The administrative area of Bangkok is divided into XNUMX sub-administrative districts (counties). I didn’t have to run for the mayor of Bangkok. Of course, I couldn’t study it. After comparing several booking websites, I found that Agoda booking website is the most popular in my heart. Decided to gradually collect and organize hotel information for each tourist area, and at the same time think about how to plan one-day trips in each area, so that materials can be collected more systematically when writing books in the future.
➡️Want to live in that place❓How to choose the area to stay in Bangkok
As a traveler who loves traveling in Thailand, I often think and practice how to introduce Thailand in an easy-to-understand manner, so that people who have never been to Thailand can quickly understand Thailand, start to travel to Thailand, and finally love Thailand. In addition, I was planning a Bangkok-themed travel book recently. The final conclusion is that I have to do my homework well. Only the deeper I understand, the more I am able to introduce it to others!
As far as the hotel introduction articles that are most shared on blogs are concerned,Book a room along the BTS Skytrain and MRT MetroIn this article, the stations along the MRT lines are used as a systematic introduction, but after solving the problems of transportation and accommodation, the most important thing is, what fun things are there nearby?This is also the starting point for future planning from the hotel, and I would like to introduce to you various suggested itineraries for one-day tours.
Next, I will introduce these fourteen tourist areas in order, for your reference, and at the same time as a step-by-step note for planning your future travel book, and I hope you can give me more writing suggestions!
- Chao Phraya River: There are classic and luxurious five-star hotels on the waterfront of the Bangkok River, where you can enjoy the resort atmosphere of the waterside leisurely, and you can also visit the famous scenic spots along the coast such as the Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Chinatown, etc.｜💯2024 Popular Bangkok Riverside Luxury Star Hotel
- Sathorn/Silom: The resort hotel cluster near the Chao Phraya River offers many family-friendly resort hotels, many local restaurants and cultural attractions, and is also close to the voluptuous Patpong Night Market｜💯2024 popular and highly rated Silom/Sathorn five-star hotels
- Pratunam area: close to the city center of Siam, where the Airport Express, Air-Rail MRT and Canal Express converge, with famous Hainanese chicken rice and multiple money exchange offices, offering many boutique design hotel options｜💯2024 Popular Pratunam Star Hotels
- Siam City Center: Siam/Chilong/Ratchadamuri three air-train stations are the busiest downtown area in Bangkok. Bangkok’s first developed commercial district is home to many classic star-rated hotels｜💯2024 popular luxury accommodation in Siam city center
- Wireless Road: Filonci/Wireless Road area gathers embassies of various countries, and is also the location of the Central Embassy, a department store for ladies.💯2024 Popular and Rated Wireless Line Star Hotels
- Asoke: The Asoke business district is centered on Terminal 21, surrounded by commercial and office buildings, high-end apartments and accommodation options of various prices. There are Soi Cowboy and Nana Plaza on the east and west sides respectively |💯2024 popular and highly rated star hotels in Asoke Business District
- Sukhumvit Road: Star-rated hotels are gathered at Asoke, Phrom Phong, and Dongluo railway stations.Asoke is an area where the air rail and subway meet, with convenient transportation and various levels of accommodation options. Phrom Phong is an adult-friendly area with prosperous nightlife, and Dongluo is a quiet area where Japanese people live.
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▲Bangkok has a diverse style that coexists tradition and modernity. Each region has its own characteristics, and the mass rapid transit system is also becoming increasingly perfect. (source:Tourism Authority of Thailand)
Bangkok Inner Belt: Night Markets and Special Attractions
In the inner ring around the center of Bangkok, the surrounding area is connected with the city center by means of transportation such as air rail, subway, airport rapid transit and express bus.In the north of Chatuchak Weekend Market and Ratchada Pisek Road, although the place is wide, the number of restaurants is relatively small; in the south, Sukhumvit and Silom/Sathorn areas, relying on the location close to the city center, the restaurants are the same. Diversified and the price range is quite wide.
The area close to the city center and covering a wide area can be said to be a good place to take over the city center to develop night markets and markets. Therefore, this area includes various night markets, markets and nightlife and other entertainment activities.
Ratchada Pisai Road area (🔎Hotel search)
Although there are MRT traffic routes on Ratchada Pese Road, it occupies a large area but there are not many restaurants. It is a distance from the downtown area and relatively few tourist attractions. The famous night market and the Siam Angel Theater are more famous. .
- Introduction of main attractions: Hui Kuang Night Market, Siam Angel Theater
- Hotel search around:Hui Kuang Night Market,Siam Niramit
Chatuchak weekend market area (🔎Hotel search)
With the famous Chatuchak Weekend Market, the number of restaurants is not very large. They are scattered along the traffic routes and around the Chatuchak Weekend Market. If you want to make a large purchase at the Chatuchak Weekend Market before leaving, You can choose to stay here for one or two nights and go to Suvarnabhumi Airport or Don Mueang Airport, which is quite convenient.
- Introduction of main attractions: Chatuchak Weekend Market
- Hotel search around:Chatuchak Weekend Market,Central Plaza Ladprao Shopping Center,Monchi Station,Sanpengkawi Station,Ali Station,Sanaphao Station
▲ Chatuchak Weekend Market is located in the north of Bangkok, close to Don Mueang International Airport and many local night markets. (source:Tourism Authority of Thailand)
Sukhumvit Road area(🔎Hotel search)
Sukhumvit Road is like the Zhongxiao East-West Road in Taipei City. Not only does the MRT run through the entire road, there are many shopping malls and restaurants on the roadside, and more than XNUMX restaurants are scattered throughout the area. The lifestyle around each MRT station also has its own characteristics. , The hotel price range is quite large, it is easy to find a hotel that meets your needs here.
The itinerary in this area is quite diversified. Nana Plaza and Soi Cowboy are suitable for people who like nightlife. Most MRT stations have shopping malls. Of course, there are also various Thai massage shops and snacks in the nearby alleys. You can eat, drink and play. , Very suitable for presentations on various snacks, massages and shopping.
- Introduction of main attractions:Terminal 21, Thailand Creative Design Center, Gateway Ekamai
- Hotel search around:Nana Station,Nana Plaza,Asoke Station,Soi Cowboy,Bangjheli Park,Phrom Phong Station,Creative Design Center,Dongluo Station,Ikkamai Station, Pakanon Station, Annu Station,Banchak Station,Punawiecim Station,Wudanshuke Station,Bangna Station,Bianlin Station
Silom/Sathorn area(🔎Hotel search)
The whole area of Silom/Sathorn seems to be wide, and there are close to 200 restaurants here. In fact, most of them are gathered in the northern half of the intersection of the air railway and the subway, which is quieter than the northern Chilung/wireless area.Although there are air trains and subways passing by the northern edge, if you stay here, it is probably more suitable for people who like quietness and are used to taking taxis or tuk-tuks.
Patpong Night Market can be said to be a landmark attraction in the Silom/Sathorn area, but the level of sightseeing is too high, the merchandise sold is quite standardized, and there are many nightlife and erotic places, suitable for people who are new to Bangkok night markets.If you don't want to be so sensual, you can get up early and go to the Thai Cooking School for a different experience, which is also very awesome.
- Introduction of main attractions:Silom Culinary SchoolPatpong Night Market
- Hotel search around:Sarah Down Railway Station,Silom Metro Station,Patpong Night Market
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▲ Bangkok Silom and Satong are adjacent to each other, between the center of Siam and the banks of the Chao Phraya River, and to the north of the Chinatown area. (source:Tourism Authority of Thailand)
Central West District: Cultural Comfortable Zone
The western half of Bangkok’s city center is quite rich and diverse, mainly including: the two banks of the Chao Phraya River, the Grand Palace/Khao San Road, Chinatown/Chinatown, where you can stay in the high-end riverside hotel clustered by five-star hotels. Khao San Road is a cheap accommodation where backpackers gather. The choices are quite diverse.
The urban development context of Bangkok and Taipei is so similar. This area composed of Chao Phraya River, Grand Palace, and China Town resembles the area to the west of Taipei City composed of Danshui River, Presidential Palace, and Dadaocheng. The riverbank has nurtured the agricultural foundation. , Through the development of water and land transportation, a commercial center has become a political center, and various religious beliefs and buildings have gradually accumulated.
Chao Phraya River(🔎Hotel search)
There are not many hotels on the Chao Phraya River, but it is a cluster of five-star hotels. If financial ability permits or special offers, you can choose to experience accommodation and enjoy the unique scenery and services on the river. The hotel’s exclusive boat shuttles.Of course, you can also take a cruise to browse the scenery of the river, or go to the hotel to just have afternoon tea, which is also good.
For the itinerary of this area, you can choose the afternoon tea night market cruise to eat, eat, and stroll, or arrange a cultural trip to visit historical sites by ferry. In summer, you must be psychologically prepared to withstand the hot weather.
- Introduction of main attractions:He'an Wharf Night Market,Oriental Mandarin Afternoon Tea,Chao Phraya River Cruise
- Hotel search around:Saphan Taksim Station,Asiatique Night Market Square
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▲ There are many five-star luxury hotels and Thai historical sites on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. (source:Tourism Authority of Thailand)
Khao San Road/Grand Palace area(🔎Hotel search)
Khao San Road is a well-known backpacker base camp. Five-star hotels are quite rare. Of course, they are advertised as cheap accommodation options. It is next to the Chao Phraya River where five-star hotels are clustered. From then on, you can see the diversity of this place in Bangkok. The appearance is like Thailand's rich colors and food. Different people can always find their own tastes here.
This area has recommended attractions that are necessary for a first visit to Bangkok, such as the Grand Palace, Temple of the Reclining Buddha and other political and religious attractions. There are many package tours on Khao San Road, and everyone can also come here.
- Introduction of main attractions:big palace,Wat Pho,Jade Buddha Temple,Khao San Road Songkran Festival
- Hotel search around:Khao San Road,Wat Pho,big palace
Chinatown area(🔎Hotel search)
The Chinatown area is the rarest place for hotels in Bangkok. Probably the Chinese like to do business, open restaurants, and buy real estate. It is not suitable for hotel groups to invest here!In fact, because the Chao Phraya River, where high-end restaurants gather nearby, and Khao San Road where backpackers gather, it’s probably difficult to find the location of the hotel under the attack of high-end and low-priced.
Those who love seafood must target Chinatown. They can choose well-known high-priced Jianxing restaurants, or find lively and inexpensive roadside stalls.If you come during the day, you can dive into the market. There are definitely many cheap accessories that are easy to check.
- Introduction of main attractions:Kin Hing Restaurant,Chinatown seafood street stall
- Hotel search around:Chinatown
Downtown East: Shopping and Fun Zone
The development of the eastern half of downtown Bangkok can also be compared to the eastern district of Taipei. Siam Station is a department store that gradually spreads eastward, just like the development of department stores from Taipei Main Station Shinkong Mitsukoshi and Zhongxiao SOGO to the Xinyi Project Area. Shopping malls are gradually accumulating along the MRT. If you want to go shopping in Bangkok, choose this place.
There are many high-end, high-profit department stores, which naturally crowds out popular entertainment venues such as night markets. So the Sanglun Night Market to the south is closed, leaving only Lumpini, the big park, just like Taipei’s Daan Forest Park is still alive. The traditional features of the Big Night Market and Shilin Night Market are gone forever.
Siam area(🔎Hotel search)
Siam is the center of Bangkok, where the air train meets here, because there are many shopping malls here. Although there are not many restaurants, it is a gathering place for five-star hotels.Even if the hotels in this area are located in the city center, the room size of the four- or five-star hotels never shrinks. It is very suitable for people who are picky about the quality of living and who like to go shopping.
The itinerary in this area is very simple. Just like Hong Kong, it’s the right thing to buy and eat. When you’re tired, look for a Thai massage in the alleys.In addition, the itinerary of the four-faced Buddha is convenient and indispensable. The shopping mall also has amusement facilities such as Ocean World and Wax Museum, which can bring some changes to the itinerary.
- Introduction of main attractions:Erawan,Siam center,Siam square,Siam Ocean World,Madame Tussauds
- Hotel search around:Siam Skytrain Station,Central World Shopping Center,Erawan,MBK Shopping Center
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▲ Siam city center in Bangkok is the area between Siam Station, Chidlom Station and Ratchadamme Station. (source:Tourism Authority of Thailand)
Chilom/Wireless Area(🔎Hotel search)
Since the lights of the San Lun Night Market next to Lumpini Park were turned off here, and the large shopping malls headed by the newly opened Central Chidlom in 2014, this area is more like a high-end accommodation that is quiet in the noisy and loved by business travelers. It will not go out. The hotel can see shopping malls and crowds, and can enjoy many conveniences. Lumpini Park is the favorite of people who love jogging.
The suggested itinerary in this area is much simpler after the lights are turned off at the Sanglun Night Market, which is shopping, restaurants, massage and sports, which is really much healthier.Chit Lung is adjacent to Siam and Sukhumvit Road areas. After a good rest in the hotel, you can quickly find various entertainment venues and attractions by taxi, tuk-tuk or MRT.
- Introduction of main attractions: Central Chidlom Shopping Center, Lumpini Park
- Hotel search around:Lumpini Park,Qilong Skytrain Station,Philonchi Skytrain Station,Central Chiron Shopping Center
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▲ Bangkok's Filonchi Station is home to embassies from various countries. It is surrounded by trees and has a comfortable environment. It is also home to shopping malls and five-star hotels. (source:Tourism Authority of Thailand)
Watergate area(🔎Hotel search)
Pratunam is located in the northern area of Siam Station. Although there are no shopping malls, there are extensive transportation in the area and it is the place with the largest number of hotels in the center of Bangkok.Especially after the opening of the Airport MRT, it is more convenient for foreign tourists to stay here. If you don't want to go out and go shopping, it is also a good choice to stay in a quiet area.
Pratunam Market and Victory Monument are the most important landmarks in Pratunam, and of course there are Hainanese chicken rice that many people love.Pratunam Market offers a lot of wholesale price clothing sales, which can be said to be the favorite place for shoppers. Victory Monument is the place where Mini Vans are concentrated, which can provide many Mini Tour itineraries to the surrounding areas of Bangkok.
- Introduction of main attractions:Pratunam Market,Victory Monument
- Search nearby restaurants:Phayathai Skytrain Station,Ratchalivi Skytrain Station,Pratunam Market,Victory Monument
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▲ Bangkok's Pratunam area is well-connected and offers many cost-effective star-rated hotel options. (source:Tourism Authority of Thailand)
Bangkok Outer Ring: Airport and Suburbs
The suburban area of the outer ring of Bangkok is a must for foreign tourists. It is not a well-known scenic spot, but the international airport is located here.The North Don Mueang Airport is Bangkok’s old airport and is now a gathering place for low-cost airline routes. The Oriental Suvarnabhumi Airport is the new international airport and is now the most important air transshipment center in Southeast Asia.
In the Thonburi area of the West, transportation is not developed, and there are few commercial and sightseeing activities. Generally, tourists will not choose to travel. However, there are floating markets with rich traditional characteristics. It is worth taking the time to visit.
Suvarnabhumi International Airport Area(🔎Hotel search)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport is the most important air transshipment center in Southeast Asia. In response to the needs of international transfers, there are many nearby hotels, and the most familiar one is the Novotel Bangna Hotel.Because the airport MRT has been opened, people who come to Bangkok for tourism have less chance to stay.
However, if Thailand’s itinerary plan is to transfer flights in Bangkok, transfer domestic flights to Chiang Mai, Sumei and other places, if the actual situation cannot be transferred on the same day, you can consider staying in a hotel near the airport instead of staying in downtown Bangkok, I believe It will be convenient and much cheaper.
With the rapid development of downtown Bangkok, the land in the city center is becoming scarcer, and many popular attractions are gradually being crowded out to the outer ring area. The vast land around Suvarnabhumi Airport has successively popular night markets and floating markets. , Maybe in the future, even if you stay here due to a connecting flight, there will be many activities to be arranged!
- Introduction of main attractions:Suvarnabhumi Airport,Novotel Bangna,Sina Karin Train and Railway Night MarketGuanli'an Floating Market
- Hotel search around:Suvarnabhumi International Airport
▲ Bangkok has two major international airports, Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Don Mueang International Airport, located east and north of downtown Bangkok respectively. (source:Tourism Authority of Thailand)
Don Mueang Airport Area(🔎Hotel search)
After the launch of Taiwan's low-cost airlines such as Weihang and Tigerair, Don Mueang Airport, which had gradually faded out, has become an airport that tourists have to re-recognize. Currently, there are only about 80 hotels. Even if the transportation is less convenient, after you enter the country, I will go straight to the city.However, with the high potential uncertainties of low-cost airlines, restaurants may still be useful.
- Introduction of main attractions: Don Mueang Airport, Impact Convention and Exhibition Center
- Search nearby hotels:Don Mueang International Airport
Thonburi area(🔎Hotel search)
Due to the inconvenient transportation in Thonburi area, the number of restaurants is very small. The highest-level hotels are four-star, most of which are below three stars.As for the sightseeing itinerary, only the Dalinjiang Floating Market is slightly well-known at present, and the nearby Central Plaza Pinklao shopping mall, there is a chance to find another day to visit in the future.
- Introduction of main attractions: Dalinjiang Floating Market, Klong Marong Floating Market
Thonburi South Area(🔎Hotel search)
The Thonburi South area is really an unknown area for tourists. There are very few tourist information, and the number of restaurants is of course very small. The possibility of having the opportunity to introduce it in the future seems to be very small.
- Introduction of main attractions: Rama II Center, Hongli Thai Medical Spa
