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 temples 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 temples 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 entertainment choices in this vibrant 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.
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 vibrant area.
Activities
Baiyoke Sky Hotel Dining & Observation Deck – Bangkok’s Iconic Experience
Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak, Train Market & Mahanakhon Day Trip
Elephant Bus Tours Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour 24 hours pass
Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market
The Old Siam: Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market
Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise – Scenic Views & Live Performances
Our pick of the best Makkasan Hotel Deals
The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam
Location
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Asia Hotel Bangkok
Very Good experience but they have removed tea and coffee from the room. 5th floor unfortunately beside swimming pool so bit lack of privacy as you have to keep the curtain closed all the time.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Grande Centre Point Sukhumvit 55
Súper clean, comfortable and welcoming
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel
Great hotel.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Solitaire Bangkok Sukhumvit 11
Hotel solitaire is a marvelous hotel I stay there was a fabulous clean the staff was efficient helpful. The receptionist was heartwarming would definitely recommend this to anyone that wants to stay in Bangkok plus you get a added bonus as soon as you step out the door you are welcome to ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Valia Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit
Excellent service. Excellent breakfast. Gorgeous hotel. Gorgeous room. But, the shuttle to airport is too expensive. Grab is less than half the price.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 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.
Ratchaprasong
Visitors to Ratchaprasong love its popular shops, and you can check out Erawan Shrine and Gaysorn Plaza. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Chit Lom BTS 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.
