Kanvela House
A 2-star guesthouse in Bangkok's Khaosan area, with dormitory beds, double and twin rooms, a bar, a garden and a buffet breakfast, a few metres from Wat Somanas Ratchaworawihan.
Kanvela House is a 2-star guesthouse on Krungkasem Road in Bangkok's Khaosan area, offering dormitory beds as well as double and twin rooms. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, and the property has a bar and a garden on site.
A buffet breakfast is offered, and guests can also use luggage storage, a laundry service and daily housekeeping. There is a smoking area for guests who smoke, and the property has an elevator on site.
Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00 each day.The Grand Palace is 2.5 km away, Khao San Road is 1.6 km away, and Wat Arun lies across the river at 3.1 km.
Highlights
Room types
Rooms at Kanvela House range from bunk beds in dormitories to double and twin rooms, and some dormitories are for women only while others are mixed. In the mixed dormitories, guests share the room with travellers of both sexes. Several rooms have air conditioning and a seating area, and the rooms can have a hair dryer, toiletries and a clothes rack.
Several rooms have a shared bathroom, and capacity runs from one guest in a bunk bed up to seven guests in a private dormitory. Guests in every room can use the garden and the bar on site, and breakfast is a buffet served at the property.
1 Person in 6-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
- Air conditioning
- Seating area
With 20 m², this room has one bunk bed for a single guest, along with air conditioning and a seating area. It is one of the mixed dormitory rooms at Kanvela House, and the bathroom is shared with other guests.
1 Person in 6-Bed Dormitory - Female Only
- Air conditioning
- Seating area
Measuring 20 m², this room has one bunk bed for a single guest, with air conditioning and a seating area. It is reserved for female guests only, and the bathroom is shared with other guests. Guests can use the garden and the bar on site.
Double Room with Shared bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Seating area
With 16 m², this double room has one double bed for up to two guests, along with air conditioning and a seating area. The bathroom is shared with other guests. Guests can use the garden and the bar on site.
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Seating area
At 16 m², this twin room has two single beds for up to two guests, along with air conditioning and a seating area. The bathroom is shared with other guests, and buffet breakfast is offered at the property.
Classic Double Room with Shared Bathroom
This double room measures 14 m² and sleeps up to three guests. The bathroom is shared with other guests.
Entire 6-Bed Private Dormitory - Mixed
- Air conditioning
- Seating area
Booked as a whole, this 20 m² dormitory has six bunk beds for up to six guests, with air conditioning and a seating area. It is a mixed dormitory, and the room is set up for six guests at once.
6 Beds in Private Dormitory
This private dormitory measures 20 m² and sleeps up to seven guests in one room.
Classic Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
This twin room measures 14 m², sleeps up to three guests and has a shared bathroom.
Hotel facilities & services
Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms, and there is also Wi-Fi in the public areas. Parking on site is available, and the property has an elevator, lockers and a garden for guests to use.
Guests can use luggage storage, a laundry service and daily housekeeping. A buffet breakfast, a coffee shop and a bar with a happy hour are on site.
The property has a smoking area for guests who smoke. Rooms can have air conditioning, a seating area, a hair dryer, toiletries and a clothes rack.
General facilities
- Elevator
- Smoking area
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry service
- Garden
- English
- Thai
Parking
- On-site parking
Food & drink
- Bar
- Buffet breakfast
- Coffee shop
- Happy hour
Media & technology
- Free WiFi in all rooms
- Internet
- WiFi in public areas
Room amenities
- Air conditioning
- Clothes rack
- Non-smoking
- Seating area
- Hair dryer
- Toiletries
Location & what to see
Kanvela House is on Krungkasem Road in the Wat Sommanat part of Bangkok, in the Pom Prap Sattru Phai district. The surroundings mix temples, government buildings and small local shops, and the Khaosan area is known for its backpacker bars and street food.
The temple closest to the guesthouse is Wat Somanas Ratchaworawihan, a few metres away, and Nang Loeng Market, a local market, lies 200 m off. Khao San Road is 1.6 km away, while the Grand Palace, 2.5 km from the guesthouse, is the royal complex that holds the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Across the Chao Phraya river, Wat Arun sits on the far bank at 3.1 km, and the river piers near the area give access to the other side. Wat Arun is reached by a short river crossing.
A good day could begin at the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, then cross to Wat Arun before the evening at Khao San Road. Khao San Road, the best-known street of the area, is the natural place to end the day, with its bars, guesthouses and restaurants. On weekends, Chatuchak Weekend Market, 5.9 km away, is a long day out with a large number of stalls.
What guests say
Travellers rate the cleanliness and the service most highly, both at 9.1, and the value for money also scores very well at 8.9.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a night at Kanvela House cost?
Rates at Kanvela House change with the season, the room you choose and your dates, so the best way to see the price of a night is to check today's rates with our partner.
How do I get to Kanvela House?
Kanvela House is on Krungkasem Road in Bangkok, 19.7 km from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) and 26.9 km from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). The nearest train station, Urupong Station, is 1.1 km away, and Khao San Road is 1.6 km away. The Grand Palace is 2.5 km away. On-site parking is available at the property for guests who travel by car.
What is near Kanvela House?
Near Kanvela House you will find Wat Somanas Ratchaworawihan 50 m away, Nang Loeng Market 200 m away, and Khao San Road 1.6 km away. The Grand Palace is 2.5 km away, and Wat Arun is 3.1 km away across the Chao Phraya river. Chatuchak Weekend Market is 5.9 km away for a weekend visit.
Does Kanvela House have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms at Kanvela House, and Wi-Fi also reaches the public areas of the guesthouse.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kanvela House?
Check-in at Kanvela House starts at 14:00, and guests check out by 11:00 on the day they leave the property.
Is breakfast served at Kanvela House?
Yes, Kanvela House serves a buffet breakfast, and the property also has a coffee shop and a bar on site, with a happy hour.
Does Kanvela House have parking?
Yes, parking on site is available at Kanvela House, which is on Krungkasem Road in the Wat Sommanat area of Bangkok.
Does Kanvela House have a garden and a bar?
Yes, Kanvela House has both a garden and a bar on site. The property also has a smoking area for guests who smoke, and luggage storage is available.
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