10 Great Weekend Hotels
in Udon Thani
That We've Reviewed

Ask people in Udon which hotel has the best location in town and many will say Centara Udon without a second thought, because it's the one hotel where you can walk straight from the lobby into Central Plaza without stepping out into the sun or rain — and in a city as hot as Udon, that's a real advantage. It's a 4-star hotel with a convention center under the Centara group that Thais know well, opened in 2009 and renovated in 2011, on Prajak Sinlapakhom Rd in the heart of the shopping district, rated 9.2 from over 1,300 reviews on Trip.com. What reviews mention most is the walk-to-everything location — inside the mall there are restaurants, a food court, a cinema, and a supermarket all in one building, and another 9 min walk gets you to UD Town, the popular night market. The rooms also draw praise, because the 32 sqm entry-level rooms are larger than many same-class hotels in town, decorated in warm, easy-on-the-eye tones, and high-floor rooms get a city view that many say is nicer than expected, especially in the evening with the city lights. The shared facilities cover everything — an outdoor pool with a jacuzzi, Spa Cenvaree, a fitness room, plus the Ban Chiang restaurant (Thai-Isan) and the Lok Hok Chinese restaurant that locals like to book for banquet tables. The breakfast buffet earns praise for its variety. Another thing that sets this place apart from the average hotel is the roughly 2,900 sqm convention center that hosts the upper-Isan region's big seminars and weddings. Honest caveats from the reviews: the Wi-Fi signal in some rooms is fairly weak, enough that people working online find it inconvenient; some power outlets are loose or don't work; the building and decor are showing their age in spots after more than a decade open; and at busy times some breakfast items run out quickly. This isn't a brand-new design hotel, but it's the best-value pick for people who weigh location and the completeness of a 4-star hotel most — so it suits people coming for conferences, families coming to shop, and anyone using Udon as a base before continuing to Nong Khai.

Prajaktra Design Hotel is a design boutique hotel that many reviews say has the best location in town in a way the chain hotels inside the malls can't match — because it sits across from Nong Prajak Sinlapakhom Park, the lake in the middle of town with fountains, an exercise plaza, and running and cycling paths several kilometers long around the water that locals come out to walk every morning and evening. Cross the road in a few steps and you're at the park, ready to run or cycle before breakfast — the kind of city atmosphere a hotel in the business district can't give you. It's a modern design hotel with 79 rooms on Supphakitchanya Rd, rated 8.7 from real reviews. What reviews agree on is that the rooms are clean, larger than expected, and the beds comfortable; some high-floor rooms face Nong Prajak, with a full view of the lake and fountains both by day and in the evening when the lights come on. Another highlight is the saltwater pool, gentler on skin and eyes than a chlorine pool, which makes families with kids more at ease, plus a rooftop area for an evening meal and a drink overlooking the city that many international reviewers rate as their favorite spot. The breakfast buffet has a made-to-order egg station and espresso coffee, more generous than you'd expect at this price. The staff service is friendly, and there's a free airport shuttle that reviews mention often, since the airport is only about 10 min away by car. Honest caveats from the reviews: the room walls are fairly thin and you'll hear some noise from next door; the internet is slow at times; some rooms and bathrooms are starting to show their age and are due for an update; and the rooftop spot isn't open every day, so check with the front desk first. It suits people who want to wake up to a lake, like walking and cycling around the park, and want a spacious design room with a pool at a reachable price.

Paradise Hotel Udonthani is a 3-star city hotel that many people consider for one reason: a location that makes getting in and out easy. It's on Pho Si Rd in Mak Khaeng, only about 10–15 min by car from Udon Thani Airport and just about 1.1 km from Udon Thani railway station, so it suits people who land in the evening and want to reach their hotel fast, or who travel by train and coach. It's about a 10 min walk to Central Plaza. What reviews mention most is the outdoor pool with a separate kids' pool and a well-kept garden — many agree the pool is clean, the water clear, and the pool area and surrounding garden are shadier and greener than expected for a hotel at this price, which is why families with kids love it. Another thing self-drivers often praise is the wide free parking, since finding a spot in Udon isn't always easy. Add a fitness room, a massage room, a poolside restaurant, and a 24-hour reception. On the rooms, reviews are fairly split — many say some rooms are nicer than expected at this price, with a small balcony overlooking the pool, but some criticize the Deluxe rooms for looking bigger in the online photos than in reality. Honest caveats from the reviews: the air-con in some rooms doesn't get fully cold or doesn't cool well, especially in the hot season; cleanliness in some rooms is inconsistent, with reviews mentioning dust or a smell in the bathroom; and the furniture and building are starting to age, since the last major renovation was back in 2011. It suits budget-minded travelers, self-drivers, and families who want a kids' pool — just pick your room well and inspect it at check-in.

Brown House Hotel Udonthani (now run under the name Blu Monkey Brown House Udonthani) is a 4-star Isan-modern design boutique hotel that means to be a retreat in itself, not just a place to sleep. It sits by Nong Bua, the Chaloem Phrakiat lake, a large body of water within the city, rated 9.0 from 119 reviews on Trip.com. What people mention most is that almost every room faces the lake and has a private balcony — open the curtains in the morning to a wide water view and a cool breeze, sip coffee quietly on the balcony, and it feels like an out-of-town escape even though you're in the city. The decor plays on wood-brown tones to match the Brown House name, plain woodwork blended with a contemporary minimalism that has character. Reviews agree the rooms are spacious, very clean, and the pillows soft and more comfortable than expected, with international reviewers singling out the pillows. Another thing that draws a lot of praise is the breakfast, which blends authentic Isan dishes with Thai and international fare — sticky rice with grilled pork, nam phrik with tilapia, and Isan side dishes done well and freshly made, eaten in a lakeside setting. There are two things to know before you decide: one is the location, deep in a lakeside lane — although it's close to town (about 2.2 km from UD Town, around 20 min by car to the airport), you should have your own car or be ready to call a ride, because going out to eat means travel rather than stepping out the gate to a row of restaurants. Two is the pool — several honest reviews state the pool has been closed or removed, while some platforms still show old pool photos, so if the pool is important, check with the hotel to confirm before booking. Other caveats from reviews: some woodwork and furniture are starting to age, and the doors on some rooms don't block hallway noise well. It suits couples and families who drive themselves and want a quiet, design-led lakeside retreat in the low-thousands budget.

If you come to Udon by train and want a hotel you can wheel your bag to straight from the station, Kavinburi Green Hotel is a name people ask about often. It's a 3-star hotel on Prajak Sinlapakhom Rd in the UD Town area downtown, only about 360 m from Udon Thani railway station — roughly a 5 min walk wheeling your bag — and another 5 min walk to both UD Town and Central Plaza. It's rated 8.9 from over 150 reviewers on Trip.com, which is high for a hotel at this level, because most people who stay come for the location and price and get back what they expected. What sets it apart from similarly priced hotels in Udon is the rooftop pool with a sky bar — evening into night is the popular time when guests head up for a drink, photos, and a high view over the city, a touch you rarely get at this price. Add a free airport shuttle and free parking that genuinely cut hidden costs, and a breakfast buffet that many say is done better than expected for a 3-star price. Service is the next most-praised thing after location, with reviews repeatedly calling the staff friendly and helpful. The honest thing to say is about expectations — at a starting rate of about ฿1,000/night you get a clean room, a comfortable bed, cold air-con, a good location, plus touches above the price tag, but you're not paying for luxury. Honest caveats from the reviews: the rooms are fairly small, better for 1–2 people than a big family; the wooden deck on the roof is aging, with some boards warped or loose, so watch your step; the hot water runs on solar, so on some early mornings it isn't reliably hot; the Wi-Fi needs re-logging in often; and some rooms have a musty smell or a fridge that doesn't work. It suits people who come to Udon without a car and put location-within-walking-distance and value first.

Among the 4-star hotels in downtown Udon Thani, The Pannarai Hotel is a name guests consistently rate for location and value. It's in a lane beside Central Plaza on Samphanthamit Rd, about a 5–10 min walk to Central and around 10 min to UD Town, close enough to the coach terminal and train station that you can wheel your bag over yourself. It's a 79-room hotel rated 8.8 from 163 reviews on Trip.com, and Tripadvisor ranks it #4 of 73 hotels in Udon with a Travelers' Choice award, which reflects consistent guest satisfaction rather than a passing trend. What real reviews agree on most is that the rooms are spacious, clean, the beds comfortable, and the bathrooms have a wide counter with plenty of storage; many rooms have a private balcony. Another frequent praise is the breakfast buffet, with plenty of Thai and international choices, including a make-your-own omelet and made-to-order egg station that many mention specifically. The shared facilities include an inner-side outdoor pool that's fairly private, a fitness room, and free on-site parking. The staff are friendly and help with calling a ride, recommending places to eat and visit, and arranging onward travel to Nong Khai and Vientiane. The honest caveat that has to be stated clearly is noise from the nearby bar district — on some nights music and crowd noise from the bars around the hotel carry into the small hours, especially on lower floors and the street side, and the soundproofing between rooms isn't tight. On top of that, some of the decor is showing its age, the shower pressure in some rooms is inconsistent, and there's a cash deposit policy of about 1,000 baht at check-in (refunded at check-out) worth knowing about. It suits people who weigh a downtown location and a spacious room at a light price.

If you land in Udon Thani late at night, or want a quiet place away from the bustle of the mall district at a light price, Kitlada Hotel is a name that comes up often in real reviews. It's a 3-star garden hotel, opened in 2012, in the Chiang Phin area on Amphoe Rd, on the side of town toward the airport and Udon Thani Rajabhat University. Its clear advantage is being only about 10–15 min by car from Udon Thani International Airport, very convenient for those landing late or with an early flight, while Central Plaza and UD Town are about 2.7 km away, a roughly 10 min Grab into town. It's rated about 8.4 from over 790 reviews, and Tripadvisor ranks it around #16 of 73 hotels, which is good for a budget hotel. What reviews praise most repeatedly is that the rooms are larger than expected at this price, very clean, and the beds comfortable, set amid a shady garden that makes for a full night's sleep. Service is the most consistently praised strength, with staff often mentioned as friendly, smiling, helpful, and attentive in the way of a small hotel. There's a massage room to unwind, breakfast usually included in the room rate, and free on-site parking that's wide and convenient for self-drivers. The thing to say straight from the start is that there's no pool here, so if you're set on swimming or bringing kids to a pool, consider elsewhere. Other caveats from the reviews: the location is fairly quiet and down a small lane that's hard to find for first-timers, so pin the hotel name accurately; there aren't many restaurants within walking distance, so you'll call a ride into town; the TVs in some rooms aren't smart TVs; and some staff have limited English. It suits self-drivers, people landing late who want to sleep near the airport, and anyone after quiet on a budget.

If you mention a downtown Udon hotel to older locals, one of the first names many think of is Charoen Hotel — a long-established hotel on Pho Si Rd that has been part of the city since 1969 and went through a major renovation in 2015. Its selling points are a downtown location and value, with 213 rooms in total, rated 8.5 from over 380 reviews. Location is the biggest strength — the hotel is in the middle of the shopping district on Pho Si Rd, about a 7–10 min walk to Central Plaza and UD Town, surrounded by restaurants and shops within walking distance, and Udon Thani railway station is only about 1 km away, very handy for people arriving by train or continuing to Nong Khai. The thing to say straight from the start is that room quality here isn't the same across the board, since it's an older building renovated in part — the renovated rooms draw plenty of praise for being clean, spacious, with comfortable beds and more floor space than newer hotels, which tend to design compact rooms, but the rooms not yet updated clearly look older. For a hotel at this price, the facilities are more generous than usual: there's an outdoor pool next to a small botanical garden that's shadier and quieter than the street side, a fitness room, three restaurants, a bar, karaoke, and a large banquet hall that holds up to about 1,500 people that has hosted countless Udon weddings and seminars. Fast, stable Wi-Fi is something many praise regardless of room. The most-mentioned honest caveat is noise from the shopping street — the hotel sits right on Pho Si Rd, busy with traffic all day, and some reviews go so far as to call it very loud, with street-facing rooms on low floors clearly hearing the traffic. Then there's the building's age despite the renovation, a breakfast that's fairly repetitive, and showerheads installed rather low in some rooms. It suits people who want to stay downtown at a reachable price and want a spacious room with a pool — just pick a renovated room and be ready for the noise.

If your flight lands in Udon late, or you have to fly back at dawn, the best-value choice often isn't a downtown hotel but a place you can drive to from the airport in a few minutes — and President Hotel Udon Thani is one of the options guests bring up for exactly this reason. It's a 3-star hotel on Amphoe Rd, opened in 2008 and renovated in 2022, which makes much of it look fresher than its real age, rated 9.1 from 243 reviews on Trip.com, a high score among budget hotels. The number-one selling point is being only about 5 km from Udon Thani International Airport with a free 24-hour airport shuttle — many reviews cite this as the first reason they chose it, since there's no taxi fare or scramble for a ride late at night; just contact the hotel ahead and a car comes to pick you up. The rooms draw plenty of praise, mostly around 24 sqm, a good size for the price, and most rooms have a private balcony, some looking out onto the garden or the pool. Reviews agree the rooms are clean and well-kept after the 2022 renovation, with cleanliness in particular scoring high at about 9.4. The shared facilities are good value, with an outdoor garden pool, free parking, free bikes to borrow, and an EV charging point, which aren't easy to find at hotels in this price range. Breakfast at the U-SPACE restaurant is included in the rate, described by reviews as varied and filling, and service is one of the most-praised things, with staff friendly and helpful beyond expectations. Honest caveats from the reviews: the location is outside the shopping district, so you'll call a roughly 10 min ride into town for shopping or the night market; the soundproofing between rooms isn't complete, so you'll hear some noise from next door; some power outlets in some rooms don't work; a few rooms that aren't often used have a musty smell; and you'll hear some aircraft noise being near the airport. It suits people who weigh flight convenience and value most — late flights, dawn departures, or a stopover before traveling on.

We close with the best-value pick in the article for the budget-minded — @Home at Udon (listed on booking platforms as At Home at Udon, the same place) is a 2-star budget hotel in central Udon Thani on Samphanthamit Rd. Picture packing your bag and walking out of the hotel, reaching Central Plaza and UD Town in a few minutes, with a walking street, bars, and restaurants at the head of the lane come nightfall — but paying only a few hundred baht a night for the room. Open since 2011 with about 38–43 rooms, rated 8.9 from 249 reviews on Trip.com, and ranked around #5 of 73 hotels on Tripadvisor, very high for a budget hotel. The number-one selling point is the location: about a 10 min walk to Central and UD Town, only about 530 m from the train station, and around a 6 min walk to the coach terminal, very handy for people arriving by train or coach who don't want to transfer to their hotel. What people mention most is that the rooms are clean, larger than the price suggests, and some have a kitchenette with a fridge and microwave (Cozy Suite with Kitchenette), good for longer stays or heating up your own food. Interestingly, some international reviews say that despite being on the bar street, the rooms are quieter than expected, with the music from outside barely audible. Service is praised enough that the service-category score reaches about 9.0, with staff who speak English, help call a tuk-tuk, and recommend places to eat and visit, and a 24-hour front desk for late arrivals. Honest caveats to know before booking: the building has no lift, so an upper-floor room means carrying your bag up the stairs; parking is limited and awkward to get in and out of when full; the beds in some rooms are fairly firm; and there's no pool, fitness room, or breakfast buffet included. It suits budget travelers, backpackers, people in town on errands, and longer-stay guests who want a room with a kitchenette — putting the money saved toward eating and exploring Udon instead.