Best Hotels in Bangkok | FREE Guide
1. Pick a neighborhood
I know how crucial it is to choose the area that matches your itinerary while staying safe and comfortable. I also know that choosing the right accommodation for your budget and travel style can be a grind. Don’t worry! I’m here to help :)
Phra Nakhon
As a culture-focused traveler, this is one of the top areas I like to recommend for tourists who appreciate temples and history as much as I do. It's within easy walking distance to the most important historical sites and temples of the city, with both riverboat piers and a metro station nearby. You can't tell me it's inconvenient!
Wanglang
This is personally my favorite area, specifically to sightsee around Bangkok like a tourist. First, it is VERY local. There is nothing touristy in the neighborhood, only one amazing local market with the best food. There is a crossing ferry pier AND the Chao Praya Express Boat stop here, so you can get anywhere else in Bangkok just as easily.
Siam
If your dream is to be within walking distance of 7 malls, one outdoor shopping district, and a sky train station, Siam is the play. Well-known for generations as the local teenagers’ afterschool hangout spot, the scene has opened up to foreigners as well over the years.
Asoke
If there ever is a calm neighborhood for foreigners in the middle of Bangkok, it would be Asoke. Not counting the bustling travel-themed mall, Terminal 21, Asoke doesn’t have much else to offer tourists but office buildings, condominiums, and a few hotel selections.
Thonglor
Thai young adults hear this name and they immediately think of upscale bars and nightclubs, while older adults think of real estate. Thonglor is known for its luxury condominiums, upper-class nightlife, and a myriad of Japanese restaurants.
Bangrak
The Bangrak subdistrict, although a little far from most of the action, is one of the most diverse areas in terms of accommodation. You get hyper-luxurious hotels, but also neat-looking budget hostels within a few blocks of each other. In this area is a sky train station and the Sathorn Pier, so convenience is not a concern. The famous Sirocco Sky Bar is here.
Klong Tonsai
A few miles south of Wanglang is a more lively neighborhood of the Thonburi side, Klong Tonsai. This is where more recognizable places like ICONSIAM, Hilton Hotel, and The Peninsula are. Just like in Wanglang, there are piers here as well as sky train stations nearby.
Ratchathewi
Just a little bit north of Siam, Ratchathewi is a solid alternative if you’d like to be around Siam but couldn’t find anything in the area. It is very walkable still. I just didn’t recommend it above because there’s nothing much around the immediate area.
Khaosan
A small neighborhood a bit north of Phra Nakhon, Khaosan is a hub for backpackers. This means that you’ll see a lot of pubs, foreigners, and hostels, and feel a lot of the vibe that you can get in another country. Please let us be clear that I do NOT recommend staying here unless you absolutely cannot afford a place anywhere else.
2. Choose and Book Your Hotel
Once you've decided where in the city you'd like to stay, it's time to dive into the options that fit both your plans and budget range the best.
Below, you'll find a list of the best hotels and hostels I've curated, sorted by location and from lowest to highest price points. If options are not listed for a certain price point in some areas, that means there are no options that meet my standard in terms of service and cleanliness.
Phra Nakhon
Hostels: $40 and below
$40-$100 per night
$100-$300 per night
Wanglang
Hostels: $40 and below
$40-$100 per night
$100-$300 per night
Siam
Hostels: $40 and below
$40-$100 per night
$100-$300 per night
$300+ per night
Asoke
$40-$100 per night
$100-$300 per night
Thonglor
Hostels: $40 and below
$40-$100 per night
$100-$300 per night
Bangrak
Hostels: $40 and below
$40-$100 per night
$100-$300 per night
$300+ per night
Klong Tonsai
Hostels: $40 and below
$40-$100 per night
$100-$300 per night
$300+ per night
Ratchathewi
Hostels: $40 and below
$100-$300 per night
Khaosan
Hostels: $40 and below
$40-$100 per night
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