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Kanchanaburi – Jungle & rainforest

Jungle & rainforest · No. 16 in Thailand

Boutique hotels in Kanchanaburi

Kanchanaburi's River Kwai flows past jungle-covered limestone hills, war memorials and floating raft resorts.

Handpicked boutique hotels

Where to stay in Kanchanaburi

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Cross River Kwai

Kanchanaburi

A contemporary riverbank resort south of the bridge, with river views from every room and an infinity pool.

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X2 River Kwai

Kanchanaburi

Minimalist riverside cabins on the Kwai Noi, about 15 minutes south of town.

Kanchanaburi is known for the Bridge over the River Kwai and the Death Railway built by prisoners of war during the Second World War, commemorated in moving museums and cemeteries. Beyond the town, the river winds through jungle and karst hills to the waterfalls of Erawan National Park.

Where to stay

The best small resorts are on the riverbanks outside town, some with floating rooms. A few chic hotels sit within walking distance of the bridge.

Good to know

Kanchanaburi is about two and a half hours from Bangkok. The historic railway still runs over the Wampo Viaduct to Nam Tok.

Good to know

Questions about Kanchanaburi

How many boutique hotels are there in Kanchanaburi?

We list 4 boutique hotels in Kanchanaburi, including Cross River Kwai, Journey House Lifestyle Boutique Hotel and U Inchantree Kanchanaburi.