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( 08 3558 5829; 19/40 Th Naresuan; r 550B; )
Simple little touches and splashes of colour
give the rooms in this deceptively large guesthouse a warm vibe. A good-value place right
next to the Historical Park.
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Chantana Guest House
( 0 3532 3200; chantanahouse@yahoo.com; 12/22 Soi 2, Th Naresuan; r 500-650B; )
Chantana is a
well-established guesthouse with sparse but clean rooms. Staff are friendly and the loca-
tion is excellent. Splash out an extra 50B to snag a room with a balcony.
Baan Khun Pra
( 0 3524 1978;
www.bannkunpra.com
; 48/2 Th U Thong; dm/d 250/600B; )
Meaning 'Bureau-
crat's Home', this riverside teak property, built around 100 years ago, is in a wonderful
charismatic time warp, with antiques dotted everywhere. Dorms sleep up to four.
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Baan Are Gong
( 0 3523 5592; siriporntan@yahoo.com.sg; off Th Rotchana; s 220B, d 500-600B; )
Walking distance
from the train station, Baan Are Gong is an imposing 100-year-old teak guesthouse, run
by a welcoming Thai-Chinese family. The 4B ferry to the island is nearby.
GUESTHOUSE
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Tony's Place
( 0 3525 2578;
www.tonyplace-ayutthaya.com
;
12/18 Soi 2, Th Naresuan; r 300-1200B; )
Tony's re-
mains the flashpackers' top choice thanks to well-renovated rooms, a mini pool and the
chance to swap travel trips with fellow visitors. Cheaper rooms have fans and shared bath-
rooms.
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Promtong Mansion
GUESTHOUSE
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( 0 3524 2459;
www.promtong.com
;
off Th Dechawat; d/tw/f 1090/1090/1690B; )
Bright rooms and
even brighter staff are a big bonus at this four-storey guesthouse. Breakfast included. If
full, check out its sister hotel Baan Tebpitak, which is within walking distance and has its
own pool.
