Korbua House

Thailand , Bangkok
BANGKOK, 239/8-11 Phra Sumen Rd
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75 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2026

Katherine

Great hotel. 4th time we've stayed here and always as good and welcoming as before. The staff here are their secret asset.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2025

Adrian

As always a great place to stay

Great hotel in the heart of everything.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2025

Tina

Hidden Gem in Bangkok

The staff was amazing and friendly. Everything was clean. Perfect location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2024

Katherine

Just as good as always!!!

We stayed twice at this hotel either side of Christmas 2016, and loved it so it was our first port of call when we came back to Bangkok.

We arrived at approximately 7pm and were warmly welcomed by Suon and Lol. They were lovely and they couldn't do enough for us to get us settled in. Next morning we were greeted by Ohm, and standards were just as good.

We had a standard canal view room, 502, which wasn't huge but lovely. The balcony was very scary at first as it's quite high😱 but it was fine once you got used to it.

When we booked it we were told there was still a restaurant, but they only serve breakfast now which we were disappointed about but it's 5 minutes from street food city so it was fine.

We booked this hotel as we'd had such a good time with the previous staff Nuch and Kung, but they weren't there which was sad. Then on day 5, Nuch was at breakfast😱😱 That made our stay perfect 😁

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2024

Valerie

Cute and convenient

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Oct 2024

Danny

Nice place, nice staff

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2024

Adrian

Excellent Hotel in Great Location

I think that was my fourth time at Korbua. Always a great place to stay. From the friendly staff to the great location you’ll enjoy a few days at Korbua.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2024

Jodie

Love staying here on the Canal.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2024

Jodie

Love staying here at Korbua House.Staff are very friendly and helpful.We will be back.😊

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2024

Victoria

Had an elevator for easy hotel access. Room was clean and shower was hot with good pressure. Bed was hard but large sized, could have used a mattress topper for comfort. Air conditioner worked well. There is a canal smell when windows are open, but the A/c does a good job of removing it.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2023

Maureen

The hotel is spotless as was the room. The staff was wonderful and friendly. They even arranged an airport taxi for me!

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2023

Daniel

😁

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2023

James

What a first trip to Bangkok

Great staff. Property had a great spot and open air atop right on canal. Drinks were very inexpensive. Right out front door a street vendor sold sticky rice for 40 cents. Hotel was close to Khoason road, a nightly food market, and daytime street market.
The inn off buss picks you up 1 block from property. Also very close to many cultural attractions

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Jan 2020

Jessica

Three night stay

Just completed a 3 night stay at the Korbua hotel in Bangkok. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely return. We had a canal view room and whilst fairly basic it had everything we needed (considering you don’t spent that much time in your room when visiting Bangkok). Every member of staff was pleasant and polite especially at breakfast, house keeping would also leave a bag of essentials (toilet roll and bottled water) outside your room when you left the do not disturb sign on.

Had seen a couple of comments about a smell in an around the hotel, while we did notice this it is no fault of the hotel - I think it is just from the general vicinity and you can’t expect much less when visiting a city in that kind of heat.

The location was fantastic, within walking distance of attractions like the grand palace, wat pho. It is also a 5-10 minute walk from the Khao San area without all of the noise at night time!

The only negative is that we did hear some noise from other guests at night time. This is not because guests were particularly loud, it was just the acoustics of the rooms/floors. It was only the opening/closing of room doors etc so not a big disturbance.

Overall a pleasant stay and we would return if in Bangkok again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2019

Cathy

I liked the location along the canal with the eating patio. The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was good. Our room was small and no view but adequate
. Don't book through expeidia as I thing you get a better price as people I heard did. Otherwise quiet side close to Khaosan rd street market.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2019

S.R.

Great location, near by million of street food. Easy transportation.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Nov 2019

Victor

fect except the shower drain

Everything was great. The rooms were really nice and so was the bathrooms. Great location too. Walking distance from Khao San Road but far enough to be quiet from the late nightlife. Only issue was the drainage in the shower. Don’t know if it specific to our room but the shower drain did not work very well and the water puddled if your shower took longer than 5 minutes. That was unfortunate because otherwise I would of considered it a perfect stay.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2019

Jenny

The staff was the most welcoming and accommodating. Great location too!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

We were both very comfortable the service and the staff were exellant it just felt like home we were very saticfide .we will be going back again

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2019

Christopher

Friendly staff and a good location.

Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

i was given the refreshing canal view with my quite roomy accommodation - peaceful with amenities and hygiene as promised. Food at the premises was very good, anyway the address is historically delightful and public transport is very handy - businesswise and touringwise.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Yummy experience

A lot of good eating places around.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jan 2019

Michel

Diidn't start well. I had to try 3 rooms (dirty bedsheet, no Wifi)
Finally got a good one. The staff helped me.
Good location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Korbua House is located in a safe and quiet area, close to Khaosan Road and lots of local food stands and restaurants. Room are spacious and clean and hotel staff is doing everything to make it a good holiday. The canal boats are taking you to the river two minutes away from the hotel. We will go back.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

06 Jan 2019

Martin

Sleepless in Korbua

Dogs barking 24/7 no sleep wot so ever

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Quiet place in a tourist area

A bit old. Balcony door doesn't latch securely. Otherwise, a good enough stay, with a lot of food wagons in the neighborhood.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2018

Sharla

Good stay for the price

Friendly staff. Building could use some maintenance but overall was good for the price. Room was adequately clean, could have been done a bit better but I do have high standards. Area has a lot of shops and restaurants to walk to. Quiet but close to khoa san road. Alley and canal do have a fishy smell but didn’t bother us in the room. It was nice to look out the balcony and watch the fish in the canal and the workers/monks passing by. The room was smaller but had everything you needed, small mini bar selection, unbrellas, water, etc. We thought it was great having a 24 hour front desk for our early morning check in. The bartender made an excellent mojito!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

Well located, right next to a canal right in the middle of things. Very comfortable room.

8/10

Excellent

09 Nov 2017

Verified traveler

Close to Kao San Road

The location of the hotel was good. The hotel and facilities were good. We had a problem with the air conditioning and had to change rooms. Would recommend this hotel.

2/10

Poor

31 Dec 2016

Bob

Dogs barking all night

Staff and location was good. Dogs outside barked all night, they were tied up. Got no sleep at hotel. I tried to change rooms to other side of hotel but was full. Terrible experience

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2016

Wendy

Good hotel

Good location, good value, don't worry about the canal smell, not sure what people were complaining about.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 May 2016

Verified traveler

Humble hotel extermely friendly staff

The hotel is in good location in the old town close to Khao San road and buses to Sukumvit and wherever you want to go. We chose a room with canal view which I personally thing was a waste as the canal actually stinks(not the hotels fault obviously). Room size and comfort is really good, location fantastic if you want to stay in the real Bangkok and not in a skyscraper

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Feb 2016

Adrian

Great Hotel - Back Next Time

Good Hotel, well appointed, everything worked, clean, nice view over the canal, good staff, room was a little small but not really a problem, fantastic location, handy to every thing you want to see but off the street and quiet. We'll stay again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Jan 2016

Alice

Great stay here, close to Khao San road but you down get noise all night! Very clean room and was nice to have a balcony

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jan 2016

igor

Good location near old Bangkok!

Very good location; short walk to Kao San Road. Many restaurants/bars near the hotel. Large rooms & clean and friendly staff. Very good and nice hotel in a peacful area.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Nov 2015

Benjamin

Great to see central Bangkok

Great 1 night stay, friendly staff, wrong room was given to us but didn't matter too much.

Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2015

Amy

Location can't be beat. Two streets away from Khao San Road and street vendors so you will never go hungry.
Staff were patient and helpful

Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2015

Verified traveler

Great location

Balcony overlooks the canal. Smelly at times but always very interesting to watch the monitor lizards swimming along.

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2015

Richard

Nice Hotel

The hotel for me was a good fit as far as value. My room was clean and the staff were very nice. I did get tired of walking through the alley in front of the hotel. It smells.

6/10

Pleasant

13 Apr 2015

Robert

Adequate, but cool location

Room had everything you need, looking right on one of the canals. Which on the one hand was cool, but might be cooler on the upper floors. On the second floor there was always a funky smell that might have been from the canal water. The bathroom reeked of it but I just kept the door closed.

Good price for the value.

I like that this hotel is walking distance to many of the sights and just across the canal are some great touristy restaurants including a Canadian poutine place.

Staff was friendly but not very helpful.

8/10

Excellent

09 Apr 2015

Verified traveler

Korbua House - great location and price point

Korbua House was in a perfect Bangkok location (Banglamphu neighborhood), minutes from bars and restaurants but tucked away on a quiet street facing a canal. We loved how we could cross over the small pedestrian bridge in be in a more residential neighborhood (Samsen) which had great little restaurants and bars. The staff at Korbua were very kind and accommodating. I would highly recommend this hotel for its location, amenities and price point.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2015

Jamie

Sweet and Easy

This is the perfect distance to tap into Khao San Rd without being overcome by it. The online pics are accurate; it's sweet and simple, with polite service and basic rooms. The canal does stink; there's no denying it. But you can't smell it in the room, so it didn't really bother me. And it is down a little side street that leads to a cross-canal bridge, but the street has vendors and locals who aren't the least bit threatening. For the price, I may have been able to find something even better, but I wa satisfied with this little spot.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2015

igor

\"\"Perfect location, Clean and comfortable\"\"

This hotel has a very good location (near the Kao San Road). You just walk down the river where you can take a boat to visit the old center. In this hotel you can 100% sleep well -> with no street noise. Our room was nice&clean, with a beautiful balcony (overlooking the canal). We recommend the Korbua house for the great location, clean and nice room and a quiet environment (with a perfect view!)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2015

Verified traveler

I heart Korbua House.

Overall I had a great experience there. The front staff were all so friendly and helpful. The food was quite delicious also. The room was comfortable, I stayed on the 4th floor in room # 402 and would gladly stay there again.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2015

Alexander

Value for money hotel

The hotel was value for money. I stayed in their executive room which was high above the canal so there were no bad smells.
The staff were all friendly and the area was safe. It was next to the major temples and made them easy to visit. A short ride up the canals and all the major shopping malls were within easy reach.

6/10

Pleasant

26 Nov 2014

Stephen C.

Pricey guest house without amenities..

For the price, it is not really worth it..I have stayed around this area at cheaper rates and better facilities..Oh not forgetting, it came with breakfast..!

I paid for breakfast once and that's all I will ever wanted to..Breakfast is lousy and coffee is not even the fresh brewed type..

There is no writing desk & the luggage bag is placed on the floor. Each time you need to get something you have to squat down to the luggage bag..Furniture provision is way below par.

The housekeeping and cleanliness is below par..WIFI is really bad based on the 21st century technology..ha ha ha..

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jul 2014

nith

Hotel near to canal

Rooms are clean and news but due to it's location near canal there will be a putrid smell. That's the only disadvantage. Otherwise staffs are so helpful and you will not be lost.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2026

Martine Anne Marie

La chambre était impeccable et le personnel toujours souriant et serviable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2026

Danielle

Super hôtel au calme a 2 pas du centre et de kaoh san road. Jolie terrasse sur le canal. Personnel au top. Quartier typique avec petits restos aux alentours.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2026

Helena

Bra läge, trevlig prrsonal, fina rum

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2026

Dominique

Hôtel très bien situé, au calme et à deux pas de Khao San Road et Rambuttri. La chambre était très propre et spacieuse, avec balcon sur le canal. Le personnel est souriant et serviable.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2026

Birgitta

Fantastisk personal och hotellets läge är perfekt

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2025

Swantje

Man sitzt am Klong, ist mittendrin und doch weit genug weg vom Trubel. Ein angenehmer, sympathischer Ort mit ausgesprochen freundlichen Mitarbeitern, Einfach prima! Da fahre ich 100%ig wieder hin.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2025

YOSHIYUKI

Friendly staff!

Other than a broken safe in the closet, everything was AAA!
Although I've just checked out, I'm already looking forward to staying there again.
Thank you for a fantastic stay!

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2024

Verified traveler

Friendly as always

Everyone working there always smiled to us whenever we passed by.
Thank you for the 'welcome' feeling!

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2023

RYOKO

2回目の利用

このホテルを利用するのは2回目です。
カオサンからかなり近い。ホテル周辺は静かなのでカオサンから近くても夜はゆっくり眠れます
ホテルの横が川なのでトイレやバスルームは少し臭いです。
値段と立地を考えたら何も問題ありません。
またバンコクに行く時はこのホテルを利用します。
ありがとう

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jun 2023

Guus

Goede prijs- en kwaliteitsverhouding alleen de rivier direct naast het hotel stonk weer behoorlijk net als in 2014 toen ik er voor de eerste keer kwam. Je ruikt het in het hele hotel.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2023

RYOKO

最高のホテルとスタッフ

最高のホテル。フロントスタッフは全員優しくTAXIになる時にドライバーに渡すように目的地を紙に書いてくれました。
カオサン通りから徒歩10分以内にあります。
周りは静かで快適です。
駅までは少し遠いですがバイクタクシーを使えば何も問題ありません。
近くにセブンイレブンがあるので深夜の買い物も便利です
部屋も綺麗で広くエレベーターもあります。
次回もこのホテルに泊まりたいです。

Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Dec 2022

leif

Mr L

Bra lugnt läge o trevlig personal

Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Feb 2020

Lisa

Hôtel que je recommande

Très bonne adresse, personnel très agréable et disponible.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Aug 2019

Andreas

Lokal, ehrlich und sauber........;)

Ja, bei uns war es nach 2017 das 2. Mal im Korbua und wir waren rundum zufrieden, die Lage und Freundlichkeit des Personals aussergewöhnlich, klar darf man für diesen günstigen Preis nicht ein 5* verlangen! Ehrlich, sauber und lokal.........;)
Thanks to the Korbua-Staff!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Bien situé géographiquement.
En revanche l’odeur émanant du canal le maronne au petit déjeuner sur la terrasse est difficile à supporter. Dommage

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 May 2019

Monique

Waren früh am Morgen da und man sagte uns das Zimmer sei noch nicht fertig und könnten erst um 14 Uhr Einchecken. Da wir gerne duschen wollten, fragten wir nach einer Möglichkeit. Plötzlich wäre für 800 Bath “early check in” möglich gewesen.
Ansonsten war das Hotel sehr gut gelegen, 5 Minuten bis zur kaoh san Road.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Schön waren die Handtücher die wie ein Elefant aussahen , nicht so schön war der nicht vorhande Wasserdruck, bett war dreckig und komische tiere drauf, safe war defekt und unfassbar heiß... AC zwar vorhanden aber bringt nix...

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2019

ulrike

Perfect Stay in Bangkok

It was fantastic

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

全体的にいい感じでした

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2019

janne

Hotellet ligger i et skønt, roligt og fin område,

Hotellet ligger i et skønt område, der er stille og roligt, men du skal ikke gå langt, så kan du få alt det larm du Vil. Hotellet ligger ned til en af bi floderne, super hyggeligt at sidde i lobbyen og kigge ud.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Nov 2018

いつか☆らぶ

カオサン通りに近い、川沿いのホテルです。チェックインした部屋にはドライヤーがありませんでした。またテレビの電源が入らず、後で交換してもらいました。

4/10

Poor

08 Aug 2018

emmanuelle

Attention aux odeurs du canal!

Odeurs nauséabondes tout autour de l hotel eT dans les chambres...donc impossible de prendre son petit déjeuner à l hotel sur la terrasse sans avoir de se hauts le cœur.
Personnel à l accueil désagréable.
Salle de bain minuscule

Family

4/10

Poor

04 Aug 2018

Christophe

Déçu par l'état général de l'hôtel.
Nous avions réservé 2 chambres, dès le départ il a fallu changé à cause de l'air conditionné trop bruyant.
La 2ème avait une salle de bain qui sentait le moisi.
L'état général de la chambre était assez vétuste, il y aurait besoin d'une bonne rénovation. A ce prix dans ce quartier c'est facile de trouver mieux. Le balcon et la baie vitré donnant sur le canal sont un plus.

La chambre des enfants était plus petite au dernier étage avec une porte fenêtre aveugle qui rendait l'ensemble très sombre.
Un gros sac de fruits à disparu pendant le nettoyage, certainement jeté avec la petite poubelle.
Dommage le personnel est sympa et l'emplacement est superbe.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 Feb 2018

LAURENT

Accueil toujours excellent.. Très tres bien situé... Mais... Il y a un MAIS...!
l'hôtel a tendance a se reposer sur ses lauriers.... Les prix ont bien augmentés d'où le rapport qualité/prix plus au goût du jour... La Wifi est très mauvaise, et un manque d'entretien évident. Il ne reste plus qu'a espérer qu'ils redresse la barre.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

Hotel très bien placé et fonctiionnel

Séjour gâche par les odeurs dans la salle de bain et par les odeurs d'égout à l'entrée et su4 la terrasse . Dommage car l'hôtel est bien placé au calme et le personnel accueillant

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2017

Rathier

Très bien

Hôtel calme à l’abri des foules. En bord de rivière. Personnel souriant et accueillant. Seul petit bémol l’odeur des toilettes.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Nov 2017

volkonski

Exigez un reçu lors du paiement de la chambre

Après avoir payé par avance, et pour une seule nuit, le paiement nous a été à nouveau réclamé le lendemain matin, par la personne de la réception (différente de celle ayant procédé à l'encaissement, la veille au soir). Nous n'avons pas payé deux fois, mais il est extrèmement pénible d'être soupçonné d'escroquerie.
Personnel désagréable.
Peut-être que la réservation effectuée oralement, et non par le biais d'un site internet, permet à certain menbre du personnel de gérer la chambre hors du cadre informatique de l'hotel.
Moralité: Exigez un reçu lors du paiement de la chambre, comme cela se fait naturellement partout ailleurs, sans le demander.

8/10

Excellent

01 Nov 2017

Eveline

Komme immer gerne wieder doch nicht im Budgetzimm

Budgetzimmer sind nicht unbedingt zu empfehlen. Die geringe Differenz zum Kanalzimmer lohnt sich auf jeden Fall.

Family