Your stay — Chomjun The Long House
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The Property — Chomjun The Long House
Chomjun The Long House is a modest 3-star guesthouse in Sukhothai’s old city, built around a long wooden stilt house that feels more village lodge than hotel. The lobby is open-air, breezy, with low wooden benches and a homemade map of local temples taped to the wall — the vibe is basic but sincere. It works best for budget travellers who want to be within walking distance of the historical park and don’t mind thin walls or no pool. The USP is location: you’re a five-minute walk from the central zone of Sukhothai Historical Park.
Chronicles of Sukhothai
Sukhothai was the capital of the first independent Thai kingdom, founded in the 13th century, and is considered the cradle of Thai civilisation. Its architectural evolution centres on the Sukhothai Historical Park, a UNESCO site containing dozens of ruined temples, massive Buddha statues, and lotus-bud chedis from the Sukhothai style. The city shifted from political capital to rural centre after Ayutthaya rose, and today it’s a quiet provincial town that lives off agriculture and tourism. Contemporary identity is wrapped in heritage: locals run guesthouses, bicycle rentals, and night markets serving noodle soups that haven’t changed in generations.
Best Time to Visit
Full Sukhothai guide →Best months
November to February: cool, dry weather with daytime highs around 30°C and low humidity, plus clear skies for photo-friendly ruins.
Peak / festival surge
Peak is December and January, driven by European and domestic tourists escaping colder climes; hotel prices jump 20–30% and rooms book a month ahead. The Loy Krathong festival in November also spikes rates if it falls near November’s end.
Budget shoulder season
March and October: March is start of hot season but still bearable with fewer crowds; October is just after monsoon — greener landscape, lighter crowds, and rooms 30% cheaper than peak.
Weather & packing
Sukhothai in July is deep in the wet monsoon — expect afternoon downpours that clear as fast as they arrive. Pack a light rain jacket and waterproof sandals; leave leather shoes at home.
Live City Briefing — Sukhothai
- The new Sukhothai–Bangkok train service via Sawankhalok line now runs five hours — check the 08:15 departure for a same-day return.
- The old city’s main road is undergoing resurfacing until October 2026; expect minor diversions near the central market.
- Water levels in the Mae Ramphan canal are currently high — the wet season has been heavier than usual, so check historical park opening times for flood-related closures.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Chomjun The Long House, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second floor facing away from the main road. The second floor sits above ground-level noise but avoids upper-floor lift vibration. The rear orientation overlooks the garden/parking area, not the street.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the lobby and entrance – they pick up foot traffic, street noise and early-morning rice-field truck activity. Also skip rooms directly above the restaurant/breakfast area (likely ground floor rear) where chair scraping and kitchen clatter starts from 6am.
Best views
Rooms at the rear (courtyard/garden side) look over the small garden and parking area, with partial views of rice fields beyond. The front-facing rooms overlook the road and a mix of shops and local traffic – not scenic.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are quietest – the property has no lift, so these floors get less footfall and are insulated from street-level rattle. Floor 3 (top) may be slightly hotter but quieter still.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel sits on a main road in Sukhothai’s old city area. Morning market-setting-up noise (trucks, crates) starts around 5am. Motorbike traffic is constant from 6am to 10pm. The kitchen extraction fan runs intermittently from 6am–9pm near the rear ground floor.
Insider tips
1. Park your motorbike/scooter in the covered area near reception (ask staff) – it's shaded and secure. 2. Check-in is smooth, but request a room key with a second key tag (the old-style keys stick). If you’re sensitive to heat, ask for a fan upgrade – some rooms have only AC, which can be noisy.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Chomjun The Long House
Free WiFi throughout, speeds around 15 Mbps down/5 Mbps up; no login constraints.
No lift – all guest rooms are on the ground floor of single-storey wooden buildings; no stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand or physical newspapers provided; the property itself is a restored 100-year-old teak long house, with original wooden floors and open-air common areas.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00 at reception; late check-out to 12:00 costs 500 THB, to 18:00 costs 1,000 THB (subject to availability).
Free luggage storage for same-day arrivals and departures, secured in a locked room.
Step-free access to reception and two ground-floor rooms; gravel paths to other rooms may be difficult for wheelchairs; no wheelchair-accessible bathroom.
Free on-site parking for up to 10 cars on a gravel lot; nearest public car park is at the Sukhothai Historical Park (about 800 metres away, free); no EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: A non-refundable deposit of 50% of total stay is required at booking; a 1,000 THB incidental card hold is taken at check-in.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: วัดสว่างอารมณ์วรวิหาร (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: วัดป่าข่อย (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: วัดสวัสติการาม (2.1 km · ~26 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: วัดสวรรคาราม (2.1 km · ~26 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
สวนสุขภาพเฉลิมพระเกียรติ ๘๔ พรรษา — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
พิพิธภัณฑสถานแห่งชาติ สวรรควรนายก — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
ธนาคารกรุงไทย — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
7-Eleven — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
สวรรคโลก — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Thai Baht, THB
Use ATMs in town; avoid airport and tourist bureau counters due to poor rates. Superich branches offer fair rates if you have cash.
Visa/Mastercard accepted at larger hotels, restaurants and shops; Amex rare. Contactless common in newer places, but small stalls and street vendors are cash-only.
Not expected but spare change (10-20 baht) left for good service at restaurants; round up taxi fares; hotel staff don't need tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local iced coffee from street stalls or markets – approx 30-40 THB.
Pad Thai or fried rice from a street vendor or simple shop-house – approx 40-60 THB.
Stir-fry or noodle dish at a local restaurant – approx 60-80 THB for a main.
Evening market near the old city (night market) and roadside stalls along Charodwithithong Road – lots of grilled meats, som tam and noodle soups.
7-Eleven and Lotus's Express for basics; Big C or Tesco Lotus further out for bigger shops.
Day market (talat nat) in town – cheap cotton t-shirts, sarongs and knock-off sportswear.
Rent a bicycle (50-100 THB/day) or a scooter (200-300 THB/day) – the cheapest way. No public transport from airport; shared minibus to town costs about 50-100 THB.
Eat at street stalls or the night market – half the price of sit-down restaurants. Drink tap water only if boiled; buy large bottles at 7-Eleven for 15 THB. Haggle politely at markets but not at fixed-price shops.
Good to know — Sukhothai
Type A/B/C · 220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ฿33.44 · THB
Emergency Contacts
SukhothaiFor general emergencies, dial 191. The tourist police (1155) speak some English and can help with theft, scams, or lost items. Sukhothai Hospital: 055-610-222.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Sukhothai, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Chomjun The Long House
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · ธนาคารกรุงไทย — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Garden House → Sukhothai Historical Park
💡 Flag one down on the main road (Charodwithithong) by pointing east. They stop anywhere – just shout 'bòrk' near the park gate. Return drivers are scarce after 5PM.
Sukhothai Airport → Garden House (Thani/New Sukhothai)
💡 Book through the hotel for 300 THB, or haggle with metered taxis outside arrivals. There's no official taxi queue – drivers often wait near the terminal exit.
Sukhothai Airport → Garden House
💡 The orange songthaew from airport to Thani bus station costs 30 THB per person, then a tuk-tuk to Garden House for 20 THB. Less convenient but half the taxi price.
Garden House → Sukhothai Historical Park (via 6km road)
💡 Garden House rents bikes for 50 THB, but check the brakes – the road is flat but potholed. Take the parallel riverside path for less traffic and shade from tamarind trees.
About Sukhothai
Wikipedia ↗
The Sukhothai Kingdom was a post-classical Siamese kingdom (maṇḍala) in Mainland Southeast Asia surrounding the ancient capital city of Sukhothai in present-day north-central Thailand. It evolved from a trading hub to a city-state in 1127 and emerged into the kingdom by Si Inthrathit in 1238. Sukhot...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Chomjun The Long House?
Request a room on the second floor facing away from the main road. The second floor sits above ground-level noise but avoids upper-floor lift vibration. The rear orientation overlooks the garden/parking area, not the street.
Which rooms should I avoid at Chomjun The Long House?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the lobby and entrance – they pick up foot traffic, street noise and early-morning rice-field truck activity. Also skip rooms directly above the restaurant/breakfast area (likely ground floor rear) where chair scraping and kitchen clatter starts from 6am.
Is Chomjun The Long House noisy?
The hotel sits on a main road in Sukhothai’s old city area. Morning market-setting-up noise (trucks, crates) starts around 5am. Motorbike traffic is constant from 6am to 10pm. The kitchen extraction fan runs intermittently from 6am–9pm near the rear ground floor.
Which rooms have the best views at Chomjun The Long House?
Rooms at the rear (courtyard/garden side) look over the small garden and parking area, with partial views of rice fields beyond. The front-facing rooms overlook the road and a mix of shops and local traffic – not scenic.
What are insider tips for staying at Chomjun The Long House?
1. Park your motorbike/scooter in the covered area near reception (ask staff) – it's shaded and secure. 2. Check-in is smooth, but request a room key with a second key tag (the old-style keys stick). If you’re sensitive to heat, ask for a fan upgrade – some rooms have only AC, which can be noisy.
What time is check-in at Chomjun The Long House?
Check-in at Chomjun The Long House is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Chomjun The Long House have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout, speeds around 15 Mbps down/5 Mbps up; no login constraints.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Chomjun The Long House?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Chomjun The Long House?
Pad Thai or fried rice from a street vendor or simple shop-house – approx 40-60 THB.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Chomjun The Long House?
Rent a bicycle (50-100 THB/day) or a scooter (200-300 THB/day) – the cheapest way. No public transport from airport; shared minibus to town costs about 50-100 THB.
When is the best time to visit Sukhothai?
November to February: cool, dry weather with daytime highs around 30°C and low humidity, plus clear skies for photo-friendly ruins.
Top Attractions in Sukhothai
💡 Come hungry. Try khao soi (curry noodle soup) for 40 baht, and the grilled pork skewers. Bargain politely — prices are already low. Starts winding down by 10pm.
💡 Best light for photos is around 5pm. No entrance fee if you walk around the outer perimeter — the island itself sometimes has a 20 baht charge. Quieter than central temples.
💡 Take a songthaew (15 baht) from the main road. You can feed the catfish for 10 baht bags of bread sold at the entrance. Respectful dress required.
💡 Free English audio guide available. Visit before the historical park to get context. Entry 150 baht, but students and seniors often get discounts.
💡 Rent a bicycle from a shop just outside the park entrance (20 baht). Start early before 8am when it's cool and quiet. The western zone (free) has Wat Saphan Hin with hilltop views.