What's Phra Nakhon Like?

People go to Phra Nakhon to see favorite places like Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and to take in culture at top venues like Bangkok National Museum. Travelers like the neighborhood's beautiful river views and great bars. Khaosan Road and Grand Palace are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Phra Nakhon?

We have 314 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are some of our travelers' top places to stay in Phra Nakhon:

Old Capital Bike Inn

3-star hotel

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

ARUN Riverside Bangkok

3.5-star hotel with 2 restaurants, bar

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Café • 24-hour front desk

Riva Surya Bangkok

4-star hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Bar • Pool loungers • Central location

Samsen Street Hotel

3.5-star hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • Bar • Café • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff

Siri Poshtel Bangkok

3-star hotel

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Rooftop terrace • Café • Walkable location

How to Get to Phra Nakhon

Phra Nakhon is located 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from the heart of Bangkok.

Flying to:

• • Suvarnabhumi Intl. Airport (BKK), 17.6 mi (28.2 km) from Phra Nakhon
• • Don Mueang Intl. Airport (DMK), 13.3 mi (21.5 km) from Phra Nakhon

Things to See and Do in and around Phra Nakhon

What to See in Phra Nakhon

• • Thammasat University
• • Temple of the Emerald Buddha
• • Grand Palace
• • Wat Pho
• • Bangkok Riverside

Things to Do in Phra Nakhon

• • Khaosan Road
• • Bangkok National Museum
• • Yaowarat Road
• • National Gallery Bangkok
• • Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles

Other Popular Phra Nakhon Attractions

• • Democracy Monument
• • Sanamluang
• • Rama VIII Bridge
• • Wat Bowonniwet Vihara
• • Thewet Pier

When Is the Best Time to Visit Bangkok?

• • Hottest months: April, March, May, June (average 85°F)
• • Coldest months: January, December, February, November (average 80°F)
• • Rainiest months: September, October, May, August (average 9 inches of rainfall)