Bangkok, Thailand
Khao San Road
A destination for independent travelers and backpackers — a carnival-like scene riddled with guest houses, street food, beer gardens, tattoo parlors, travel agencies, used bookstores, and fortune tellers. It is, in a word, wonderful, and a rare enduring gem in a part of the world that is modernizing faster than you could ever imagine.
Browse by Category
Explore 368+ places on and around Khao San Road
Start Here
Essential guides for planning your trip
Top-Rated Hotels
From $8 dorm beds to boutique hotels with rooftop pools
Discover Places
Bars, restaurants, hotels, and more on Khao San Road
Latest Guides
In-depth guides to Khao San Road and Banglamphu
Halloween on Khao San Road
Halloween on Khao San Road — your insider guide to the best of Khao San Road.
Backpacker Packing List for Thailand’s Northern Hills: Cool Mornings, Trekking, and Temple Stops
Pack light for Northern Thailand: layers for cool mornings, temple-ready outfits, trekking gear, rain/burning-season add-ons, and smart money/tech tips.
Thailand Trip Planner: How to Plan Your Thailand Itinerary, Cities, and Transport
Season, routes, cities, trains, ferries, budgets—here’s how we plan a Thailand trip that flows, with insider tips on Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and beyond.
Thailand Visa Runs from Bangkok: A Complete Guide
Thailand Visa Runs from Bangkok: A Complete Guide — your insider guide to the best of Khao San Road.
Bangkok Rooftop Bars with Riverfront Dining Worth the Ride from Khao San Road
Chase sunset at Bangkok riverfront rooftop bars where the Chao Phraya and dinner share the spotlight—views, vibes, prices, dress codes, and how to get there.
Bangkok Street Food at Local Markets: Best Fresh and Wet Markets for Affordable Eats
Eat like a local with our guide to Bangkok’s best fresh and wet markets—what to order, how much to pay, and how to get there from Khao San and BTS/MRT.
What's Happening
This week on Khao San Road
Jam Night (Open Mic) at Choppers Sports Bar
Thu, Aug 27 · 7 PM · Choppers Bar
Route66 Saturday Night
Sat, Aug 29 · 9 PM · Route 66
Saturday Night Service at Rocco Club
Sat, Aug 29 · 12 AM · Rocco Club
Bad & Boujie Monday
Mon, Aug 31 · 10 PM · Sugar Club
Monday Night at Levels
Mon, Aug 31 · 10 PM · Levels Club