#1
Wat Sirindhorn Wararam Phu Phrao
4.7 (5,986)·Ubon Ratchathani
Pavilion carved with pop culture characters, featuring painted florescent images on walls & floor.
The 10 Best Temples & Cultural Sites in Ubon Ratchathani, Ranked
This is temple country, so seven of the ten are working Buddhist sites, padded out with a museum, a monk's memorial and a sandstone rock park at Sao Chaliang. Wat Sirindhorn Wararam Phu Phrao takes the top spot, mostly for those glowing murals.
10 placesAvg 4.6 on GoogleUpdated Oct 2026
- #2
Wat Phra That Nong Bua
4.7 (5,325)·Ubon RatchathaniBuddhist temple known for its soaring chedi with intricate gold detailing & seated Buddha statues.
- #3
Wat Maha Wanaram Phra Aram Luang
4.7 (1,966)·Ubon RatchathaniA working royal temple where Luang Pho Yai still draws a steady stream of worshippers, not a photo stop.
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Best Hotels in Ubon Ratchathani
My pick at each price level in Ubon Ratchathani, 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.
#2Mid-range · 4-star
Sunee Grand Hotel4.3 (2,792 reviews)
Stylish hotel within a shopping complex, offering a restaurant, a spa & a rooftop pool.
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#5Budget · 3-star
V Hotel Ubon4.2 (977 reviews)
A well-regarded hotel on Chaeng Sanit Road offering comfortable accommodation in the heart of Ubon Ratchathani.
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- #4
Sao Chaliang
4.5 (805)·Ubon RatchathaniExpansive, scenic park known for its unique mushroom-shaped sandstone formations.
- #5
Tung Sri Muang Temple
4.4 (871)·Ubon RatchathaniA revered Buddhist temple in central Ubon Ratchathani, set within a serene public park setting.
- #6
Ubon Ratchathani National Museum
4.6 (533)·Ubon RatchathaniA well-regarded regional museum showcasing the art, history, and culture of the lower Isan region.
- #7
Museum Ajahn Chah
4.7 (421)·Ubon RatchathaniA revered cultural site in Ubon Ratchathani honoring the life and teachings of the beloved forest monk Ajahn Chah.
- #8
Wat Tai Phrachao Yai Ong Tue
4.6 (444)·Ubon RatchathaniA revered riverside temple in Ubon Ratchathani known for its sacred Buddha image and serene atmosphere.
- #9
Putthasathan Ratchathani Asok
4.6 (392)·Ubon RatchathaniA respected Buddhist temple community in Warin Chamrap, blending spiritual practice with cultural heritage.
- #10
Wat Chaeng
4.4 (512)·Ubon RatchathaniA welcoming Buddhist temple on Highway 24 in Ubon Ratchathani, open around the clock.
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