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I am planning a trip to Bangkok for this sommer. What do you think about Chinatown? Would you recommend that area to stay in Bankok? It seems at night is quite boring…. Chinatown is one of the best places for eating, especially at night.
The area is very vibrant. Its also close to Khoasan Road, which is a backpacker hotspot, night and day! Your email address will not be published.
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Phra Sumen Fort. Thonglor — Coolest Place to Stay in Bangkok. Siam — Best Area in Bangkok for Families. For an afternoon treat, Double Dogs Tea Room serves the best brews from across Asia, including China, Sri Lanka and Japan, with staff who know their oolong from their sencha. If you are in Chinatown on a Thursday or Friday evening, get tickets for the Khon dancing show , a traditional Thai dance where performers tell folktales and wear elaborate costumes and the occasional painted mask.
Most visitors to Bangkok only see the Thonburi area whilst whizzing past along its canal or visiting Wat Arun , the terracotta decorated Temple of Dawn which is best visited first thing in the morning to avoid the crowds. Thonburi is home to some fantastic art spaces. Thonburi is also home to the oldest Catholic church and oldest mosque in Bangkok. Santa Cruz was built by Portuguese traders. Tonson Mosque was first established in and renovated in the s.
Bangkok has always been an international hub and these buildings give you a glimpse of that history. Never Ending Summer, which serves traditional Thai and fusion food. Thonburi can be reached by public boat pier N10 or N11 or crossing the river on Skytrain to Krung Thonburi.
Ari is a residential neighborhood of Bangkok with many nice cafes and restaurants and a quieter atmosphere than the very center. Future Factory is a collaborative art space and often has live music.
Hidden in the basement of an office block, you can visit the gallery at any time or check out upcoming events, where you will be rubbing shoulders with cool young Thais. Numthong Gallery is celebrating 20 years on the art scene and celebrates Asian art at its best, with eight different exhibitions each year.
The locals see Ari as a hip neighbourhood to spend time in, so there are plenty of cool coffee shops and restaurants here. Salt is one of the places to be seen, with a fusion menu and a stunning glasshouse dining room.
If you want something more affordable, head to Soi Ari for excellent street food, especially between Soi 1 and 3. If you are in a rush, try this streetside macchiato at Bangkok Espresso Bar. Need to get your creative juices flowing?
FabCafe is a working space with excellent espressos. For lounging and quirky interiors, The Coffee Zelection offers plenty of coffee treats, including jelly.
Here you can rent a Swan pedalo and tour the lake or wander around the lush tropical gardens. Food stalls operate at the entrance so grab your fresh coconut and chicken satay there.
Silom is known for some excellent restaurants. La Table de Tee is run by a young, creative chef who uses Asian flavours and Parisian training to conjure up a great value fixed price menu. Urban Hostel Bangkok is the best budget hostel in Silom Bangkok. Guests rate the friendly and family-run Urban Hostel as fabulous.
Silom Space Hostel is a cozy place, with nice and kind staff. The location is phenomenal: right at the beginning of Silom Road, which is a street full of shops, massages center, bars and restaurants.
Lobby with wifi and coffee available all day, good place to work. Ekanek Hostel is easy to find, location is ideally located for access to Lumpini park, Patpong market, lots of Thai food and coffee place options and a 5 minute walk to the BTS line. The staff are exceptional. The room and bathrooms are beautifully designed and clean. From Suvarnabhumi Airport to Silom area, you can take a taxi or public transport: Take the airport rail link , get off at Makkasan station, then get on the MRT to Silom station.
The busy 24 hour market is located in the Pratunam region, and there is a lot of bargain shopping to be had, as well as cheap hotels too. Traffic is rather busy and frenetic around here, however the public transport network is linked quite well. Pratunam is a cosmopolitan area, and it has a good mix of tourists, locals, and business people, which makes it a good all-rounder choice.
For the best places to stay around Bangkok for something authentic, without being too in your face, this is a good option. It is situated in the MGallery fashion mall, so if you are a clothes shopper, this is a dream location. Transport is covered too since it is just meters from the BTS network.
InterContinental Bangkok is an elegant 5 star hotel, situated in a great location next to the Chidlom Skytrain stop. Rooms are very spacious and comfortable. The hotel also offers spa treatment, 5 dining options, an outdoor pool and a in-house restaurant. Rooms are spacious and stylishly decorated.
The Quarter Bangkok Ratchathewi is at the budget end of mid-range hotel in Pratunam Bangkok, and it has some extremely comfortable aircon dorm rooms that are a popular choice for Thai travelers. The hotel offers a semi outdoor pool, an on site restaurant. The hotel provides a beautiful contemporary design with fantastic attention to detail and the most comfortable beds in Thailand. Rooms come in the form of clean, simple, well-appointed double rooms.
The Posh Phayathai is in a great location, right off the airport rail link which is super convenient. A lot of nice restaurants can be found easily nearby the hostel.
The ambience of the room is pretty good, a small common area is provided in the dorm besides the one on the ground floor. Light breakfast is provided, with some toast and cereals or cookies. Most of the attractions in Pratunam are just up to 10 minutes walking from the station, depending where you are staying, you can walk or take a motorbike.
From Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pratunam, you can take a taxi if you want comfort; if you want a cheaper and faster way, you can take public transport; take Airport Rail Link and get off at Ratchaprarop station and Pratunam area will be in walking distance.
This is the heart of the city, so it is one of the best areas to stay in Bangkok for tourists and sightseeing. Visitors will certainly see plenty of daily life. As the name would suggest, Chinatown has an oriental vibe , and it is packed with street food vendors to check out. There is also a very large amount of gold shops to be found in Chinatown, so a great spot for jewellery shopping. For a true Thai experience, and plenty of fantastic photo opportunities , remember to bring good camera with you to capture this beautiful area.
And they are very good hotel options for all traveler types and especially for first-time tourists to Bangkok. So there you have it. Five areas in Bangkok where you should be staying for an epic holiday in Bangkok for your very first time in Thailand. So there you have it, the best places to stay in Bangkok for first-time visitors looking for that epic first-time experience in Thailand, the Land of Smiles.
Great suggestion Warren. One question. Thanks in advance……Julian. Hey Julian, there are many international 5 stars with deep discounts because of coronavirus.
Hilton Riverside have river view rooms for around B a night including 3 meals a day. Although Thailand is allowing visitors you never know it might change or there could be restrictions. Your email address will not be published. Most of the areas I recommend below have train stations near the recommended hotels.
Most 3 star Thai owned hotels are just as good as international owned hotels in Bangkok. Plus Thai hotels are usually cheaper and the service is just as good. Although I have listed some foreign-owned luxury hotels below only because their room rates are affordable compared to Western luxury hotel rates. Today, you can find many discounted hotel deals even just a few days before arrival into Bangkok.
Before settling down in Thailand I stayed in plenty of hotels in Bangkok… There are many distinct districts, or neighborhoods in Bangkok with hotels from cheap to expensive.
Siam Square — The nerve center of Bangkok. At least to me. Siam Square has it all, shopping malls and restaurants. MBK is right in Siam Square. But there are also many good hotels in the area. And not as busy as Sukhumvit. Best to book a hotel right on the river for tranquility and a wonderful view of the sunset over the Chao Praya River. However, if you twisted my arm enough I will recommend a few choice hotels near Khao San road for you: Navalai River Resort — This little 3-star boutique hotel is located right on the Chao Praya River with a great view of Wat Arun.
Get a room with the view of the river and watch the sunset with a drink in hand.
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