Samphao Lom

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The ancient capital of Siam makes for a wonderful day trip from Bangkok. You can take a train to Ayutthaya and once there, hire a tuk-tuk or rent a bike. There are numerous sights and ancient temples scattered around the area.
Enormous sculpture of a monk on the way to Chang Mai.
Ban Boonchu Bed and Breakfast is an absolutely wondeful place to stay. We were the first people to stay with them from AirBnB but they have been open for several years. The property is a large wooden house that has been converted into a B&B. The rooms are on the upper floor and the common areas and garden are on the gound floor. The room was huge, great AC, hot water, but the best part AMAZINGLY friendly woman Kittiya who speaks fluent English. Her family helped us as well and were so, so kind. Nothing but wonderful things to say. Great location to the sites and there is a night market two blocks away!
The reclining Buddha is 42 meters in length and 8 meters high, and its name is Phra Buddha Sai Yat. The reclining Buddha image is aligned to a north/south axis, and it is facing west. All the Buddha’s toes are of equal lengths. The arm supporting the head is vertical, instead of being folded as in the Early Ayutthaya and U-Thong periods. This vertical arm is a characteristic of reclining images made in the Middle Ayutthaya period - after the 16th century (Amatyakul 47). The reclining Buddha image is usually wrapped in brightly colored orange cloth. A small altar exists beside it where visitors can make offerings. Many people have covered portions of the image in gold leaf.
Monks at Wat Niwet Thammaprawat near Ayutthaya, Thailand.

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i Residence Hotel

i Residence Hotel

3 out of 5
91/202 Khlong Nueng Khlong Luang Pathum Thani
$33 nightly
The price is $35 total per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
$35 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Khlong Luang. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attraction Pinehurst Golf and Country ...
7.6/10 Good! (23 reviews)
Clean no-frills hotel at a great price
Check in and check out were quick and easy. The room was neat and clean and everything worked. The bed was quite firm (which I am okay with, but some people might want a little more softness). Parking was conveniently close to the door. Overall, we were pleased and would stay here again.

Reviewed on May 30, 2024

i Residence Hotel
Centara Ayutthaya

Centara Ayutthaya

4 out of 5
129/4 Moo 3, Khlong Suan Phlu Ayutthaya Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
$77 nightly
The price is $82 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$82 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Ayutthaya. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (184 reviews)
Nice room design, but very difficult to figure out and memorize light switch controls. At breakfast there were no coffees cups available for nearly 10 minutes. Coffee must always be the top priority at breakfast!

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

Centara Ayutthaya
Sala Ayutthaya

Sala Ayutthaya

4.5 out of 5
9/2 Moo 4, U-Thong Road, Pratu Chai Ayutthaya Ayutthaya
$149 nightly
The price is $160 total per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
$160 total
Mar 18 - Mar 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Ayutthaya. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Ayutthaya Historical Park and Wat ...
9/10 Wonderful! (334 reviews)
Excellent staff. Helped us with boat tour arrangements and tuk-tuk.superb restaurant and service.

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

Sala Ayutthaya
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Pan Ville Resort

Pan Ville Resort

3 out of 5
Kanchanapisek Road, 55/7 Sam Khok Pathum Thani
Stay at this villa in Sam Khok. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attraction Bang Sai Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Centre is located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
The room was spotless and staff were excellent.

Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

Pan Ville Resort
Syama Residence

Syama Residence

3.5 out of 5
5-6 Moo 4 U-Thong Road Ayutthaya Ayutthaya
Book a stay at this business-friendly residence in Ayutthaya. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ayutthaya Historical ...
10/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
Beautifully decorated room, great view of the temple across the river, excellent services. Only issue is the parking since the cafe downstairs is very popular.

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025

Syama Residence
The Aiyara

The Aiyara

3.5 out of 5
45 Moo 2, Bang Pa-in Ayutthaya
Book a stay at this golf aparthotel in Bang Pa-in. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Central Ayutthaya and Japanese Village ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (15 reviews)
The room was very good. I cannot say one bad thing aboùt it. Our thanks to the staff

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

The Aiyara
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Popular places to visit

Landmark Wat Phra Kaeo, Temple of the Emerald Buddha Bangkok, Asia Thailand; Shutterstock ID 167998589

Ayutthaya Historical Park

Find out about the history of Ayutthaya when you spend time at Ayutthaya Historical Park. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.

Ayutthaya Historical Park
A row of Buddha statues at the temple of Wat Yai Chai Mongkol in Ayutthaya near Bangkok Thailand. Image shot 2006. Exact date unknown.

Wat Yai Chaimongkon

Learn about the local history of Ayutthaya with a stop at Wat Yai Chaimongkon. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.

Wat Yai Chaimongkon
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Wat Phra Si Sanphet

You can learn about the history of Ayutthaya with a visit to Wat Phra Si Sanphet. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.

Wat Phra Si Sanphet
Landscape Ayutthaya Historical Park in Ayutthaya. The famous temple of the equivalent human Thailand. ; Shutterstock ID 384351355

Wat Phu Khao Thong

Learn about the local history of Phu Khao Thong with a stop at Wat Phu Khao Thong. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.

Wat Phu Khao Thong
Wat Phra Ram's tall main prang (Khmer-style spire) isn't in the best condition, but it's definitely worth a visit. The temple was constructed on the cremation site of King U Thong

Wat Phra Ram

Learn about the local history of Ayutthaya with a stop at Wat Phra Ram. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.

Wat Phra Ram
Thailand's old capital of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya is full of majestic ruins and grand temples. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city also has plenty of idyllic scenes like this one from Ayothaya Floating Market. To escape the tourist crowd, seek and ye shall find.

Ayuthaya Floating Market

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Ayuthaya Floating Market during your visit to Ayutthaya. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.

Ayuthaya Floating Market

Things to do

Ayutthaya Temples & Ayothaya Floating Market Trip From Bangkok

Ayutthaya Temples and Ayothaya Floating Market From Bangkok

$48
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Ayutthaya Temples and Ayothaya Floating Market From Bangkok
Historical City of Ayutthaya - Unesco Full Day Tour From Bangkok

Historical City of Ayutthaya - Unesco Full Day Tour From Bangkok

$41
per adult
Historical City of Ayutthaya - Unesco Full Day Tour From Bangkok
Ayutthaya Temples Small Group Tour with Lunch

Ayutthaya Group Tour: UNESCO Temples & Lunch

$52
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ayutthaya Group Tour: UNESCO Temples & Lunch
eSIM: Airalo Thailand Package

eSIM: Airalo Thailand Package

$2
per traveler
eSIM: Airalo Thailand Package
Ayutthaya Temples & River Cruise from Bangkok

Ayutthaya Temples & River Cruise from Bangkok

$32
per adult
Ayutthaya Temples & River Cruise from Bangkok
Ayutthaya: Colorful of Ayutthaya bicycle tour>Slow ride

Colorful Ayutthaya Bike Tour – History, Culture & Lunch

$43
per adult
Colorful Ayutthaya Bike Tour – History, Culture & Lunch
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