Khon Kaen offers a wide variety of hotels, from luxurious 4-5 star options near CentralPlaza Khon Kaen and the city center to budget-friendly yet convenient choices suitable for business trips, conferences, or relaxing getaways.
Recommended Top Hotels in Khon Kaen
1. Pullman Khon Kaen Raja Orchid
A 5-star hotel in the heart of the city, offering excellent accessibility to CentralPlaza and Kaen Nakhon Lake. Features include a swimming pool, fitness center, spa, spacious rooms with beautiful views, and outstanding reviews for service and food.
2. Avani Khon Kaen Hotel & Convention Centre
Another 5-star hotel with a modern style. Spacious and clean rooms with great city views. Features a large convention center, ideal for conference attendees or families. Complete amenities are provided.
A modern boutique hotel near the city center. Excellent reviews for its design, comfortable rooms, and good value for money. Perfect for those who appreciate stylish hotels.
4. Charoen Thani Khon Kaen or Kosa Hotel
An older hotel that has been renovated. Excellent location near shopping and dining options. Reasonably priced. Suitable for a mid-range budget:
5. Budget-friendly but good hotels (starting from 400–1,000 baht)
-HOP INN Khon Kaen Mittraphap Road (multiple branches, clean, simple, and affordable)
Tourist attractions in Khon Kaen city (easy to get to, can relax all day):
-Bueng Kaen Nakhon + Wat Nong Waeng Royal Temple (Phra Maha That Kaen Nakhon)
The main landmark of the city. A large freshwater lake with walking paths around it, great for jogging and taking beautiful sunset photos. On the temple side, there is a 9-story pagoda; you can go to the top to see a 360-degree view of the city. Good for paying respects and making wishes.
- Khon Kaen Walking Street / Ton Tan Market
Very crowded on Friday-Sunday evenings. Plenty of Northeastern Thai food (Som Tum, Larb, Koi, Naem Nueang), clothes, handmade crafts, and live music. Very fun atmosphere.
- CentralPlaza Khon Kaen
A large, well-equipped mall with restaurants, cafes, a movie theater, and many shopping zones. Perfect for escaping the heat or rain.
Natural & Unseen Attractions
- Phu Wiang Dinosaur Museum
See real dinosaur skeletons unearthed in the area. Fun for families and children with both exhibitions and light hiking trails.
- Ubolratana Dam
A large dam with a wide expanse of water. There are viewpoints, cool breezes, and picnic areas. Nearby is Phu Pha Khon-Phu Phan Kham National Park.
- Nam Phong National Park / Pha Daeng Pha Dam
Beautiful nature, pleasant weather in winter. Features waterfalls, rock formations, caves, and hiking trails.
- Phra That Kham Kaen (Wat Phra That Kham Kaen)
A sacred pagoda, a landmark of Khon Kaen. Very popular with Northeastern Thais who come to pray for love and success.
Recommended Cafes & Restaurants
Khon Kaen has many beautiful cafes, such as Refill Coffee (with a waterfall inside), Chan Mai, Chujai, and Godfather Coffee.
As for food, try the spicy papaya salad, grilled chicken, fermented pork sausage, crispy pork rind with rice, and grilled prawns. You can find these dishes at the markets or famous restaurants around Maliwan Road. If you go during this time (January 2026), the weather is cool and pleasant, perfect for strolling around and taking pictures.