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3-star hotels in Dusit
A shortlist of 3-star hotels in Dusit, Bangkok's quiet royal and government quarter, for travellers who want a calm base within taxi distance of the old city.
Staying in Dusit
Dusit is the district Rama V built after his European tours in the 1890s: royal palaces on one side, government ministries on the other, and wide tree-lined boulevards between them. It is the least touristy of Bangkok's central districts, with a modest food scene, no nightlife to speak of, and long stretches where you can walk five minutes without seeing another farang. The listed hotels sit along Phitsanulok Road, Sri Ayudhaya Road, Samsen Road, Luk Luang Road and Krung Kasem Road in Dusit itself, with a few further out on Charansanitwong Road and Ratchawithi 21 Alley in neighbouring Bang Phlat.
It suits architecture and history buffs, travellers on a second or third Bangkok trip, and anyone with early business at a ministry, embassy or Grand Palace ceremony. Families have family rooms at several addresses, couples get quiet balconied rooms, and business travellers are a short taxi from the civic quarter. Skip it on a first three-night trip if you want to be closer to the action.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Phranakorn Nornlen Hotel
46 Thewet Soi 1 Krung Kaseam Rd, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereFor travelers desiring reliable comfort, the Phranakorn Nornlen Hotel offers features like Free Wifi and Air conditioning. With a guest rating of 4.8, it is suitable for guests seeking practical accommodations near its location at 46 Thewet Soi 1 Krung Kaseam Rd, Bangkok, Thailand.
See Phranakorn Nornlen HotelSSIP Boutique Dhevej Bangkok
42 Phitsanulok Road Dusit, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe SSIP Boutique Dhevej Bangkok provides amenities such as Free Wifi and a Balcony for its 299 reviews. It is well-situated for those requiring services like Bike rental service, found at 42 Phitsanulok Road Dusit, Bangkok, Thailand.
See SSIP Boutique Dhevej BangkokResort Bangphlat
2 Charansanitwong Rd. 77 1, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Free car parking
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereEnjoy an indoor pool and Free car parking at Resort Bangphlat, which boasts a guest rating of 4.6. This hotel, located at 2 Charansanitwong Rd. 77 1, Bangkok, Thailand, also features Air conditioning and Free Wifi.
See Resort BangphlatHi Baan Thewet
Phitsanulok Rd Khwaeng Dusit Khet Dusit Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10300 Thailand, Dusit, Thailand
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereHi Baan Thewet caters to guests who value a non-smoking environment and lounge access with Free Internet access at 4.4 rating. Key features include 24 Hour Front Desk service and a safe at Phitsanulok Rd Khwaeng Dusit Khet Dusit Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10300 Thailand, Dusit, Thailand.
See Hi Baan ThewetRiverside Bangkok Hotel
195 Ratchawithi 21 Alley Khwaeng Bang Yi Khan Khet Bang Phlat Bangkok 10700 Thailand 195 Ratchawithi 21 Alley Khwaeng Bang Yi Khan Kh, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereFeaturing an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Riverside Bangkok Hotel offers Free car parking and Free Wifi. With a guest rating of 4.1, this property at 195 Ratchawithi 21 Alley Khwaeng Bang Yi Khan Khet Bang Phlat Bangkok 10700 Thailand 195 Ratchawithi 21 Alley Khwaeng Bang Yi Khan Kh, Bangkok, Thailand caters to those needing multiple dining and parking options.
See Riverside Bangkok HotelM. Swita Adults Only
20 Charan Sanitwong 70 3 Alley, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereM. Swita Adults Only presents apartments with a garden and Free car parking. This 3-star option, rated 4.3, provides guests with Air conditioning and Balcony accommodations at 20 Charan Sanitwong 70 3 Alley, Bangkok, Thailand.
See M. Swita Adults OnlySriyanar Place
125 16 Soi Rhong Nung Juntima Samsen Road Kwang Thanon Nakhonchaisri Khet Dusit, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereSriyanar Place is ideal for families due to its family rooms and Free Wifi, earning a 4.1 rating. Amenities at 125 16 Soi Rhong Nung Juntima Samsen Road Kwang Thanon Nakhonchaisri Khet Dusit, Bangkok, Thailand include an air-conditioned environment and a garden.
See Sriyanar Place87 Oldtown @ River Pier
8 7 Krung Kasem Rd, Bangkok, Thailand
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereFor guests prioritizing security and atmosphere, 87 Oldtown @ River Pier provides 24H. Security and a garden setting, holding a 4.7 rating. Its location is 8 7 Krung Kasem Rd, Bangkok, Thailand, and it includes an outdoor area and Free Wifi.
See 87 Oldtown @ River PierLoogChoob Homestay
463 5 8 Luk Luang Road, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereLoogChoob Homestay offers a cozy stay with a balcony and Free car parking, suited for those looking for comfort. This 3-star option includes air conditioning and housekeeping at 463 5 8 Luk Luang Road, Bangkok, Thailand.
See LoogChoob HomestaySuan Dusit Place Hotel
Soi Ratchasima Khwaeng Dusit Khet Dusit Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10300 Thailand, Dusit, Thailand
Best for: Drivers · Travelling with pets
- Parking
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereSuan Dusit Place Hotel is suitable for visitors who bring pets, as it is one of the select properties allowing them. It is situated at Soi Ratchasima Khwaeng Dusit Khet Dusit Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10300 Thailand, Dusit, Thailand, and offers parking.
See Suan Dusit Place HotelPanida Suite
443 Rajavithi Road Bangplad, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay herePanida Suite offers a variety of comforts, including a spa, library, and Free car parking.
See Panida SuiteTaewez Guest House
23 12 Sri Ayudhaya Rd. Wachiraphayaban Dusit Bangkok แขวง วชิรพยาบาล เขต ดุสิต กรุงเทพมหานคร 10300 Thailand, Dusit, Thailand
- Wifi
Why stay hereTaewez Guest House invites visitors to relax in its garden setting and enjoy room service, supported by its concierge service. This 3-star option is located at 23 12 Sri Ayudhaya Rd. Wachiraphayaban Dusit Bangkok แขวง วชิรพยาบาล เขต ดุสิต กรุงเทพมหานคร 10300 Thailand, Dusit, Thailand.
See Taewez Guest HouseKaloang home
2 Sri Ayudhaya Rd Si Sao Deves Dusit, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereKaloang home presents a comfortable lodging experience with Free car parking and an air-conditioned room. With Free Wifi available, this property at 2 Sri Ayudhaya Rd Si Sao Deves Dusit, Bangkok, Thailand also features a lounge and parking.
See Kaloang homeUMA Residence
580 Si Yan Soi 1 Nakhonchaisi Rd., Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Families
- Fitness Center
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereIt is equipped with Free Wifi, a balcony, and a garden at 580 Si Yan Soi 1 Nakhonchaisi Rd., Bangkok, Thailand.
See UMA ResidenceShanti Lodge Bangkok
37 Sri Ayutthaya Road Soi 16, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereShanti Lodge Bangkok provides essential amenities such as 24H. Security and a balcony, perfect for a short stay. Guests can enjoy a coffee while utilizing the express check in service at 37 Sri Ayutthaya Road Soi 16, Bangkok, Thailand.
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The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phranakorn Nornlen Hotel | ★★★ | – | Yes | – |
| SSIP Boutique Dhevej Bangkok | ★★★ | – | Yes | – |
| Resort Bangphlat | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| Hi Baan Thewet | ★★★ | – | – | – |
| Riverside Bangkok Hotel | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| M. Swita Adults Only | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Sriyanar Place | ★★★ | – | – | – |
| 87 Oldtown @ River Pier | ★★★ | – | – | – |
| LoogChoob Homestay | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Suan Dusit Place Hotel | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| Panida Suite | ★★★ | Yes | – | Yes |
| Taewez Guest House | ★★★ | – | – | – |
| Kaloang home | ★★★ | Yes | – | – |
| UMA Residence | ★★★ | – | – | – |
| Shanti Lodge Bangkok | ★★★ | – | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Family rooms are listed at Sriyanar Place, LoogChoob Homestay, UMA Residence and Shanti Lodge Bangkok, and all four sit on quiet Dusit or Samsen Road addresses. UMA Residence adds a fitness centre and a garden; LoogChoob Homestay has baths, cots and free car parking.
Sriyanar Place · LoogChoob Homestay · UMA Residence · Shanti Lodge Bangkok
Top guest ratings
Phranakorn Nornlen Hotel scores 4.8 from 489 reviews, SSIP Boutique Dhevej Bangkok 4.7 from 299, 87 Oldtown @ River Pier 4.7 from 15, and Resort Bangphlat 4.6 from 177. These are the highest-rated 3-star addresses on this list.
Phranakorn Nornlen Hotel · SSIP Boutique Dhevej Bangkok · 87 Oldtown @ River Pier · Resort Bangphlat
With a pool
Only two hotels here have a pool: Resort Bangphlat, with an indoor pool, and Riverside Bangkok Hotel, with an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Both are on Charansanitwong Road and Ratchawithi 21 Alley respectively, outside the core of Dusit.
Pets and parking
Suan Dusit Place Hotel is the only listed hotel that allows pets. Free car parking appears at Resort Bangphlat, Riverside Bangkok Hotel, M. Swita Adults Only, LoogChoob Homestay and Kaloang home, with parking also at Panida Suite.
Suan Dusit Place Hotel · Resort Bangphlat · Riverside Bangkok Hotel · M. Swita Adults Only · LoogChoob Homestay · Kaloang home
Where to stay in Dusit
Bang Phlat
The district immediately west of Dusit, across the river side of the city, named in the addresses of Riverside Bangkok Hotel on Ratchawithi 21 Alley and Panida Suite on Rajavithi Road. It is a quieter, more local stretch than the centre, useful for travellers who want parking and a pool, or a spa and restaurant, without staying in the ceremonial core.
Our picks here: Riverside Bangkok Hotel
Bang Yi Khan
Named in the address of Riverside Bangkok Hotel, this is the khwaeng on the west bank area around Ratchawithi 21 Alley, close to the river and a short taxi from Dusit's boulevards.
Our picks here: Riverside Bangkok Hotel
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Dusit sits about 3 km from Khao San, and the site's own note is that you are a short taxi from the Grand Palace. The boulevards are properly walkable in a way most of Bangkok is not, which makes getting around on foot realistic here. The listed hotels cluster on Phitsanulok Road, Sri Ayudhaya Road, Samsen Road and Krung Kasem Road, with others on Charansanitwong Road and Ratchawithi 21 Alley. Several hotels offer shuttle service or car and bike rental, which helps for the longer hops into Phra Nakhon.
When to go
Dusit is quiet year-round — the site describes it as genuinely quiet, sometimes eerily so, given you're 3 km from Khao San. The self-guided royal boulevard walk starts at Wat Benchamabophit early, best between 6:30 and 8:30am, which is also the coolest and calmest part of the day on these wide avenues. Beyond that, plan around the closures: much of Dusit Palace has been shut since 2016 and the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall since 2017, so verify what is open before you travel.
Things to do near Dusit
- A Self-Guided Temple Walk Through Rattanakosin and Dusit
- Dusit area guide: royal Bangkok with almost no tourists
- Dusit in October: Royal Parks and Rainy Day Walks
- Dusit: Royal Architecture and Quiet Streets on a Half Day
- Dusit vs Nakhon Pathom: Which to Choose for a Bangkok Trip
- Four Days in Dusit: What to See and Do
Questions, answered
Which hotels in this list allow pets?
Suan Dusit Place Hotel is the only one that lists pets allowed, though it lists only parking and pets as facilities. Hi Baan Thewet states pets are not allowed.
Do any of these hotels have a pool?
Two do. Resort Bangphlat has an indoor pool and free car parking, and Riverside Bangkok Hotel has an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a cafe. Both are outside the core of Dusit.
Which hotel is best for families?
Sriyanar Place, LoogChoob Homestay, UMA Residence and Shanti Lodge Bangkok list family rooms. Sriyanar Place and LoogChoob Homestay also have gardens, and LoogChoob Homestay provides cots.
Which hotel has the highest guest rating?
Phranakorn Nornlen Hotel scores 4.8 out of 5 from 489 reviews, the highest on this list, followed by SSIP Boutique Dhevej Bangkok at 4.7 from 299 reviews.
Is there parking at these hotels?
Free car parking is listed at Resort Bangphlat, Riverside Bangkok Hotel, M. Swita Adults Only, LoogChoob Homestay and Kaloang home, with parking also at Suan Dusit Place Hotel and Panida Suite.
Which hotels serve breakfast?
Breakfast is listed at Phranakorn Nornlen Hotel and SSIP Boutique Dhevej Bangkok. Check individual listings for how it is served.
Which hotel is closest to the centre?
87 Oldtown @ River Pier on Krung Kasem Road, Phranakorn Nornlen Hotel on Thewet Soi 1 and Kaloang home on Sri Ayudhaya Road sit closest to the old city; the site notes Dusit is 3 km from Khao San.
Are there hotels here with a spa or fitness centre?
Panida Suite lists a spa, and UMA Residence lists a fitness centre. No other hotel on this list lists either.