If you look at Bangkok on a map, you will see that it is vast and there are many options for locations to stay in when you visit. You will want to do some research before you book your hotel on the best areas to stay, which will depend on what you want to do when you are in the Big Mango. Below are some of the most popular places in Bangkok for your stay that have a wide variety of high-quality hotels from which you can choose.
Staying In Silom
Silom is a popular area for tourists, and it also has some of the oldest hotels in the city. There are plenty of options available, including 5-star hotels that offer you plenty of luxury. You may wish to select a Bangkok hotel near BTS Silom, the overhead train system that can simplify getting around the city. You can also choose one close to the MRT transport system, the Bangkok underground, which also makes travel easy.
The Sukhumvit Area
Another popular area for tourists to stay when visiting Bangkok is Sukhumvit, conveniently located close to the BTS and MRT transport systems. As well as having plenty of high-quality hotels from which to choose, there is also plenty to do in Sukhumvit to keep you occupied. You will have a vast choice of bars, restaurants, nightclubs, shopping malls, massage parlours, and tourist attractions close by to Sukhumvit. If you prefer to relax by the pool most of the day, there are also plenty of hotels with swimming pools that can accommodate your requirements.
Khao Sarn Road
Thailand has a reputation for many backpackers visiting every year, and a lot of them will stay in this area of town, with many budget options available for accommodation. Khao Sarn Road is a vibrant area of the city and tourists flock to this area, and it is also popular with many Thai university students. There are many bars and clubs in the area and shopping, and there are attractions close by such as the Grand Palace, Wat Po, and Wat Arun. It is also close to the river, and you can use it to get around the city on the many boats that go up and downstream.
These are three of the most popular areas that you can stay in when visiting Bangkok, but there are more besides. Decide what you want to do when you are there and then search for hotels in the area, and you can help ensure that you have a fantastic trip when visiting Bangkok on holiday.
