Explore Bangkok
Where to stay, and what to do.
A curated starting point for your Bangkok trip — vetted places to stay paired with the attractions, food, and experiences from our local Bangkok Dossier. Want it tailored to your dates and style? Ask the agent →
Where to stay
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9.6
Hotel
Grande Centre Point Prestige Bangkok
1,010 reviews
9.5
Hotel
Eastin Grand Hotel Phayathai
13,909 reviews
9.5
Hotel
Grande Centre Point Lumphini Bangkok
2,178 reviews
9.5
Hotel
Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok by IHG
2,079 reviews
9.5
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Dusit Thani Bangkok
558 reviews
9.4
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Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Bangkok
13,126 reviews
Top attractions
All attractions →Bang Krachao
Bang Krachao — Bangkok's "green lung" cycling escape
free entry; 200-2,500 THB if you book a guided cycling tour
Chatuchak
Chatuchak Weekend Market — 8,000-stall mega-bazaar
free entry; 100-500 THB typical food/drink, 200-2,000 THB typical purchase
Pratunam
Erawan Shrine — the wish-granting Hindu shrine at Ratchaprasong
free entry; 50-200 THB if buying flower garland / incense offerings
Riverside
ICONSIAM — riverside mega-mall + indoor floating market
free entry; 50-300 THB SookSiam food stalls, varied retail
Pratunam
Jim Thompson House — Thai silk + traditional architecture museum
200 THB foreigner adult, 100 THB student/under-22
Silom
Lumpini Park — Bangkok's Central Park (with monitor lizards)
free entry
Experiences & tours
All experiences →Experience
Bangkok cycling tours — Bang Krachao, Old Town, by night
800-2,500 THB per person depending on tour
Experience
Bangkok jazz + live-music venues — under-the-radar nightlife
no cover at most venues; 500-1,200 THB minimum spend on cocktails
Experience
Bangkok rooftop bars — sunset cocktails with the skyline
$5 cocktails (neighborhood) → $30+ cocktails (luxury splurge)
Experience
Bangkok water parks + family attractions for kids
300-1,500 THB per adult, 200-1,000 THB per child
Experience
Chao Phraya dinner cruise — honest take + when to recommend
1,500-3,500 THB per person (budget operator → luxury yacht)
Experience
Jodd Fairs night market — modern Bangkok night-shopping vibe
free entry; 100-400 THB per dish