Best Cafes in Khao San, Bangkok

Cafes in Khao San, Bangkok cluster in the old Banglamphu quarter, around Khao San, Rambuttri and Phra Arthit roads. The Grand Palace is close, so the area mixes backpackers, day visitors and local students. Some cafés sit inside hostels, and Mad Monkey Bangkok is one of them.

Getting there: No BTS or MRT station is within easy walking distance. The nearest MRT stop, Sam Yot, is about a 20-minute walk. The other choice is the Chao Phraya boat to Phra Arthit pier (N13), or a taxi or Grab.

At the time of writing (October 2026) the page lists Mad Monkey Bangkok, a budget hostel with a restaurant and bar. It also lists Konnichipan Bakery and ViVi The Coffee Place.

Before you choose: Decide how you will arrive. The boat to Phra Arthit pier drops you at the quiet end of the district, away from the Khao San Road crowd.

Also see: Cafes in Chinatown, all cafes in Bangkok and everything in Khao San.

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