Best Places to Stay in Bangkok, Thailand

In November, the city starts to dry out from the warm monsoon season, while still boasting pleasant temperatures that range from 23°C to 34°C. And while January is the cheapest month to fly to Bangkok, visitors might wanna book their trip to April, which is when the Thai New Year takes place.

Located 30 kilometers east of the city center, the Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) is the main gateway for travelers who are flying from Europe and America. To get to Bangkok’s center, take the Airport Rail Link City Line, which leaves every 15 minutes, and costs 45 Baht (1.50 USD) per person.

Located about 14km from Bangkok city center, the Don Muang Airport (DMK) handles a wide range of domestic flights. From there, you can either take an airport taxi, which costs around 400 baht (14 USD), or take the A1 bus, which costs 30 Baht (1 USD) and gets you to Mo Chit Bus Station in around 20 minutes.

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Wat Traimit: To see a 5.5-tonne solid gold statue of a seated Buddha, go to Wat Traimit, the Temple of the Golden Buddha. 

Wat Pho Temple: Radiating surprising opulence, the Wat Pho Temple is the largest temple complex in the city, and it harbors a giant 46 meters long reclining Buddha that is covered in gold leaf, from head to toes. 

Temple of the Emerald Buddha: Within a walking distance from Wat Pho Temple is the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand and home to a precious Buddha statue carved from a single piece of grey-green jasper. 

Wat Phra Kaew: The Wat Phra Kaew temple is encompassed by the Grand Palace, the official residence of Kings of Siam since 1782, covering an area of 218,000 square meters with its sumptuous royal and throne halls.

Wat Arun: On the west bank of the Chao Phraya river, sits the majestic Wat Arun temple (Wat Chaeng), which was named after Aruna, the God of Dawn. This mythical riverside masterpiece features a 79 meters tall spire, that is completely covered in ceramic tiles and colored porcelain. 

Wat Saket: To crown your temple tour, go to Wat Saket, in Bangkok Old Town, a sacred pilgrimage site that allows you to gaze into a 360-degree view over Bangkok!

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Terminal 21: For an over-the-top experience, head over to Terminal 21, a shopping mall home to almost 600 shops by the world's favorite fashion designers and brands.

Chatuchak Weekend Market: Bargain hunters will have the time of their lives on the Chatuchak Weekend Marke, a beautiful mess where visitors can find everything and more, from clothing and accessories to antiques and collectibles.

Bangkok Day Trips: From Bangkok, travelers can easily go to Pattaya, Ko Samet, and Pranburi, just to name a few. Adventure seekers can go to the Khao Yai National Park and explore some of the 20 on-site hiking trails.

National Museum: Founded by King Rama V, the museum sits within the former 18th-century Wang Na Palace in Phra Nakhon, and it displays Thailand's largest selection of national art and artifacts. 

Jim Thompson House Museum: Located in central Bangkok, this museum awes travelers with its Asian art collection, which belonged to James H.W. Thompson, an American businessman that dedicated his life to preserving Thai art pieces. 

Bangkok Art and Culture Centre: To get a fresh perspective on contemporary art, go to the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, a cultural hub that hosts art exhibitions, music and theatre performance, and movie screenings.

Chao Phraya River Tour: The little ones will also have a great time by gazing at Bangkok’s hustle and bustle from a different point of view, so take them on a river cruise along the Chao Phraya River. 

Pak Khlong Talat: For an irresistible mosaic of smells and blooming bright colors, head over to Pak Khlong Talat, Bangkok’s Flower Market. 

Sea Life Bangkok: The largest in Southeast Asia, this underwater aquarium features hundreds of species on display, including the Giant Pacific Octopus, Stingray Sharks, numerous breeds of seahorses, and colorful coral reefs! 

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market: Kids will also be instantly captivated by the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market with its long-tailed boats from where local vendors sell fruits, flowers, and other goods.

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya: About 80 kilometers north of Bangkok lies Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, aka the Ayutthaya Kingdom, an ancient Siamese kingdom and archeological jewel brimming with ruins that date back to 1350. 

Siam Niramit Show: Bangkok’s most eye-catching spectacle. Featuring 150 performers, this must-see show takes visitors on a journey back in time as it tells the story of Thailand from the past to the present day.

Thai New Year (April): On the 13 of April every year, crowds of locals and tourists flock to Bangkok's streets to celebrate the Thai New Year (Songkran) with major water fights, as this festivity is thought of as a time of cleansing.

Yi Peng (November): Bangkok glitters with a profusion of flickering paper lanterns during Yi Peng, the Thai Lantern Festival, a three-day celebration that gathers Buddha worshippers all across the country, and creates a dazzling spectacle in the sky!

Khao San Road: Don’t forget to sample the city’s renowned street food! For a taste of curries, stir-fries, fruit shakes, chicken noodle soups, and spring rolls, go to Khao San Road and have authentic Thai food galore!

Raan Jay Fai: A Michelin-starred street food stall where you’ll eat the best crab omelet of your life. 

Nhong Rim Klong: A Thai street food stall known for its succulent make-to-order stir fry dishes.

Lim Lao San: For a juicy fish ball noodle soup, Lim Lao San is the best bet.

Gu Long Bao Salabow: And in case you’re craving pork-filled buns, go to Gu Long Bao Salabow, in Chinatown.