Bangkok
Gilded temples, riverboats, night markets and world-class street food
Browse Bangkok
Thailand’s electric capital runs on gilded temples, riverboats, night markets and some of the best street food on earth. Our local picks below cover the best things to do, eat and book – filter by category and budget to explore.
Bangkok at a glance
- Ideal stay: 3 to 4 days
- Best time to visit: November to February
- Highlights: the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun
- Where to stay: Riverside, Sukhumvit or Silom
- Local picks: a growing set of hand-chosen tips
- Getting around: BTS Skytrain, MRT metro and river boats
Where to stay in Bangkok
Compare live hotel prices on the map, then browse our hand-picked hotels by budget below. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Luxury
A riverside legend on the Chao Phraya since 1879, the benchmark for Bangkok luxury with butler service, heritage suites and a famous riverside setting.
Check prices & bookA consistently top-ranked riverside hotel with sweeping Chao Phraya views and one of the most photographed pools in the city.
Check prices & bookAn all-suite riverside hotel opened in 2020, with contemporary design, a fine spa and an acclaimed restaurant.
Check prices & bookMid-range
A modern riverside hotel with skyline pool and rooftop bar, offering strong value a short shuttle-boat ride from the action.
Check prices & bookA design-led hotel in the embassy district near Lumphini, with a neighbourhood feel and an easy walk to the BTS.
Check prices & bookA retro-cool boutique hotel in the local Ari district, popular with design-minded travellers wanting a more residential base.
Check prices & bookBudget
A Thai-born boutique hostel with private rooms and dorms, sharp design and a sociable vibe steps from the BTS.
Check prices & bookA reliable, well-located budget hotel on the river with a pool, good for value and easy boat connections.
Check prices & bookA stylish, highly rated budget hostel near Ratchathewi BTS, handy for Siam shopping and the airport link.
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What are the best things to do in Bangkok?
Top picks include the Grand Palace and Wat Pho, Wat Arun across the river, eating your way through Chinatown (Yaowarat), a canal boat tour, the Chatuchak weekend market and a floating-market day trip.
How many days do you need in Bangkok?
Three to four days lets you cover the temples and Grand Palace, Chinatown and the markets, a river or canal trip and a day trip out to the floating and railway markets.
What food is Bangkok known for?
World-class street food and Thai classics like pad thai, tom yum, green curry, boat noodles and mango sticky rice, best eaten in Chinatown, at markets and at legendary stalls like Jay Fai.
When is the best time to visit Bangkok?
The cool, dry season from November to February is most comfortable; April is very hot, and the May-to-October rainy season is cheaper with shorter downpours.