Samphao Lom Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.
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.

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i Residence Hotel

i Residence Hotel

3 out of 5
91/202 Khlong Nueng Khlong Luang Pathum Thani
The price is NZ$56 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
NZ$56
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & 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 30 May 2024

i Residence Hotel
Sala Ayutthaya

Sala Ayutthaya

4.5 out of 5
9/2 Moo 4, U-Thong Road, Pratu Chai Ayutthaya Ayutthaya
The price is NZ$285 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
NZ$285
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Ayutthaya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Ayutthaya Historical Park and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (332 reviews)
Very good staff! Restaurant was lovely and setting amazing! Food reasonably priced and very nice!

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Sala Ayutthaya
Centara Ayutthaya

Centara Ayutthaya

4 out of 5
129/4 Moo 3, Khlong Suan Phlu Ayutthaya Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
The price is NZ$222 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
NZ$222
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & 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 their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (182 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 19 Feb 2026

Centara 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 Wi-Fi, 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 4 Feb 2026

Pan Ville Resort
Syama Residence

Syama Residence

3.5 out of 5
5-6 Moo 4 U-Thong Road Ayutthaya Ayutthaya
Stay at this business-friendly residence in Ayutthaya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ayutthaya Historical Park ...
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 29 Dec 2025

Syama Residence
The Aiyara

The Aiyara

3.5 out of 5
45 Moo 2, Bang Pa-in Ayutthaya
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Bang Pa-in. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Ayutthaya Historical Park and Central Ayutthaya ...
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 2 Aug 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 take a trip to 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 when you take a trip to 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 when you spend time at Wat Phra Ram. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.

Wat Phra Ram
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Wat Ratchaburana

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

Wat Ratchaburana

Activities

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eSIM: Airalo Thailand Package

NZ$4
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Thailand Package
Historical City of Ayutthaya - Unesco Full Day Tour From Bangkok

Historical City of Ayutthaya - Unesco Full Day Tour From Bangkok

NZ$68
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

NZ$85
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ayutthaya Group Tour: UNESCO Temples & Lunch
Ayutthaya Temples & Ayothaya Floating Market Trip From Bangkok

Ayutthaya Temples and Ayothaya Floating Market From Bangkok

NZ$79
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Ayutthaya Temples and Ayothaya Floating Market From Bangkok
BANGKOK-Ayutthaya: JoinTour Ancient Capital Of Thailand

BANGKOK-Ayutthaya: JoinTour Ancient Capital Of Thailand (by Road)

NZ$103
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
BANGKOK-Ayutthaya: JoinTour Ancient Capital Of Thailand (by Road)
Ayutthaya Historical Park Small Group Tour – Full Day

Ayutthaya Historical Park Small Group Tour – Full Day

NZ$47
per adult
Ayutthaya Historical Park Small Group Tour – Full Day
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