Chaiwat Guesthouse
A 2-star hostel in Bangkok's Riverside area, a short walk from Wat Pho and Wat Arun, with air-conditioned twin rooms and free Wi-Fi in every room.
Chaiwat Guesthouse is a 2-star hostel in the Bangkok Riverside area, with air-conditioned rooms and free Wi-Fi in every room. Room service is available, and Sanam Chai MRT station is 300 m away, so the city's public transport is close at hand.
Both twin rooms have two single beds, a private bathroom with a shower, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The Deluxe Twin Room measures 19 m² and has a city view, and the Standard Twin Room measures 17 m².
Wat Pho, Wat Arun 350 m away and the Grand Palace 650 m away are all within a short walk or a short ride of the guesthouse. Suvarnabhumi Airport is 28.5 km away and Don Mueang International Airport is 22.4 km away. Check-in runs from 14:00 to 20:00 and check-out is by 11:00.
Highlights
Room types
The rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom with a shower and toiletries, a flat-screen TV and a socket near the bed. Towels, linens and slippers are provided, and free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms.
The Deluxe Twin Room measures 19 m² and has a city view, and the Standard Twin Room measures 17 m². Both are twin rooms for up to two guests, with two single beds each.
Deluxe Twin Room
from US$26 per night
- City view
- Private bathroom
- Shower
With 19 m² and two single beds, the Deluxe Twin Room has a city view and a private bathroom with a shower. It is air-conditioned, has a flat-screen TV, slippers and towels, and sleeps up to two guests.
Standard Twin Room
from US$26 per night
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- Flat-screen TV
The 17 m² Standard Twin Room has two single beds, a private bathroom with a shower and a flat-screen TV. It is air-conditioned and sleeps up to two guests.
Hotel facilities & services
Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, and Wi-Fi also covers the public areas. Room service is available for meals and snacks, and the property is smoke-free, with non-smoking rooms.
Rooms can have a refrigerator, a desk, a clothes rack and free bottled water. Air conditioning is available in the public areas as well as in the rooms, and there is a terrace.
Guests can also use internet services in the communal spaces. Languages spoken include English and Thai, and the terrace is part of the shared areas of the property.
General facilities
- Air conditioning in public area
- Smoke-free property
- Non-smoking rooms
- Terrace
- English
- Thai
Food & drink
- Room service
Media & technology
- Free WiFi in all rooms
- Internet services
- WiFi in public areas
Room amenities
- Air conditioning
- Clothes rack
- Desk
- Slippers
- Free bottled water
- Refrigerator
Location & what to see
Chaiwat Guesthouse is in the Bangkok Riverside area, in the Rattanakosin old town, where many of the city's best-known temples and palaces are clustered. The streets here are lined with temples and museums, and the Chao Phraya river is close by, with piers such as Tha Tien Pier and Rajinee Pier along its banks. Many of the historic sights can be reached on foot from the guesthouse.
Wat Pho, the temple of the Reclining Buddha, and the Museum of Siam are close by, with Chakabongse Palace right next door. The Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho is one of the largest in Thailand. Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn, is 350 m away and the Grand Palace is 650 m away, and Khaosan Road, the backpacker street known for its guesthouses and bars, is 1.8 km away. Sanam Chai MRT station is also close by for travelling across the city by metro.
A good day here can start at Wat Pho and Wat Arun, continue to the Grand Palace and end with a boat ride along the river from Tha Tien Pier. Jim Thompson House, the teak home of the American silk entrepreneur, is further out. Don Mueang International Airport is 22.4 km away, and Suvarnabhumi Airport is 28.5 km away.
What guests say
Travellers rate the location (9.6) and the cleanliness (9.5) most highly, and the service and value for money also score well.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a night at Chaiwat Guesthouse cost?
Rates at Chaiwat Guesthouse change with the season, the room and your dates, so the best way to see the price of a night is to check the live rates for your dates with our partner.
How do I get to Chaiwat Guesthouse?
The nearest airports are Don Mueang International Airport, 22.4 km away, and Suvarnabhumi Airport, 28.5 km away, and the property can be reached from either one by road. Sanam Chai MRT Station is 300 m away and Itsaraphap MRT Station is 1000 m away, so the metro is close for getting around the city. Check-in runs from 14:00 to 20:00, so plan the journey to arrive within those hours.
What is near Chaiwat Guesthouse?
Within a short walk are Wat Pho Temple (300 m), Wat Arun (350 m) and The Grand Palace (650 m). Khaosan Road is 1.8 km away, Jim Thompson House is 3.9 km away and Asiatique - The Riverfront is 4.6 km away. Chakabongse Palace and the Museum of Siam are also very close, Sanam Chai MRT Station is 300 m away, and Tha Tien Pier is on the river.
Is free Wi-Fi available at Chaiwat Guesthouse?
Yes, Chaiwat Guesthouse offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms, and internet access is also available in the communal areas of the property. The connection covers both working online and streaming from your room.
What time is check-in and check-out at Chaiwat Guesthouse?
Check-in at Chaiwat Guesthouse runs from 14:00 to 20:00, and guests need to check out by 11:00. The property asks guests to inform it in advance of their expected arrival time, which you can do with the Special Requests box when booking.
Does Chaiwat Guesthouse have room service?
Yes, Chaiwat Guesthouse offers room service, so meals and snacks can be brought to your room. It is one of the property's main highlights.
How many beds are in the rooms at Chaiwat Guesthouse?
The rooms at Chaiwat Guesthouse are twin rooms with two single beds, and each one sleeps up to two guests. The Deluxe Twin Room measures 19 m² and has a city view, and the Standard Twin Room measures 17 m².
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