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3-star hotels in Chinatown (Yaowarat)
A shortlist of 3-star hotels in Bangkok's Chinatown (Yaowarat), the city's 200-year-old Chinese quarter. It is for food-first travellers and culture travellers who want to sleep inside the district and walk out into the food stalls.
Staying in Chinatown (Yaowarat)
Chinatown (Yaowarat) is the oldest Chinatown in the world outside China. Yaowarat Road runs roughly 1.5km from the Ong Ang canal to Odeon Circle: gold shops by day, and from 6pm one of the planet's great street-food streets. Sampeng Lane, one alley south, is the original textile market, and Talat Kao is fresh produce, dried seafood and pork. The MRT Blue Line reached the district in 2019 via Wat Mangkon station on Charoen Krung Road.
The hotels here stand on Yaowarat Road itself and in the lanes off it, on Songwat Road, Klan Tan in Talat Noi, Soi Nana, Trok Pho and Soi Charoenkrung 14, with others along Mittphan Road and Krungkasem Road. The district suits couples and food-first travellers on a short break, and business guests who want a central base; light sleepers should note Yaowarat runs late, families with strollers will find the alleys impassable, and there is no pool inventory here.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Oldthaiheng Hotel
368 Thanon Santiphap เขตป้อมปราบ แขวงป้อมปราบ, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereFor travelers prioritizing security and comfort, the Oldthaiheng Hotel provides 24H. Security alongside air conditioning and balcony access. It earns a strong 4.6 rating from 256 reviews.
See Oldthaiheng HotelFoodotel
30 Soi Charoen Nakhon 4 Khwaeng Khlong Ton Sai Khet Khlong San, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereFoodotel offers essential amenities such as free wifi, air conditioning, and laundry service. With a 4.6 rating from 236 reviews, it serves guests needing convenient services.
See FoodotelW22 by Burasari
422 Mittphan Road Pomprabsattrupai Pomprabsattrupai, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Families · Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereW22 by Burasari caters to families with its family rooms and fireplace, while 24H. Front Desk and 24H. Security ensure peace of mind. Guests have given it a 4.4 rating across 1227 reviews.
See W22 by BurasariThe Orientale
24 Thanon Klan Tan Talad Noi Samphanthawong, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe Orientale welcomes visitors with a garden and balcony views, supported by free wifi and laundry service. Reviewers have given this 3-star option a 4.6 rating from 68 reviews.
See The OrientaleLa Locanda
Soi Phantha Chit 2 40 42 Pom Prap Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Families · Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereWith amenities like a barber/beauty salon and free wifi, La Locanda suits guests looking for a blend of services and comfort. It has an established guest rating of 4.3 from 425 reviews.
See La LocandaPho Place
99 Trok Pho Samphanthawong, Bangkok, Thailand
- Air conditioning
Why stay herePho Place offers practical services like 24 Hour Front Desk support and a bar/beauty salon, along with air conditioning and balcony space. This hotel holds a 4.3 rating from 403 reviews.
See Pho Place103 Bed and Brews
103 Soi Nana, Bangkok, Thailand
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereFor a practical stay, 103 Bed and Brews includes a bar/snack/cafe, free wifi, and 24H. Security. Its rating of 4.2 comes from 374 guest reviews.
See 103 Bed and BrewsThe Krungkasem Srikrung Hotel
1860 Krungkasem Rd. Pomprab, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereThe Krungkasem Srikrung Hotel provides a full dining experience with its breakfast buffet and balcony, complemented by 24H. Security and air conditioning. It achieved a 4.1 rating from 935 reviews.
See The Krungkasem Srikrung HotelArawana Express Chinatown
204 208 Soi Charoenkrung 14, Bangkok, Thailand
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereArawana Express Chinatown features free wifi and an accessible bar/snack/cafe area. Its functional stay receives a 4.0 rating from 418 reviews.
See Arawana Express ChinatownChina Town Hotel
526 Yaowaraj Road Sampuntawong, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Business trips
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereChina Town Hotel is equipped with meeting room facilities and offers free wifi and laundry service. Travelers can find this option rated 3.9 from 608 reviews.
See China Town HotelZEN Rooms Basic Chinatown Bangkok
526 Yaowarat Rd Samphanthawong, Bangkok, Thailand
- Bar/Lounge
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereZEN Rooms Basic Chinatown Bangkok provides 24 H Room Service and free wifi, alongside its bar/lounge area. It maintains a 4.2 rating based on 10 reviews.
See ZEN Rooms Basic Chinatown BangkokRiver View Residence
768 Soi Phanurangsi Songvad Road, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereRiver View Residence offers a unique experience with its bike rental service and balcony, along with 24H. Security. This option has not listed a guest rating.
See River View ResidenceLoy La Long Hotel
1620 2 Songwat Road Samphantawong District, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Families · Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereLoy La Long Hotel caters to leisure travelers with bicycle hire and shuttle service, along with air conditioning and free wifi. It includes a rating of 3-star.
See Loy La Long HotelZEN Rooms Yaowarat soi 7
Yaowarat 7 Alley, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Drivers
- Parking
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereZEN Rooms Yaowarat soi 7 keeps guests comfortable with its 24 Hour Front Desk, free wifi, and on-site room service. This hotel is rated 3-star.
See ZEN Rooms Yaowarat soi 7Baan2459 Heritage House
98 Phat Sai, Bangkok, Thailand
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereBaan2459 Heritage House presents a calm retreat with its garden and balcony, alongside air conditioning and free wifi. It is a 3-star property.
See Baan2459 Heritage House
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Breakfast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldthaiheng Hotel | ★★★ | 4.6 | 256 | Yes |
| Foodotel | ★★★ | 4.6 | 236 | Yes |
| W22 by Burasari | ★★★ | 4.4 | 1,227 | Yes |
| The Orientale | ★★★ | 4.6 | 68 | – |
| La Locanda | ★★★ | 4.3 | 425 | Yes |
| Pho Place | ★★★ | 4.3 | 403 | – |
| 103 Bed and Brews | ★★★ | 4.2 | 374 | – |
| The Krungkasem Srikrung Hotel | ★★★ | 4.1 | 935 | Yes |
| Arawana Express Chinatown | ★★★ | 4.0 | 418 | – |
| China Town Hotel | ★★★ | 3.9 | 608 | – |
| ZEN Rooms Basic Chinatown Bangkok | ★★★ | 4.2 | 10 | – |
| River View Residence | ★★★ | – | – | – |
| Loy La Long Hotel | ★★★ | – | – | Yes |
| ZEN Rooms Yaowarat soi 7 | ★★★ | – | – | – |
| Baan2459 Heritage House | ★★★ | – | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For the top-rated pick
Oldthaiheng Hotel and Foodotel share the highest guest rating, 4.6 out of 5 from 256 and 236 reviews. The Orientale also scores 4.6 out of 5, from 68 reviews, and sits in Talat Noi. These are the strongest guest scores among the listed Chinatown 3-stars.
For families
W22 by Burasari is the most-reviewed hotel here at 4.4 out of 5 from 1227 reviews and provides family rooms and a cot. The Orientale, La Locanda and River View Residence also list family rooms, and River View Residence adds a chapel and bike rental service.
W22 by Burasari · The Orientale · La Locanda · River View Residence
For long-stay practicalities
Pho Place, 103 Bed and Brews, W22 by Burasari and China Town Hotel list dry cleaning service. Pho Place and W22 by Burasari have a 24 hour front desk, 103 Bed and Brews and China Town Hotel cover laundry, and China Town Hotel adds lifts and luggage storage.
Pho Place · 103 Bed and Brews · W22 by Burasari · China Town Hotel
For a drink at the hotel
Oldthaiheng Hotel, 103 Bed and Brews, ZEN Rooms Basic Chinatown Bangkok, China Town Hotel, The Krungkasem Srikrung Hotel, Arawana Express Chinatown and River View Residence all list a bar or lounge on site, useful after a late night on Yaowarat Road.
Oldthaiheng Hotel · 103 Bed and Brews · ZEN Rooms Basic Chinatown Bangkok · China Town Hotel · The Krungkasem Srikrung Hotel · Arawana Express Chinatown
Where to stay in Chinatown (Yaowarat)
Songwat Road
Loy La Long Hotel stands on Songwat Road in Samphanthawong. It is one lane back from Yaowarat Road, so you are close to the food stalls but off the main strip. The hotel lists family rooms, breakfast, a restaurant and bicycle hire, which suits slow days in the old quarters.
Our picks here: Loy La Long Hotel
Soi Nana
103 Bed and Brews sits on Soi Nana, the lane off Charoen Krung Road that has become the district's bar strip. It is close to Wat Mangkon MRT station and within walking distance of Yaowarat Road and Sampeng Lane. The hotel has a bar on site and family rooms are not listed.
Our picks here: 103 Bed and Brews
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
The MRT Blue Line reached Chinatown in 2019: Wat Mangkon station on Charoen Krung Road drops you 200m from Yaowarat Road, which changed the neighbourhood by making it accessible without a taxi for the first time. For orientation, Yaowarat Road runs roughly 1.5km from the Ong Ang canal to Odeon Circle. Once here, walk: Sampeng Lane is one alley south of Yaowarat, and Talat Kao runs north from it. The district is dense and confusing on purpose, and the alleys are literally impassable for strollers.
When to go
The best hours are 6-11pm on any night except Monday, when many stalls close. The temperature drops, the streetlights come on, and the crowd shifts from local shoppers to Thai food tourists, Chinese-tourist tour groups and Western food-hunters with cameras. It is crowded in the way that is exhilarating, not oppressive. Bring cash in 20s and 100s and an appetite that survives 6-7 small dishes.
Things to do near Chinatown (Yaowarat)
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Chinatown?
China Town Hotel and ZEN Rooms Basic Chinatown Bangkok share the address 526 Yaowarat Rd, directly on the spine of the district. ZEN Rooms Yaowarat soi 7 is in Yaowarat 7 Alley just off it, and Arawana Express Chinatown is on Soi Charoenkrung 14.
Do any of these Chinatown hotels have parking?
Among the listed hotels, only ZEN Rooms Yaowarat soi 7 names parking in its facilities. Plan on the MRT Blue Line instead: Wat Mangkon station on Charoen Krung Road drops you 200m from Yaowarat Road, and the line reached the district in 2019.
Which hotels here are best for families?
W22 by Burasari provides family rooms and a cot, and rates 4.4 out of 5 from 1227 reviews. The Orientale, La Locanda and River View Residence also list family rooms. Note that the Chinatown alleys are impassable for strollers, so expect to carry children on the busiest lanes.
Which hotel has the highest guest rating?
Oldthaiheng Hotel and Foodotel lead at 4.6 out of 5, from 256 and 236 reviews respectively. The Orientale also scores 4.6 out of 5, from 68 reviews. W22 by Burasari sits at 4.4 out of 5, but from a much larger 1227 reviews.
Can I get breakfast at these hotels?
Oldthaiheng Hotel, Foodotel, W22 by Burasari, La Locanda and The Krungkasem Srikrung Hotel all list breakfast, and Oldthaiheng Hotel also offers breakfast in room. Loy La Long Hotel lists breakfast as well. In this district, many guests eat their way down Yaowarat Road instead.
Are there hotels in Chinatown (Yaowarat) with a pool?
None of the 3-star hotels on this shortlist lists a pool. The neighbourhood's inventory is limited on that front. If a pool matters more than the address, treat these hotels as a food-and-culture base and swim elsewhere in Bangkok.
Do any of these hotels have a spa or barber?
La Locanda and Pho Place both list a barber or beauty salon. For a drink at the hotel, Oldthaiheng Hotel, 103 Bed and Brews, ZEN Rooms Basic Chinatown Bangkok, China Town Hotel, The Krungkasem Srikrung Hotel, Arawana Express Chinatown and River View Residence list a bar or lounge.
Are pets allowed at these hotels?
None of the listed 3-star hotels in Chinatown (Yaowarat) names pets in its facilities. Guests travelling with animals should confirm directly with the hotel, as the data here does not cover pet policies.