Ban Tai Travel Guide

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It is a negative legacy of war.The story about this bridge became a movie.
It is a negative legacy of war.The story about this bridge became a movie.
View of Guan Im Sutham Temple as viewed from the bridge.
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Natee The Riverfront Hotel Kanchanaburi

Natee The Riverfront Hotel Kanchanaburi

3.5 out of 5
77/ 77 River Kwai Road Kanchanaburi Kanchanaburi
The price is NZ$118 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
NZ$118
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kanchanaburi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bridge Over the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma ...
9/10 Wonderful! (217 reviews)
Spacious room, nice breakfast & great views of the river. Pool area needed cleaning & most of the sunbeds were falling apart. Hotel needs some TLC.

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Natee The Riverfront Hotel Kanchanaburi
Pongphen Guesthouse

Pongphen Guesthouse

3 out of 5
Soi Bangladesh, River Kwai Kanchanaburi
The price is NZ$48 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
NZ$48
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kanchanaburi. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (211 reviews)
Guesthouse was well positioned, access to a small pool area, and in a lovely peaceful setting.

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Pongphen Guesthouse
Good Times Resort

Good Times Resort

3 out of 5
265/5 Maenam Kwai Rd. Kanchanaburi
The price is NZ$71 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
NZ$71
20 Feb - 21 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kanchanaburi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (347 reviews)
Thos is my 2nd stay at Good Times. I highly recommend. The food in the restaurant is also amazing.

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Good Times Resort
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Sittisang Heritage House 1920

Sittisang Heritage House 1920

3.5 out of 5
141, Pak Phraek Road, Ban Nueae Kanchanaburi Kanchanaburi
Stay at this apartment in Kanchanaburi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Bridge Over the River Kwai and Kanchanaburi Walking ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Amazing home, great staff and fantastic breakfast!

Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

Sittisang Heritage House 1920
1 minute walk to the tourist strip ! New guest house on quiet Soi Great location

1 minute walk to the tourist strip ! New guest house on quiet Soi Great location

Tambon Ban Tai Chang Wat Kanchanaburi
Stay at this holiday home in Kanchanaburi. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Bridge Over the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma ...
1 minute walk to the tourist strip ! New guest house on quiet Soi Great location
Water Activity, Eco-friendly experience for backpackers or small groups.

Water Activity, Eco-friendly experience for backpackers or small groups.

Tambon Tha Ma Kham Chang Wat Kanchanaburi
Stay at this campsite in Kanchanaburi. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Bridge Over the River Kwai and JEATH War Museum are located nearby.
Water Activity, Eco-friendly experience for backpackers or small groups.
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Popular places to visit

Bridge Over the River Kwai showing a bridge and a river or creek

Bridge Over the River Kwai

4/5(5 reviews)

Take a walk over this historic landmark, which has become the symbol of the infamous Thailand-Burma railway.

Bridge Over the River Kwai
Panorama of beautiful sunrise scene at old an long wooden bridge at Sangklaburi,Kanchanaburi province, Thailand

Kanchanaburi Walking Street

4/5(3 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kanchanaburi Walking Street during your stay in Ban Tai. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Kanchanaburi Walking Street
Aerial view of Skywalk Observation Deck made by transparent glass with beautiful Kanchanaburi city view by river at Kanchanaburi province Thailand.

Kanchanaburi Skywalk

Enjoy an outing to Kanchanaburi Skywalk during your stay in Kanchanaburi. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Kanchanaburi Skywalk
Thailand-Burma Railway Centre showing interior views

Thailand-Burma Railway Centre

4/5(4 reviews)

An attractive off-white exterior belies the story told inside of the harsh conditions manual laborers faced when constructing a wartime rail system.

Thailand-Burma Railway Centre
The Tiger Temple

Wat PA Luang Ta Bua Yansampanno

4/5(1 review)

Why not meet the animals who call Wat PA Luang Ta Bua Yansampanno home during your trip to Kanchanaburi? While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Wat PA Luang Ta Bua Yansampanno

Kanchanaburi War Cemetery

4/5(5 reviews)

Enjoy a stop at Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Ban Tai. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Kanchanaburi War Cemetery

Activities

Mallika City, 1905 A.D. “City of culture and lifestyle”

Mallika City, 1905 A.D. “City of culture and lifestyle"

NZ$4
per adult
Mallika City, 1905 A.D. “City of culture and lifestyle"
River Kwai Tour From Bangkok with Jeath Museum and Death Railway

River Kwai Tour From Bangkok with Jeath Museum and Death Railway

NZ$109
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
River Kwai Tour From Bangkok with Jeath Museum and Death Railway
Historic River Kwai Bridge Full Day Join Tour from Hua Hin

Historic River Kwai Bridge Full Day Join Tour from Hua Hin

NZ$150
per adult
Historic River Kwai Bridge Full Day Join Tour from Hua Hin
Boat trip River Kwai and Erawan Falls Full Day Tour From Bangkok

Kanchanaburi Full Day Tour: River Kwai and Erawan Falls

NZ$140
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Kanchanaburi Full Day Tour: River Kwai and Erawan Falls
Bridge on the River Kwai including Train Ride

Bridge on the River Kwai Journey with Train, Boat & Authentic Lunch

NZ$152
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Bridge on the River Kwai Journey with Train, Boat & Authentic Lunch
Echoes of WWII: Visit the Bridge, Cemetery, & Death Railway

From Bangkok: Kanchanaburi War Cemetery and Death Railway..

NZ$93
per adult
From Bangkok: Kanchanaburi War Cemetery and Death Railway..
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