Top 5 Budget Hotels Near Chao Phraya Bangkok

Looking for budget-friendly hotels with river views? Bangkok has tons of great hotel options for travelers on a tight budget. It’s possible to book an affordable hotel with views of the Chao Phraya river. Read on to discover the top five budget hotels near the Chao Phraya in Bangkok.

• Ibis Bangkok Riverside

This hotel has everything you need for a comfortable and scenic stay along the Chao Phraya river. This hotel is a great value for your money, offering riverside views and even an outdoor saltwater swimming pool. The rooms are clean and modern, with fully equipped hotel amenities and exceptional service.

The famous ICONSIAM and Asiatique are only a few steps away from the hotel, lined with some of the best shops and eateries. You can experience a luxurious stay at an affordable price at Ibis Bangkok Riverside.

• Theatre Residence

Theatre Residence is an ultra-modern and luxuriously affordable hotel located in the Thonburi side of Bangkok. It used to be a theatre and a center for contemporary arts in the early 90s, and now serves as a riverside hotel and serviced residence for travelers and guests.

The interior design is very clean, sharp and modern—it also comes fully furnished with an open-air swimming pool in the zen-like courtyard overlooking the gorgeous Chao Phraya river. You have the option to stay in a riverfront suite, deluxe suite, river view room, and more.

• Navalai River Resort

Only a minute walk to the Bangkok Riverside, Navalai River Resort is a luxurious, yet a budget hotel near Chao Phraya Bangkok. This hotel is a few minutes away from Khao San Road, one of the most popular walking areas and attraction among tourists and backpackers. The resort offers a quiet getaway from the city life, with its stunning views of the river, friendly staff, and comfortable rooms.

Each room comes beautifully decorated in different artist themes, including a Thai theme, colonial influenced theme, and a Rattanakosin heritage theme. Navalai River is a short walk to the best local restaurants, galleries, and bars on Phra Athit Road.

• Inn A Day

If you’re looking for a truly unique boutique hotel experience, check out Inn A Day, a quaint four-story building inspired by the time of day and the Tatien-community. The property is divided into three time zones—dawn, day and dusk. Each room is decorated according to the Tatien Community and time of day (blue for dawn, yellow for day, and orange for dusk).

The hotel is a smart choice for travelers as it is conveniently located near the river and a mere 6.5km away from the city center. Visitors can have easy access to the most popular destinations such as the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun.

• Sala Arun

Sala Arun offers some of the remarkable views of Wat Arun from your hotel room. Whether you choose between a River View or a class City View, this hotel is intricately decorated with irony and wood materials for some of the enriching hotel experience. Sala Arun was awarded the “Certificate of Excellence” in 2017 on TripAdvisor, and we highly recommend this hotel for anyone looking for a budget hotel near Chao Phraya Bangkok.