{"id":16245,"date":"2019-01-01T15:05:33","date_gmt":"2019-01-01T14:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/?p=16245"},"modified":"2023-11-22T13:55:50","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T12:55:50","slug":"where-to-stay-in-bangkok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sommertage.com\/en\/where-to-stay-in-bangkok\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Stay in Bangkok: Accommodation for Every Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Perhaps you are currently in a position most of us have been in: you are travelling to Bangkok for the first time<\/strong> and have absolutely no idea in which area, let alone in which hotel, you should stay in. Don\u2019t worry, we\u2019re going to help you with that, the metropolis of Bangkok can be dauntingly disorienting at first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bangkok is huge<\/strong> and it is not easy to find your way around here. There\u2019s no typical city centre either, which can be rather odd for some. In the meantime, we have been to Bangkok countless times and reveal in this article our insider tips<\/strong> for hotels in Bangkok with an array of prices for different budgets. Plus, we will include our recommendations for the best districts in Bangkok for accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have personally stayed at all of the hotels we\u2019ve listed here, so you can trust that our experiences are real and authentic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. In which district should I stay overnight?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bangkok has more than 8 million inhabitants and there are so many parts to the city and neighbourhoods that you quickly become disoriented and lost. If you\u2019re planning on staying in Bangkok, then the following areas are good places to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Khao San Road \/ Banglamphu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The most famous backpacker mile in Bangkok<\/strong>, called Khao San Road, is located in northern Bangkok, more specifically in Banglamphu district. Banglamphu is what you might call Bangkok’s “Old Town”. (Do not try to compare it to a European-style old town.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many who come to Bangkok for the first time will stroll down Khao San Road. Personally, we are not big fans of this street, which is now a huge entertainment sector for Western tourists<\/strong>. Here you meet more tourists than Thais and in the evening you can hardly relax thanks to loud music. An alternative to the overcrowded Khao San Road is the quieter Rambuttri Road. If you leave Khao San Road and head north, you will also get to the original Banglamphu, which really has its charms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Banglamphu does not have connections to the skytrain (= BTS)<\/strong>. You will find that this can be rather tedious, especially during rush hour as the streets of Bangkok are terribly congested. What happens then, is that you find yourself dependent on the expensive Tuk Tuk, which are indeed a bit more flexible in traffic. An alternative is the Chao Phraya Express boats<\/strong>: the pier (Phra Arthit station) is about a 10-minute walk from Khao an Road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The advantages of Banglamphu: Two of Bangkok’s main temples, the Grand Palace<\/strong> and Wat Pho<\/strong>, are only about a 10-minute taxi ride away. You can even walk to these temples if you feel like it. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The neighbourhood around Khao San Road is suitable for you if you:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n