What's Khao San Like?

Visitors really like Khao San, especially its temples, shops, and riverfront access. Enjoy the neighborhood's rich culture, entertainment venues, and museums. Nature lovers can explore top areas such as Bangkok Riverside and Sanamluang. Khaosan Road and Temple of the Emerald Buddha are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Khao San?

We have 282 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our customers' top lodging choices in Khao San:

LoogChoob Homestay

Guestrooms with balconies

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Café • Terrace • Quiet rooms

SSIP Boutique Dhevej Bangkok (Adults Only)

City-center hotel

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Café • Garden • Central location

Siri Poshtel Bangkok

3-star hotel

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

Baan Nampetch Hostel

2-star hostel

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Terrace • Walkable location

Baan Kachitpan

Comfortable guestrooms with balconies

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden • Walkable location

How to Get to Khao San

Khao San is located 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from the heart of Bangkok.

Flying to:

• • Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), 17.2 mi (27.6 km) from Khao San
• • Don Mueang Intl. Airport (DMK), 13 mi (21 km) from Khao San

Things to See and Do in and around Khao San

What to See in Khao San

• • Temple of the Emerald Buddha
• • Wat Pho
• • Bangkok Riverside
• • Democracy Monument
• • Wat Saket

Things to Do in Khao San

• • Khaosan Road
• • King Prajadhipok Museum
• • National Gallery Bangkok
• • Nang Loeng
• • Phahurat

Other Popular Khao San Attractions

• • Sanamluang
• • Wat Bowonniwet Vihara
• • Ratchadamnoen Stadium
• • Wat Ratchanadda
• • Loha Prasat

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)