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Neilson Hays Library

195 Surawong Rd, Khwaeng Suriya Wong, Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10500, Thailand - TH flagThailand
4.5(334)

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Library founded in 1869 in a neoclassical building, with English language texts & a cafe.

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⏱️ Opening Hours

Sunday9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
MondayClosed
Tuesday9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

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🖋️ Reviews & Comments

Highly rated by visitors. Rated 4.5/5 based on 334 Google reviews.

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Anthony Mak

via Google
5

This cozy western style building which located next to the hotel I stayed. It is a library found by an American around 100 years again. The library is still in operation. It is free to entrance as long as you do not borrow any books. You need to be either a member or donate THB 100 if you want to to enter the library with book borrowing. Suppose photo taking is prohibited but it maybe with permission from the staff.

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Supatra Vesterlund

via Google
5

I went here during the booksale they hold biannually, the place is very pretty, a very welcoming atmosphere to the whole place. And the workers were all extremely lovely and fun to talk to. Parking is very limited, but you can park at other buildings (as they've stated on their social media accounts). they also have a café there that serves food as well as drinks.

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lorne philpot

via Google
5

What a beautiful place! This Neo-classical style building houses a library. There is a cute coffee shop alongside the library. The library also hosts its famous used book sale twice a year.

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wowchun

via Google
5

I visited during their biannual book sale and had a great experience. The place is beautiful, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes you want to stay longer. The staff were all incredibly friendly, helpful, and genuinely fun to chat with. Parking at the venue is quite limited, but they provide information on their social media about nearby parking options, so it wasn’t a problem. They also have a lovely café serving both food and drinks, making it a great place to relax after browsing the books. Overall, it’s a charming spot, and I’d definitely love to visit again

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엔트로피

via Google
5

​It is a charming library with a good selection of mostly older books. It is only one-storey and has rather limited seating for reading. However, browsing through its collection of English books covering interesting thematic areas is time well spent. It is a lovely place to read and reflect, while enjoying refreshing garden views from time to time.