Kanchanaburi Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Kanchanaburi, Kanchanaburi Province

The historical places in Kanchanaburi are probably a big part of your travel plans. While you’re visiting, you may want to admire the scenic riverfront.

Based on our travel expertise, Felix River Kwai Resort is a top hotel on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features 2 restaurants and free WiFi. Bridge Over the River Kwai is a short walk away. A couple of other options close to historic sites include U Inchantree Kanchanaburi and Dheva Mantra Resort.

Kanchanaburi is home to 141 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Kanchanaburi is notable for landmarks like Bridge Over the River Kwai, Tham Pu Wa Temple and Lak Meuang. Cultural venues include Thailand-Burma Railway Centre and JEATH War Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Kanchanaburi Walking Street and Kanchanaburi War Cemetery.

When you book a historic hotel, you’ll stay someplace that has a national historic designation. A castle, a palace or even a pub or an old police station can be identified as a historic hotel provided that it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the public spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Kanchanaburi, giving a sense of history.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The building and architecture of a historic hotel tends to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value as well as how it influenced the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you might expect, but every effort is made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the amenities found in a hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Kanchanaburi, you won’t be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable or rundown.