Bangkok, Thailand

Khao San Road

A destination for independent travelers and backpackers — a carnival-like scene riddled with guest houses, street food, beer gardens, tattoo parlors, travel agencies, used bookstores, and fortune tellers. It is, in a word, wonderful, and a rare enduring gem in a part of the world that is modernizing faster than you could ever imagine.

Explore places Read our guides What's on Plan a trip

Browse by Category

Explore 300+ places on and around Khao San Road

Hotels

96 places

Bars

36 places

Restaurants

38 places

Clubs

24 places

Cafes

32 places

Massage

19 places

Tattoo

3 places

Shops

20 places

Temples

10 places

Start Here

Essential guides for planning your trip

All guides

15 Best Hotels Near Khao San Road (2026) Best Budget Hotels & Hostels on Khao San Road (2026) Best Party Hotels Near Khao San Road Bangkok (2026) Where to Stay Near Khao San Road: Complete Area Guide (2026) Best Bars on Khao San Road: Where to Drink in Bangkok's Backpacker District Best Street Food on Khao San Road: 15 Must-Try Dishes & Where to Find Them Things to Do on Khao San Road: Complete Guide (2026) Khao San Road Nightlife: Best Bars & Clubs (2026)

All guides

Top-Rated Hotels

From $8 dorm beds to boutique hotels with rooftop pools

All hotels

9.8

Best Hotels Near KSR

Our top 15 picks ranked by guest reviews

Budget Hotels & Hostels

Dorm beds under $15, private rooms under $30

Best Party Hotels

Hotels with rooftops, pools, and nightlife access

Where to Stay Guide

Compare Rambuttri, Phra Arthit, Samsen, and more

All hotels

Featured

What's On Tonight: Tuesday 2026-03-31

Tonight on Khao San Road: 6 events tonight, 10 places worth checking out. Here's what's worth your time.

Discover Places

Bars, restaurants, hotels, and more on Khao San Road

View all places

สวัสดี ติ๊กต๊อก

Clubs $$$

ป้าปากแดง กาแฟโบราณ

Cafes $$$

อาคารปิยะสมบัติกุล วัดบวรนิเวศวิหาร

Temples $$$

342 Bar

Bars $$$

8.1

Hostel

3 Howw Hostel at Sukhumvit 21

See prices

Open

7-Eleven

Shops $$$

Open

7-Eleven Chakrabongse

Shops $$$

Open

7-Eleven (Samsen)

Shops $$$

View all places

Latest Guides

In-depth guides to Khao San Road and Banglamphu

All guides

Loi Krathong and Yi Peng in Bangkok: Where to Celebrate

Seasonal · Mar 27, 2026

Loi Krathong and Yi Peng in Bangkok: Where to Celebrate

Loi Krathong and Yi Peng in Bangkok: Where to Celebrate — your insider guide to the best of Khao San Road.

Full Moon Party: Getting to Koh Phangan from Bangkok

Guide · Mar 20, 2026

Full Moon Party: Getting to Koh Phangan from Bangkok

Full Moon Party: Getting to Koh Phangan from Bangkok — your insider guide to the best of Khao San Road.

Backpacker Packing List for Thailand

Guide · Mar 11, 2026

Backpacker Packing List for Thailand

Backpacker Packing List for Thailand — your insider guide to the best of Khao San Road.

Guide · Feb 16, 2026

15 Best Hotels Near Khao San Road (2026)

Khao San Road draws millions of travelers every year, but here is what most first-timers get wrong: they book the cheapest room they can find on the road itself, then spend their trip sweating through thin walls while a bass-heavy sound system rattles their fillings until 3 AM. The smart move is to stay *near* Khao San Road — close enough to walk to the action, far enough to actually sleep.

Bangkok Street Food Guide: Khao San Road and Beyond

Guide · Mar 25, 2026