7 best areas to stay in Bangkok you must know beforehand

What are the best areas to stay in Bangkok? We bet you may question this when you start planning your trip to Bangkok, just like any Bangkok newcomers. In this post, we will show you some best areas to stay in Bangkok following your travel style. As Bangkok is a crowded city and it may have traffic jams during rush hours, it is ideal to stay near public transportation such as the Skytrain (BTS) or metro (MRT). Grab a note and ensure you will note down all the places with their pros and cons to consider the best places for you.

1. Khao San Road

Khao San Road is one of the popular areas among young travelers, backpackers, young couples, or party-minded visitors for many reasons. The place offers affordable hotels, hostels, bars, and restaurants for you to party at night and meet up with various travel buddies. Additionally, Khao San road is near the Bangkok old town, which helps you easily access a lot of famous attractions such as the Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Saket, and Wat Pho. Also, the place has many travel agencies for you to book a trip or transportation to other provinces in Thailand. Last but not least, Khao San opens quite late, so you can have more time to entertain or simply enjoy a couple of drinks.

The pros of Khao San are that it offers plenty of cheap accommodations and various activities, and it is near popular attractions.

The cons is that it does not have public transportation access like BTS or MRT.

Check it out for accommodation in Khao San here.

2. Chao Phraya Riverside

Chao Phraya riverside is really quiet with a number of 4-5 stars hotels such as Sheraton, Shangri-la, and Hilton. This area is a perfect match for family travelers, couples, or those who love a tranquil atmosphere. Chao Phraya Riverside offers an amazing view of the river and many nice hotels. You can also find a lot of good restaurants in this place. Additionally, some popular spots such as Icon Siam, Wat Arun, and Wat Pho are within a close distance. The minus point is that it is not close to public transportation. Each hotel can provide you with a free transfer to the closest station. If you don’t mind taking a tuk-tuk or taxi, then Chao Phraya Riverside is one of the best places to live in Bangkok.

The pros include easy access to Icon Siam for shopping, plenty of Bangkok’s highlights nearby, and the quiet and tranquil atmosphere.

The cons is the far distance to the public transportation and Suvarnabhumi airport.

Check it out for hotels in Chao Phraya Riverside here.

3. Silom area

Silom is considered Bangkok’s Wall Street with many business buildings and companies. It is one of the best areas to stay in Bangkok as you can find one of the best parks called Lumpini Park, many malls and shops for great shopping, and excellent restaurants for authentic Thai food. Additionally, this area is close to BTS and MRT stations, which will help you a lot with your traveling around the city. In case you are a party traveler, this place can offer you some bars, shows, and pole dancing on Patong street nearby.

The pros of the Silom area are the easy access to public transportation, big green park nearby, and a good match for all types of visitors regardless of family travelers, couples, or LGBTs. Silom is home to the highest cubic building – Mahanakhon.

The cons of this area is that is it too far from the Suvarnabhumi airport.

Check it out for hotels in the Silom area here.

4. Sukhumvit area

Sukhumvit is a favorite area among those who work in Bangkok due to its convenient transportation and cheap accommodation. For travelers, this place is one of the best places to stay in Bangkok too. It is the best match for families and couples. The first reason is that Sukhumvit offers new and cheap hotels. The second reason is the close distance to public transportation, which will benefit you a lot when you travel with your family. Also, it is close to some big malls like Terminal 21 and Emquatier. However, this area is a bit far from Bangkok’s highlights like Wat Arun or the Grand Palace.

The pros are a wide range of new and affordable hotels and convenient transportation.

The only cons is that it is a bit far from the tourist attractions.

Check it out for hotels in the Sukhumvit area here.

5. Siam Area

Siam is famous for many shopping centers such as Siam Paragon, Central World, MBK, and Gaysorn Villages and plenty of fancy restaurants. If you love shopping and chilling in a pub or a restaurant, this area is where you should stay and put your credit cards on fire. This area also owns a Siam BTS station – a central BTS station where you can reach any part of Bangkok city. Except for high-end shopping malls, you can find a hub of small shops and eateries in Siam Square – a popular place for Thai youngsters. Not far from Siam, you can find Pratunam – a fashion zone of thousands of products and clothes with hot prices.

The pros of Siam are a number of shopping centers and convenient transportation.

The cons are the high price of hotels and its crowded atmosphere. We would say Siam is the area for travelers with a  high budget.

Check it out for hotels in the Siam area here.

6. Asoke & Nana area

Asoke and Nana are is one of the best areas to stay in Bangkok for single men in a nutshell. They would love to stay in this area to enjoy Bangkok’s notorious nightlife to the fullest. This place is famous for many nightlife spots such as Soi Cowboy, Sukhumvit Soi 7 Beer Garden, Nana plaza, etc. If you are a party person, this place can be a good choice too. Other types of travelers may stay in this area because it is close to the BTS and MRT for them to easily approach different parts of the city.

The pros of the Asoke and Nana area are a short connection to public transportation and its notorious nightlife.

The cons is its single-man attraction, it may not be perfect if you are a female solo traveler.

Check it out for hotels in the Asoke and Nana area here.

7. China Town area

China Town is an old area in Bangkok which was first inhabited by Chinese traders. The reason why this is one of the best areas to stay in Bangkok is the various options of budget hotels. This place also has many small shops selling Chinese traditional goods such as tea, herbs, and spices. You can enjoy excellent food in lots of restaurants, chill in some cafes, and bustle in the Yaowarat market nearby. Trust me, exploring this area brings you so much fun.

The pros of this area is its home to affordable accommodation with plenty of small stores and delicious food. It is so close to Hua Lam Phong station, which will benefit you if you wanna catch a train to different provinces.

The cons is that it is far from public transportation and the airport.

Check it out for hotels in the Chinatown area here.

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