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3-star hotels in Udon Thani
A shortlist of 3-star hotels in Udon Thani, gathered for travellers who want a comfortable mid-range base, a choice of pools, restaurants and 24-hour front desks, and quick access to the city's markets, parks and transport links.
Staying in Udon Thani
Udon Thani is a commercial hub for the Isan region, known for its archaeological site at Ban Chiang and for the night markets and parks that shape daily life here. UD Town night market and Nong Prajak Park, popular for exercise and relaxation, are the anchors of an easy-going city that also works well as a base for the Mekong region, with the border town of Nong Khai about an hour away by road. The hotels on this list sit in two main bands. Phukaning Hotel, Siamgrand Hotel and Samrong Garden Resort lie further out, between 3.2 and 4.8 km. Couples and short-break visitors tend to favour the central group for walkable evenings; families and drivers get more space and pools from the outer addresses, while business travellers can pick either.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Phukaning Hotel
222 Moo 14 Tambon Sampraw, Udon Thani, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
Why stay hereSet 3.2 km from the centre, Phukaning Hotel scores 4.6 from 386 guests, the highest rating on this list. Guests have a spa and massage on site, plus a restaurant and karaoke for the evening. Family rooms, a garden and a terrace give children room to move, and free car parking and free wifi are included. Balconies, jacuzzi baths and bathrobes add comfort. A good fit for families and travellers who want quiet, resort-style facilities a short drive from town.
See Phukaning HotelThe 8 Hotel Udonthani
14 5 Samphanthamit Road Mak Khaeng, Udon Thani, Thailand
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Swimming pool
- Free car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereThe 8 Hotel Udonthani sits 0.3 km from the centre, close enough to walk to shops and restaurants, and 322 guests rate it 4.4. A swimming pool and jacuzzi offer a break from the heat, while the restaurant, bar and lounge cover meals and drinks without going out. Shuttle service and free car parking make onward travel simple, and car rental is available at the desk. Suits city visitors who want central Udon Thani with leisure facilities on the doorstep.
See The 8 Hotel UdonthaniCharoen Hotel
549 Phosri Road, Udon Thani, Thailand
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Gymnasium
Why stay hereCharoen Hotel combines an outdoor pool and a gymnasium with a restaurant and bar, all 0.6 km from the centre. With 1058 reviews, it is the most reviewed hotel here, rated 4.3. Shuttle service and free car parking ease arrival, and 24 hour reception, lifts and non smoking rooms keep the stay straightforward. Rooms include minibar, refrigerator and hairdryer. Best for guests who want long-established, well-used facilities and easy access to central Udon Thani.
See Charoen HotelSiamgrand Hotel
444 Moo4 Tambol Nongkonkwang, Udon Thani, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Kids pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereSiamgrand Hotel lies 3.7 km from the centre and pairs an outdoor salt water pool with a kids pool, so families can swim together. A fitness centre and golf course nearby suit active guests, and there is karaoke, a bar and a restaurant for the evening. Family rooms, a garden, cots and high chairs are provided, with free wifi and free car parking. Rated 4.3 by 821 guests. Suited to families and golfers who prefer space away from the centre.
See Siamgrand HotelThanburi Hotel
123 Adulyadej Rd. Magkang, Udon Thani, Thailand
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereThanburi Hotel puts a fitness centre, restaurant and lounge 0.6 km from the centre, with concierge and 24 hour security on hand. Guest rating is 4.3 from 416 reviews. Rooms come with a kitchen, and dry cleaning, laundry and housekeeping services are available, along with free wifi, free car parking and a garden. A practical choice for longer stays and business travellers who want self-catering flexibility close to the middle of Udon Thani.
See Thanburi HotelKitlada Hotel
510 Moo 7 Amphur Rd, Udon Thani, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereKitlada Hotel, 2.0 km from the centre, offers massage and a jacuzzi alongside a restaurant, bar and lounge. Family rooms come with balconies, sofa beds and minibars, and the hotel provides valet parking, express check in and 24 hour security. Rated 4.3 by 401 guests. Free wifi and free car parking are included. Suits families and couples who want relaxation facilities and a central-ish base without being directly in the busiest streets.
See Kitlada HotelSamrong Garden Resort
34 6 Soi Phit Charoen Moo.7, Udon Thani, Thailand
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Kids pool
- Free car parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereSamrong Garden Resort sets a salt water outdoor pool and a kids pool in a garden 4.8 km from the centre. Every room has a balcony and terrace, with air conditioning and a refrigerator, and the hotel adds room service and free car parking. Rated 4.2 by 248 guests. Because it is the furthest property on this list, it suits travellers with their own transport who want a quiet, green base and pool time with children rather than a central location.
See Samrong Garden ResortTakanta Place
81 3 Moo 11 Phoniyom Road, Udon Thani, Thailand
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Kitchen
Why stay hereTakanta Place provides apartment-style rooms with kitchens 2.5 km from the centre, rated 4.2 by 231 guests. Breakfast is served, and a terrace and garden offer outdoor space; rooms include balconies, bathrobes, slippers and sofa beds. Free wifi, free car parking and 24 hour security are standard, plus housekeeping and luggage storage. A sensible pick for guests staying several nights who want to cook and keep a routine of their own.
See Takanta PlacePsg Hotel
Mak Khaeng Mueang Udon Thani District, Udon Thani, Thailand
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay herePsg Hotel keeps things simple near the centre of Udon Thani, 0.9 km away, with a restaurant, terrace and barber and beauty salon on site. Bicycles can be hired to get around, and dry cleaning, luggage storage, lifts, free wifi and free car parking are all available. Rated 4.2 by 179 guests.
See Psg HotelPresident Hotel
253 3 Moo7 Amphoe Road, Udon Thani, Thailand
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Air conditioning
Why stay herePresident Hotel offers an outdoor pool and karaoke alongside a restaurant, bar and massage service, 2.2 km from the centre. Rated 4.1 by 564 guests, it suits groups and families: there are family-friendly terraces, a garden and banquet space, with valet parking, shuttle service and 24 hour security. Rooms include balconies, bathrobes and refrigerators. A reasonable choice when you want entertainment and pool facilities without staying in the middle of town.
See President HotelPanya Resort Hotel
424 Moo7 Soi Ban Kao Noi Makkhaeng Muang 41000 Udon Thani, Udon Thani, Thailand
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay herePanya Resort Hotel is a compact property 2.8 km from the centre with a meeting room, multilingual staff and a lift, plus a supermarket and ATM on site. Rated 4.1 by 267 guests. Free wifi and free car parking are provided, and there is wheelchair accessible access and a safe at reception. It suits business guests and travellers who need practical services and shopping within the building rather than extensive leisure facilities.
See Panya Resort HotelNapalai Hotel
572 Moo 5 Pracharaksa Road, Udon Thani, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereNapalai Hotel, 2.9 km from the centre, has an outdoor pool, fitness centre, night club and bar, plus a restaurant and banquet space. With 925 reviews, rating 4.0. Family rooms, a garden and special diets are catered for, and shuttle service, free wifi and free car parking make getting around easy. Suits guests who want evening entertainment and event facilities along with a pool, a short drive from central Udon Thani.
See Napalai HotelKavin Buri Green Hotel
299 99 Prajak Road Makhaeng, Udon Thani, Thailand
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereKavin Buri Green Hotel stands 0.3 km from the centre, so the city is on the doorstep, and adds an outdoor pool and fitness centre for time back at the hotel. Rated 4.0 by 555 guests, it has a restaurant, bar and room service, with shuttle service, free wifi and free car parking. Rooms include balconies, minibars and bathrobes. Best for visitors who want to be central and still swim or work out each day.
See Kavin Buri Green HotelUdoncabana
30 7 Ponpisai Rd. Mak Khaeng Sub Distric, Udon Thani, Thailand
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereUdoncabana keeps things modest 1.6 km from the centre, with rooms that have balconies, terraces and air conditioning, plus free wifi, free car parking and valet parking. Rated 4.0 by 242 guests. A garden, 24 hour security and wheelchair accessible access are available, and housekeeping keeps the rooms in order. Suits travellers who want a simple, well-kept base within easy reach of central Udon Thani without extra facilities they would not use.
See UdoncabanaParadise Hotel
44 29 Phosri Road T. Mak Khaeng, Udon Thani, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
Why stay hereParadise Hotel sits 0.6 km from the centre and offers an outdoor pool plus a restaurant and room service, with breakfast served in the room if preferred. Rated 3.9 by 613 guests. Family rooms and babysitting service make it workable for parents, and shuttle service, free wifi and free car parking are provided. Rooms include balconies, bathrobes, minibars and CD players. A fit for families and couples who want a central, established hotel with pool facilities.
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The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phukaning Hotel | ★★★ | 4.6 | 386 | Yes | – | Yes | 3.2 km |
| The 8 Hotel Udonthani | ★★★ | 4.4 | 322 | Yes | – | Yes | 0.3 km |
| Charoen Hotel | ★★★ | 4.3 | 1,058 | Yes | – | Yes | 0.6 km |
| Siamgrand Hotel | ★★★ | 4.3 | 821 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 3.7 km |
| Thanburi Hotel | ★★★ | 4.3 | 416 | Yes | – | – | 0.6 km |
| Kitlada Hotel | ★★★ | 4.3 | 401 | Yes | – | – | 2.0 km |
| Samrong Garden Resort | ★★★ | 4.2 | 248 | Yes | – | Yes | 4.8 km |
| Takanta Place | ★★★ | 4.2 | 231 | Yes | Yes | – | 2.5 km |
| Psg Hotel | ★★★ | 4.2 | 179 | Yes | – | – | 0.9 km |
| President Hotel | ★★★ | 4.1 | 564 | Yes | – | Yes | 2.2 km |
| Panya Resort Hotel | ★★★ | 4.1 | 267 | Yes | – | – | 2.8 km |
| Napalai Hotel | ★★★ | 4.0 | 925 | Yes | – | Yes | 2.9 km |
| Kavin Buri Green Hotel | ★★★ | 4.0 | 555 | Yes | – | Yes | 0.3 km |
| Udoncabana | ★★★ | 4.0 | 242 | Yes | – | – | 1.6 km |
| Paradise Hotel | ★★★ | 3.9 | 613 | Yes | Yes | Yes | 0.6 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Siamgrand Hotel and Napalai Hotel both offer family rooms and an outdoor pool, and Siamgrand Hotel adds a kids pool. Paradise Hotel also lists family rooms with babysitting service, while Samrong Garden Resort keeps things simple with a kids pool, salt water pool and garden. All four give children room to move.
Siamgrand Hotel · Napalai Hotel · Paradise Hotel · Samrong Garden Resort
Closest to the centre
The 8 Hotel Udonthani and Kavin Buri Green Hotel are both 0.3 km from the centre, putting the clock tower and UD Town night market within an easy stroll. Charoen Hotel and Thanburi Hotel sit just behind at 0.6 km. Choose these if you want to leave the car parked.
The 8 Hotel Udonthani · Kavin Buri Green Hotel · Charoen Hotel · Thanburi Hotel
Top guest ratings
Phukaning Hotel leads the list with a guest rating of 4.6 from 386 reviews, followed by The 8 Hotel Udonthani at 4.4 from 322 reviews. Charoen Hotel and Siamgrand Hotel share 4.3, and Charoen Hotel has by far the largest review base here at 1058. Consistently well reviewed.
Phukaning Hotel · The 8 Hotel Udonthani · Charoen Hotel · Siamgrand Hotel
With a swimming pool
Charoen Hotel, Siamgrand Hotel, Samrong Garden Resort and Napalai Hotel all have an outdoor pool, and all four also list a restaurant and free car parking. Siamgrand Hotel and Samrong Garden Resort add a kids pool and a salt water pool. Good picks for hot afternoons.
Charoen Hotel · Siamgrand Hotel · Samrong Garden Resort · Napalai Hotel
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Udon Thani is served by Udon Thani International Airport, with frequent flights from Bangkok. By road, it is about a 7-8 hour drive from Bangkok via Highway 2. Regular trains and buses also connect Udon Thani with Bangkok and other major cities. Getting around the city is easy with songthaews, tuk-tuks and motorbike taxis; taxis are also available. Renting a car or motorbike is an option for exploring the surrounding area.
When to go
The best time to visit Udon Thani is during the cool season from November to February, when temperatures are milder and rainfall is low. The hot season from March to May can be very hot, with temperatures often exceeding 35°C. The rainy season from June to October brings heavy showers but also lush green landscapes. Many festivals, such as the Udon Thani Red Cross Fair, take place in the cooler months.
Questions, answered
Which hotel is closest to the centre of Udon Thani?
The 8 Hotel Udonthani and Kavin Buri Green Hotel are the closest, both 0.3 km from the centre. Charoen Hotel and Thanburi Hotel follow at 0.6 km, and Psg Hotel is 0.9 km away. All of them sit in the City Center band near the clock tower and UD Town.
Which hotels have a swimming pool?
Charoen Hotel, Siamgrand Hotel, Samrong Garden Resort and Napalai Hotel all have an outdoor pool. Siamgrand Hotel and Samrong Garden Resort also list a kids pool and a salt water pool, while Charoen Hotel offers a gymnasium alongside its pool.
Do the hotels offer free parking?
Yes. Every hotel on this shortlist lists free car parking among its facilities, so Phukaning Hotel, The 8 Hotel Udonthani, Charoen Hotel, Siamgrand Hotel, Thanburi Hotel, Kitlada Hotel, Samrong Garden Resort, Takanta Place, Psg Hotel and the others all work for travellers arriving by car.
Which hotels are best for families?
Siamgrand Hotel and Napalai Hotel both list family rooms, an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Siamgrand Hotel adds a kids pool. Paradise Hotel has family rooms and babysitting service, and Samrong Garden Resort offers a kids pool and garden for children to run around in.
Which hotel has the highest guest rating?
Phukaning Hotel has the highest guest rating on this list at 4.6 out of 5 from 386 reviews. The 8 Hotel Udonthani is next at 4.4 from 322 reviews, followed by Charoen Hotel, Siamgrand Hotel, Thanburi Hotel and Kitlada Hotel, all at 4.3.
Can I eat at the hotels, or should I go to the night market?
Several hotels have their own restaurants, including The 8 Hotel Udonthani, Charoen Hotel, Siamgrand Hotel, Thanburi Hotel, Kitlada Hotel, Psg Hotel, President Hotel, Napalai Hotel, Kavin Buri Green Hotel and Paradise Hotel. UD Town night market is within walking distance of the central hotels.
Are the hotels good for a short break?
The central group suits a short break best: The 8 Hotel Udonthani, Kavin Buri Green Hotel, Charoen Hotel and Thanburi Hotel are all within 0.6 km of the centre, near shops, restaurants and the night market, with 24-hour front desks, free Wifi and free parking.
Which hotels are best for business travellers?
Ks have 24-hour front desks, free Wifi and free parking. Napalai Hotel and President Hotel add a business centre, Charoen Hotel has a gymnasium, and Phukaning Hotel and The 8 Hotel Udonthani offer banquet facilities. All are 3-star and within 3.2 km of the centre.