Eco Inn Lite Ubon Ratchathani — a good-value city-centre hotel within walking distance of Thung Si Mueang and the night market
If you want somewhere central in Ubon for under a thousand baht with everything in walking distance, Eco Inn Lite Ubon Ratchathani comes up again and again. It sits on Si Narong Road in the Thung Si Mueang area — a few minutes' walk from Thung Si Mueang park, Wat Thung Si Mueang and the Rachabut night market, with a 7-Eleven right next door. Rooms are spacious and clean, there are free loaner bikes and free parking, and rates start from around THB 550/night.
What gets Eco Inn Lite talked about most is its location. The hotel is on Si Narong Road in the Thung Si Mueang area, right in central Ubon, about a 5-minute walk to Thung Si Mueang (the city's central park) and Wat Thung Si Mueang. There's a 7-Eleven next door and restaurants and markets all around, which makes finding food at night easy. Its location sub-score on Trip.com sits around 9.2 — the highest category guests give it.
The hotel opened in 2014 and has 132 rooms. They're simple but larger than you'd expect at this price, tidily furnished, with comfortable beds. Each has a laptop-friendly desk, a fridge, a TV and air conditioning. The Superior King at around 25 sqm is the room guests rate as the best value, while the Standard Twin is smaller. Reception staff are another consistent highlight — helpful, and good at suggesting things to see and where to eat.
"Great location — easy walk to Thung Si Mueang and the markets, with a 7-Eleven right next door. The front desk was lovely and full of sightseeing tips, and the room was bigger than I expected. Great value."
Price is the main reason people choose it. Standard rooms start at around THB 500–730/night depending on the season and festivals. At that level you get a spacious, clean room in the centre of town, plus free loaner bikes, free parking, free Wi-Fi and laundry service. Reviews agree it's good value for anyone visiting Ubon who doesn't want to pay a lot and plans to spend their time out and about rather than in the room.
Now the honest part — Eco Inn Lite isn't a polished new hotel, and there are things to flag. The most common complaint is the air conditioning, which is old and slow to cool; some rooms take a while to get comfortable. The building is showing its age, and one guest likened it to an old motel. Cleanliness can be inconsistent too — some reviews mention mosquitoes or ants, and a bathroom that wasn't fully cleaned on arrival (sorted once staff were told). It's the kind of thing you find at budget prices, but worth knowing up front.
The scores paint a clear picture. Eco Inn Lite sits at around 8.3 on Trip.com across a large number of reviews — broken down into around 9.2 for location, 8.7 for service, 8.3 for cleanliness and 8.1 for amenities. Those numbers match the reviews: location and service are clear strengths, while the rooms and facilities are decent for the price.
Bottom line: Eco Inn Lite suits budget travellers who want a central Ubon base with everything in walking distance, especially during the Candle Festival when Thung Si Mueang is the centre of the action. If you can live with slow AC and a building that isn't new, you get good-value lodging in a great spot for under a thousand baht. If you want a pristine new room or full facilities like a pool, look elsewhere.
A tip from following the reviews here: ask for the Superior King — it's the roomiest and best value. If you check in on a hot afternoon, leave the AC running to cool the room before you head out. And if you're coming for the Candle Festival in July, book several weeks ahead — hotels in the Thung Si Mueang area fill up fast.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Central location — walk to Thung Si Mueang and the night market
- ✓ A 7-Eleven right next door makes finding food easy
- ✓ Friendly reception staff, good at sightseeing tips
- ✓ Rooms larger than expected at this price — good value
- ! Old air conditioning, slow to cool in some rooms
- ! The building is showing its age — not a new hotel
- ! Cleanliness can be inconsistent at times
- ✓ Good value — a central hotel for under a thousand baht
- ✓ Spacious, clean rooms with simple decor and comfortable beds
- ✓ Free loaner bikes and free parking
- ✓ Walking distance to several city-centre sights
- ! AC slow to cool, especially on hot afternoons
- ! Some rooms had mosquitoes or ants — staff sorted it on request
- ! No pool or full facilities like a larger hotel
- 💡If you can't handle the heat and want a room that cools fast — the AC in some rooms is old and slow → leave it running before you head out, or tell staff if it's unusually slow
- 💡If you expect a pristine new hotel with a pool — this is a budget property in an aging building, with no pool → choose a 4–5 star city hotel if you want full facilities
- 💡If you're coming for the Candle Festival (July) — hotels in the Thung Si Mueang area fill up fast → book several weeks ahead and lock in the rate