Sky View Hotel Buriram — walk to Chang Arena at a price football fans love
If the main point of your trip is cheering on the football at Chang Arena, and you want somewhere you can actually walk to the stadium without paying a premium — Sky View Hotel Buriram (officially Sky View Resort Buriram) is a name that keeps appearing on the near-stadium shortlist. This 3-star resort-style hotel sits just about 300 m from Chang Arena, with an outdoor saltwater pool, free parking and 28–32 sqm rooms, from approx. THB 900/night.
The first selling point of Sky View Hotel Buriram is a location that is hard to match. The hotel sits on Buriram-Prakhonchai Road in the Samet sub-district, only about 300 m from Chang Arena — an easy few-minute walk to the stadium. For football visitors who would rather not wrestle with parking or match-day traffic, being able to walk back to the hotel after the final whistle is an edge you rarely find at this price. The Chang International Circuit is around 5 km away, a short drive.
Rooms are spread around the grounds in low-rise resort style. Sizes start at 28 sqm for the Californior Twin and Triple Room, up to the 32 sqm Thai House. Every room has air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV, fridge, kettle and a shower bathroom, with many rooms opening onto a garden-view balcony. Most reviews agree the rooms are spacious, comfortable and good value, especially given the walk-to-stadium location.
"It's just a short walk to Chang Arena — no need to call a car at all. The room was bigger than expected, there's a pool to cool off in, and at this price it's great value for a football trip."
The shared spaces centre on an outdoor saltwater pool, a good size that guests often mention as bigger than expected for a hotel in this class. There is an in-house restaurant serving Thai and Western dishes, and breakfast earns praise for being filling and tasty. Parking is free and generous, which suits the many visitors who drive themselves to Buriram. There is also a karaoke corner and a small convenience kiosk on site.
To be straight about it, Sky View is a hotel that has been open for a while. Some reviews note that certain rooms and facilities are starting to show their age, that the Wi-Fi signal is weak in places, and a few mention water quality in the bathroom. This is not a brand-new or designer property — it is a well-located, budget-friendly base that does its job well for a short stay around a match or a race weekend.
One more thing to know: the beside-the-stadium location comes at the cost of being away from the city's main shopping streets. There are not many restaurants or markets right around the hotel, so eating out or heading into town for shopping means using a car. But because it sits beside Chang Arena, match days bring plenty of food stalls and street eats around the stadium — an atmosphere many fans enjoy.
Overall, Sky View Hotel Buriram is a fitting choice for football visitors who want a budget-friendly base within walking distance of the stadium. A score of 9.0 from 32 Trip.com reviews reflects guests who are happy with the value, the spacious rooms and the location. Rooms start from about THB 900/night for a standard room, rising for big matches and race weekends, so book ahead — near-stadium rooms at this price go fast.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Walk to Chang Arena — a great base for football
- ✓ Spacious, comfortable rooms with good value
- ✓ Saltwater pool bigger than expected
- ✓ Free parking, easy for self-drivers
- ! Some rooms and facilities are showing their age
- ! Wi-Fi signal is weak in places
- ! Few restaurants and markets right around the hotel — you need a car
- ✓ Right by the stadium — walk to the football
- ✓ Filling, tasty breakfast
- ✓ Warm, attentive staff
- ✓ Budget-friendly for travellers watching their spend
- ! The building and some rooms look dated
- ! A few guests mention bathroom water quality
- ! Rates rise around big matches and race weekends
- 💡If you expect a brand-new designer hotel — this is a resort that has been open for a while, with some rooms and fittings showing their age → if you want a crisp, modern room, look at the pricier boutiques near the stadium.
- 💡If you plan to eat out every meal or want city nightlife — there are few restaurants and markets right around the hotel, so you'll need a car → budget for transport or choose a hotel in town.
- 💡If your dates fall on a big match or a Chang Circuit race weekend — near-stadium rooms at this price sell out fast → book early and lock in a free-cancellation rate.