Thanon Khao San
Notable street · Talat Yot
Talat Yot, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Highlights
Backpacker hub with vibrant nightlife, street food, and markets
Talat Yot, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand Get directions
Backpacker hub with vibrant nightlife, street food, and markets
Talat Yot, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand Get directions
"A compact, neon-lit strip that functions as the city's backpacker hub, offering packed bars, nightly entertainment, and an easy place to meet fellow travelers; while still lively and fun, prices have risen over time and visitors should expect a high-energy, party-oriented atmosphere." - Katie Jackson Katie Jackson Katie Jackson is a New York City-based writer who covers travel, food, and more. Her work has appeared in USA Today, The Sunday Times, Esquire, Outside, New York Post, and Travel + Leisure, among others. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"I experienced Khao San Road as the epicenter of backpacker life — a kitschy, chaotic strip full of excellent hostels, cheap bars, backpacker clubs, and tourist shops that’s perfect if you want to be in the middle of the action." - Matthew Kepnes
"Khao San Road is the backpacker capital — packed with endless bars, shops, street food, international restaurants, vendors and travelers day and night — and while it’s much more commercial than it used to be, it’s still a must-visit spot to sit outside and meet other travelers." - Matthew Kepnes
"I went to Khao San Road and realized the backpackers there weren’t living some mysterious, privileged lifestyle — they were travelers young and old doing exactly the same thing as me, and none of them were trust fund babies; seeing that convinced me that long-term travel isn’t a secret but something ordinary people make happen." - Matthew Kepnes
"Once the backpacker capital of the world, I see Khao San Road as a full-on tourist trap now—non-stop bars, hawkers, and street stalls—but it’s still a fun place to hang out: grab a drink, order banana pancakes, meet other travelers, and watch the world go by." - Matthew Kepnes
