Ban Tai Travel Guide

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It is a negative legacy of war.The story about this bridge became a movie.
It is a negative legacy of war.The story about this bridge became a movie.
View of Guan Im Sutham Temple as viewed from the bridge.
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Natee The Riverfront Hotel Kanchanaburi

Natee The Riverfront Hotel Kanchanaburi

3.5 out of 5
77/ 77 River Kwai Road Kanchanaburi Kanchanaburi
The price is ฿1,869 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿1,869
฿2,200 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kanchanaburi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bridge Over the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (220 reviews)
We were warmly welcome in this hotel. I recommend to sleep here if you want to rest however if you want to have a dinner the selection of dishes is limited.

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Natee The Riverfront Hotel Kanchanaburi
Pongphen Guesthouse

Pongphen Guesthouse

3 out of 5
Soi Bangladesh, River Kwai Kanchanaburi
The price is ฿859 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
฿859
฿945 total
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kanchanaburi. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (216 reviews)
Excellent facilities and location

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Pongphen Guesthouse
Sabai@Kan Resort

Sabai@Kan Resort

3 out of 5
317/4 Mae Nam Kwai, Tambon Thamakham Kanchanaburi Kanchanaburi
The price is ฿1,359 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
฿1,359
฿1,600 total
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kanchanaburi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (365 reviews)
Big room and nice garden

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Sabai@Kan Resort
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Sittisang Heritage House 1920

Sittisang Heritage House 1920

3.5 out of 5
141, Pak Phraek Road, Ban Nueae Kanchanaburi Kanchanaburi
Stay at this apartment in Kanchanaburi. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Bridge Over the River Kwai and Kanchanaburi Walking ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Amazing home, great staff and fantastic breakfast!

Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

Sittisang Heritage House 1920
Baan Plang Resort

Baan Plang Resort

3 out of 5
39/3 Moo.2 Kang Sean Kanchanaburi Kanchanaburi
Stay at this holiday home in Kanchanaburi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Bridge Over the River Kwai and Ploy River ...
Baan Plang Resort
Baan Parimtarn Kanchanaburi

Baan Parimtarn Kanchanaburi

2.5 out of 5
171/1 Baan Parimtarn Kanchanaburi Kanchanaburi
Stay at this villa in Kanchanaburi. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attraction Wat PA Luang Ta Bua Yansampanno is located nearby.
Baan Parimtarn Kanchanaburi
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Popular places to visit

Bridge Over the River Kwai showing a bridge and a river or creek

Bridge Over the River Kwai

4.5/5(25 reviews)

Take a walk over this historic landmark, which has become the symbol of the infamous Thailand-Burma railway.

Bridge Over the River Kwai
Panorama of beautiful sunrise scene at old an long wooden bridge at Sangklaburi,Kanchanaburi province, Thailand

Kanchanaburi Walking Street

4/5(14 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kanchanaburi Walking Street during your stay in Ban Tai. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Kanchanaburi Walking Street
Aerial view of Skywalk Observation Deck made by transparent glass with beautiful Kanchanaburi city view by river at Kanchanaburi province Thailand.

Kanchanaburi Skywalk

Enjoy an outing to Kanchanaburi Skywalk during your stay in Kanchanaburi. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Kanchanaburi Skywalk
Thailand-Burma Railway Centre showing interior views

Thailand-Burma Railway Centre

4.5/5(16 reviews)

An attractive off-white exterior belies the story told inside of the harsh conditions manual laborers faced when constructing a wartime rail system.

Thailand-Burma Railway Centre
The Tiger Temple

Wat PA Luang Ta Bua Yansampanno

Why not meet the animals who call Wat PA Luang Ta Bua Yansampanno home during your trip to Kanchanaburi? While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Wat PA Luang Ta Bua Yansampanno

Kanchanaburi War Cemetery

4.5/5(15 reviews)

Enjoy a stop at Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Ban Tai. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Kanchanaburi War Cemetery

Things to do

River Kwai Tour From Bangkok with Jeath Museum and Death Railway

River Kwai Tour From Bangkok with Jeath Museum and Death Railway

฿2,080
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
River Kwai Tour From Bangkok with Jeath Museum and Death Railway
Historic River Kwai Bridge Full Day Join Tour from Hua Hin

Historic River Kwai Bridge Full Day Join Tour from Hua Hin

฿2,850
per adult
Historic River Kwai Bridge Full Day Join Tour from Hua Hin
Mallika City, 1905 A.D. “City of culture and lifestyle”

Mallika City, 1905 A.D. “City of culture and lifestyle"

฿70
per adult
Mallika City, 1905 A.D. “City of culture and lifestyle"
River Kwai One Day Tour from Bangkok

River Kwai Day Tour from Bangkok: History, Scenic Views & Culture

฿3,000
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
River Kwai Day Tour from Bangkok: History, Scenic Views & Culture
Full Day Kanchanaburi with Death Railway& River Kwai from Bangkok

Full Day Kanchanaburi with Death Railway& River Kwai from Bangkok

฿1,910
per adult
Full Day Kanchanaburi with Death Railway& River Kwai from Bangkok
Bridge on the River Kwai including Train Ride

Bridge on the River Kwai Journey with Train, Boat & Authentic Lunch

฿2,900
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Bridge on the River Kwai Journey with Train, Boat & Authentic Lunch
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Floating Restaurant on River Kwai

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