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4- and 5-star hotels in Khao San
A shortlist of 4- and 5-star hotels around Khao San, all in Phra Nakhon and Pom Prap Sattru Phai on the old royal side of Bangkok. It is written for travellers who want the temples and the river within reach, whether they come as couples, families or on a short break.
Staying in Khao San
Khao San sits in Phra Nakhon, the royal island where Bangkok was founded in 1782 and home to the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun. There is no BTS and no malls here; the area's daytime charm lies in the walk to the temples, and evenings belong to the bars. One street over, Banglamphu is the grown-up neighbour, with shophouse guesthouses, canal-side cafes and the old city gates without the party wreckage.
The hotels on this shortlist sit in that same old-city pocket. Chakrabongse Villas and Seen Hostel Bangkok The Riverwalk are on Maharaj Road by the royal district; Villa de Pranakorn, Maruay Living Apartment and Corridor 2407 cluster around Mahachai Road in Wang Burapha Phirom; Sorrento Bangkok Old Town MRT Samyot is on Ti Thong Road; Prince Palace Hotel Bangkok and Prince Suite Residence sit further east in Pom Prap Sattru Phai. Couples get riverside calm and heritage addresses, families get family rooms and apartments with parking, and business travellers get desks, business centres and gyms.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Chakrabongse Villas
396 1 Maharaj Road Phraborommaharajawang Pranakorn, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Breakfast · Business trips
- Breakfast
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereFor a Khao San trip with a riverside, old-Bangkok setting, this 5-star villa property on Maharaj Road puts you close to the royal quarter. Air conditioning and balconies, plus breakfast and breakfast in room, make mornings easy, and the bar is there for evenings back. Suits travellers who want a calm, polished base with room to unwind after the area's bustle.
See Chakrabongse VillasPrince Suite Residence Managed by Prince Palace
488 Bobae Tower Damrongrak Road Klong Mahanak Pomprab, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Car parking
- Breakfast room
- Gymnasium
Why stay hereA 5-star address on Damrongrak Road, Prince Suite Residence works for guests who want a gym and a garden between sightseeing runs. Free wifi and a breakfast room cover the essentials, while concierge and laundry service smooth longer stays. Good for families or couples who prefer a full-service residence near Bobae Tower and the old city.
See Prince Suite Residence Managed by Prince PalaceSeen Hostel Bangkok The Riverwalk
10200 ถนน มหาราช, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereOn Maharaj Road, this 5-star hostel-style property appeals to travellers who want private bathrooms and air conditioning rather than dorm sharing. A practical riverwalk base for Khao San sightseeing on a lighter footprint.
See Seen Hostel Bangkok The RiverwalkPrince Palace Hotel Bangkok
488 800 Bo Bae Tower, Bangkok, Thailand
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereThis 4-star hotel in the Bo Bae Tower area earns a 4.0 guest rating from 7,392 reviews, so it is a tested choice for Khao San travellers. A 24-hour front desk and 24-hour security handle late arrivals, and the bar and café give you somewhere to land without going out. Suits families and groups who want full facilities and a big, established property.
See Prince Palace Hotel BangkokLub d Bangkok Chinatown
Maha Chai Rd Wangburapapirom Bangkok Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Step-free access
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereRated 3.8 from 902 reviews, this 4-star option on Maha Chai Road suits guests who want Chinatown's food streets within reach of Khao San. Express check in, lifts and luggage storage keep a short stay moving, and free wifi covers the basics. Multilingual staff help first-time visitors, and wheelchair access is available. Best for independent travellers and small groups.
See Lub d Bangkok ChinatownVilla de Pranakorn
543 Mahachai Road, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereVilla de Pranakorn sits on Mahachai Road, a 4-star base for travellers who want the old city's temple-and-canal side along with Khao San. Bathrobes and air conditioning add comfort, breakfast is served, and the bar handles evenings in. A nearby beach is noted among its facilities. Fits couples and friends wanting a quieter address with easy access.
See Villa de PranakornMaruay Living Apartment
457 3 ถนน มหาไชย, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 4-star apartment on Maha Chai Road, Maruay Living Apartment gives guests their own balcony and desk along with air conditioning. Suits longer-stay travellers and anyone driving into Bangkok who wants apartment space rather than a standard room.
See Maruay Living ApartmentMaruay Living Apartment 401
457 3 ถนน มหาไชย 401, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereMaruay Living Apartment 401 is a 4-star apartment on Maha Chai Road with a balcony and a desk for working or planning the day. Air conditioning and free wifi are included, and free car parking helps if you arrive by car. The café or snack bar on site means you do not have to go far. Good for couples or solo guests staying several nights.
See Maruay Living Apartment 401Maruay Living Apartment 509
457 3 ถนน มหาไชย, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThis 4-star apartment on Maha Chai Road keeps things simple: air conditioning, a balcony and free wifi, with a refrigerator and TV for nights in. Free car parking and lifts are available, and non-smoking rooms plus luggage storage suit tidier travellers. A sensible pick for guests who want self-contained space near Khao San without hotel formality.
See Maruay Living Apartment 509Maruay Living Apartment 501
457 3 ถนน มหาไชย, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereMaruay Living Apartment 501 is a 4-star apartment on Maha Chai Road with family rooms, a balcony and a desk. Free wifi and free car parking are provided, and the café or snack bar covers light meals. Air conditioning and a hairdryer add everyday comfort. Suits families or small groups who want apartment-style space close to the old city.
See Maruay Living Apartment 501Corridor 2407
31 Charoen Krung Road Wang Burapha Phirom Sub District Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereCorridor 2407 on Charoen Krung Road is a 4-star base with a 24-hour front desk and 24-hour security for flexible arrival times. Breakfast is served, coffee is available, and bike and car rental services let you set your own pace around the old city. Suits independent travellers who want to explore Khao San and the riverside without fixed schedules.
See Corridor 2407Victory place 2
425 Thanon Bamrung Mueang, Bangkok, Thailand
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereVictory place 2 on Thanon Bamrung Mueang offers 4-star apartment-style rooms with air conditioning, a desk and family rooms. Free wifi and internet access keep you connected, and cleaning service is provided. A cot and fan are available. Suits families and longer-stay guests who want a straightforward base within reach of Khao San's old-town streets.
See Victory place 2Sorrento Bangkok Old Town MRT Samyot
61 Ti Thong Road, Bangkok, Thailand
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereSorrento Bangkok Old Town MRT Samyot is a 4-star property on Ti Thong Road with a kitchen and balcony, useful for guests who prefer to prepare some meals. Air conditioning, free wifi and a desk cover work and rest, and cleaning service keeps the room fresh. Entertainment activities and ironing facilities are available. Good for couples and longer stays near the old town.
See Sorrento Bangkok Old Town MRT Samyot
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chakrabongse Villas | ★★★★★ | – | Yes |
| Prince Suite Residence Managed by Prince Palace | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes |
| Seen Hostel Bangkok The Riverwalk | ★★★★★ | – | – |
| Prince Palace Hotel Bangkok | ★★★★ | – | – |
| Lub d Bangkok Chinatown | ★★★★ | – | – |
| Villa de Pranakorn | ★★★★ | – | Yes |
| Maruay Living Apartment | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Maruay Living Apartment 401 | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Maruay Living Apartment 509 | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Maruay Living Apartment 501 | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Corridor 2407 | ★★★★ | – | Yes |
| Victory place 2 | ★★★★ | – | – |
| Sorrento Bangkok Old Town MRT Samyot | ★★★★ | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Family rooms appear at Victory place 2 and Maruay Living Apartment 501, both with air conditioning and free Wifi. Prince Suite Residence Managed by Prince Palace and Prince Palace Hotel Bangkok add car parking, laundry and dry cleaning, which helps on longer stays with children.
Victory place 2 · Prince Suite Residence Managed by Prince Palace · Prince Palace Hotel Bangkok · Maruay Living Apartment 501
For couples
Chakrabongse Villas offers balconies, bathrobes and breakfast in room on Maharaj Road. Villa de Pranakorn and Sorrento Bangkok Old Town MRT Samyot are smaller old-town addresses on Mahachai Road and Ti Thong Road, both with air conditioning, bathrooms and free Wifi.
Chakrabongse Villas · Villa de Pranakorn · Sorrento Bangkok Old Town MRT Samyot
For business stays
Chakrabongse Villas has a business centre, while Prince Suite Residence Managed by Prince Palace and Prince Palace Hotel Bangkok pair a gymnasium and concierge with laundry and dry cleaning. Maruay Living Apartment adds desks, lifts and free car parking for longer working stays.
Chakrabongse Villas · Prince Suite Residence Managed by Prince Palace · Prince Palace Hotel Bangkok · Maruay Living Apartment
For the top-rated pick
Prince Palace Hotel Bangkok is the only listed hotel with a guest rating, 4.0 out of 5 from 7392 reviews, and it is a 4-star property. Lub d Bangkok Chinatown is the next one with a rating, 3.8 out of 5 from 902 reviews.
Things to do near Khao San
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre?
The Maharaj Road and Mahachai Road addresses are the ones inside the old royal district: Chakrabongse Villas, Seen Hostel Bangkok The Riverwalk, Villa de Pranakorn and the Maruay Living Apartments all sit around Phra Nakhon, close to the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun.
Do any of these hotels have parking?
Yes. Prince Suite Residence Managed by Prince Palace and Prince Palace Hotel Bangkok list car parking and complimentary services. The Maruay Living Apartments, Victory place 2, also list free car parking alongside free Wifi and lifts.
Which hotels are best for families?
Victory place 2 and Maruay Living Apartment 501 list family rooms. Prince Suite Residence Managed by Prince Palace and Prince Palace Hotel Bangkok add car parking, laundry and dry cleaning, and both are 5- and 4-star properties respectively.
Are pets allowed?
Lub d Bangkok Chinatown is the only hotel in this shortlist that states a pet policy: pets are not allowed. The other properties do not give a pet policy in their data, so ask the hotel directly before booking.
Which is the top-rated hotel in this shortlist?
Prince Palace Hotel Bangkok has a guest rating of 4.0 out of 5 from 7392 reviews. Lub d Bangkok Chinatown follows with 3.8 out of 5 from 902 reviews. The remaining hotels are listed without a guest rating.
How noisy is Khao San at night?
On Khao San itself the bass from clubs runs until 2am, then delivery trucks and street cleaners take over until 5am. Soi Rambuttri is manageable on an upper floor facing the interior, and Tanao and Damnoen Klang Nuea are largely quiet by midnight.
Is Khao San good for a longer stay?
For one night as an experience, yes. The site's own advice is to book two nights for the novelty, then move to Ari, Thonglor or the riverside for the rest of the trip, since the area has little daytime charm beyond the walk to the temples.
What is there to do around Khao San?
The Khao San to the river loop is 3 km: from the top of Khao San to Tanao Road, past Sao Ching Cha and Wat Suthat, west down Bamrung Muang Road, through the Democracy Monument roundabout and back along Ratchadamnoen Klang to Soi Rambuttri.