Bangkok Aquarium: Tickets, Feeding Times and What to See at SEA LIFE

This page sets out the one entry ticket worth comparing, what it costs, and the practical details that shape a visit, from opening hours to arrival timing. Booking ahead comes with free cancellation.

A dim aquarium tunnel where a shark glides overhead past curved acrylic, a visitor standing small against the blue light on the walkway below.

Bangkok: SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World Entry Ticket

★ 4.6 335 verified reviews on the listing (checked September 2026)

A day ticket to the aquarium under Siam Paragon, rated 4.6 across 335 reviews, from $33 with free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

from $33 per person, live price on the listing (checked September 2026)

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Which Bangkok Aquarium Ticket Fits Your Visit?

There is a single entry ticket on offer here, so the decision is less about comparing options and more about how you buy. The operator's own ticket page prices online booking below the walk-up rate, and the listing here follows the same pattern: from $33 per person (checked September 2026), free cancellation, and valid for the day you book. Paying at the door in Siam Paragon works, but it generally costs more.

This ticket suits most visitors: families with children aged two to eleven, couples escaping a rainy afternoon, anyone already shopping in Siam Paragon. Think twice if you want add-ons such as the 4D cinema or the Glass Bottom Boat, since those come bundled in combo packages sold separately. Our ticket guide walks through each option in detail.

Sharks crossing beneath the transparent floor panel of the Shark Walk in cold blue light, a pair of sneakers at the edge of the glass. Shark Walk Spotlights over the rocky shore penguin pool, water beading on dark rock, a paper cup left on the viewing rail in the foreground. Rocky Shore Rays drifting overhead through the dim Ocean Tunnel, the moving walkway handrail reflected in the curved acrylic wall beside a few quiet visitors. Ocean Tunnel Storm-grey light over the sunken shipwreck hull in the shark zone, sand stirred by a passing shark, weathered timber leaning against rusted ribs. Shark Shipwreck Gentoo penguins porpoising through a cold blue-lit pool behind clear acrylic, fingerprints and a stray glove marking the low glass. Penguin Ice Playground Dim green light over the Rainforest Adventure zone, thick foliage beside a dark water channel, a visitor's shoe on the wet boardwalk edge. Ancient Rainforest A school of small silver fish turning in unison inside a round lit tank, the glow of the aquarium lights on the glass above. Fish Bowl Pale jellyfish drifting inside a violet lit tank in Jellyfish Universe, their slow shapes doubled in the reflection on the front pane. Jellyfish Universe Clownfish hovering among coral formations in the Coral Reefs zone, bright tank light catching the rippling surface above the reef. Coral Reefs Shallow rockpool water spilling over smooth stone, small hands reaching toward the tank edge where the Beyond the Surface talks begin. Rockpools Seahorses gripping strands of kelp in soft amber light, their tails coiled tight while the tank current bends the fronds sideways. Seahorse Kingdom Turquoise water above a coral bed in the Ocean Tunnels, the curved glass wrapping visitors as reef fish pass overhead in the blue light. Dive Discovery

What to Know Before You Go

  • Open daily 10:00 to 20:00, with last entry at 19:00, so arrive by early evening to leave yourself a full walk-through.
  • Most visitors treat it as a half-day stop; a relaxed walk of the whole route fits comfortably between lunch and dinner.
  • The aquarium sits beneath Siam Paragon, directly connected to BTS Siam station, so you can reach it without ever crossing a street.
  • The operator sells online for less than its walk-up gate prices, so buying ahead costs a bit less than paying at the door.
  • Free cancellation is the real advantage of booking ahead: plans change, and a prepaid ticket you can release costs you nothing.
  • Weekends and school holidays are busiest; weekday mornings right at the 10:00 opening tend to be the calmest stretch.

What the Bangkok Aquarium Ticket Includes

The entry ticket covers admission to all the exhibits on the B1 and B2 floors. Extras such as the glass bottom boat and the 4D cinema are not bundled in; they are sold separately at the counter inside, so budget for them only if you actually want them.

TicketAll zonesDaily feeds and talksAdd-on experiencesFree cancellationValidityFrom
Refundable SEA LIFE Ocean World Ticket Admission covers every exhibit zone 5 scheduled sessions, no extra charge Booked at the counter, priced separately Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund Flexible, valid for the day you book; open 10:00 to 20:00, last entry 19:00 $33

Buying online or paying at the gate

The from-price of $33 (checked September 2026) sits in line with what the aquarium itself charges online, and below its walk-up gate prices. The gap is real but modest, so do not expect a bargain. The genuine difference is flexibility: the online ticket cancels free, while a gate purchase is final the moment you pay for it.

The two sit in the same band. Booking ahead here is in line with the aquarium's own adult advance price and lands under the walk-up price on every date, so the difference worth weighing is not the money, it is what happens if the day falls through.

Booking ahead here against paying at the aquarium door
What you are comparingBooked ahead herePaid at the door
Adult entry $33 per person, which works out at roughly 1,086 THB. 1,099 to 1,299 THB, by season tier.
Child entry The child rate shows on the live booking page, alongside the adult one. 899 to 1,099 THB for ages 2 to 11 years inclusive, by season tier.
If your plans change Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund The operator sells this ticket non-refundable.
Date and entry slot Flexible, valid for the day you book; open 10:00 to 20:00, last entry 19:00 The selected time slot indicates your entry time, please arrive within the selected time range as entry may be declined for late arrivals.

The aquarium prices its own ticket on a seasonal calendar and does not publish which dates fall into which tier, so direct prices are shown here as a range. The dollar figure is the booked price on the listing; the baht conversion is our own arithmetic at the European Central Bank reference rate for 4 September 2026, not a price either company publishes.

What Makes the Bangkok Aquarium Worth a Visit

What sets it apart is scale and setting: two floors of exhibits built underneath a major shopping mall, in the middle of the city's transport hub. It is fully indoors and air-conditioned, which matters in this climate, and the themed zones carry you from shallow habitats to open-water tunnels without a single step outside.

10:00 to 20:00 Open every day of the week, public holidays included.
19:00 Last entry, an hour before closing, and there is no way back in once you leave.
2 hours The operator's own estimate for the whole route, and there is no time limit once you are inside. Visitors describe anything from 75 to 180 minutes.
B1 and B2 The basement floors the aquarium runs across, so the entrance is below the shops rather than on the street. The entrance is on B1, not at ground level. Enter Siam Paragon via the food court.
Siam, Exit 5 The Skytrain stop and exit that lead into the shopping centre above, then one escalator down to the entrance floor.
$33 Per person booked ahead here, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before the visit. At the door an adult pays 1,099 to 1,299 THB, depending on which season tier the date falls in.

Every Zone You Walk Through, in Order

The route through the aquarium is a fixed one-way walk. You enter at the start, pass through each zone in order, and exit past the gift shop. There is no looping back, so if you want a second look at a tank, do it as you pass, and make photo stops as you go rather than saving them for the end.

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Showing 12 of 12 zones.

Stop 1

Shark Walk

A glass floor panel over the Pacific display that you walk across, with sharks swimming below your feet.

Glass window floor over the Pacific display Five different types of sharks Three large interactive screens

For children

Stop 2

Rocky Shore

The home of the Jackass, or African, penguin colony.

Jackass (African) penguins Jackass Penguin Feeding twice daily

  • Free feed here Jackass Penguin Feeding, 11:30 and 15:30, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

For children

Stop 3

Ocean Tunnel

The walk-through tunnel, with sharks, eagle rays and a diverse array of sea life passing overhead.

Walk-through underwater tunnel Sharks and eagle rays overhead A themed feature drawn from a Thai myth

  • Free feed here Ray Feeding, 13:30, Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

For children

Stop 4

Shark Shipwreck

The shark display, staged as a sunken wreck.

Shark display staged as a wreck Shark Feeding on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday

  • Free feed here Shark Feeding, 13:30, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun

For children

Stop 5

Penguin Ice Playground

The Gentoo penguin colony, with a viewing window that lets you watch them below the water.

Gentoo penguins Below-water viewing window Gentoo Penguin Feeding twice daily

  • Free feed here Gentoo Penguin Feeding, 12:30 and 16:00, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • Counter-booked extra here Undersea Explorer VR, Every day, 11:00 to 19:00, every hour

For children

Stop 6

Ancient Rainforest

The freshwater and rainforest area, home to the small-clawed otters and a newer rainforest section.

Small-clawed otters Otter Feeding twice daily 9 exotic animals in the new rainforest area

  • Free feed here Otter Feeding, 11:00 and 15:00, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

For children

Stop 7

Fish Bowl

A ray display named on the operator's feeding-schedule map legend.

Rays

Stop 8

Jellyfish Universe

An all-new jellyfish zone with dynamic lighting and redesigned displays.

Moon jellyfish Dynamic lighting and new display designs

  • Counter-booked extra here Jellyfish Lab, Every day, 11:15 to 15:30, last tour departs 15:15

Stop 9

Coral Reefs

The reef displays, described by the operator as hundreds of clownfish and many more through a spectacle of shimmering colours.

Hundreds of clownfish Reef displays

  • Counter-booked extra here Glass Bottom Boat, Every day, 11:00 to 19:00, every 15 minutes

For children

Stop 10

Rockpools

The touch pool area, where visitors can put a hand in the water.

Touch pool

  • Counter-booked extra here Beyond the Surface, Every day, no fixed times published. The operator says to contact and check the time at the ticket counter.

For children

Stop 11

Seahorse Kingdom

The operator names this zone but publishes nothing about what is inside it, so we are not going to guess.

Stop 12

Dive Discovery

The display holding the adult green sea turtles.

Adult green sea turtles

For children

Feeding Times and Daily Shows

The daily feeds and shows are the moments worth planning a visit around, and the schedule is posted at the entrance each day. Be aware that some talks overlap, so you cannot catch everything in one pass. Pick the one or two that matter most to your group and time your arrival around them.

Every session below is included with entry and none of them is booked separately.

Arriving at 10:00 on Sunday, 8 of 8 sessions are still ahead of you. Two of them start together at 13:30, so that day you pick one.

TimeFeed or talkWhere in the aquariumDays it runsStill ahead of you
11:00 Otter Feeding Ancient Rainforest Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Yes
11:30 Jackass Penguin Feeding Rocky Shore Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Yes
12:30 Gentoo Penguin Feeding Penguin Ice Playground Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Yes
13:30 Ray Feeding Ocean Tunnel Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun Yes
13:30 Shark Feeding Shark Shipwreck Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun Yes
15:00 Otter Feeding Ancient Rainforest Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Yes
15:30 Jackass Penguin Feeding Rocky Shore Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Yes
16:00 Gentoo Penguin Feeding Penguin Ice Playground Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Yes

Plan Your Bangkok Aquarium Visit in Three Questions

Answer three quick questions below, on who is coming, when you can arrive, and what you most want to see, and you will get a suggested arrival time and a route through the building that fits the rest of your day.

Who is coming?
How long do you have?
What do you most want to see?

Showing 12 of 12 zones for that answer.

Be inside by 13:30

That is the earliest published start for the thing you picked, and the sessions run to a fixed timetable rather than on demand.

  • Shark Feeding, 13:30, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
  • Ray Feeding, 13:30, Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun

Children get far more out of a feed than a tank, so build the visit around one. There is also an age rule worth knowing before you turn up.

Children under 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or older to enter the attraction.

Your route, in the order you walk it

  1. 1 Shark Walk One of yours
  2. 2 Rocky Shore One of yours
  3. 3 Ocean Tunnel One of yours
  4. 4 Shark Shipwreck One of yours
  5. 5 Penguin Ice Playground One of yours
  6. 6 Ancient Rainforest One of yours
  7. 7 Fish Bowl One of yours
  8. 8 Jellyfish Universe One of yours
  9. 9 Coral Reefs One of yours
  10. 10 Rockpools One of yours
  11. 11 Seahorse Kingdom One of yours
  12. 12 Dive Discovery One of yours

The aquarium is a one-way walk, so this is the order you meet the zones rather than a list you can reshuffle on the day.

The extras, honestly

  • 4D Cinema B1 floor, Every day, 11:00 to 19:00, every hour
  • Undersea Explorer VR Penguin Ice Playground, Every day, 11:00 to 19:00, every hour
  • Glass Bottom Boat Coral Reefs, Every day, 11:00 to 19:00, every 15 minutes
  • Jellyfish Lab Jellyfish Universe, Every day, 11:15 to 15:30, last tour departs 15:15
  • Beyond the Surface Rockpools, Every day, no fixed times published. The operator says to contact and check the time at the ticket counter.

All five are booked at the counter on the day. No official page carries a price for any of them, so treat the cost as unknown until you are standing there rather than budgeting a figure you read somewhere.

Each of the five sets its own minimum age, and the younger bands have to be with a parent, so check the counter sign before promising anything.

The Best Time to Visit

Weekday mornings close to the 10:00 opening are the quiet window; weekends and Thai school holidays fill the walkways fast. Because the whole attraction is indoors, the rainy season works in its favor: a downpour that empties the city's outdoor sights sends crowds here instead. If your dates are flexible, aim for a weekday and arrive at opening.

We recommend you visit during the week (outside of school holidays), or any day after 2pm to avoid the crowd.

SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World, official visitor information

Where the Bangkok Aquarium Is and How to Get There

Take the BTS to Siam station, the interchange of the Sukhumvit and Silom lines, and follow the signs into Siam Paragon. From there, escalators carry you down to the B1 level, where the aquarium entrance sits. Because everything is inside the mall, the whole trip can be done in air conditioning from platform to ticket gate.

Schematic of the aquarium and the landmarks around it A simple plan view. The filled marker is the aquarium; the numbered markers are the nearby landmarks listed underneath, placed by their approximate coordinates. Here 1 2 3 4 5

What sits around it

  1. 1Siam Paragonupscale shopping mall housing the aquarium entrance
  2. 2Siam Squarebusy retail and youth-fashion district by the aquarium
  3. 3MBK Centervast budget shopping mall near the Siam intersection
  4. 4Erawan Shrineornate Hindu shrine at Ratchaprasong intersection
  5. 5Jim Thompson Houseteak house museum with gardens and canal setting

Marker positions are approximate and drawn to show the relationship between places, not walking distance. The map beside it is the one to navigate by.

Getting in Take exit 5 at Siam station and follow the exit signs straight into Siam Paragon, then take the escalator down to the B1 floor next to the food court.

What Visitors Say About the Bangkok Aquarium

“Beautiful place, varied, soulful and very pedagogic in its museography too. It is very similar to the SEA Life in our own city, and as such, it is a wonderful place both for kids and adults to enjoy and marvel!”

Florent, operator-listing review of Refundable SEA LIFE Ocean World Ticket

“The indoor aquarium was a really awesome experience! It would be ideal to place a few more trash cans.”

Christiaan, operator-listing review of Refundable SEA LIFE Ocean World Ticket

“Amazing aquarium! It's beautiful, with lots of different fish as well as reptiles and an incredible tunnel where you can see sharks passing overhead. I highly recommend it!!!!”

Camille, operator-listing review of Refundable SEA LIFE Ocean World Ticket

“is a very good experience with kids to visit sealife, very impressed, and kids was very enjoy every corner of the place.”

Siew Hue, operator-listing review of Refundable SEA LIFE Ocean World Ticket

“The most beautiful aquarium we've seen so far! We came in 2018 and returned this year (2025) to introduce it to our 5-year-old daughter. A great activity to do with the family!”

Audrey, operator-listing review of Refundable SEA LIFE Ocean World Ticket

“Been to most of the them in Asia. This one was very impressive. Go early in the morning, open at 10:30 during the week. It was a great experience and we stayed for 3 hours. Well worth the price.”

NickGi, Tripadvisor review of Refundable SEA LIFE Ocean World Ticket

“Great experience at SEA LIFE Bangkok! An aquarium among the most impressive we have seen, with magnificent structures that are well worth the 1000 baht entrance ticket. The glass-bottomed boat is disappointing, too small and uninteresting; prefer a Pacific sea trip for that.”

Franck D, Tripadvisor review of Refundable SEA LIFE Ocean World Ticket

“Took us over 2.5 hours and it was excellent. Not cheap but worth it as the range of creatures was stunning, many of which we’d never seen before. The shark tanks were the highlight as you could walk through a tunnel with big sharks and rays swimming around you.”

john, Tripadvisor review of Refundable SEA LIFE Ocean World Ticket

“One of the best experiences of my life. This is one of the top aquarium with hundreds of sea creatures on display.”

vinamita, Tripadvisor review of Refundable SEA LIFE Ocean World Ticket

“Sea Life is a great place to spend a few hours with children and the glass boat is definitely a must try and fun experience.”

trvkaki, Tripadvisor review of Refundable SEA LIFE Ocean World Ticket

“It was a great learning experience. They had a variety of marine species and multiple activities to partake in. The staff were very helpful and I would definitely go again. The animals are kept very well in habitable environments and it was a wonderful experience.”

Munira H, Tripadvisor review of Refundable SEA LIFE Ocean World Ticket

“The e hibitikn is really well structured and very interesting, the range of the displays is really good with interesting facts. It was enjoyable and took us around 75 minutes to go through. It is good value for money and we'll worth a visit.”

Neil Heaton, Tripadvisor review of Refundable SEA LIFE Ocean World Ticket

“A wonderful place to spend an afternoon! The abundance of beautiful sea animals to marvel at made the overall experience absolutely amazing. It's a captivating destination that truly delights visitors of all ages. Don't forget to buy your tickets online or take the combined ticket option to enjoy a discount on admission.”

Francis, Google review of Refundable SEA LIFE Ocean World Ticket

“Amazing aquarium with an underwater tunnel. It has great diversity of fish and some other animals. We loved the live feeding of the otters and there is also a place where you can pet some fish. It is a really good place for children and there are also bilingual descriptions available.”

Snezhana Bardarova, Google review of Refundable SEA LIFE Ocean World Ticket

“I personally loved it. There is a great variety of animals and the place is well organized. There are some vending machines for snacks and drinks and a small bar near the tropical rainforest area. The feeding shows are a nice way to see the animals interact. Great place for people of all ages. Took me more or less 2 hours to see all the animals plus some feeding shows.”

Jo, Google review of Refundable SEA LIFE Ocean World Ticket

“Very nice place to walk around and understand more about marine life. There are many different species of fishes and other sea creatures, including a penguin section and a section where you can touch sea creatures. A good place to bring children and educate them.”

D L, Google review of Refundable SEA LIFE Ocean World Ticket

Traveler reviews shown here are published on the booking platform or on the attraction's own official site. We do not collect, select or edit them.

Where to Stay Near the Bangkok Aquarium

Staying around Siam puts the aquarium within a short walk or one skytrain stop of your hotel, and puts you at the interchange of two BTS lines for everywhere else. It is the most convenient base in the city for a visit built around Siam Paragon.

Luxury

Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok

Directly behind Siam Paragon, Rama I Road

★ 9.6

It sits immediately behind Siam Paragon, so reaching the aquarium on B1 is a short walk through the mall rather than a taxi ride, which counts for a lot when you are leaving with tired children.

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Mid-range

Novotel Bangkok On Siam Square

Siam Square, opposite Siam Paragon

★ 8.6

Close enough to Siam Paragon that you can slip back to the room between the 13:30 shark feed and the 16:00 gentoo penguin feeding without losing your afternoon.

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Budget-friendly

ibis Bangkok Siam

Rama I Road, near BTS National Stadium and MBK

★ 8.4

The budget pick of the three and still within walking distance of the mall, so what you save on the room can go toward the ticket and lunch upstairs.

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Common Bangkok Aquarium Questions

What does a SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World ticket cost?

The standard entry ticket starts at $33 per person (checked September 2026) when booked online. The aquarium also sells directly, and its published online prices run below its walk-up gate prices, though the exact gap depends on ticket type and age category. Booking through the listing therefore costs less than paying at the door, and adds free cancellation on top.

How long should you set aside for the aquarium?

Most visitors spend somewhere in the region of two hours inside, which is enough to walk every zone and catch at least one feeding session without rushing. There is no time limit once you are through the gates, so a slower pace is possible if the crowd is thin. The one constraint is re-entry: once you leave, the ticket does not bring you back in, so plan food and rest stops before you go down to B1.

What are the opening hours at the Bangkok aquarium?

The aquarium opens at 10:00 and closes at 20:00, with last entry at 19:00. Those are the hours published on the ticket listing, and they hold every day. If you want the full visit rather than a rushed final hour, aim to arrive by early evening at the latest, since the last admission leaves you with roughly an hour inside.

Can tickets be bought on site?

Yes, the aquarium sells walk-up tickets at Siam Paragon, but the online price starts lower, from $33 per person (checked September 2026), and only the online version comes with free cancellation. Buying at the counter means paying whatever the walk-up rate is that day with no way out if your plans shift. Booking ahead through the listing costs less and keeps the exit open until closer to your visit.

When are the crowds smallest at the tanks?

The aquarium opens at 10:00 and admits guests until 19:00, closing at 20:00, so the quietest stretch is usually the first hour after opening and the tail of the day once the tour groups move on. Feeding sessions and keeper talks run through the day and cost nothing extra with admission. They pull the biggest audiences, so if you want a calm walk, go between them, and if you want the show, arrive early to claim a spot.

Do strollers and wheelchairs work inside?

Strollers and wheelchairs: SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World sits on the B1 and B2 levels beneath Siam Paragon, and the mall itself is fully step-free, with lifts and escalators running down to the aquarium floors. The operator confirms wheelchair access inside the venue. Its full stroller policy, such as whether strollers can be brought through all zones or checked at the entrance, is not published, so families bringing one may want to confirm on the live booking page before visiting.

Is there a glass tunnel?

There is a tunnel, and there is also a glass walkway where sharks pass directly beneath your feet. The Ocean Tunnel is the signature stretch, a curved acrylic passage where rays and larger fish drift overhead on a moving walkway. Shark Walk is the bolder sibling: a transparent floor panel over the shark habitat. No official length is published for either, so judge them by the photos rather than any number.

Can you leave and come back on one ticket?

No. The entry ticket is valid for a single admission on the day you book, and once you exit there is no re-entry, even with the receipt in hand. That matters at Siam Paragon, where the food courts and shops upstairs are tempting. Eat first, then go down to B1 and treat the visit as one continuous loop through the zones.

Bangkok Aquarium, Answered

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See the Bangkok Aquarium for Yourself

Booking ahead makes the day simpler: the ticket is flexible, valid for the day you choose, and the aquarium runs from 10:00 to 20:00 with last entry at 19:00. Entry starts from $33 per person, and free cancellation means you lose nothing if plans change.

Refundable SEA LIFE Ocean World Ticket

Refundable SEA LIFE Ocean World Ticket

4.6 335 verified reviews (checked September 2026)

Flexible, valid for the day you book; open 10:00 to 20:00, last entry 19:00 · 4.6 from 335 reviews, from $33 · Siam Ocean World Bangkok

SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World occupies the B1 and B2 floors beneath Siam Paragon, and this ticket is the plain admission to all of it: the underwater tunnel with sharks and rays passing overhead, themed zones holding hundreds of marine species, gentoo penguins, the otters in Rainforest Adventure, touch pools and the daily feeding shows. Entry is open-dated for the day you book, so you go in when it suits you and stay until closing. Last entry is 19:00 and there is no re-entry once you leave. The listing carries a 4.6 rating across 335 reviews, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before your visit.

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