Old city budget hotel close to temple of the emerald buddha close to khao san road sawasdee banglumpoo inn puts you a block from lively khao san road in the core of the old city you can walk or take a bus to famous sights within a 2 km radius of the hotel must sees include the grand palace and its revered temple of the emerald buddha wat phra kaew walk to wat saket just 2 km away is wat saket a temple known for its golden mount phu khao thong a gleaming dome shaped shrine atop a low