Top things to do in Bangkok
Attractions, tours and activities in Bangkok
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Where to discover culture and the arts in Bangkok
Bangkok: the city's best neighbourhoods
Find a great area to stay in Bangkok
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Sukhumvit
5.3 miles from city centre
Business or pleasure? A cornucopia of neighbourhoods spiral off the largest road in Bangkok. Pass on Asoke – the main business district – and dive into the ‘sois’ (sub-streets) for true variety. Eat yourself silly in Phrom Phong, full of Japanese restaurants, or hang out with the fun, flush and fabulous in Thong Lo and Ekkamai's upscale eateries.
Places to stay from £1 per night
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Siam
2.1 miles from city centre
Commerce is at the heart of modern Siam. Siam Paragon and the Siam Centre are filled with cell-phone clutching fashionistas and tech-savvy tinkerers shopping for clothes, electronics and more. Bounce on over to the petite designer stores in Siam Square for a more boutique shopping experience – or head to MBK for souvenirs, electronics and more.
Places to stay from £9 per night
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Sathorn
3.3 miles from city centre
Sathorn is Bangkok's Financial District, its sights mainly confined to office blocks, hotels and embassies. However, it's not all abacus-flicking and bean counting. Arts aficionados should try out M.R Kukrit’s Heritage Home: the abode of a former Prime Minister, it’s a gem of Thai architectural style.
Places to stay from £5 per night
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Silom
2.5 miles from city centre
All roads lead to Silom, where a stroll between modern skyscrapers and historic temples reveals the district's many contrasts. Grasp (or gasp) at a snake in safe surroundings at the Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute. At night, swing from the chandeliers in Soi Patpong, known for its naughty nightlife.
Places to stay from £4 per night
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Khaosan
0.6 miles from city centre
Khao San is a backpacker’s paradise. By day, this bustling street brims with stalls that flog t-shirts, pirate DVDs and crafts. By night, it’s an altogether different animal. Under the garish glow of neon lights, revellers cavort between happening hostels and booming bars. If you seek more serene pursuits, take a breather at Wat Phra Kaew temple.
Places to stay from £2 per night
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Riverside
1.8 miles from city centre
Pop a champagne cork and slither into thousand thread-count sheets in Bangkok’s capital of luxury living. Try Asiatique for dining and décor, or head to River City Shopping Complex for unique bric-à-brac. Then hop on a riverboat and pootle past the magnificent Wat Arun temple. At sunset, it’s a scene that never fails to take the breath away.
Places to stay from £6 per night
About Bangkok
Including tips for the best time to visit Bangkok
Bangkok is undeniably one of Southeast Asia’s most exuberant capital cities. The city centre is an enticing mix of old buildings, giant shopping malls and holy shrines, which take days to fully explore. Go in search of souvenirs in the Chatuchak Market, and visit the gleaming temples of Wat Arun and the Grand Palace’s Wat Phra Kaew, the latter regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand.
After dark, Bangkok’s legendary nightlife kicks in. Take a walk down Khaosan Road, famous for its endless selection of busy bars, restaurants and street food vendors, all packed together beneath a jumble of blinking neon lights. Pad thai is the signature dish, but eats like mango sticky rice and ‘Gieow’ – a minced pork wonton wrapped in yellow dough – are also well worth trying.
Getting around in Bangkok is an attraction within itself, whether it’s balancing on the back seat of a tuk-tuk in Chinatown, or gliding among the floating markets on a long-tail boat. You can also travel by metro or on foot, and the airport is just over half an hour away by train or taxi.
Tonight
From £9 per night
This weekend
From £19 per night
Next weekend
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| Most popular time to visit | October–December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
| Local currency | THB 100 = £2.25 |
| Language | Thai |
| Average weekend price | £66 per night |
| Average weekday price | £65 per night |
| Typical stay | 2 nights |
Points of interest in Bangkok
Stay near the top sightseeing spots in Bangkok
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Mo Chit Northern Bus Terminal
4.9 miles from city centre
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Khao San Road
0.6 miles from city centre
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Victory Monument
2.2 miles from city centre
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Chatuchak Weekend Market
4.3 miles from city centre
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Nana Plaza
3.4 miles from city centre
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Arab Street
3.4 miles from city centre
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Siam Paragon Mall
2.1 miles from city centre
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Baiyoke Tower II
2.4 miles from city centre
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Platinum Fashion Mall
2.3 miles from city centre
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Central World
2.4 miles from city centre
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What other travellers say about Bangkok
if you are into night life, local thai cuisine and shopping...
27 September 2023
if you are into night life, local thai cuisine and shopping malls and body massages , this city got all. getting around bangkok is very easy, specially BTS sky train and MRT mode of transportation is great, GRAB bikes to avoid traffic. down side rainy season and humidity.
It was real nice.
26 September 2023
It was real nice. Good food many things to visit and shopping stores. Bars, restaurants all around. Easy access and walking distance. I didn't travel to far from hotel area. Not enough time. I'll be back to enjoy more things in Bangkok !
The massage parlours were exceptional.
25 September 2023
The massage parlours were exceptional.The politeness of Thai people was comforting.The malls were wonderful.above all the prices of fruits was unbelievably very cheap.The ready made garments also were of very good quality and relatively cheap.the trips by either boat or tuctuc were wonderful.
Bangkok the city that never sleeps full of excitement...
25 September 2023
Bangkok the city that never sleeps full of excitement handling all your interest . Fantastic food , massages and endless shopping bargains from local produce to branded items Excellent hotels with first class service sawadee Khrap
Good location for you when you visit Bangkok.
24 September 2023
Good location for you when you visit Bangkok. Everything is so good for me and my family. We stayed in this hotel 4 night. Staffs and reception are very nice. This is my second time staying in this hotel. For next times, I still book it for staying. However, when you visit Bangkok, you have to negotiate the price when purchasing services to avoid being scammed at tourist destinations such as Grand Place, Boat, Watarun....
BANGKOK IS CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS.
23 September 2023
BANGKOK IS CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS. IF THATS WHAT YOUR LOOKING FOR. THERE IS FOOD FOR ALL TASTES ON SALE FRESHLY COOKED EVERYWHERE. FROM STREET VENDORS TO FOOD COURTS. AND RESTAURANTS TO SUIT ALL TASTES AND BUGETS. BUDDIST TEMPLES. GRAND PALACE. NIGHT MARKETS SO MUCH TO SEE AND DO DAY AND NIGHT. BANGKOK IS THE PERFECT CITY TO STAY AND START YOUR HOLIDAY OF A LIFETIME. ALL OVER THAILAND
Popular places to stay in Bangkok
Stay in some of the best accommodation Bangkok has to offer
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Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok - SHA Extra Plus Certified Siam, Bangkok
From £266 per night
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Thanabhumi Khaosan, Bangkok
From £23 per night
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TEAK VILLA Bangkok, Thailand
From £18 per night
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Rent V38 #420 friendly Chatuchak, Bangkok
From £48 per night
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Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn Sathorn, Bangkok
From £117 per night
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