Kasayapi Hotel
A year-round outdoor pool near the Grand Palace and Wat Pho
About this hotel
Kasayapi proves an outdoor pool doesn't have to sit inside a five-star Sukhumvit tower: the pool here runs year-round rather than seasonally, tucked into a garden setting a short walk from three of Bangkok's biggest sights. Ground-floor units keep access simple, and the terrace with garden views suits a slower morning before a day spent walking the Old City's temple circuit. Rooms are straightforward, with a tea and coffee maker, refrigerator and work desk rather than a full minibar, matching the guesthouse-style pricing. The friendly, hands-on hosting draws consistent praise, and public transport options nearby make the pool a genuinely practical base rather than a compromise for travellers watching their budget on a first trip to Bangkok's historic Old City.
- Year-round outdoor pool
- Garden terrace
- Old City location
Our take
This suits budget travellers who want a genuine outdoor pool within walking distance of the Grand Palace and Wat Pho, best used for a swim after a hot morning spent on the temple circuit rather than in five-star Sukhumvit towers. Couples on a tighter budget do particularly well here. Guests wanting a spa, jacuzzi or restaurant on-site should look toward the pricier Sukhumvit or riverside hotels instead, since Kasayapi keeps its offering to the pool, garden and rooms.
- ✓Walk to Wat Arun and Wat Pho in the early morning before the heat builds, then return for a pool session by midday.
- ✓Bring pool shoes, since the garden setting and stone surrounds can heat up fast under direct Old City sun.
- ✓Ask the host directly about public transport routes, since the friendly, hands-on service here often beats a printed map.
Why we love it
- Year-round outdoor pool at a budget rate
- Short walk to Wat Arun and Wat Pho
- Garden and sun terrace setting
- Friendly, hands-on host service
Why guests love itBudget travellers who base themselves at Kasayapi for the Old City sights tend to treat the pool as recovery time after a morning on foot between Wat Arun, Wat Pho and the Grand Palace, rather than a resort-style centrepiece. The garden setting keeps it shaded better than an open rooftop deck would, and the ground-floor units mean no lift queue after a long walk back. The straightforward rooms and hands-on host service suit couples who'd rather spend the savings on temple entry fees and street food than a five-star rate.