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4- and 5-star hotels in Banglamphu
A shortlist of 4- and 5-star hotels in Banglamphu, the old-city neighbourhood wrapped around Khao San. It is for travellers who want temples, the river and canal-side streets on the doorstep without the 2am bass.
Staying in Banglamphu
Banglamphu is the working Bangkok neighbourhood that sits one block from the Khao San strip: two-storey wooden shophouses along the Phra Sumen canal, families on the same soi for four generations, the wet market on Chakrabongse, and Phra Sumen Fort at the river corner where locals picnic at sunset. Cross Chakrabongse and the volume drops. It suits couples, travellers over 30, and anyone staying more than three nights who wants central old-city convenience in a walkable, boat-connected area rather than a party strip.
The hotels on this list sit along the neighbourhood's two main spines. Riva Surya Bangkok and The StandardX Bangkok Phra Arthit sit on Phra Arthit Road close to the river, while Samsen Street Hotel, Nouvo City Hotel and Chillax Resort are grouped on the Samsen sois, with The Gravitique Hotel Khaosan, SUSU khaosan hostel and Bud Brew Beyond Dispensary and Hotel on the Tani and Kraisi lanes and Lilit Bang Lumphu Bangkok on Phrasumeru Road. Rooms run from 4-star addresses with 24-hour reception and family rooms to 5-star capsules and hostels.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Khao San Social Capsule Hostel
Thanon Tani 147, Bangkok, Thailand
- Bar/Lounge
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereFive-star capsule-style lodging on Thanon Tani, with a 24-hour front desk, a bar and a games room for evenings in. Air conditioning and a bathroom in every unit keep things comfortable, and free wifi covers the whole property. Best for sociable travellers who want Banglamphu's nightlife within easy reach and don't mind compact quarters.
See Khao San Social Capsule HostelGreen Garden Hostel
318 1 Wat Tri Thotsa Thep Alley, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereA five-star hostel on Wat Tri Thotsa Thep Alley with a garden and breakfast served on site. Suits budget-conscious guests who want calm green space and a nearby beach while staying close to the Banglamphu action.
See Green Garden HostelSUSU khaosan hostel
Soi Kraisi, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Business trips
- Bar/Lounge
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereFive-star hostel on Soi Kraisi with a bar, a beauty salon and bicycle hire for getting around the lanes. A 24-hour front desk, air conditioning and free wifi are standard, and some rooms add a balcony. Fits travellers who want to rent a bike, grab a drink downstairs and still have a business centre if work calls.
See SUSU khaosan hostelBud Brew Beyond Dispensary and Hotel
5 Soi Kraisi, Bangkok, Thailand
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereFive-star stay on Soi Kraisi combining a dispensary with a hotel, plus a bar and snack cafe on site. Air conditioning, private bathrooms, balconies and free wifi are provided, with 24-hour front desk and security. Aimed at guests curious about the dispensary concept who also want a social bar and entertainment activities on the premises.
See Bud Brew Beyond Dispensary and HotelThe Gravitique Hotel Khaosan
19 Tani Road Talat Yot Pha Nakhon Bangkok Bangkok Province 10200, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Families · Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Fitness Center
- Family rooms
Why stay hereFour-star hotel on Tani Road scoring 4.7 from 336 reviews. A fitness centre and breakfast make it easy to start the day, while balconies, bathrobes and desks add comfort in the rooms. Family rooms are available, so it works for couples and small groups who want a gym and a Khaosan-adjacent base.
See The Gravitique Hotel KhaosanCana Boutique Hotel
141 Soi Charunsnitwong 57 2 Bangbumrue Bangplad District 10700 Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereFour-star boutique hotel on Soi Charunsnitwong 57, rated 4.8 from 118 reviews. Breakfast can be taken in the room, and a babysitting service plus bike rental help families and independent guests alike. Rooms come with bathrobes, alarm clocks, carpets and air conditioning. Best for those wanting a quiet, highly rated retreat away from the main strip.
See Cana Boutique HotelRiva Surya Bangkok
23 Phra Arthit Road Pranakorn, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Breakfast · Business trips
- Breakfast
- Fitness Center
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereFour-star riverside property on Phra Arthit Road holding a 4.6 rating from 1288 reviews. A fitness centre, business centre and breakfast cover work and leisure, with balconies, bathrobes and babysitting service available. Suits longer stays and business travellers who want riverfront Banglamphu with proper hotel facilities.
See Riva Surya BangkokSamsen Street Hotel
Soi Samsen 6, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereFour-star hotel on Soi Samsen 6 with a 4.5 rating from 572 reviews. The buffet breakfast and on-site bar and snack cafe are the practical draws, backed by 24-hour front desk and security, air conditioning and balconies. Banquet space makes it a fit for groups and small events as well as ordinary city stays.
See Samsen Street HotelLilit Bang Lumphu Bangkok
55 Phrasumeru Road 8 Trok Ban, Bangkok, Thailand
Why stay hereFour-star address on Phrasumeru Road rated 4.5 from 443 reviews. A straightforward choice for guests who want a well-reviewed room in the Bang Lumphu lanes and will arrange meals and activities independently. Pairs neatly with mornings at the nearby temples and evenings around Khaosan.
See Lilit Bang Lumphu BangkokPraya Palazzo
757 1 Somdej Prapinklao Soi 2, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereFour-star heritage-style hotel on Somdej Prapinklao Soi 2, rated 4.5 from 422 reviews. Breakfast in the room, a bar and banquet facilities are on offer, with baths, bathrobes, alarm clocks and air conditioning in the rooms. Suits guests who value classic surroundings and a quieter riverside setting.
See Praya PalazzoNouvo City Hotel
2 Samsen 2 Samsen Road Pranakorn, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Business trips
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereFour-star hotel on Samsen Road with the largest review base here: 4.3 from 3560 reviews. A business centre, banquet rooms and a bar cover both work and events, while baths, bathrobes, alarm clocks and air conditioning furnish the rooms. Reliable for business travellers and groups who want proven, well-established Banglamphu lodgings.
See Nouvo City HotelChillax Resort
274 Samsen Soi 2 Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand
- Fitness Center
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereFour-star resort on Samsen Soi 2 rated 4.3 from 2247 reviews. A fitness centre and garden give it a resort feel, with cots for families and baths, hairdryers and desks in the rooms. A solid pick for those who want to exercise, relax outdoors and still be minutes from Banglamphu's streets.
See Chillax ResortThe StandardX Bangkok Phra Arthit
45 1 Phra Athit Rd. Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereFour-star hotel on Phra Athit Road, newly reviewed at 4.4 from 135 guest ratings. Breakfast, a bar and snack cafe and balconies set the tone, supported by 24-hour security and air conditioning. Fits design-minded travellers who want a riverside address near Banglamphu's sights and nightlife.
See The StandardX Bangkok Phra Arthit4 Monkeys Hotel
39 Soi Worapong Ban Panthom Pranakorn, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereFour-star hotel on Soi Worapong, rated 4.3 from 520 reviews. Breakfast, a bar and snack cafe and coffee service are the everyday conveniences, with baths, air conditioning and 24-hour front desk and security. A chapel on site makes it unusual, and useful for guests marking an occasion.
See 4 Monkeys HotelCasa 17 Hotel Bangkok
Somdet Phra Pin Klao Rd 163 14, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereFour-star hotel on Somdet Phra Pin Klao Road, rated 4.2 from 219 reviews. Breakfast, a bar, banquet space and balconies shape the offering, with baths, bathrobes, alarm clocks and air conditioning in the rooms. Suits travellers who want riverside proximity and room to host a small gathering.
See Casa 17 Hotel Bangkok
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Breakfast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khao San Social Capsule Hostel | ★★★★★ | – | – | – |
| Green Garden Hostel | ★★★★★ | – | – | Yes |
| SUSU khaosan hostel | ★★★★★ | – | – | – |
| Bud Brew Beyond Dispensary and Hotel | ★★★★★ | – | – | – |
| The Gravitique Hotel Khaosan | ★★★★ | 4.7 | 336 | Yes |
| Cana Boutique Hotel | ★★★★ | 4.8 | 118 | Yes |
| Riva Surya Bangkok | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 1,288 | Yes |
| Samsen Street Hotel | ★★★★ | 4.5 | 572 | Yes |
| Lilit Bang Lumphu Bangkok | ★★★★ | 4.5 | 443 | – |
| Praya Palazzo | ★★★★ | 4.5 | 422 | Yes |
| Nouvo City Hotel | ★★★★ | 4.3 | 3,560 | – |
| Chillax Resort | ★★★★ | 4.3 | 2,247 | – |
| The StandardX Bangkok Phra Arthit | ★★★★ | 4.4 | 135 | Yes |
| 4 Monkeys Hotel | ★★★★ | 4.3 | 520 | Yes |
| Casa 17 Hotel Bangkok | ★★★★ | 4.2 | 219 | Yes |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
The Gravitique Hotel Khaosan lists family rooms and sits on Tani Road; Cana Boutique Hotel offers a babysitting service; Riva Surya Bangkok and Nouvo City Hotel both add babysitting service to 24-hour front desks. All four keep you in the quiet residential streets rather than on the Khao San strip.
The Gravitique Hotel Khaosan · Cana Boutique Hotel · Riva Surya Bangkok · Nouvo City Hotel
Best guest scores
Cana Boutique Hotel scores 4.8 from 118 reviews, The Gravitique Hotel Khaosan 4.7 from 336, and Riva Surya Bangkok 4.6 from 1288. These are the highest-rated 4-star addresses on this list, and each one carries a breakfast option for the morning.
Cana Boutique Hotel · The Gravitique Hotel Khaosan · Riva Surya Bangkok
For fitness and pools
The Gravitique Hotel Khaosan, Riva Surya Bangkok and Chillax Resort all list a fitness centre, and Chillax Resort adds a garden. If you want to keep training while you are in the old city, these three are the places to start.
The Gravitique Hotel Khaosan · Riva Surya Bangkok · Chillax Resort
On the Samsen side
Samsen Street Hotel, Nouvo City Hotel and Chillax Resort all sit on the Samsen sois, the northern residential edge of Banglamphu. Each has a 24-hour front desk, and Samsen Street Hotel and Nouvo City Hotel both list banquet facilities alongside their bars.
Where to stay in Banglamphu
Phra Arthit
Phra Athit Road runs along the river side of Banglamphu, close to Phra Sumen Fort and the canal path east along Khlong Banglamphu. It is the calmer end of the neighbourhood, handy for the temples and for sunset on the water. Riva Surya Bangkok and The StandardX Bangkok Phra Arthit both take addresses here.
Our picks here: Riva Surya Bangkok
Samsen
The Samsen sois sit on the residential northern edge of Banglamphu, still walkable to the old-city sights and the canal. Samsen Street Hotel, Nouvo City Hotel and Chillax Resort are all addressed here. You get quiet lanes, 24-hour receptions, and the same boat-connected old city.
Our picks here: Samsen Street Hotel · Nouvo City Hotel · Chillax Resort
Phrasumeru Road
Phrasumeru Road runs along the Phra Sumen canal, past two-storey wooden shophouses and the fort at the river corner. It is the heart of the neighbourhood's everyday life, with the wet market on Chakrabongse nearby. Lilit Bang Lumphu Bangkok is addressed here.
Our picks here: Lilit Bang Lumphu Bangkok
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Banglamphu has no BTS or MRT of its own. The nearest MRT, Sam Yot, is a 20-minute walk, and the nearest BTS, National Stadium, needs a bus or taxi. Plan on taxis, tuk-tuks and river boats rather than trains, and allow 30-45 minutes each way for a Sukhumvit dinner. The compensation is that the neighbourhood itself is walkable and boat-connected, so the temples and the river are reached on foot or from the pier.
When to go
Sunset at Phra Sumen Fort, where locals picnic at the river corner, is the daily anchor. Alms rounds by monks at 6am and the wet market on Chakrabongse shape the early morning. The canal path east along Khlong Banglamphu, past wooden houses on stilts and laundry drying, is the walk to take when the day cools. Bangkok's seasons run hot, rainy and cool, so build around the heat rather than fighting it.
Things to do near Banglamphu
- A Slow Morning in Banglamphu: Riverside Walks and Local Food
- Ari to Banglamphu by Bus: A Simple Cross-City Route
- Banglamphu area guide: quieter than Khao San, same walk to the temples
- Banglamphu with Kids: A Family Guide to Bangkok's Old City
- One Day in Banglamphu: Temples, Food and Riverside Walks
- Two Days in Banglamphu: A Practical Neighbourhood Plan
Questions, answered
Do these hotels have parking?
Parking is not listed among the facilities at any of these hotels. Banglamphu is a dense old-city neighbourhood of narrow sois and lanes, so arriving by taxi, tuk-tuk or river boat is the practical option, and the hotels on Phra Athit, Samsen, Tani and Kraisi keep 24-hour desks for late arrivals.
Which hotels serve breakfast?
Breakfast is listed at Green Garden Hostel, The Gravitique Hotel Khaosan, Cana Boutique Hotel, Riva Surya Bangkok, Samsen Street Hotel, Praya Palazzo, The StandardX Bangkok Phra Arthit, 4 Monkeys Hotel and Casa 17 Hotel Bangkok. Cana Boutique Hotel and Praya Palazzo also list breakfast in room.
Are pets allowed?
None of the hotels on this list names pets among its facilities. If travelling with an animal, check directly with the hotel before booking, as the listed facilities for these Banglamphu addresses do not cover it.
Which hotels have a pool or fitness centre?
The Gravitique Hotel Khaosan, Riva Surya Bangkok and Chillax Resort each list a fitness centre. No pool is named in the facilities of these hotels, and Chillax Resort adds a garden instead.
Which hotels are best for families?
The Gravitique Hotel Khaosan lists family rooms. Cana Boutique Hotel, Riva Surya Bangkok and Nouvo City Hotel all offer a babysitting service. Banglamphu itself is a family neighbourhood, with 24-hour receptions at most of these addresses and quiet alleys rather than a party strip.
Which hotel is closest to the centre?
Banglamphu is central old city, one block from Khao San. The Tani and Kraisi lanes put Khao San Social Capsule Hostel, SUSU khaosan hostel and Bud Brew Beyond Dispensary and Hotel closest to the strip, while Riva Surya Bangkok and The StandardX Bangkok Phra Arthit sit on Phra Arthit Road by the river.
Which is the top-rated pick?
Cana Boutique Hotel scores 4.8 from 118 reviews, the highest here, followed by The Gravitique Hotel Khaosan at 4.7 from 336 and Riva Surya Bangkok at 4.6 from 1288. Cana Boutique Hotel is on Soi Charunsnitwong 57 2, away from the Phra Athit and Samsen clusters.
Which hotels have a bar?
Bars are listed at Khao San Social Capsule Hostel, SUSU khaosan hostel, Bud Brew Beyond Dispensary and Hotel, The Gravitique Hotel Khaosan, Riva Surya Bangkok, Samsen Street Hotel, Praya Palazzo, The StandardX Bangkok Phra Arthit, 4 Monkeys Hotel and Casa 17 Hotel Bangkok.