Where to Stay in Korat: Old City and Mittraphap Hotels

Korat is a big, spread-out city, so where you sleep decides how much you walk and how much you drive. The old city around the Thao Suranari (Ya Mo) monument and Chumphon Gate has the sights and the night markets. Mittraphap Road (Highway 2) carries the big malls, Terminal 21 and Central Korat, and several larger hotels. A few budget hotels sit on the city edge. This page compares those three areas. It covers the city only; for Khao Yai and the Pak Chong side of the province, use our Khao Yai stay page.

Use the quick answer above, then the area table. We show no hotel prices because rates change with date and room type, and the booking buttons open a search for your own dates. We have not stayed at any of these hotels. Every card shows facts taken from the hotel's own website and checked on 17 October 2026 after a separate verification pass, with the source linked. Facts we could not re-find on the site were removed. Some well-known Korat hotels, including Sima Thani, have no official page our checker could read, so this is a checked list, not a complete one (see the FAQ).

How to choose

1. Decide what you want to be near. If it is the Ya Mo monument, Chumphon Gate and the old streets, look at Korat Hotel and the two HOP INN hotels, which name those places on their own sites. If it is the malls, look at Centara Korat (next to Central Korat) or Centre Point (connected to Terminal 21). If you only need a cheap room with parking and have a car, the B2 hotels fit.
2. Check the distances the hotels give. They differ a lot: Fortune Hotel lists the Thao Suranari monument at 2.5 km, B2 Korat Boutique & Budget at 5.0 km, B2 Night Market at 9 km and B2 Korat Premier at 16.0 km. Centara lists the train station at 5.7 km. So treat the city as a place where a taxi or your own car is normal, even if your hotel says it is central.
3. Plan the day trips before you book. Centara's contact page lists Phimai Historical Park at 60 km and Khao Yai National Park at 102 km. Korat works as a base for Phimai; for Khao Yai it is usually better to sleep on the Pak Chong side (see our Khao Yai stay page). Confirm the final rate with tax, parking and cancellation terms.

Area comparison

No hotel price is quoted here because we cannot verify a current rate for your dates. Each hotel card gives the source and the date each fact was checked.

Area guide

Around the Ya Mo monument

Old city and Chumphon Gate

Vibe

Monument, city gate, night markets

Noise

No verified noise information; ask the hotel

Setting / access

Old walled city; Wikivoyage calls the Thao Suranaree statue the obvious reference point

Rate

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How you arrive

Train or bus into the city, then a taxi; HOP INN City Center says the station is nearby

Three hotels on this list are in or near the old city. Korat Hotel says it is on Asadang Road near the Thao Suranari monument and has 7 room types. HOP INN Nakhon Ratchasima names the monument, Maha Viravong National Museum, Chumphon Gate and Wat Phayap as nearby, and HOP INN City Center, on Wat Tha Tako Alley, names Terminal 21, the monument and Wat Sala Loi and says the railway station is nearby. None of the three gives a distance in kilometres, so check the map pin for the walk.

Choose it if: You want to reach the monument, the gate and the evening streets quickly, or you arrive by train.

Skip it if: You want a pool, a mall under the same roof or a quiet resort feel.

Mistake to avoid: Do not assume nearby means walking distance; these hotels name landmarks but do not give distances, so check the map pin.

Our pick here: Korat Hotel Check rates

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Malls and larger hotels on Highway 2

Mittraphap Road (Terminal 21 and Central Korat)

Vibe

Malls, food courts, hotel pools

Noise

No verified noise information; this is a main highway, so ask for a room away from the road

Setting / access

Main road; Wikivoyage says the mall and several hotels are next to it

Rate

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How you arrive

Train or bus into the city, then a taxi; Centara lists the station at 5.7 km

Five hotels on this list are on or near Mittraphap Road. Centara Korat adjoins Central Korat and has a rooftop pool and 218 rooms and suites. Centre Point Hotel Terminal21 Korat, at 99 Mittraphap Road, is connected to Terminal 21. Kantary Hotel Korat, at 899/1, has 33 sq.m. Deluxe rooms with a kitchenette. Fortune Hotel Korat, at 311, lists more than 159 rooms and puts the Ya Mo monument and Chumphon Gate at 2.5 km each. B2 Korat Premier says it is in The Link project between The Mall Korat and Terminal 21, but lists the monument at 16.0 km.

Choose it if: You want malls, restaurants and a pool close by and you are happy to take a taxi to the old city.

Skip it if: Your main goal is to walk to Ya Mo and the old streets in the evening.

Mistake to avoid: Mittraphap Road is long; Fortune says 2.5 km to the monument and B2 Premier says 16.0 km, so check which end of the road your hotel is on.

Our pick here: Centara Korat Check rates

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Budget rooms a few km from the centre

City edge (B2 hotels)

Vibe

Plain budget rooms, parking, local markets

Noise

B2 Korat Boutique & Budget says it is in a calm neighbourhood; we could not verify it

Setting / access

Outside the centre; B2 Boutique says it is in a calm neighbourhood close to the city

Rate

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How you arrive

Train or bus into the city, then a taxi; both hotels are several km from the old city

Two B2 hotels are on this list. B2 Korat Boutique & Budget calls itself a 3-star level lodging with 79 rooms in a calm neighbourhood, and lists Terminal 21 at 3.5 km, Wat Sala Loi at 4.6 km and the Ya Mo monument at 5.0 km. B2 Korat Night Market says it has over 120 rooms and lists the Save One Korat Market at 0.7 km, but puts the monument and Terminal 21 at 9 km each even though it says it is in the heart of the city.

Choose it if: You have a car or taxi budget and want the cheapest practical room with parking.

Skip it if: You plan to walk to the old city or arrive late without a car.

Mistake to avoid: Do not book on the words in the heart of the city alone; read the distance list on the same page.

Our pick here: B2 Korat Boutique & Budget Hotel Check rates

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Hand-picked places to stay

Examples of established Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) hotels, spread across areas and budget bands. Every fact below was checked against the hotel's own website or a reputable source on 2026-10-17 and links to that source. We have not stayed at these places and give no ratings; we show no prices because rates change daily. The band is the property class (hostel or guesthouse, mid-range, upscale), not a live price.

Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Edogawa, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Centara Korat

Mittraphap Road (Terminal 21 and Central Korat) Upscale

• The home page says the hotel adjoins Central Korat and has a rooftop pool, bar and Sky Garden. [Source]
• The rooms page says the hotel has 218 rooms and suites. [Source]
• The contact page lists Nakhon Ratchasima Train Station at 5.7 km. [Source]
• The contact page lists Phimai Historical Park at 60 km. [Source]
• The contact page lists Khao Yai National Park at 102 km. [Source]

Suits: It suits travellers who want a large upscale hotel attached to a mall with a rooftop pool.

Keep in mind: The hotel's own contact page puts the train station at 5.7 km and Khao Yai at 102 km, so the old city and the national park both need a car or taxi.

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Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Edogawa, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Centre Point Hotel Terminal21 Korat

Mittraphap Road (Terminal 21 and Central Korat) Upscale

• The site gives the address as 99 Mittraphap Road, Nai Mueang, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima. [Source]
• The site says the hotel is connected to the Terminal21 Korat shopping mall. [Source]
• The site says the hotel is fully wheelchair accessible with designated accessible rooms. [Source]
• The site lists Deluxe rooms of 31 sq.m. [Source]
• The site describes a 16-metre outdoor saltwater pool on the F floor. [Source]

Suits: It suits travellers who want to sleep inside the Terminal 21 mall complex, including wheelchair users.

Keep in mind: The page footer reads 2016 and the home text still calls the hotel the newest Centre Point location, so confirm rooms and services with the hotel.

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Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Edogawa, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Kantary Hotel Korat

Mittraphap Road (Terminal 21 and Central Korat) Upscale

• The location page gives the address as 899/1 Mittraphap Road, Nai Maung, Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima. [Source]
• The home page says the property offers Deluxe Rooms, Studio Suites and One and Two Bedroom Suites. [Source]
• The Deluxe room page gives 33 sq.m. with a separate living area. [Source]
• The Deluxe room page lists a kitchenette with a microwave oven. [Source]
• The facilities page lists a sauna, steam room, outdoor whirlpool and swimming pool. [Source]

Suits: It suits travellers who want an apartment-style room with a kitchenette for a longer stay.

Keep in mind: The Kantary site does not give distances to the old city or the railway station, so check the map pin before booking.

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Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Edogawa, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Fortune Hotel Korat

Mittraphap Road (Terminal 21 and Central Korat) Mid-range

• The Thai page says the hotel is in the city on Mittraphap Road, 2.5 km from the Thao Suranari monument. [Source]
• The Thai page says the hotel has more than 159 rooms. [Source]
• The Thai page lists the Thao Suranari monument and Chumphon Gate each at 2.5 km. [Source]
• The Thai page says all rooms are air-conditioned and non-smoking, with an outdoor pool and fitness centre. [Source]
• The Thai page gives the address as 311 Mittraphap Road, Nai Mueang. [Source]

Suits: It suits travellers who want a pool hotel on Mittraphap Road about 2.5 km from the Ya Mo monument.

Keep in mind: The site opens in Thai and its footer reads 2020, so confirm rooms and current services with the hotel.

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Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Edogawa, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons

B2 Korat Premier Hotel

Mittraphap Road (Terminal 21 and Central Korat) Budget

• The page says the hotel is in The Link project near Mittraphap Road, between The Mall Korat and Terminal 21. [Source]
• The page lists Terminal 21 Korat at 4.0 km. [Source]
• The page lists the Thao Suranari monument at 16.0 km. [Source]
• The page lists a Deluxe Triple Room for 3 people. [Source]
• The page lists high-speed internet, a working desk, a minibar and a safety box in the rooms. [Source]

Suits: It suits drivers who want a budget room with parking near the two Mittraphap malls.

Keep in mind: The hotel's own distance list puts the Thao Suranari monument at 16.0 km, so the old city is a drive, not a walk.

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Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Edogawa, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons

B2 Korat Boutique & Budget Hotel

City edge (B2 hotels) Budget

• The page calls the hotel a 3-star level lodging. [Source]
• The page says all 79 rooms are simply planned and decorated. [Source]
• The page says the hotel is near the city in a calm neighbourhood. [Source]
• The page lists Terminal 21 Korat at 3.5 km and Wat Sala Loi at 4.6 km. [Source]
• The page lists the Thao Suranari monument at 5.0 km. [Source]

Suits: It suits drivers on a tight budget who want a quieter street with parking a few km from the centre.

Keep in mind: The page's own list puts the Ya Mo monument at 5.0 km, so you need a car, taxi or songthaew for the old city.

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Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: Edogawa, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons

B2 Korat Night Market Boutique & Budget Hotel

City edge (B2 hotels) Budget

• The page says the hotel is in the heart of Korat city. [Source]
• The page says the hotel has over 120 rooms. [Source]
• The page lists Save One Korat Market at 0.7 km. [Source]
• The page lists Thao Suranaree Monument at 9 km. [Source]
• The page lists Terminal 21 Korat at 9 km. [Source]

Suits: It suits drivers who want a budget room near the Save One market.

Keep in mind: The same page says the hotel is in the heart of the city yet lists the Ya Mo monument at 9 km, so check the map pin before you rely on the centre claim.

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Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: ::::=UT=::::, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Korat Hotel

Old city and Chumphon Gate Mid-range

• The About page says the hotel is on Asadang Road near the Thao Suranari monument. [Source]
• The About page says the hotel has 7 room types in total. [Source]
• The About page says its meeting and banquet rooms hold from 12 up to 1,000 people. [Source]
• The home page gives check-in from 14:00 and check-out before 12:00. [Source]
• The contact page gives the address as 191 Asadang Road, Nai Mueang. [Source]

Suits: It suits travellers who want to be in the old walled city close to the Ya Mo monument.

Keep in mind: The site is in Thai and its footer reads 2024, so confirm room types, breakfast and parking with the hotel.

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Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: ::::=UT=::::, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons

HOP INN Nakhon Ratchasima

Old city and Chumphon Gate Budget

• The page says the hotel is near Central Korat, The Mall Korat and Terminal 21 Korat. [Source]
• The page says it is near the Thao Suranari Monument, Maha Viravong National Museum, Chumphon Gate and Wat Phayap. [Source]
• The page says the hotel is in the city centre close to main roads and transport hubs. [Source]
• The page gives check-in from 14:00 and check-out until 12:00. [Source]

Suits: It suits budget travellers who want a simple room close to the city's main sights.

Keep in mind: The page gives no distances in kilometres, so check the map pin to see how far the old city really is.

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Area photo, not the hotel. Photo: ::::=UT=::::, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons

HOP INN Nakhon Ratchasima City Center

Old city and Chumphon Gate Budget

• The page says the hotel is on Wat Tha Tako Alley near Terminal 21 Korat, the Thao Suranari Monument and Wat Sala Loi. [Source]
• The page says the hotel is reachable by car and train, with the railway station nearby. [Source]
• The page says the hotel is about a 45-minute drive from Nakhon Ratchasima Airport. [Source]
• The page says pets are not allowed. [Source]
• The page gives check-in from 14:00 and check-out until 12:00. [Source]

Suits: It suits budget travellers arriving by train who want to be near the Ya Mo monument and Terminal 21.

Keep in mind: The page gives no distances in kilometres, and it says pets are not allowed.

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Day trips and planning from Korat

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• Korat travel guide: Ya Mo, Phimai, Khao Yai and getting there
• Where to stay in Khao Yai: the Pak Chong side of the province
• Isaan guide: the wider north-east
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Getting to Korat

Most visitors reach Korat by train, bus or car. The 12Go Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima page lists bus, van and train options. We could not read its departure list when we tried on 17 October 2026, so we show no times, counts or prices; check the operator, departure point and travel time on the page. Our Korat guide covers the routes and what to see.

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Before you book

• Open the map link for the area and then check the hotel's exact pin. A neighbourhood name can cover a wide area.
• Check the final rate with tax, payment timing, cancellation terms and what the room includes.
• If arriving late, confirm the check-in method and the last transport that actually runs.
• Do not trust a hotel's word for the centre. B2 Korat Night Market says it is in the heart of the city yet lists the Ya Mo monument at 9 km on the same page, so always check the map pin.
• Phimai and Khao Yai are separate day trips with their own opening hours and fees; we checked none of those on this page. See the Korat guide for the Phimai fee and hours that the Fine Arts Department gives.

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