The One Khaosan
A front-row seat on Khao San's loudest stretch, open till 3am and priced for people who plan to stay out.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 17:30–03:00
- Price
- $$$$
- Mid-range
Carry Your Passport or a Copy
Clubs and some bars check IDs strictly, especially in Bangkok's Thonglor, RCA, and Sukhumvit areas. A photo of your passport info page on your phone usually works, but carrying a laminated photocopy is safer.
Details
- Phone
- 061 415 8990
Full opening hours
Bangkok after dark
Something to book for the evening in Bangkok.
Why go, and how to do it well
This is a Khao San Road bar in the fullest sense. Doors open at 5.30pm, the shutters come down at 3am, and everything in between is street noise, music and whoever happens to be walking past. If that sounds like too much, it probably is. If it sounds like exactly the night you came to Bangkok for, you'll be fine here.
Mid-range pricing is the useful part. You're on one of the most famous addresses in backpacker Southeast Asia without paying rooftop money for the privilege, which makes it a sensible anchor for a bar crawl rather than a destination you commit the whole evening to. Go early, around six or seven, and you get a table, a drink and a good view of the street filling up. Go at eleven and you're part of the crush, which some people want.
My advice is to treat the street as the main event and the bar as your base. Food stalls, vendors and half a dozen other venues are within a minute's walk in either direction.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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131 Thanon Khao San, Taladyod Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand
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Tips for Visiting Nightlife & Bars
Know the Closing Times
Legal closing time is 2 AM for most venues, though enforcement varies. In Bangkok's designated entertainment zones (RCA, Silom Soi 2/4, Khao San), some clubs stay open until 4 AM. Islands tend to be more relaxed about hours.
Buy Bucket Drinks Cautiously
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Arrange Your Ride Home
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The One Khaosan: Frequently Asked Questions
Is The One Khaosan worth visiting?
The One Khaosan holds a 4.3★ rating from 2,694 Google reviews — a strong rating for nightlife & bars in Bangkok.
What are the opening hours of The One Khaosan?
The One Khaosan is typically open 17:30–03:00 — 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.
How expensive is The One Khaosan?
The One Khaosan is moderately priced (฿฿) relative to other nightlife & bars in Bangkok.
When is the best time to visit The One Khaosan?
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 The One Khaosan located?
The One Khaosan is at 131 Thanon Khao San, Taladyod Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand, in Bangkok. Getting around Bangkok: BTS Skytrain (most central areas); MRT Metro (underground).
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