Makkasan Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Khaosan Road
The perfect street for travellers on a budget who want to buy cheap clothes, cheap souvenirs and then party into the early hours.
Pratunam Market
You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Pratunam Market, a favourite shopping spot in Bangkok. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Siam Paragon Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit Siam Paragon Mall, a favourite shopping spot in Bangkok. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Terminal 21 Shopping Mall
You can browse for souvenirs with a trip to Terminal 21 Shopping Mall, a favourite shopping spot in Bangkok. Visit the notable monuments and temples in this vibrant area.
MBK Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to MBK Center, a popular shopping spot in Bangkok. Visit the notable monuments and temples in this culturally rich area.
CentralWorld
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit CentralWorld, a favourite shopping spot in Bangkok. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and temples in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Baiyoke Sky Hotel Dining & Observation Deck – Bangkok’s Iconic Experience
Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market
Boxing Show at Rajadamnern Muay Thai Stadium
Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak, Train Market & Mahanakhon Day Trip
Bangkok: Midnight Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk
Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise – Scenic Views & Live Performances
Our pick of the best Makkasan Hotel Deals
The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam
The staff at check in were friendly & efficient and gave us an early check in. Room was clean and spacious. The breakfast buffet was out standing!! Will return!!
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Perfect airport hotel, spacious rooms, comfortable bed, great shower and a mega pool with a swim up bar. What not to like!?!?!
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Grande Centre Point Sukhumvit 55
nice and clean hotel, great staff and fun to walk around
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Solitaire Bangkok Sukhumvit 11
very good
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Asia Hotel Bangkok
Very good
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel
Everything was wonderful, staff, room, river acess. The only thing was the rooftop bar/food I thought was overpriced
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Makkasan
Nana
Visitors to Nana love its fantastic nightlife, and you can check out Nana Square and Sukhumvit Road. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Nana BTS Station.
Ploenchit
Ploenchit is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Central Embassy and Central Chidlom Department Store. See more of Bangkok by jumping on the metro at Ploenchit BTS Station or Chit Lom BTS Station.
Thanon Phaya Thai
If you're spending time in Thanon Phaya Thai, check out sights like Pratunam Market or Pantip Plaza and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Phaya Thai Station or Ratchaprarop Station.
Chidlom
Chidlom is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Central Chidlom Department Store and Erawan Shrine, and you can get around town on the metro at Chit Lom BTS Station.
Pratunam
Travellers love Pratunam for its popular shops, and you can see more of Bangkok by jumping on the metro at Victory Monument BTS Station or Phaya Thai Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pratunam Market and Victory Monument.
Asoke
Asoke is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Terminal 21 Shopping Mall and EmQuartier, and you can get around town on the metro at Sukhumvit Station.
