Old Capital Bike Inn

A century-old teak-and-brick shophouse on Phra Sumen Road turned ten-room inn, full of antiques, stained glass and garden greenery, with free bicycles for the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Khao San, all an easy pedal away.

4.9(386)Sam Yot MRT Station · 14 min walk

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Getting there: Sam Yot MRT Station; 14 min walk

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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.

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Address: 607 Thanon Phra Sumen, Khwaeng Wat Bowon Niwet, Khet Phra Nakhon
Phone: 096 808 0983
Website: www.oldcapitalbkk.com

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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 Oct 2026

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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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