For self-guided travel enthusiasts who travel freely to Bangkok, Thailand, Bangkok offers a variety of accommodation options.If you are a backpacker, you can choose the backpacker inn on Khao San Road, or the homestays scattered around the alleys of the MRT; if you are a hotel hedonist, you can choose the high-end star-rated hotels on both sides of the Chao Phraya River; if you are If you love shopping and eating, then of course you have to choose cost-effective restaurants around the MRT stations!
Introduction to Bangkok MRT Route
Bangkok MRT can be divided into three categories: Airport Rail Link (Airport Rail Link), Metro (Bangkok Metro Rapid Transit, MRT) and Air Rail (Bangkok Mass Transit System, BTS). Among them, the purpose of the Airport Rail Link is very clear. It simply provides a means of transportation between Bangkok Airport and the city; the subway connects the Airport Express and the Air-Rail multiple routes, making it a convenient transfer option; As for the biggest advantage of the Air-Rail, it passes through the main commercial and tourist areas of Bangkok. Many shopping malls are directly connected or co-constructed, which is most suitable for tourists who like food and shopping!
The BTS Skytrain is divided into two routes, "Sukhumvit Line" and "Silom Line", which are connected and interchanged through the central terminal "Siam".Next, divide several main areas and introduce your own accommodation experience separately!
N8-M-PHA: Mo Chit (Mo Chit, หมอชิต) – Chatuchak Park (จตุจักร) – Phahon Yothin (Phahon Yothin, พหลธิิย)
Regional introduction: This area is located in the northern part of downtown Bangkok and surrounds Chatuchak Park. Most of the tourists who come to visit here are probably for the Chatuchak Weekend Market!Of course, tourists who like to live next to Qingjing Park and get up for a run in the morning should also like it.This area is the intersection of the BTS Skytrain and the MRT subway. The transportation is convenient, but it is a bit far from the center of Bangkok. However, you can transfer to the Airport MRT at Phra Lam 9 Station by MRT, which is also quite suitable to arrange at the starting point of the journey. Or at the end, especially those who plan to go to Chatuchak Market for big purchases, should like to take the MRT directly to the airport after the big purchases.
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N2-N1: Phaya Thai (พญาไท) – Ratchathewi (ราชเทวี)
Regional introduction: The Phayathai-Ratchariwi area is not a lively area. The biggest advantage is that it can be attacked and defended!First of all, this area can be connected to the Airport Express. If you arrange to stay here at the beginning or the end of the itinerary, you can save a little trouble to travel to and from the airport; in addition, take one or two stops to the south to quickly go to Israel. Siam Station is the main shopping center. To the north, you can go to Chatuchak Weekend Market, or take a Mini Van to the Victory Monument for a small trip to the floating market, or transfer to Hua Hin and other cities.To the east, you can take a taxi to Pratunam Market for a farewell sweep.
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- Ratchalivi Hotel Recommendation: VIE Hotel Bangkok.(Introduction to hotel special articles) (→ →Check price)
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W1: National Stadium Station (National Stadium / สนามกีฬาแห่งชาติ)
Regional introduction: The National Stadium Station is currently the only MRT station on the BTS West Line. The air-rail bridge piers come to an abrupt halt, retaining the possibility of future extension.Even so, this station is close to Siam Center Station, and it is quite convenient to go to major shopping malls. Regional development has begun to catch up. There are famous attractions such as the Golden Thompson Museum, Bangkok Art and Cultural Center, Jianxing Restaurant Headquarters, MBK Shopping Mall, etc. in the north. The express boat route of Kongshengsang Canal, the traffic is quite convenient.The pace of construction of hotels is also accelerating, including: ibis Hotel, Holiday Inn, Siam@Siam, etc., which can be regarded as quiet and convenient areas in the middle of nowhere.
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CEN-S1: Siam (Siam, สยาม)-Ratchadamri (ราชดำริ)
Area introduction: This area with the Erawan Buddha as its landmark. After worshipping the Erawan Buddha, a continuous shopping mall is assembled here, from Central World and Siam Paragon to Siam Center and Siam Discovery. Being able to walk all the way from Siam Square to MBK will definitely allow people to walk from morning to night.If shopping is not enough, there are theme pavilions such as Madame Tussauds and Siam Ocean World to kill time.
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- Ratchadamri hotel recommendation: Grande Centre Point Hotel Ratchadamri.(Service Introduction) (Room introduction) (Environment introduction) (→ →Check price)
- Search nearby hotels:Siam Skytrain Station,Central World Shopping Center,Erawan
S2-M-LUM: Sarah Daeng (Sala Daeng, ศาลาแดง)-Si Lom (สีลม)-Lumphini (Lumphini, ลุมพินี)
Regional introduction: This area is located in the south of downtown Bangkok, surrounded by Lumponi Park, and adjacent to the famous Sanlun Night Market in the past. It has now been razed to the ground. It is expected that Central Department Store will take over the construction of the shopping mall. Everyone is slowly looking forward to it!In addition, there is the well-known Patpong Night Market nearby, as well as Sarah Dang, a group of nightclubs, which is quite suitable for people who like nightlife.What, you don’t love nightlife?The hotel is right next to Lemponi Park, the largest in downtown Bangkok, where you can get up early for a run and exercise!There are BTS and subway MRT intersections in this area, and the transportation is quite convenient.
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- Lumpini hotel recommendation: Tenface Bangkok Hotel. (Share article) (→Check price)
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- Search nearby hotels:Sarah Down Railway Station,Silom Metro Station,Patpong Night Market,Lumponi Park
E1-E2: Chit Lom (Chit Lom, ชิดลม) – Phloen Chit (เพลินจิต)
Regional introduction: The newly opened shopping mall in Bangkok, the new shopping landmark Central Embassy and Central Chidlom, which opened on May 2014, 5, just connects the two MRT stations of Philonchi and Chidlom, so you would rather give up taking the express Fortunately, walk directly to the department store.After walking around and tired, maybe you want to change your mood, you can walk across the street to find unique exotic dishes, or find a small massage shop to let yourself relax.
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- Chiron Hotel Recommendations:Renaissance Bangkok Hotel Ratchaprasong (→ →Check price)
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- Felongchi Hotel Recommendations:Sivatel Bangkok Hotel (→ →Check price)
- Felongchi Hotel Recommendations:Oriental Residence Bangkok (→ →Check price)
- Felongchi Hotel Recommendations:The Okura Prestige Bangkok (→ →Check price)
- Felongchi Hotel Recommendations:Hotel Indigo Bangkok Wireless Road (→ →Check price)
- Search nearby hotels:Qilong Skytrain Station,Philonchi Skytrain Station
E3: Nana (Nana, นานา)
Area introduction: For those who love nightlife, staying at the hotel near the Nana MRT station will definitely make people linger. Bed Supper Club and Q Bar are the most famous, accompanied by red light districts and bars that are indispensable for nightlife. Bangkok There are three major red light districts-Nana Plaza, Soi Cowboy and Patpong Night Market. The first two are clustered here, creating a strong American style.Of course, people who have no particular preference for nightlife can also deliberately avoid hotels in this area.
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- Nana Hotel Recommendation: Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Sukhumvit 11 (Introduction article) (→Check price)
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- Search nearby hotels:Na Nakorn Railway Station,Nana Plaza
E4: Asok (Asok, อโศก)
Regional introduction: Asoke’s iconic shopping mall is the unique Terminal 21 department store. There are many well-known SPA shops nearby, where people can balance shopping and massage.In addition, Asoke can be connected to the MRT Sukhumvit station, which can easily transfer to the attractions along the subway line. You can also take the MRT to Phra Ram 9 station and transfer to the Airport Express red line to start from the station. Makkassan Station (Makkassan) is also another option for commuting from downtown Bangkok to the airport.
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- Search nearby hotels:Asoke Skytrain Station,Soi Cowboy
E5: Phrom Phong (พร้อมพงษ์)
Regional introduction: Compared with the strong American style of the Nana area, the area near Peng Phong is the place where most Japanese people live. The most well-known landmarks are The Emporium,
TCDC Thailand Creative Design Center and NaRaYa Bangkok Bag Head Office.Because of its strong Japanese style, many good massage shops with exquisite services can be found in this area. Among them, Asia Herb Association is the most popular massage shop. Of course, there are many famous SPA shops, so that tourists can take their time. Dig.
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- Search nearby hotels:Phrom Phong Skytrain Station
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Search links for hotels in major areas
- Search hotels in main areas:Siam City Center.Chiron/Wireless.Sukhumvit Road.Sluice.Silom/Sathorn.Khao San Road/Grand Palace.China Castle.Chao Phraya River.Chatuchak Weekend Market.Ratchada Pisa Road.Suvarnabhumi International Airport.Don Mueang International Airport.Thonburi.Thonburi South
Hotel search links for landmarks
- Hotel search for landmark attractions:Central World Shopping Center.Erawan.MBK Shopping Center.Lumpini Park.Central Chiron Shopping Center.Pratunam Market.Victory Monument.Asiatique Night Market Square.Soi Cowboy.Bangjheli Park.Creative Design Center.Patpong Night Market.Chinatown.Hui Kuang Night Market.Siam Niramit.Chatuchak Weekend Market.Central Plaza Ladprao Shopping Center
Search links for hotels along the MRT
- BTS Air Rail.East West Line:W1 National Stadium,CEN Siam/Siam, E1 Chit Lom,E2 Phloen Chit,E3 Nana/Nana,E4 Asok, E5 Phrom Phong,E6 Thong Lo,E7 Ekkamai/Ekkamai, E8 Phra Khanong/Phra Khanong, E9 Annu/On Nut,E10 Bangchak/Bangchak,E11 Punnawithi/Punnawithi,E12 Udom Suk/Udom Suk,E13 Bang Na,E14 Bianlin/Bearing
- BTS Air Rail.North-South Line:N8 Monkey/Mo Chit,N7 Saphan Khwai,N5 Ari,N4 Sanam Pao/Sanam Pao,N3 Victory Monument,N2 Phaya Thai,N1 Ratchathewi,S1 Ratchadamri/Ratchadamri,S2 Sarah Daeng/Sala Daeng,S3 clock that seat/Chong Nonsi,S5 Surasak/Surasak,S6Saphan Taksin,S7 Krung Thonburi/Krung Thonburi,S8 Wongwian Yai
- Along the MRT subway:HUA Hua Lamphong/Hua Lamphong,Sam Yan/Sam Yan,M Silom/Si Lom,LUM Lumpini/Lumphini,KHO Clone Toei/Khlong Toei,SIR Sirikit National Convention Centre/Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre,M Sukhumvit/Sukhumvit,PET Phetchaburi/Phetchaburi,RAM Phra Ram 9/Phra Ram 9,CUL Thailand Cultural Centre,HUI Khwang/Huai Khwang,SUT Sudi Ginseng/Sutthisan,RAT Ratchadaphisek/Ratchadaphisek,Lat Phrao/Lat Phrao,Phahon Yothin/Phahon Yothin,M Chatuchak Park,Kamphaeng Phet,BAN Bang Sue
Location of hotels along the MRT
There are more than 1,500 accommodation hotels in Bangkok. There are so many stars. Except for the Chao Phraya River, most of the star-rated hotels are scattered along the MRT. Not only are they convenient for transportation, they are also affordable and inexpensive.If you decide to lock in hotels along the MRT line, and those who have a special preference for new hotels, you can continue to refer to "Gathering of newly opened hotels along the Bangkok MRT line in 2014"In the article, choose a hotel with both convenient transportation and innovative equipment, and let the free travel in Bangkok have a good start.
