Bangkok hotels have always been praised for their extremely high cost-effectiveness. Not only are their designs stunning, they also offer a variety of choices at various price points. Choosing where to stay has become the first consideration when choosing a hotel in Bangkok.
【TOP 10】Recommendations and features of the most popular accommodation areas in Bangkok
area | Feature | Transportation | 類型 |
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Chao Phraya River | Waterfront landscape, there are many Thai special attractions along the coast | ferry | Luxury hotels, design hotels |
Silom | Bangkok Financial Street has many specialty bars and nightclubs | Skytrain | Star hotels and service apartments |
Sluice | Affordable shopping mall with plenty of local affordable food | Airport MRT, air rail | Star hotels, affordable hotels |
Siam | There are many shopping malls, with the Erawan Shrine as the landmark attraction. | Skytrain | Star hotels and service apartments |
Filonci | Embassies from various countries gather together and the environment is quite clean | Skytrain | Luxury hotels, star hotels |
Nana | The famous red light district with many restaurants and nightclubs | Skytrain | Star hotels, design hotels |
Asoke | Skytrain and MRT intersect, providing convenient transportation and shopping | Skytrain | Star hotels, affordable hotels |
Phrom Phong | Surrounded by shopping malls and parks, there are many food and massage options | Skytrain | Star hotels and service apartments |
Dongluo | A place where Japanese ethnic groups live, local community style | Skytrain | Star hotels and service apartments |
Chatuchak | Home to the famous weekend market, close to Don Mueang Airport | Skytrain, subway | Business hotels, affordable hotels |
How to choose a suitable location? Things to note when choosing a hotel in Bangkok
Although Bangkok's MRT lines are becoming more and more complete and dense, accommodation options are still concentrated in the three major areas of Siam City Center, Sukhumvit Road, and Chao Phraya River. Just like the intertwined modern and traditional styles of Bangkok, almost all accommodation options are available regardless of the budget. Each location has accommodation options ranging from ultra-luxe to ultra-cheap.
In addition, Bangkok's star-rated hotels are very cost-effective. It is recommended to choose star-rated hotels first. You can stay in a good star-rated hotel at the price of a Japanese business hotel. If your accommodation budget is really limited, it is recommended to go to Pratunam, Khao San Road, and China Town. There will be more cheap and well-designed options.
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Not familiar with Bangkok yet? Siam and Pratunam are recommended for beginners
Bangkok's Siam City Center and Pratunam are close to each other, and there are must-visit attractions for beginners such as Central World Shopping Mall, Erawan Shrine, Hainanese Chicken Rice and Big C. It is also very convenient to exchange money or go to and from the airport.
For those with a high accommodation budget, we recommend star-rated hotels around Siam City Center, which are not only convenient for shopping, but also convenient for taking the MRT. For those with a limited accommodation budget, we recommend accommodation in the Pratunam area, which is affordable and easy to get to and from the airport. very convenient.
- 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|Pratunam Hotel Reservation Guide
- 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|Hotel booking guide in Siam City Center
Pratunam Market: Affordable and Convenient Design Boutique
Ratchathewi County is located to the north of Siam City Center in Bangkok, with Pratunam Market as its core. It has the advantage of the intersection of the Airport Express Line and the Skytrain Line. It also has many affordable and special accommodations. It has the convenience of the Airport Express Line, making it easy to travel to and from Suvarnabhumi. It is also convenient to go to Pratunam and Siam City Center for shopping. (🔎Hotel search around Pratunam Market)
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Downtown Siam: Siam City Center where business gathers
The area surrounded by the three Skytrain stations of Siam/Chitlom/Rachadamli in the center of Bangkok is home to many shopping malls and is also where the faith center Erawan Shrine is located. It is adjacent to the vibrant traditional Pratunam business district to the north and the top-end Pratunam shopping district to the east. The Wireless Road and Filonchi business districts where Dame Department Store is located have many classic five-star hotels that have been in operation for many years, as well as top luxury emerging international brands. (🔎Search hotels around Siam City)
Among them, the newly developed Sindhorn Village near Chitlom Station in Bangkok is close to Lumpini Park and combines hotels, shopping malls and apartments.Hinton Kempinski,Kimpton Rose Orchid,Xinhao Central HotelThere are many iconic star-rated hotels as well as serviced apartments to choose from, making it the latest new hotel gathering area in the center of Siam. (🔎Hotel search around Chitlom Station)
- Michelin Star Key Recommendations:Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel|InterContinental Bangkok|Kimpton Melan Hotel Bangkok
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Want to experience traditional Thai style? Recommended accommodation along the Chao Phraya River
Along the Chao Phraya River is Bangkok's traditional old town. It not only has beautiful waterside scenery, but also has traditional Thai cultural customs such as the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and China Town on the left bank. On the right bank, there are various night markets and floating markets with common people's scenery.
Those with a generous accommodation budget will prefer star-rated hotels with waterfront views; those with a limited accommodation budget can choose the Chinatown area, where there are many creatively designed affordable hotels, or Khao San Road, a backpacker base camp, which offers many youth hostel options. .
- 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.|Bangkok Riverside Hotel Reservation Guide
- 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|Silom/Sathorn Hotel Reservation Guide
Riverside in Bangkok: The banks of the Chao Phraya River
The five-star hotels on the Chao Phraya River are clustered around the Saphan Taksin Station of the BTS Skytrain, far away from the downtown area. Boats are the mainstay, suitable for people who like riverside scenery, enjoy a leisurely vacation, and are less sensitive to the novelty of hotel equipment.
Bangkok's Chao Phraya River is home to China Town, the Grand Palace and other attractions with a strong Thai style. There are ultra-luxury five-star hotels, unique design hotels, and ultra-cheap youth hostels. The choices are quite diverse.
- Michelin Star Key Recommendations:Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok|Siam Hotel Bangkok|Capella Bangkok|Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River|The Peninsula Bangkok
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Silom Sathorn: The Silom Sathorn District for Business and Leisure
The two adjacent areas of Bangkok Silom and Sathorn are located between Siam’s city center and the Chao Phraya River. It is adjacent to the Chinatown area to the north. Silom Road gathers many adult entertainment venues, suitable for adult travelers. The south of the passage is mostly schools, houses, public offices and religious places, which are relatively suitable for families with parents and children.
There are two iconic five-star hotels in Bangkok's Silom District, the Standard Hotel Bangkok Grand Kyoto Tower and the Onse Bangkok Marriott Hotel.The Marriott is equipped with a sky bar and an infinity swimming pool, and provides large-space apartment-style rooms, suitable for families with children. The Standard Hotel is located in the tallest building in Bangkok, the Grand Kyoto Building. It is a modern luxury brand from the United States and provides rooms, suites and apartments. A variety of room types.
- Michelin Star Key Recommendations:The Sukhothai Bangkok|Como Metropolitan Hotel Bangkok|Sofitel Bangkok|The Standard Mahanakorn Bangkok
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Phra Nakhon Khao San: Historical Design Bed and Breakfast
The Phra Nakhon area in Bangkok is centered on famous attractions such as the Grand Palace, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. It borders the Khlong Thom district where China Town is located in the south, and Khao San Road in the north where affordable youth hostels and design hotels are gathered. , not only can you experience the traditional local customs of Bangkok, but it is also a good place to find a combination of traditional customs and cheap accommodation.
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Just want to go shopping and get a massage? Recommended accommodation along Sukhumvit Road
Bangkok's Sukhumvit Road has a skytrain station built along it, and the traffic jam has always been puzzling. However, after tourists avoid the crowds of commuters, they can take the MRT and walk, so they can go shopping, enjoy delicious food, and enjoy massages every day.
For those with a generous accommodation budget, Wi-Fi and Asoke are recommended first. For those who want to save money, the farther away from the center of Siam, the cheaper the price. Accommodation in Donluo and Annu are very cost-effective. .
- Wireless Line: The Filonchi/Wireless Line area is home to embassies of various countries and is also home to the Central Embassy department store. The roads are neat and the environment is simple. It is home to five-star hotels and high-end serviced apartments |Wireless line booking guide
- Nana Station: Nana Station has well-known adult entertainment areas such as Sukhumvit Soi 4 Nana Plaza and Sukhumvit Soi 11 Bar Street. It is suitable for young people who like nightlife. It provides many mid-level star hotels and affordable hotels |Nana Station Room Reservation Guide
- Asoke Business District: Asoke Business District is centered on Terminal 21, surrounded by commercial office buildings, high-end apartments and accommodation options of various price ranges. There are Soi Cowboy and Nana Plaza on the east and west sides respectively |Booking Guide for Asoke Business District
- Phrom Phong Station: Phrom Phong Station is a shopping center comparable to Siam Station. It is adjacent to a large green space and a Japanese-style atmosphere. There is also an adult entertainment area. There are many five-star and mid-range hotels to choose from, and there are also many serviced apartments |Booking Guide for Peng Peng Shopping District
- Donluo Business District: A quiet area where Japanese people live together between Donluo Station and Icamai Station. The dining, massage and shopping venues in the area all have exquisite service quality and provide many serviced apartment accommodations suitable for families with children |Hotel booking guide in Dongluo Business District
- Anu Community: The area around Anu Station is a well-known residential community where Thai locals gather. There are many affordable chain shopping malls and restaurants. The massage street and open-air vendor square are all cost-effective places.
Fironchi Station: the wireless line with many embassies
Bangkok Filonchi Station is located on Wireless Road, where embassies from various countries are gathered. It is also the location of Central Embassy, a luxury department store. The roads are neat and the environment is simple. It is home to five-star hotels and high-end serviced apartments. (🔎Hotel search around Wireless Line)
- Michelin Star Key Recommendations:Park Hyatt Bangkok|Rosewood Bangkok|The Okura Prestige Bangkok|Oriental Residence Bangkok
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Nana Plaza: The best place for adult entertainment
Bangkok Nana Station is located between Filonchi Station and Asoke Station. Next to the station is Nana Plaza, a well-known adult entertainment area. There are many mid-level star accommodation options around, as well as many affordable restaurants and massage parlors. (🔎Search hotels around Nana Plaza)
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Asoke Commercial District: Fashion boutiques that are easy to shop and buy
Asoke business district is an interchange station for BTS Skytrain and MRT subway. It has the landmark Terminal 21 department store, star hotels, commercial office buildings and high-end apartment buildings. There are many affordable massages and exotic restaurants in the alleys. There are two well-known adult entertainment areas on the side: Soi Cowboy and Nana Plaza. (🔎Search hotels near Asoke business district)
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Peng Phong Business District: City Parks and Shopping Centers
Bangkok Phrom Phong Station co-constructs the Emporium,EmQuatierThere are many shopping malls, next to the green Panjsheili Park, and the newly opened EmSphere Shopping Center at the end of 2013 is also nearby. There is also the famous NaRaYa Bangkok bag brand founding store next to the exit of Phrom Phong Station. There are many five-star shopping malls around the station. There are many star and mid-range star hotels, and there are also many serviced apartment options on the streets away from the station. (🔎Search for hotels around Peng Phong Business District)
- Michelin Star Key Recommendations:137 Pillars Suites Bangkok
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Dongluo Business District: A Leisure Community of Japanese Americans
Between Donluo Station and Ekkamai Station on Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok is the Donluo business district where Japanese people gather. Many restaurants and massage shops with good reputations are gathered in the alleys, and it has long been developed into a quiet and leisurely residential area. , there are also many serviced apartment hotels to choose from. The overall environment, whether it is a hotel, spa or restaurant, is full of strong Japanese style. (🔎Search for hotels around Dongluo Business District)
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Anu Community: Affordable and convenient local community
Next to the entrance of On Nut Skytrain Station is the Tesco Lotus shopping mall, surrounded by shopping malls such as Big C Extra and The Phyll Sukumvit 54. There are many community houses and rental apartments around On Nut Station, and there are many affordable massage, In food courts and roadside stalls, the prices of goods and food are much cheaper than in tourist areas. (🔎Hotel search around Anu Community)
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Dusit Phayathai: a residential community with local style
Bangkok's Dusit District and Phayathai District are adjacent to each other, with Chatuchak Weekend Market to the north, Victory Monument and Pratunam Market to the south, and the Grand Palace, China Town and Khao San Road to the southwest. Dusit District has many affordable prices. Ratchawat Market and Siyan Market are home to local snacks. The Phayathai area is home to Ari, which has many specialty cafes. Accommodations are mainly mid-range affordable and cheap youth hostels.
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Chatuchak Bazaar: affordable accommodation in a shopping destination
Chatuchak Weekend Market is located in the north of Bangkok city. It is convenient to and from Don Mueang International Airport where low-cost airlines gather. It also has the largest number of local night markets in Bangkok. With the opening of Apiwa Central Station, the largest railway station in Southeast Asia, in 2023, Coupled with the convergence of multiple MRT lines here, the weekend market in Chatuchak is even more lively, and there are many mid-priced accommodation options gathered around it, making it a cost-effective travel plan that combines low-cost airlines with affordable accommodation. (🔎Search for hotels around Chatuchak Bazaar)
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Huikong Wang District: Experience local style accommodation
The Bangkok Metro Blue Line runs through Huay Khun King District from north to south. You can take the subway directly to Chatuchak Weekend Market and Asoke Business District. In the south, there are Airport Express Line and toll expressway passing by, going to and from Suvarnabhumi Airport or Don Mueang Airport. , are very convenient. In addition, you can take the Bangkok Metro Blue Line to go shopping nearbyHui Kuang Night Market,Joad Night Market, there are many shopping malls along the subway that locals love to visit.
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International Airport: Transit Super Convenience Reservation Options
Bangkok has two major international airports, Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Don Mueang International Airport. Hotel accommodations near the airport are suitable for passengers taking evening/early flights, or as a transfer point for long-distance flights. (🔎Hotel search near Suvarnabhumi Airport)(🔎Hotel search near Don Mueang Airport)
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