Why stay in Chinatown
- Eating: the stalls of Yaowarat open in the evening; see our guide to Chinatown.
- Getting around: the MRT blue line serves Wat Mangkon (in the heart of the area) and Hua Lamphong; the Ratchawong river-bus pier is very close. To choose between BTS and MRT, see BTS or MRT in Bangkok.
- Sightseeing: Wat Mangkon Kamalawat, Wat Traimit, Sampeng Lane and Talat Noi are on foot.
Which hotel for your budget
The following addresses are mentioned by guides in October 2026: check prices and recent reviews on Booking.
- Comfort: Hotel Royal Bangkok@Chinatown, four stars on Yaowarat Road, with a rooftop pool, about a 3-minute walk from MRT Wat Mangkon. Suits families and couples more than those seeking quiet.
- Near the station: The Quarter Hualamphong, steps from MRT Hua Lamphong, handy for late arrivals or train departures.
- Budget: Chinatown Hotel (good value and well located) and Nornyaowarat Hotel (a small hotel with personal service).
- Luxury: the Mandarin Oriental is on the river, in the neighbouring Bang Rak district rather than in Chinatown itself.
Good to know before booking
- Noise and traffic: Yaowarat Road is jammed by day and lively late at night. Ask for a high floor or a room at the back.
- Taxis: take the metro rather than sit in traffic; see Grab or taxi in Bangkok.
- The river: it is 10 to 15 minutes on foot; for the waterfront, see riverside hotels.
- Airport: allow about 30 minutes on the Airport Rail Link to Phaya Thai, then the metro or a taxi; see Suvarnabhumi to the centre.
To compare with the other areas, read where to stay in Bangkok and hotels in the old town.
