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 culturally rich 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 acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
CentralWorld Shopping Complex
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit CentralWorld Shopping Complex, a favourite shopping spot in Bangkok. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments 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 temples and notable monuments in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Bangkok’s Best: Grand Palace and City Highlights Tour
Floating Market Damnoen Saduak Half Day Small Group tour
Royal Grand Palace and Bangkok Temples Half Day Small Group tour
Temples Tour in Bangkok Half Day Small Group Tour
Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market
Our pick of the best Makkasan Hotel Deals
The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam
Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025
Mandarin Hotel Managed by Centre Point
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025
Asia Hotel Bangkok
Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025
Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit
Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025
Grande Centre Point Hotel Terminal 21
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025
Prince Palace Hotel Bangkok
Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025
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 Erawan Shrine and Central Embassy. See more of Bangkok by jumping on the metro at Ploenchit BTS Station or 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.
Siam
Enjoy the popular shops in Siam. Erawan Shrine is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Ratchadamri BTS Station or Siam BTS Station to see more of Bangkok.
Sukhumvit
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Sukhumvit. Check out top attractions like Terminal 21 Shopping Mall and EmSphere Shopping Center, and jump on the metro at Asok BTS Station or Sukhumvit Station to see more of the city.
- Khaosan Road
- Pratunam Market
- Terminal 21 Shopping Mall
- Siam Paragon Mall
- CentralWorld Shopping Complex
- MBK Center
- ICONSIAM
- Future Park Rangsit
- Lumphini Park
- Platinum Fashion Mall
- Siam Square
- Wat Arun
- Rajamangala National Stadium
- Grand Palace
- Chatuchak Weekend Market
- Siam Center
- Rangsit University
- Asiatique The Riverfront
- Wat Pho
- Soi Cowboy
- Nana Square
- Mega Bangna
- Baiyoke Tower II
- Bumrungrad Hospital
- Central Plaza Ladprao Mall
- Temple of the Emerald Buddha
Are there hotels near Makkasan?
- Sukhumvit Hotels
- Bangkok City Centre Hotels
- Siam Hotels
- Asoke Hotels
- Nana Hotels
- Chidlom Hotels
- Ploenchit Hotels
- Bangkok Central Business District Hotels
- Thanon Phaya Thai Hotels
- Ratchaprasong Hotels
- Pathumwan Hotels
- Khlong Toei Nuea Hotels
- Ratchathewi Hotels
- Rama 9 Hotels
- Phaya Thai Hotels
- Lumphini Hotels
- Thanon Phetchaburi Hotels
- Din Daeng Hotels
- Wattana Hotels
- Embassy District Hotels