Old Bangkok starts outside the door.
The hostel does not publish a fixed event calendar. Instead, use these independent route ideas to make the most of a central Bunsiri Road base.
Au Bon Hostel · Bunsiri RoadChoose the mood of your day.
Distances are approximate, routes can change and opening hours should always be checked with the attraction directly.
Sanam Luang & the City Pillar
Begin with Bangkok’s open ceremonial field and the civic heart of the old city. The City Pillar and Sanam Luang are both published around four hundred metres from the hostel.
- Start early for cooler streets.
- Walk toward Sanam Luang and the City Pillar area.
- Continue toward museums or the royal quarter.
Khaosan after dark
Khaosan Road is published roughly half a kilometre away. Go for street food, people-watching and the neighbourhood’s high-energy evening scene, then return to Bunsiri Road.
- Walk over before sunset.
- Explore Khaosan and the surrounding lanes.
- Keep valuables secure in crowded areas.
Temple & palace morning
The Temple of the Emerald Buddha and Grand Palace are published within roughly six to eight hundred metres. Dress requirements and ticketing can change, so check official attraction guidance.
- Carry appropriate shoulder and knee coverage.
- Arrive early for lower heat and smaller crowds.
- Extend the day toward Wat Pho if time allows.
Temples to the river
Turn a royal-district walk into a longer route toward Wat Pho and the Chao Phraya. River transport can then connect to other parts of Bangkok.
- Combine palace-area sights in one morning.
- Continue toward Wat Pho and nearby piers.
- Check the latest boat route before boarding.
Walk first. Connect farther.
Current property listings place Sam Yot MRT at roughly 1.4 km and Sanam Chai MRT at roughly 1.6 km.
One request can cover the whole room mix.
For families, friends or several rooms, send the dates, guest count and preferred categories in a single direct enquiry.
Plan the beds before the itinerary.
The published mix includes twins, two family configurations and dorm beds, making it possible to request different room types for one group.
Share exact guest numbers
Include adults, children and preferred bed arrangements.
State your arrival time
Reception and check-in are published only until 21:30.
Wait for written confirmation
The hostel should confirm availability, final rate, payment and cancellation terms.
One address, many Bangkok directions.
Choose your room first, then build the Old Town day around it.