Centara Udon
An international-standard business hotel in a city that doesn't have many, with a pool and spa to soften the trip.
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- Open 24 hours daily
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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.
About Centara Udon
Udon Thani is a working city more than a holiday one, and this is the kind of hotel that reflects that: conference rooms, a ballroom, two restaurants, and rooms built for people who arrive with a laptop bag rather than a surfboard. If you're in town for a trade fair or a run of meetings, it's the straightforward answer. The Centara name means you know roughly what you're getting before you walk in, which counts for a lot in a place where standards vary wildly from one property to the next.
That said, it's not purely corporate. There's an outdoor pool and a spa, both of which earn their keep if you're using Udon as a base rather than just a stopover. And it's a decent base. Nong Khai and the Lao border are an easy run north, and the rock paintings at Phu Phra Bat Historical Park make a good day out. My advice: book early if your dates line up with a major regional event, because the whole city fills.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026 · How we check places
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Pair your visit. After Centara Udon, round out your day in Udon Thani with contrasting stops nearby.
277/1-3 271 5, Tambon Mak Khaeng, Amphoe Mueang Udon Thani, Chang Wat Udon Thani 41000, Thailand
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Centara Udon: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Centara Udon worth visiting?
Centara Udon holds a 4.4★ rating from 2,829 Google reviews — a strong rating for hotels & resorts in Udon Thani.
What are the opening hours of Centara Udon?
Centara Udon is open 24 hours a day — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Centara Udon?
The best months to visit Udon Thani are December – February (Red Lotus Sea blooms Dec–Feb), with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January (lotus season weekends) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: March – May (peak heat).
Where is Centara Udon located?
Centara Udon is at 277/1-3 271 5, Tambon Mak Khaeng, Amphoe Mueang Udon Thani, Chang Wat Udon Thani 41000, Thailand, in Udon Thani. Getting around Udon Thani: Songthaews on numbered city routes (฿10–15); Grab and metered taxis in the city.
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Wat Pho Chai Phra Aram Luang
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Nong Prajak Park
Giant inflatable ducks on a city lake, and half of Udon Thani out jogging around it at dusk.
Tha Sadet Market
A covered riverside strip of stalls where the Mekong view does as much work as the shopping.
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