#1
Sriayuthaya Lion Park
4.7 (7,980)·Ayutthaya
A large, well-organized zoo in Ayutthaya where visitors can feed and observe lions, tigers, giraffes, and more.
The 10 Best Activities & Tours in Ayutthaya, Ranked
What surprised me here is how much of this list is water and greenery rather than temples, with four waterfall parks spread across Saraburi and Nakhon Nayok pulling serious crowds. Sriayuthaya Lion Park takes the top spot, and it's the one place families keep coming back to.
10 places$$ price levelAvg 4.4 on GoogleUpdated Oct 2026
- #2
Chet Sao Noi National Park
4.5 (7,653)·AyutthayaA compact, seven-tiered waterfall park in Saraburi offering shaded forest trails and a cool, peaceful retreat from the city.
- #3
Wang Ta Krai Waterfall
4.4 (3,984)·AyutthayaA jungle stream waterfall near Nakhon Nayok where visitors wade, swim, and picnic along layered cascades.
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Best Hotels in Ayutthaya
My pick at each price level in Ayutthaya, going by Google's hotel class. Hotels from my ranked list of the 10 best come first, then the best-reviewed. Each button opens the hotel on Booking.com with your dates filled in.
#1Mid-range · 4-star
The Cavalli Casa Resort4.5 (2,971 reviews)
A well-appointed resort near Ayutthaya's historic sites, offering balcony rooms, complimentary breakfast, and free Wi-Fi.
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- #4
Sarika Waterfall
4.3 (4,832)·AyutthayaA nine-tiered waterfall with natural swimming pools set among forested hillsides two hours from Bangkok.
- #5
Namtok Samlan National Park
4.4 (2,226)·AyutthayaA forested national park in Saraburi built around a scenic waterfall with natural swimming pools and forest trails.
- #6
Bueng Phra Ram Park
4.4 (2,005)·AyutthayaA peaceful lakeside park amid Ayutthaya's ancient ruins, ideal for scenic walks and quiet reflection.
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- #7
Chao Phraya River
4.4 (1,710)·AyutthayaA historic river winding through Ayutthaya's ancient ruins, best explored by boat at sunrise or sunset.
- #8
Banharn-Jamsai Tower
4.3 (1,582)·AyutthayaA 1992 observation tower in Suphan Buri with panoramic city views, gardens, fountains, and a water park for just 40 baht.
- #9
Great Thai Cuisine & Steak
4.8 (662)·AyutthayaA well-loved Ayutthaya restaurant serving authentic Thai dishes alongside grilled steaks and American comfort food.
- #10
De Riva Ayothaya
4.2 (1,352)·AyutthayaPrice level$$$$Mid-rangeRiverside Thai restaurant in Ayutthaya's old town, known for grilled river prawns and relaxed evening dining.
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