Hotels | Interesting
Places | Shopping | Eating | Nightlife | Nearby
Areas
Overview
A mecca for budget backpackers in Southeast Asia is
here, only 1 km north of the Grand Palace. Sprouted
along the short road are guesthouses, cheap hostels,
some boutique hotels, trendy pubs and bars, restaurants,
food stalls and souvenir shops. Recently, the area is
popular among Thai hipsters and artists as well.
Location
Running parallel to Ratchadamnoen Klang Avenue, this
412 metres long lane starts from Chakraphong Rd. and
ends at Tanao Rd. Khao San is in Banglamphu District,
the old town area which has many attractions in close
proximity.
Easy access: Though the subway and skytrain have not
reached the area yet, you can easily get there by taxis,
buses, and river ferries (Banglamphu Pier). From and
to Suvarnabhumi Airport, take airport bus no. A2, it
will stop at the corner of Khao San Rd.
Buses: no. 2 from Sukhumvit Rd. to Sanam Luang (Ratchadamnoen
Klang Avenue) then walk to Khao San., no. 3 from the
Northern Bus Terminal to Khao San, no. 15 Khao San-Siam
Square, Aircon bus no. 511 from the Eastern Bus Terminal
via Sukhumvit, Democracy Monument to the Southern Bus
Terminal.
For taxi: ถนนข้าวสาร
Map : Rattanakosin Island index
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Hotels in Khaosan
Road Area
Interesting
Places
Wat Chana Songkram
The temple ground connects Khao San Rd. and Phra Athit
Rd. It is nice to take a break from the crowded lane
and pay homage to the Buddha and appreciate the beautiful
murals.
For taxi: วัดชนะสงคราม
Santichaiprakan Park
The park features a great river view with the Rama
VII Bridge. Free activities like music and exercises
are held in the evening.
For taxi: สวนสันติไชยปราการ
Phra Athit Road
Another old area in Bangkok where old townhouses along
the road have been turned into cafe and restaurants
and buildings once served as residences of important
persons have been turned into offices of many organisations.
The area is lively at night.
For taxi: ถนนพระอาทิตย์
Phra Sumeru Fortress
Built in 1783, the old hexagonal-shape fort situated
next to Santichaiprakan Park is one of the two remaining
fortresses. Its old cannons are still in place.
For taxi: ป้อมพระสุเมรุ
Shopping
Banglamphu Market
One of the favourite shopping grounds for Thais. It
abounds with local food stalls and has all kinds
of knock-off clothes.
For taxi: ตลาดบางลำพู
Eating
Thai and ethnic restaurants can be easily found on
Khao San Rd. You will also find countless numbers of
street carts selling economic menus such as Phat Thai
(fried noodles), rice with Thai style omelets, various
kinds of eatable bugs and cocktails.
Nightlife
The area features a large numbers of pubs and bars
popular among tourists and Thai teens. Some of the
cheapest bars in town are located here.
Nearby Areas
Rattanakosin
Island / Pinklao
Area / Chinatown
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