Top North Guest House

Frommer's Review

South of Ta Pae and down one of the Old City's narrow lanes, laid-back Top North is comfortable and affordable. The small central pool is unique in this category and is a popular hangout for backpackers going upscale. There are many room standards. All have high ceilings and the top category rooms (500B/$12) are large and clean with tile floors and large bathrooms with bathtubs. Time is not kind to budget hotels though and indeed some of the room furnishings look like they've gone a few rounds with an angry, caged ape. Rooms on the lower echelon vary in price and amenities (with or without air-conditioning or TV) but all have hot-water showers. Top North has a good tour operation, an Internet cafe on premises, and shows DVDs in the bar in the evenings. Their sister property, Top North Hotel, is an old standby just south of the Ta Pae Gate within the Old City and offers a slightly higher class of rooms but seems to attract a rougher lot; good in a pinch though, call tel. 05327-9623-5.

Facilities:
Restaurant; outdoor pool; bike and motorcycle rental; tour desk; Internet cafe; laundry service

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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