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.
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.
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.
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.
ICONSIAM
When you visit ICONSIAM, a favourite shopping spot in Bangkok, you can browse for souvenirs. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Baiyoke Sky Hotel Dining & Observation Deck – Bangkok’s Iconic Experience
Bangkok: Chao Phraya River Meridian Cruise with Buffet
Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride
Boxing Show at Rajadamnern Muay Thai Stadium
Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market
From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch
Our pick of the best Makkasan Hotel Deals
The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam
Plenty of things to do
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Asia Hotel Bangkok
Great
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Grande Centre Point Hotel Terminal 21
Huge rooms, great location. Easy access to public transport. Nice massage center across the street. Connected to mall
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Grande Centre Point Sukhumvit 55
From start to go, a great stay. Wonderful hotel, amazing breakfast, friendly staff and the free tuk tuk transport to the metro is a must. Highly recommend if you want some luxury in your life.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
SKYVIEW Hotel Bangkok
Bed is very comfy
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit
It was great
Reviewed on 15 May 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 Platinum Fashion Mall 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.
