it is the Dusit Maha Prasat, a purely Thai-style hall used for the lying-in-state of kings. The Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles, in the outer courtyard, is included with the ticket. The Inner Court is closed. Allow at least two and a half hours, and arrive at 8:30 sharp to see the Emerald Buddha before the tour buses fill it. Dress rules are strict: long trousers, covered shoulders, no leggings, no torn jeans.
Arom d Hostel is the closest hotel we list, about 6 min walk · 430 m from Grand Palace in a straight line, in Bangkok.
Yes: 101 of the hotels we list are within 1 km of Grand Palace, about a 15-minute walk, and 4 are within 500 m. The closest is Arom d Hostel, 430 m away.
Neighbor Phuthon, The Bhuthorn Bed and Breakfast list free parking on their own page. Check the hotel page for the details.
Inn A Day has the best guest score of the hotels near Grand Palace: 4.7/5 from 387 reviews, 510 m away.
15 of the hotels we list within 1 km of Grand Palace have 4 or 5 stars, the nearest being ARUN Riverside Bangkok (450 m).
Among the hotels close to the Grand Palace, Sabai Sabai Liveaboard Bangkok scores 4.9 out of 5 from 29 reviews and 1905 Heritage Corner scores 4.9 out of 5 from 73 reviews. Inn A Day follows with 4.7 from 387 reviews, then ARUN Riverside Bangkok and Riva Arun Bangkok, both at 4.6.
Yes. Inn A Day, 510 m from the Grand Palace, and Ghee Gelato House, 620 m away, both list family rooms among their facilities. Both also have air conditioning and free wifi. Inn A Day is a 3-star hotel, and Ghee Gelato House is also 3-star.