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Where to book in Ayutthaya: our two picks

Ayutthaya works best as a river stay: temples by day, the Pa Sak river in the evening. Our independent pick is a small boutique hotel on the river; the second is a mid-range hotel a short walk from the railway station.

By Kylian Dev

  • One independent address
  • One mid-range option on Trip.com
  • Weak points written down

Our short list

  • BAAT Boutique Hotel — Ho Rattanachai, on the Pa Sak River (74 Moo 10), Ayutthaya. The independent address we would book for something with character.
  • Ayothaya Riverside Hotel — Wat Pako Road, Kamong, next to the railway station. The easier, mid-range choice.

Best season: November to February is the coolest and driest stretch for walking among the ruins; March to May is very hot.

The two addresses

Where we would book in Ayutthaya

Independent pick

BAAT Boutique Hotel

Riverside boutique hotel · Ho Rattanachai, on the Pa Sak River (74 Moo 10), Ayutthaya

What convinced us is the clarity of the idea: a river-facing house built around crafts, rather than a generic hotel with a view. We would book it for one night of slow Ayutthaya after the ruins.

Price per night

Price not verified: check the live rate before you plan.

Best for

Couples, Slow travellers, Anyone interested in local crafts

Three things that make it special

  • Every room faces the river, from 36 to 75 sqm
  • A riverside café and Thai restaurant with a floating deck
  • A "Slow Living by the River of Craft" concept and 15% off on direct bookings

The weak points

  • Bookings are non-refundable and date changes need 30 days' notice
  • No pets allowed
  • Temples are a short ride away, not on the doorstep
Where exactly
Ho Rattanachai, on the Pa Sak River (74 Moo 10), Ayutthaya. Open the map
Getting there
By train or minibus from Bangkok to Ayutthaya, then a tuk-tuk or taxi to the river.
Good to know
Children: Free for ages 0–4 sharing a bed; 500 THB a night for ages 4–11Beach: On the river, not the sea
Check rates on Trip.comOfficial website
Mid-range pick

Ayothaya Riverside Hotel

Mid-range riverside hotel, eight floors · Wat Pako Road, Kamong, next to the railway station

We picked it for the logistics: arrive by train, drop your bag, be on a bicycle ten minutes later.

Price per night

Price not verified: check the live rate before you plan.

Best for

Train travellers, Budget-minded couples, Short stops

Three things that make it special

  • About 200 m on foot from the railway station
  • Deluxe River View rooms over the Pasak River
  • Free Wi-Fi and parking, with a restaurant and breakfast on site

The weak points

  • An eight-storey building, not an intimate guesthouse
  • Rates are not published on the page we read
  • Temples need a tuk-tuk or bicycle
Where exactly
Wat Pako Road, Kamong, next to the railway station. Open the map
Getting there
About 200 m on foot from Ayutthaya railway station.
Good to know
Wi-Fi: Free Wi-FiBeach: On the river, not the sea
Check rates on Trip.comOfficial website
Not sure which area? Read where to stay in AyutthayaThe area guide tells you which part of town to choose; this page tells you which address to book.Ayutthaya travel guideWhat to do, when to go and how to get there.

These are editorial picks: we have not been paid for them and we do not claim a stay we did not make. Booking links to Trip.com are partner links.