This provincial capital in the northeast of Thailand is famous for its beautiful silks, strong sense of tradition, and fiery local cuisine. Most Khon Kaen hotels are easily reached from Khon Kaen Airport via a short taxi ride. From the center of town, the city is easily explored on foot.

Traditionally a farming town, Khon Kaen has modernized rapidly in recent decades, and today the city is one of the fastest growing in Thailand, with the largest university in northeast Thailand and a booming export business to neighboring China. The most popular areas for Khon Kaen accommodation are the city center and the airport.

Visitors to Khon Kaen will enjoy the welcoming attitude of its residents, the abundance of inexpensive restaurants, plus a lively night scene. Isaan food is famous throughout Thailand, and Khon Kaen is arguably the center of Isaan cuisine.

For those traveling on from Thailand, visas for neighboring Laos and Cambodia can be easily acquired from consulates in Khon Kaen. Those staying in the city can check out exciting snake shows at Ban Khok Sanga King Cobra Village.

Find the most suitable accommodation for you by clicking on our interactive map and exploring Khon Kaen for hotels and must-see destinations.