Old Capital Bike Inn
Old Capital Bike Inn is the Old City's storybook boutique stay — a century-old teak-and-brick shophouse on Phra Sumen Road turned ten-room inn, wrapped in antiques, stained glass, and garden greenery, with free bicycles for exploring the surrounding royal quarter (the Grand Palace, Wat Pho.
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May–June and September–October offer dramatic discounts (30–50% off peak rates) with fewer crowds. Weather is mixed but rarely a washout — afternoon showers clear quickly.
Details
- Phone
- 096 808 0983
- Website
- www.oldcapitalbkk.com
About Old Capital Bike Inn
Old Capital Bike Inn is the Old City's storybook boutique stay — a century-old teak-and-brick shophouse on Phra Sumen Road turned ten-room inn, wrapped in antiques, stained glass, and garden greenery, with free bicycles for exploring the surrounding royal quarter (the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Khao San's dining lanes are all an easy pedal away). Rooms are snug but deeply atmospheric, breakfast comes cooked to order in the plant-filled courtyard, and the whole place runs with a warmth big hotels can't fake. For budget-boutique character walkable to Bangkok's headline sights, it has few rivals.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026
Around here, on foot
Well-rated places within a short walk of Old Capital Bike Inn, nearest first. Minutes are at an easy pace in the heat.
- 1 minThe Queen's GalleryTemples & Culture · 70 m · 4.4★
- 2 minPhan Fa Lilat BridgeActivities & Tours · 140 m · 4.5★
- 2 minRoyal Pavilion MahajetsadabadinTemples & Culture · 140 m · 4.7★
- 2 minMahakan FortTemples & Culture · 180 m · 4.4★
- 2 minStatue of King Rama IIITemples & Culture · 180 m · 4.5★
- 2 minHere Hostel BangkokHotels & Resorts · 190 m · 4.6★
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Old Capital Bike Inn, round out your day in Bangkok with contrasting stops nearby.
607 Thanon Phra Sumen, Khwaeng Wat Bowon Niwet, Khet Phra Nakhon
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Old Capital Bike Inn: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Old Capital Bike Inn worth visiting?
Old Capital Bike Inn holds a 4.9★ rating from 386 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated hotels & resorts in Bangkok.
When is the best time to visit Old Capital Bike Inn?
The best months to visit Bangkok are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December & January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: April – May (peak heat).
Where is Old Capital Bike Inn located?
Old Capital Bike Inn is at 607 Thanon Phra Sumen, Khwaeng Wat Bowon Niwet, Khet Phra Nakhon, in Bangkok. Getting around Bangkok: BTS Skytrain (most central areas); MRT Metro (underground).
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