Guesthouse (usd$25-$45) In Old Sukhothai

[GinnyLee]

Anyone know of guesthouses or small hotels in Old Sukhothai that would be clean and safe and walking distance to the historic area for 7 nights?

Thank you,

Ginny

from Colorado

[amsterdammer]

Sukhothai old city is known as "Muang Kao", and located around 14 kilometers from Sukhothai "New Town"

A number of guesthouses are located here which are just a across the street from the Historical Park.

Orchid Hibiscus Guest House

407/2, Tumbon Muang Kao, Amphoe Mueang Sukhothai, Changwat Sukhothai 64210

Tel: 05563 3284

450 - 1,000 THB

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g3...-Sukhothai.html

Mountain View

23/3 Moo 8, Tumbon Muang Kao, Amphoe Mueang Sukhothai, Changwat Sukhothai 64210

Tel: 08 1740 4449, 0 5560 1111

450 - 1,350 THB

http://www.hotelsguidethailand.com/home/<deleted>...n&code=5575

http://www.mountainviewguesthouse.com

Faa Ruan Tai Resort

9/16 Moo 3 Charot Withi Thong Rd., Tumbon Muang Kao, Amphoe Mueang Sukhothai, Changwat Sukhothai 64210

0 5563 3469, 08 9131 9951

800 - 2,500 THB

http://www.hotelsguidethailand.com/home/<deleted>...&code=24290

A bit more pricey, and a little further than a short walk is

Tharaburi Resort

321/3 Moo 3, Muang Kao,Mueang Sukhothai, Sukhothai 64210 Thailand

Tel: 0 5569 7132, 0 5569 7500, 08 4619 3200

3,100 - 8,000 THB

http://www.hotelsguidethailand.com/premium...s&code=5572

Further Google searches will provide useful reviews via "tripadvisor.com" etc to assist your choice.

Sukhothai old town slows down quite quickly after dark so there is not much else to do other than enjoy a relaxing meal and perhaps a drink or two.

Sukhothai literally translates to "dawn of happiness", and it is recommended to rise early and visit the Buddha statues at the historical park in the cooler early morning where they can take on a mysterious glow in the dawn sunrise.

Rent a bike nearby to get around and explore a little further. The surrounding area has many more temples / sites etc to see.

I find the locals to be friendly, and the area to be safe...so just go ahead and relax & enjoy.

Chok Dee!

[DEREK-C]

Hi, I wouldn't recommend the Faa Ruan Thai resort, it's showing signs of wear and their a no facilities. We were there a month ago and Le Charme Resort, next door to it, is a lot more modern with excellent facilities. It is also very close to the historical park. You have to pay to enter each section of the Historical Park and you can hire a Songthaew to take you round. we did this , but with hindsight I think we would have been better off hiring bicycles. There is an excellent Coffee House on the same road as Le Charme at the junction with the main road. As another post there is not much going on after dark. A few bars stay

open and on some days there are nightmarkets. I have put my photos on facebook and plan to put them on Thaivisa as well.

P.S. Le Charme gets booked up quickly so check it out on the web.