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3-star hotels in Chatuchak
A shortlist of 15 three-star hotels around Chatuchak, Bangkok, each rated by past guests at 4.4 or above. It is built for market obsessives, second-time visitors and anyone with an early flight who wants the Airport Rail Link within easy reach.
Staying in Chatuchak
Chatuchak is Bangkok's weekend market district, and that shapes everything about staying here. It is not a going-out neighbourhood: there is no bar strip and no walkable dining row, so evenings mean a taxi or the BTS. The payoff is JJ Market, open Saturday and Sunday 9am to 6pm with a smaller Friday night wholesale session, plus Rot Fai Park and Chatuchak Park for a morning jog. It suits market obsessives, second-time visitors and travellers with an early flight. If you are in Bangkok Monday to Thursday, Chatuchak as a base makes little sense.
The hotels on this shortlist sit along the main arteries of the district and just beyond it: Phaholyothin Road, Kamphaeng Phet Road, Lat Phrao, Ratchadaphisek and Vibhavadi Rangsit. Best Western Chatuchak is on Kamphaeng Phet Road beside the market itself, while Double Bed Hotel, Apartelle Jatujak Hotel and Phawana Sweet Hotel cluster around Soi Lat Phrao 41 and Soi Ladprao 1. The Plimplace 2, The Urban Oasis, Boutique Poo Yai Lee and Rent V38 line Phaholyothin and Vibhavadi Rangsit, and several more sit south along Ratchadaphisek. Couples, families and business travellers all find something here.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Double Bed Hotel
129 Soi Lat Phrao 41, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereSet on Soi Lat Phrao 41, this 3-star hotel earns a 4.9 guest rating from 347 reviews, one of the strongest scores among Chatuchak's smaller stays. Express check-in helps when you land late. Suits travellers who want a quiet residential soi and don't need a pool or gym on site.
See Double Bed HotelThe Plimplace 2
3336 Phaholyothin Rd, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereWith 603 reviews and a 4.7 guest rating, The Plimplace 2 on Phaholyothin Rd is the most reviewed option here, which says something about how consistently it performs. A fitness center and free car parking are the two facilities worth noting: the first for anyone keeping up a routine, the second if you plan to drive around northern Bangkok. Breakfast is served, the front desk runs 24 hours, and balconies come as standard. Good for longer stays and self-driving visitors.
See The Plimplace 2Apartelle Jatujak Hotel
69 Soi Ladprao 1, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Business trips
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereApartelle Jatujak Hotel sits on Soi Ladprao 1, close to the Ladprao junction, and combines a 4.6 guest rating with 363 reviews. A business center and free wifi make it the most practical of these addresses for anyone mixing work with a Chatuchak trip, and the 24-hour front desk handles late arrivals. Bathrobes and a bar or snack corner add a bit of comfort beyond the 3-star norm. Best suited to business travellers and couples who want a central Ladprao base.
See Apartelle Jatujak HotelThe Urban Oasis
1658 29 ถนน พหลโยธิน, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe Urban Oasis is the smallest hotel on this list by review count, 101, yet it holds a 4.7 guest rating, so early guests have been satisfied. Free car parking and 24-hour security are the standout practical points, useful if you are driving and want the car off the street overnight. Express check-in, balconies and air conditioning round out the rooms. It fits independent travellers and couples who prefer a compact property on Phaholyothin over a large chain hotel.
See The Urban OasisPhawana Sweet Hotel
235 Soi Ladprao 41 Yak 2 Laoprao Road Samsennok Huaykwang, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay herePhawana Sweet Hotel on Soi Ladprao 41 Yak 2 draws a 4.5 guest rating across 307 reviews. Free wifi and free car parking are the facilities that matter most here, covering both the connected traveller and the one arriving by car. Rooms include a bathtub and hairdryer, and housekeeping keeps things in order. With a 24-hour front desk, it handles odd arrival times without fuss. A sensible pick for couples and solo guests staying in the Huaykwang side of Chatuchak.
See Phawana Sweet HotelHomies Ratchada Hotel
1390 Sutthisan Winitchai Rd, Bangkok, Thailand
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereHomies Ratchada Hotel is a newer entry with only 66 reviews but a 4.7 guest rating, and its kitchen facilities set it apart from most 3-star rooms in the area. That, plus complimentary items and a laundry service, makes it a natural fit for longer stays where you'd rather not eat out every meal. Suits longer-stay guests and small groups on Sutthisan Winitchai Rd.
See Homies Ratchada HotelL sevenhotel
88 Soi Udomsuk , Ratchadaphisek, Huaykwang,, Bangkok, Thailand
- Fitness Center
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereL sevenhotel on Soi Udomsuk in Huaykwang reports a 4.6 guest rating from 102 reviews. Express check-in speeds up arrival, rooms come with balconies and bathrobes, and the front desk stays open around the clock. A reasonable choice for fitness-minded travellers and small event organisers.
See L sevenhotelBoutique Poo Yai Lee
5 Phahonyothin Soi 18, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Business trips
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereBoutique Poo Yai Lee on Phahonyothin Soi 18 has one of the larger review bases here at 610, with a 4.4 guest rating. A business center and buffet service are its most useful assets, whether you are working from the hotel or want a proper meal without leaving. Banquet space and a bar extend its use beyond simple overnight stays, and 24-hour security covers the building. It suits business guests and groups who need meeting or dining space on site.
See Boutique Poo Yai LeeBest Western Chatuchak
18 Kamphaeng Phet Road Chatuchak, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Breakfast · Business trips
- Breakfast
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereBest Western Chatuchak takes its name from the district and sits on Kamphaeng Phet Road, with 599 reviews behind a 4.4 guest rating. A bar, bidet-equipped bathrooms and bathrobes add comfort, and 24-hour security and front desk cover the practical side. Suits travellers who want a recognised brand and a Chatuchak address without moving up a star category.
See Best Western ChatuchakRent V38
2 17 Soi Vibhavadi Rangsit 38, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Breakfast · Business trips
- Breakfast
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereRent V38 on Soi Vibhavadi Rangsit 38 offers apartment-style units rather than standard rooms, which changes what a stay here feels like. Breakfast is available and a business center is on site, so both the morning meal and work needs are covered. A bar or snack corner and a barber and beauty salon are the extras that stand out among these 3-star options. With 116 reviews and a 4.5 guest rating, it fits longer stays and guests who want apartment living in Chatuchak.
See Rent V38Thanaree place
110 14 Ladprao 20 Jomphon Chatujak, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereThanaree place on Ladprao 20 in Jomphon is one of the quieter addresses on this list, with 67 reviews and a 4.6 guest rating. Free car parking and lifts are provided, and a lounge gives guests somewhere to sit beyond their room. Best for families and slower-paced stays.
See Thanaree placeJustice Hotel
77 Thanon Ratchadaphisek, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast in room
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereJustice Hotel on Thanon Ratchadaphisek holds a 4.4 guest rating from 255 reviews and leans towards guests who want service rather than self-catering. Banquet space and a bar make it usable for gatherings, and a fireplace is an unusual touch at this level. Suits couples and business travellers who value in-room dining and a staffed front desk.
See Justice HotelBaan Tanwa MRT Ratchadapisek Exit 1 or 2
Baan Tanwa Ratchadapisek 19 81 Vibhavadi Rangsit 16 35 Ratchadapisek Dindang, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereBaan Tanwa sits on Ratchadapisek 19 near the MRT Ratchadapisek exits named in its own address, with 224 reviews and a 4.4 guest rating. Free car parking and free wifi are the practical wins, and family rooms plus cots make it genuinely workable for parents with young children. A solid choice for families and guests planning to move around by metro.
See Baan Tanwa MRT Ratchadapisek Exit 1 or 2J&Y Hotel
43 Soi Latphrao 35 Chachoengsao Chatuchak, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Air conditioning
- Wifi
Why stay hereJ&Y Hotel on Soi Latphrao 35 is one of the few 3-star properties here with its own swimming pool, which is the main reason to pick it. A restaurant on site and wifi cover meals and connectivity, and a safe is provided in the room. Lifts serve the building. With 93 reviews and a 4.5 guest rating, it appeals to travellers who want to swim after a day at the market and would rather eat at the hotel than go out.
See J&Y HotelMatini Ratchada 32
16 Soi Ratchadaphisek 32, Bangkok, Thailand
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereMatini Ratchada 32 on Soi Ratchadaphisek 32 is a straightforward option with 177 reviews and a 4.4 guest rating. Free wifi, laundry service and luggage storage are the facilities that carry the most weight, covering connectivity, longer trips and early or late arrivals. Housekeeping and cleaning keep the rooms maintained, and air conditioning and fans are both provided. Suits solo travellers and couples who want a simple Ratchada base with storage for their bags.
See Matini Ratchada 32
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Bed Hotel | ★★★ | 4.9 | 347 | – | – |
| The Plimplace 2 | ★★★ | 4.7 | 603 | Yes | Yes |
| Apartelle Jatujak Hotel | ★★★ | 4.6 | 363 | – | – |
| The Urban Oasis | ★★★ | 4.7 | 101 | Yes | – |
| Phawana Sweet Hotel | ★★★ | 4.5 | 307 | Yes | – |
| Homies Ratchada Hotel | ★★★ | 4.7 | 66 | – | – |
| L sevenhotel | ★★★ | 4.6 | 102 | – | – |
| Boutique Poo Yai Lee | ★★★ | 4.4 | 610 | – | – |
| Best Western Chatuchak | ★★★ | 4.4 | 599 | – | Yes |
| Rent V38 | ★★★ | 4.5 | 116 | – | Yes |
| Thanaree place | ★★★ | 4.6 | 67 | Yes | – |
| Justice Hotel | ★★★ | 4.4 | 255 | – | Yes |
| Baan Tanwa MRT Ratchadapisek Exit 1 or 2 | ★★★ | 4.4 | 224 | Yes | – |
| J&Y Hotel | ★★★ | 4.5 | 93 | – | – |
| Matini Ratchada 32 | ★★★ | 4.4 | 177 | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
Closest to the market
Best Western Chatuchak sits on Kamphaeng Phet Road, right by the market and the MRT. Apartelle Jatujak Hotel on Soi Ladprao 1 and Baan Tanwa MRT Ratchadapisek, with its MRT-named address and free car parking, put you close to the stalls and the stations without a long evening transfer.
Best Western Chatuchak · Apartelle Jatujak Hotel · Baan Tanwa MRT Ratchadapisek Exit 1 or 2
For families
Double Bed Hotel and Thanaree place both list family rooms, and Thanaree place adds a garden and free car parking. Baan Tanwa MRT Ratchadapisek also has family rooms and cots, while J&Y Hotel offers a swimming pool and a restaurant, useful when the market heat has worn everyone out.
Double Bed Hotel · Thanaree place · Baan Tanwa MRT Ratchadapisek Exit 1 or 2 · J&Y Hotel
Top guest scores
Double Bed Hotel leads the shortlist at 4.9 from 347 reviews. The Plimplace 2 follows at 4.7 from 603 reviews, as do The Urban Oasis and Homies Ratchada Hotel. These are the picks if other guests' ratings matter most to your decision.
Double Bed Hotel · The Plimplace 2 · The Urban Oasis · Homies Ratchada Hotel
Business travellers
Apartelle Jatujak Hotel, Best Western Chatuchak, Boutique Poo Yai Lee and Rent V38 all list a business centre, and each has a bar or café on site. Boutique Poo Yai Lee and Rent V38 also offer banquet facilities, and Best Western Chatuchak serves breakfast for early starts.
Apartelle Jatujak Hotel · Best Western Chatuchak · Boutique Poo Yai Lee · Rent V38
Where to stay in Chatuchak
Phaholyothin
Phaholyothin is one of the main roads running north out of central Bangkok, with the BTS and MRT within reach and easy connections onward. The Plimplace 2, The Urban Oasis, Boutique Poo Yai Lee and Rent V38 all have Phaholyothin or Vibhavadi Rangsit addresses, putting them on this artery rather than in the market itself.
Our picks here: The Plimplace 2
Ratchadaphisek
Ratchadaphisek is the long road running east of the centre, lined with offices, malls and the MRT line that carries its name. L sevenhotel, Justice Hotel, Baan Tanwa MRT Ratchadapisek and Matini Ratchada 32 all sit on or just off it, giving you a straightforward run south towards the city's business districts.
Our picks here: L sevenhotel · Justice Hotel · Matini Ratchada 32
Lat Phrao
Lat Phrao and its sois form a residential, low-rise part of the district where local life carries on through the week. Double Bed Hotel, Apartelle Jatujak Hotel, Phawana Sweet Hotel and Thanaree place all have Lat Phrao or Ladprao addresses, so the market is a short hop rather than a walk.
Our picks here: Double Bed Hotel
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Chatuchak has its own BTS and MRT stations, and the market is entered from Kamphaeng Phet MRT exit 2 into Section 8, or from Mo Chit BTS via Chatuchak Park. The area also links to the Airport Rail Link, which is why it suits travellers with an early flight. Distances within the district are short but the heat is real: from Kamphaeng Phet MRT, cut diagonally through Sections 7, 6 and 5 to the clock tower, exit north into Section 3, then leave by the northeast gate onto Kamphaeng Phet 3 and cross into JJ Green and Rot Fai Park, returning via Chatuchak Park.
When to go
Go at the weekend. JJ Market runs Saturday and Sunday 9am to 6pm, with a smaller Friday night session for wholesale buyers; a few sections open weekdays as JJ Plaza but that is about 5% of the scale. The site's own advice is to walk the market Saturday 8-11am before the heat. Outside those days the district empties after 9pm on weekdays and the streets around the market feel deserted, while weekends stay lively until midnight around JJ Green.
Things to do near Chatuchak
Questions, answered
When is Chatuchak Market open?
Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 6pm, with a smaller Friday night session for wholesale buyers. A few sections operate weekdays as JJ Plaza, but that is only about 5% of the full scale, so a Monday to Thursday stay here makes little sense.
Which shortlisted hotel is closest to the market?
Best Western Chatuchak has a Kamphaeng Phet Road address right by the market and scores 4.4 from 599 reviews. Apartelle Jatujak Hotel on Soi Ladprao 1 and Baan Tanwa MRT Ratchadapisek are also close and both score 4.6 and 4.4 respectively.
Which hotel has the best guest rating?
Double Bed Hotel on Soi Lat Phrao 41 leads with 4.9 out of 5 from 347 reviews. The Plimplace 2, The Urban Oasis and Homies Ratchada Hotel all follow at 4.7.
Do any of these hotels have free parking?
The Plimplace 2, The Urban Oasis, Phawana Sweet Hotel, Thanaree place and Baan Tanwa MRT Ratchadapisek all list free car parking. Rent V38, Best Western Chatuchak and L sevenhotel do not list parking among their facilities.
Which hotels suit families?
Double Bed Hotel, Thanaree place and Baan Tanwa MRT Ratchadapisek list family rooms, and Baan Tanwa also lists cots. J&Y Hotel has a swimming pool and restaurant, and Thanaree place adds a garden, both helpful with children.
Which hotels have a pool or fitness facilities?
J&Y Hotel is the one shortlisted hotel listing a swimming pool. The Plimplace 2 and L sevenhotel both list a fitness centre for guests who want to train during their stay.
Which hotels serve breakfast?
The Plimplace 2, Best Western Chatuchak and Rent V38 list breakfast. Justice Hotel offers breakfast in room, and Boutique Poo Yai Lee lists a buffet.
Is Chatuchak good for nightlife?
No. The site is clear that Chatuchak is not a going-out district: no bar strip, no walkable dining row, no old-town charm. Weekends stay lively around JJ Green until midnight, but weekdays empty after 9pm, so you will take a taxi or the BTS for atmosphere.