Central & East
Ayutthaya
The UNESCO-listed ruined capital of old Siam, a flat river island of temples you can cover by bike in a day. An easy trip from Bangkok; the ruins offer little shade, so go in the cool season.
9 guides Best: Nov–Feb
Know before you go
Best time to go The best time to visit Ayutthaya is November through February, the cool-dry season, when average highs run 32-34°C and rainfall is at its lowest, roughly 9mm over about 1 rainy day in December, per weather-and-climate… Best Time to Visit Ayutthaya: Month-by-Month Guide → Top things to do Ayutthaya, the ruined former capital of Siam and a UNESCO World Heritage site, packs its best sights into a flat river-island park you can cover by bike, tuk-tuk, or boat in a day or two. Things to Do in Ayutthaya: The Complete Guide →
Where to stay in Ayutthaya
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★★★★ Centara Ayutthaya 9.44,110 reviews
★★★ Baan Tye Wang Hotel 9.22,889 reviews
★★★ Silp-Pa Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Hotel 9.02,535 reviews
★★★★ Kantary Hotel Ayutthaya 8.92,754 reviews
★★★★★ sala ayutthaya 8.82,803 reviews
★★★★ RUS Hotel&Convention 9.21,597 reviews
★★★ Baan Thai House 9.11,670 reviews
★★★★ S3 Ayutthaya Hotel 8.91,911 reviews