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Ayutthaya – Old town & heritage

Old town & heritage · No. 15 in Thailand

Boutique hotels in Ayutthaya

Ayutthaya's temple ruins recall the great Siamese capital, with riverside boutique hotels facing illuminated prangs.

Handpicked boutique hotels

Where to stay in Ayutthaya

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Baan Tye Wang

Ayutthaya

A traditional Thai-style guesthouse by the river with a small antique museum.

02

Sala Ayutthaya

Ayutthaya · 26 rooms

A design-led riverside hotel of red brick and white walls facing Wat Phutthaisawan, with a pool.

Ayutthaya was the capital of Siam for more than four centuries until it was sacked in 1767. Its brick temple ruins, Buddha heads entwined in tree roots and towering prangs now form a UNESCO World Heritage site on an island formed by three rivers, an easy trip from Bangkok.

Where to stay

Most visitors come on day trips, but staying overnight lets you see the ruins at dawn and floodlit at night. The best small hotels are on the river, facing temples.

Good to know

Cycling is the best way to explore the historical park. Ayutthaya is about 90 minutes from Bangkok by road or train.

Good to know

Questions about Ayutthaya

How many boutique hotels are there in Ayutthaya?

We list 3 boutique hotels in Ayutthaya, including Baan Tye Wang, Sala Ayutthaya and iuDia on the River.