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About Samut Songkhram accommodation
Samut Songkhram might be Thailand's smallest province, but it packs a lot of charm into its 416 square kilometres. Just under two hours from Bangkok, this Mae Klong River delta region is where locals go for a slower pace, canal-side stays and some of the best seafood in the country.
Staying here puts you close to the region's famous floating markets and mangrove waterways, with accommodation ranging from simple riverside guesthouses to eco-resorts built around canals and orchards. It's an easy add-on to a Bangkok itinerary or a destination in its own right for travellers after something quieter.
Where to stay in Samut Songkhram
- Amphawa: The historic canal-side district built around the famous weekend floating market, with wooden shophouses, riverside guesthouses and easy access to evening firefly-watching boat tours.
- Mueang Samut Songkhram: The provincial capital and a more low-key base, with hotels and resorts spread along the Mae Klong River and quick access to Don Hoi Lot.
How much is Samut Songkhram accommodation?
- Budget: AU$20-45, a simple guesthouse or riverside room with fan or air-con and basic amenities.
- Mid-range: AU$50-100, an eco-resort or boutique hotel with a pool, canal or garden views, and breakfast included.
What Samut Songkhram is known for
- Amphawa Floating Market: A weekend evening market along the canal where vendors sell food and crafts from wooden boats, best known for the firefly-watching boat trips that run after dark.
- Don Hoi Lot: A mudflat at the mouth of the Mae Klong River famous for its spiral-shelled clams, a local seafood specialty grilled or stir-fried at the riverside stalls nearby.
- Thailand's smallest province: Samut Songkhram covers barely 400 square kilometres, which makes its markets, temples and riverside villages easy to combine in a single day trip or overnight stay.
Top-rated hotels in Samut Songkhram
- Asita Eco Resort: A canal-side eco-resort with spacious rooms, a garden setting and a short ride to the floating market, popular with families and couples after a quiet, sustainability-minded stay.
- Juntima Place at Amphawa: A well-rated small hotel in the heart of Amphawa, handy for exploring the floating market and canal on foot.
- River Jam Amphawa: A cosy riverside guesthouse with a relaxed, homely feel, a good pick for travellers wanting to be right on the water.
- The Grace Amphawa: A budget-friendly hotel with a pool and free Wi-Fi, a comfortable base for exploring Amphawa's markets and temples.
Travel tips for Samut Songkhram
- Visit Amphawa Floating Market on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday evening, when it's busiest and the firefly boat tours run after dark.
- Try the grilled Don Hoi Lot clams at the riverside stalls near the mudflat for one of the province's most distinctive local dishes.
- Book accommodation in Amphawa if you want to walk to the market, or in Mueang Samut Songkhram for a quieter, more local base.
- Samut Songkhram is small enough to see most of its highlights in a day trip from Bangkok, but staying overnight lets you catch the market before the day-tour crowds arrive.
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