Bangkok Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Sukhumvit featuring night scenes and city views
Temple of the Emerald Buddha featuring a temple or place of worship
Wat Arun
Temple of the Emerald Buddha featuring religious elements and a temple or place of worship as well as a large group of people
Sukhumvit showing a city and a sunset

Revel in the colour, noise and history of Thailand’s frenetic capital, a city that welcomes its visitors with a clash of old and new.

Travelling into Bangkok for the first time is a dizzying assault on the senses. Ride a tuk-tuk through the city centre and you will pass neon-lit streets packed with clubs, ancient alleys and grandiose temples. Breathe in the scents of a thousand street food stalls. Listen for the chants of praying monks mingled with the voices of market vendors and shoppers haggling with one another.

Visit the Bangkok National Museum and the Bangkok Folk Museum to learn about the multifaceted history of the city. It used to be two separate cities, Krung Thep and Thon Buri, located on either side of the Chao Phraya River. Although Krung Thep has been the capital of Thailand since the late 18th-century, when the Grand Palace was built, the two municipalities were only recognised as one city in the 1970s.

Make the palace your first stop when exploring Bangkok, before visiting the spectacular temples that line the riverbank. Hop on a boat and drift along the Chao Phraya River for unbeatable views of Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Arun, recognisable for their towering stupas. Explore the temples on foot to encounter gigantic Buddha statues and golden Thai architecture.

Experience modern Bangkok in the sleek, air-conditioned malls in the districts around Siam Square. For a different, typically Thai shopping experience, pound the pavements of the city’s many markets. Chatuchak Weekend Market is one of the best, offering antiques, handicrafts and quick eats.

Don’t leave without trying some street food. Wander through the old town of Banglamphu or Chinatown and snack on bowls of noodles or green curry and rice.

Visit Thailand’s exhilarating capital in any season to experience its sights, smells and sounds. In low season, between May and October, the weather stays hot and humid but offers the chance to save money on accommodation. Come in mid-April to join in with the water fights and colourful festivities of Songkran, Thailand’s new year celebrations.

Where to stay in Bangkok

Sukhumvit

Sukhumvit

4/5(287 area reviews)

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.

Sukhumvit
Lumpini Park featuring a city, a house and a garden

Bangkok City Centre

3.5/5(31 area reviews)

Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Bangkok City Centre. Check out top attractions like Pratunam Market and Khaosan Road, and jump on the metro at Hua Lamphong Station or National Stadium BTS Station to see more of the city.

Bangkok City Centre
Bangkok featuring a bridge, skyline and night scenes

Siam

Enjoy the popular shops in Siam. Siam Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Ratchadamri BTS Station or Siam BTS Station to see more of Bangkok.

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Silom

4/5(24 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Silom. Check out top attractions like King Power Mahanakhon and Silom Complex Shopping Mall, and jump on the metro at Chong Nonsi BTS Station or Sala Daeng BTS Station to see more of the city.

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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.

Asoke
Wat Pho showing interior views

Bangkok Riverside

Khaosan Road and ICONSIAM are a few top attractions in Bangkok Riverside. Hop around the city on the metro at Rama IX Bridge Station or Wat Dokmai Station and check out the area's fantastic nightlife, stunning river views and popular shops.

Bangkok Riverside
Asia Hotel Bangkok

Asia Hotel Bangkok

4 out of 5
296 Phayathai Road, Bangkok, Bangkok
The price is AU$63 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
AU$63
per night
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bangkok. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,294 reviews)
"Clean room Friendly staff Walkability location"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Asia Hotel Bangkok
Mandarin Hotel Managed by Centre Point

Mandarin Hotel Managed by Centre Point

4.5 out of 5
662 Rama IV Road, Bangkok, Bangkok
The price is AU$95 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$95
per night
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Bangkok. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,177 reviews)
"Great little hotel in the middle of the city rooms could use some upgrading but it wasn't too bad. The restaurant downstairs and good and there is a mall right across the street with access to the subway right next to it. Would stay again if give the option."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Mandarin Hotel Managed by Centre Point
Grande Centre Point Sukhumvit 55

Grande Centre Point Sukhumvit 55

5 out of 5
300 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor), Klongton Nua, Wattana, Bangkok
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$147 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$147
per night
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bangkok. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,287 reviews)
"All good… beautiful hotel…"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Grande Centre Point Sukhumvit 55
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Somerset Sukhumvit Thonglor Bangkok

Somerset Sukhumvit Thonglor Bangkok

4 out of 5
No 115 Sukhumvit 55, Thonglor, Sukhumvit Road, Klongton Nua, Bangkok
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Bangkok. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,210 reviews)
"Good location, great staff. I booked off the back of previous reviews which mention how good the breakfast was and I am baffled: breakfast is terrible. It’s the only thing which lets the hotel down though - great rooms, location, staff, pool area. Easily solved with a trip out for breakfast but I ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Somerset Sukhumvit Thonglor Bangkok
Adelphi Grande Sukhumvit

Adelphi Grande Sukhumvit

4.5 out of 5
16 Sukhumvit Soi 41, Bangkok, Bangkok
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Bangkok. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,372 reviews)
"Staff were fantastic"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Adelphi Grande Sukhumvit
Arcadia Suites Bangkok

Arcadia Suites Bangkok

4 out of 5
15 Soi Nai Lert, Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok, Bangkok
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Bangkok. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (860 reviews)
"This is the 2nd time I was staying here and I absolutely love the clean and spacious rooms. Breakfast is really good here. It's located in a nice quiet area approximately 10 mins walk from the nearest BTS."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

Arcadia Suites Bangkok
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Bangkok

4.2
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 38%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 49%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 11%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Really enjoyed our stay in Bangkok, I would definitely return to the Grande Centre Point Hotel.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Love this city

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Bangkok is a great vibe great restaurants and shopping enjoyed my short stay.

4/5 - Good

Babs

We walked around Wattana area. If you wander out of the shop area into the area where the people live, beware of the dogs. they are agressive.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Not so busy this time and i feel sorry for the thousands of sellers standing idle in there stalls or shops everyday of the week. My country's dollar is poor. Many things aren't so cheap anymore. Look around and get away the tourist locations $

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Its a city in asia when i was younger it was much better now i only go if i have to.

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