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About Uttaradit accommodation
Uttaradit is a quiet provincial capital in northern Thailand, best known for the vast Sirikit Dam reservoir and its centuries-old Lanna-style temples. It's a low-key spot rather than a polished tourist hub, so expect a small, practical range of hotels rather than big resorts.
Most travellers base themselves in Uttaradit town, close to the railway station and local markets, with easy road access out to Sirikit Dam and the surrounding fruit orchards. If you're after a relaxed stopover on a northern Thailand road trip, Uttaradit has simple, good-value places to stay.
Where to stay in Uttaradit
- Uttaradit town: The provincial capital is the practical base, with hotels clustered near the railway station and town centre, handy for day trips out to Sirikit Dam and the langsat orchards.
How much is Uttaradit accommodation?
- Budget: AU$20-35, a clean private room with air conditioning, Wi-Fi and an ensuite bathroom
- Mid-range: AU$40-65, a more polished hotel room with extras like a restaurant, fitness area or garden terrace
What Uttaradit is known for
- Sirikit Dam: One of Thailand's largest dams, around 45 kilometres from town, with a broad reservoir dotted with islands that's popular for scenic boat rides.
- Wat Phra Boromathat Thung Yang: A centuries-old temple where a Lanna-style, three-tiered vihara roof sits alongside a circular, Lankan-style chedi, making it one of the province's most distinctive pieces of temple architecture.
- Langsat orchards: Uttaradit is famous across Thailand for its langsat and duku fruit, celebrated every September at the province's Langsat Festival.
Top-rated hotels in Uttaradit
- Seeharaj Hotel: A well-reviewed hotel in town with multiple dining options.
- O.U.M. Hotel: A 3-star hotel with a garden, shared lounge and free bikes.
- Araya Hotel: A simple, comfortable hotel with a fitness area, garden and terrace restaurant.
- Thaimit Resort: A highly rated budget pick among Uttaradit travellers.
- Sunee Boutique Hotel: A 3-star boutique option for a quieter stay in town.
Travel tips for Uttaradit
- Uttaradit is a stop on the northern rail line, so the train station is a handy reference point when booking a central hotel.
- Visit in September if you want to catch the Langsat Festival and the fruit harvest at its peak.
- Sirikit Dam is about 45 kilometres out of town, so it's worth arranging transport or a hire car in advance.
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