{"id":161939,"date":"2019-02-10T21:18:43","date_gmt":"2019-02-11T02:18:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/?p=161939"},"modified":"2025-05-23T13:26:57","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T17:26:57","slug":"where-to-stay-bangkok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/where-to-stay-bangkok\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Stay in Bangkok: The Best Neighborhoods for Your Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I love Bangkok<\/a>. It\u2019s one of my favorite cities in the world (I spent two years living here). It doesn\u2019t necessarily have tons of “tourist attractions,” but its energy is contagious and the people are the best. <\/p>\n

A city of eight million people spread out over 50 districts, Bangkok is HUGE. <\/p>\n

Most visitors stick to just a few neighborhoods: Sukhumvit, Khao San,<\/a> or Silom\/Sathorn. <\/p>\n

But Bangkok is more than these three areas and there are so many really amazing, hip, and interesting neighborhoods in the metropolis. <\/p>\n

Today, I want to break down the best neighborhoods in Bangkok and the best accommodations in each of those neighborhoods so you can pick the right place to stay on your visit. <\/p>\n

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\nNeighborhood\n<\/div>\n
\nBest For\n<\/div>\n
\nBest Hotel\n<\/div>\n
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\nLor\/Ekamai\n<\/div>\n
\nEverything\n<\/div>\n
\nTHA City Loft<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
\nSee More hotels<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\nSathorn\/Silom\n<\/div>\n
\nPartying\n<\/div>\n
\nHouse of Phraya Jasaen<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
\nSee More hotels<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\nAri\n<\/div>\n
\nPeace and Quiet\n<\/div>\n
\nLAF Hotel Aree<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
\nSee More hotels<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\nSukhumvit\n<\/div>\n
\nFamilies\n<\/div>\n
\nGrand President Hotel<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
\nSee More hotels<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\nPratunam\n<\/div>\n
\nShopping\n<\/div>\n
\nThe Quarter Bangkok Ratchathewi<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
\nSee More hotels<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\nChinatown\n<\/div>\n
\nFoodies\n<\/div>\n
\nW22 by Burasari<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
\nSee More hotels<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\nBanglamphu\n<\/div>\n
\nSightseeing\n<\/div>\n
\nD&D Inn<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
\nSee More hotels<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

 
\nHere’s a detailed breakdown of each of the neighborhoods you should consider when you stay in Bangkok: <\/p>\n

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Bangkok Neighborhood Overview<\/p>\n

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  1. Best Neighborhood for Everything<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Best Neighborhood for Partying<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Best Neighborhood for Peace and Quiet<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Best Neighborhood for Families<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Best Neighborhood for Shopping<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Best Neighborhood for Foodies<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Best Neighborhood for Sightseeing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

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    Where to Stay for Everything: Thong Lor\/Ekamai<\/a><\/h3>\n

    This neighborhood is named after Thonglor Street, which is lined with upscale bars, clubs, restaurants, and boutique shops. This is probably the best area of town to eat, drink, and be merry in. Over the years, it has really developed into the “it” area of town and where I tend to stay when I visit. There are a lot of places to stay, tons of jazz bars, beer gardens, and, thanks to a decent-sized Japanese population, wonderful sushi, ramen, and izakaya joints. I think this is just the best overall area to stay in. <\/p>\n

    Best Places to Stay in Thong Lor\/Ekamai<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

    BUDGET: Augusta Hostel<\/a> \u2013 This chill hostel is just 5 minutes from a BTS station. The design is sleek and modern and the beds have thick mattresses so you’ll be able to get a decent sleep. There’s a rooftop to hang out on too.<\/p>\n

    MID-RANGE: THA City Loft<\/a> \u2013 THA is a modern, industrial-chic boutique hotel in the heart of Ekamai. The stylish rooms all have different hand-painted designs on the walls, and feature amenities like AC, free coffee\/tea, and desks.<\/p>\n

    LUXURY: Metropole Bangkok<\/a> \u2013 The Metropole Bangkok is a five-star hotel on a three-star price. Each room has luxury bedding, deep bathtubs, and air conditioning. Some even have a nice balcony. There is a fitness room and a fair-sized outdoor swimming pool, as well as a sauna and cold onsen<\/em> (Japanese bath).
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    Where to Stay for Partying: Sathorn\/Silom<\/a><\/h3>\n

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    \nI’m going to combine these two areas into one mega area because, for a traveler, there’s little difference! Sathorn is Bangkok\u2019s busy central business district with office workers bustling about during the day and tall skyscrapers dominating the skyline. The neighborhood runs from Lumpini Park to the Chao Phraya River and is full of elegant hotels and rooftop \u201csky bars\u201d with mind blowing city views. The area south of Sathorn road is the old backpacker area and is full of cheap guesthouses and arty expat bars. The area is tame at night once everyone goes home after work. <\/p>\n

    Silom is the area just north of Sathorn and has everything from the wild nightlife of Patpong to classy, upscale restaurants. It\u2019s pretty tame during the day but, at night, this area is the biggest party\/red light\/LGBTQ district in the city!<\/p>\n

    Best Places to Stay in Sathorn<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

    BUDGET: Tropical Summer Hostel<\/a> \u2013 Tropical Summer is the kind of place that’s a home away from home, with the owner, Francis, going out of his way to make you feel welcome. There’s a cool rooftop and coffee bar downstairs for hanging out at. The hostel is sleek and modern, with bunks that almost feel more like individual pods.<\/p>\n

    MID-RANGE: House of Phraya Jasaen<\/a> \u2013 This hotel is built inside a collection of seven old antique shop houses, and the rooms were remodeled to keep the building\u2019s character. It\u2019s a comfortable place to stay. The small spa has good rates for Thai massages and foot rubs, and the Koffie House makes a great iced coffee. There are options to book single rooms with a shared bathroom if you want privacy but are still on a budget.<\/p>\n

    LUXURY: Oakwood Hotel & Residence Bangkok<\/a> \u2013 Oakwood Hotel & Residence Bangkok has a large outdoor swimming pool, buffet dining, a sauna and spa area, a full fitness center, limousine service, and a concierge that will plan out every last detail of your day. The staff really goes out of their way to make you feel comfortable and to answer your questions about the area. The rooms are large and well equipped, including mini-fridges stocked with snacks, and a tea and coffee maker.<\/p>\n

    Best Places to Stay in Silom<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

    BUDGET: Kinnon Deluxe Hostel Coworking Cafe<\/a> – This hostel is great for digital nomads or anyone who needs to do work on the road. There is a coworking space within the hostel and it’s not a party hostel, so you can get a good sleep. One of the newer hostels in Bangkok, it has all the modern amenities that you need, including privacy curtains and individual reading lights on beds, and electronic lockers. There’s also a rooftop to hang out on.<\/p>\n

    MID-RANGE: Prince Theatre Heritage Stay<\/a> \u2013 This theatre-themed hotel has been around for 100 years, first as a casino and then a cinema. Now it\u2019s a boutique hotel located right along Chareon Krung\u2019s riverside street food area. The interior is all cinema-inspired, with a collection of private rooms, suites, lofts, family rooms, and shared dorms. The rooms and en suite bathrooms are clean, and the dorms are pods with plenty of privacy. The Boxoffice Bar & Cinema sells tasty cocktails and Thai food, and every evening there is a screening of a classic movie! <\/p>\n

    LUXURY: Amara Bangkok Hotel<\/a> \u2013 It\u2019s worth it to upgrade when you stay here: if you can get a Club Cabana Room, you\u2019ll have access to two private jacuzzis directly from your room. Even if you don\u2019t upgrade, the rooms are spacious and come with luxury bedding, tea\/coffee facilities, and rainfall showers. You have to take a swim in the rooftop infinity pool looking directly over the city! The AkaAza sky bar also offers a great view of the skyline in the evenings. The lobby snack bar has cheap snacks, beer, and drinks that you can take back to your room with you.
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    Where to Stay for Peace and Quiet: Ari<\/a><\/h3>\n

    There’s not much going on in this area of town for the “tourist.” But there are many nice coffee shops, outdoor caf\u00e9s, and restaurants here. Ari is not the most central, but public transit in Bangkok is cheap and easy to navigate. If you stay here, be sure to check out the nearby Chatuchak Weekend Market, an awe-inspiring place with more than 8,000 vendors. There\u2019s also a great night market for foodies all up and down the main road.<\/p>\n

    Best Places to Stay in Ari<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

    BUDGET: The Yard Hostel<\/a> \u2013 This ecological hostel is small. The rooms are made from old shipping containers, and the walls are insulated with recycled paper. They don\u2019t sell plastic bottles of water, but they offer clean water bottle refills. There\u2019s a big backyard with BBQs where people often cook together, and you can use the hostel\u2019s bicycles free of charge! The beds are comfy, with privacy curtains in the dorms.<\/p>\n

    MID-RANGE: LAF Hotel Aree<\/a> \u2013 LAF Hotel is a pod hotel with cheap private pods (there are dorm pods too). Although the pods are small, their design makes the most of limited space, and they don’t feel cramped. There\u2019s a bar on-site that sells nitro coffee and craft beer, and sometimes has live music.<\/p>\n

    LUXURY: Craftsman<\/a> – The Craftsman is clean, modern, and quiet. The floor-to-ceiling windows in the bedroom offer lots of light, and the bathrooms come with walk-in showers and deep bathtubs. There\u2019s a small but nice swimming pool area outside and a well-equipped fitness center. This clean design of the hotel doesn\u2019t give it a lot of personality, but it\u2019s perfect for when you want some downtime. The full suites come with a kitchen area.<\/p>\n

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