Where to stay in Bangkok at a glance
| Area | Best for | Price range (per night) | Example hotel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siam and Pathumwan | First visit, two BTS lines, shopping | Budget to mid-range, 550 to 5,000 baht | ibis Bangkok Siam / Lub d Bangkok Siam |
| Sukhumvit (Asok) | Going out, restaurants, BTS and MRT | Mid-range, from about 3,500 baht | Grande Centre Point Terminal 21 |
| Silom and Sathorn | Couples, business trips, Lumphini Park | Hostel to luxury, 550 to 8,000 baht and up | Lub d Bangkok Silom / Eastin Grand Sathorn / The Sukhothai Bangkok |
| Riverside | Couples, temples, boats | Mid-range to luxury, 4,000 to 15,000 baht | Chatrium Hotel Riverside / Mandarin Oriental |
| Banglamphu and Rattanakosin | Small budgets, temples on foot | Budget, from about 1,200 baht; boutique hotel from 4,500 | Rambuttri Village Inn & Plaza / Sala Rattanakosin |
| Chinatown (Yaowarat) | Street food, old streets | Mid-range, from about 2,500 baht | Shanghai Mansion Bangkok |
How this selection was made
The 15 hotels below exist and are taking guests in 2026. We chose them for their location (near a BTS station, an MRT station or a boat pier), their category and their price level, in line with the areas recommended in our guide Where to stay in Bangkok. This is not an objective ranking or a tested review by Bangkok Authority: prices are indicative nightly rates for a double room, taken from booking platforms (indicative prices that vary by season: check the exact price for your dates on Booking). They vary with dates, availability and current offers. Always check the up-to-date rate on the hotel's own website or a booking platform before deciding.
One more thing to know: many hotels show their rates followed by "++", meaning 10% service charge and 7% VAT on top, or about 17.7% more on the bill. The details are in our Where to stay in Bangkok guide, in the section on "++" charges.
Budget hotels and hostels (550 to 2,500 baht/night)
| Hotel | Area | Transport | Indicative price/night | Strengths | Drawbacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ibis Bangkok Siam | Siam (Pathumwan), Rama I Road | BTS National Stadium (Sukhumvit line), right next door; Airport Rail Link via Phaya Thai | from about 2,200 baht | Functional rooms, very central, Jim Thompson House and the Siam shopping centres on foot | Breakfast is extra (about 500 baht), compact rooms, deposit required on arrival |
| Rambuttri Village Inn & Plaza | Banglamphu, Soi Rambuttri | No BTS or MRT; Phra Arthit pier about 10 min on foot | from about 1,200 baht | 3 minutes from Khao San Road, Grand Palace 15 min on foot, swimming pool | Street noise, high deposit on arrival according to reviews, no metro nearby |
Hostels: dorm bed or private room
For a solo traveller, a dorm bed is the cheapest option in Bangkok. In this table, prices are given per dorm bed and per private room, not per double room as elsewhere in this article.
| Hostel | Area | Transport | Indicative price/night | Strengths | Drawbacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lub d Bangkok Siam | Siam (Pathumwan), Rama I Road | BTS National Stadium (Sukhumvit line), 2 min on foot | bed from about 600 baht, private room from 1,500 | Unbeatable location in Siam, lively common areas, the lowest rates in this area | Sociable and noisy atmosphere, basic comfort |
| Lub d Bangkok Silom | Silom (Bang Rak), 4 Decho Road | BTS Chong Nonsi (Silom line), 10 min on foot | bed from about 550 baht, private room from 1,400 | 8-bed dorms (including a women-only dorm), private rooms, restaurant district | No lift, station 10 minutes away on foot |
Indicative rates, before "++" and any taxes, which can vary a lot with the dates.
Tips for paying less
- Choose your season: from November to February, the cooler dry season pushes prices up, especially at Christmas and New Year. May to October, in the middle of the rainy season, has the best rates. See our guide to the best time to visit Bangkok.
- Aim for the station rather than the area: a hotel ten minutes' walk from the BTS is often cheaper than one right next to the station, but heat and traffic make those ten minutes tiring. Compare the lines in our guide BTS or MRT in Bangkok and work out the trip from the airport with our page on the Bangkok airports.
- Compare the total price: with the "++", paid breakfast and the deposit asked at check-in, the headline rate can rise by nearly 20%.
- Beware of unregistered rentals: in Thailand, renting for less than 30 days is illegal without a hotel licence. Prefer a hotel or a registered guesthouse.
For more ways to save (transport, meals, entry fees), see our guide Bangkok on a budget and our selection Where to stay in Bangkok on a small budget.
Mid-range hotels, good value (3,000-7,000 baht/night)
| Hotel | Area | Transport | Indicative price/night | Strengths | Drawbacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square | Siam Square (Pathumwan), Soi 6 | BTS Siam and National Stadium, a short walk | from about 3,000 baht | In the heart of Siam, reliable chain hotel, suited to families | Breakfast is extra, rate climbs in high season |
| Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn | Sathorn, South Sathorn Road | BTS Surasak (Silom line), linked by the hotel's own skybridge | from about 3,000 baht | Direct BTS access, large modern hotel, calmer area in the evening | Sathorn is an office district, quiet in the evening |
| Grande Centre Point Terminal 21 | Sukhumvit, Soi 19 (Asok) | BTS Asok and MRT Sukhumvit, reached by skywalk | from about 3,500 baht | Above the Terminal 21 shopping centre, BTS and MRT on site | Crowds in the shopping centre, lively streets at night |
| Hotel Muse Bangkok | Langsuan (Lumphini), Langsuan Road | BTS Chit Lom, 7 to 9 min on foot | from about 4,500 baht | Charming hotel, close to Central Embassy and the Erawan Shrine | Station almost ten minutes away on foot, rate at the top of the range |
| Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok | Chao Phraya riverbank, south of Sathorn | Free river shuttle to Sathorn pier and BTS Saphan Taksin (about 15 min); ICONSIAM | from about 4,000 baht | Rooms with river views, pool, boat shuttle | Depends on the shuttle and its timetable, far from stations on foot |
| Sala Rattanakosin Bangkok | Rattanakosin, Maha Rat Road | Tha Tien pier 130 m away; MRT Sanam Chai, about 500 m | from about 4,500 baht | View of Wat Arun, Wat Pho and the Grand Palace on foot | Very quiet in the evening, few restaurants open late |
| Shanghai Mansion Bangkok | Chinatown (Yaowarat), 479-481 Yaowarat Road | MRT Wat Mangkon, 5 min on foot | from about 2,500 baht | Art Deco decor, in the middle of Yaowarat street food | Some rooms have no window, avenue noise in the evening |
Indicative rates, before "++".
Luxury hotels and palaces (from 8,000 baht/night)
| Hotel | Area | Transport | Indicative price/night | Strengths | Drawbacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sukhothai Bangkok | South Sathorn Road (Sathorn) | MRT Lumphini, about 10 min on foot | from about 8,000 baht | Quiet gardens and pools, 10 minutes' walk from Lumphini Park | Station ten minutes away on foot along a very busy avenue |
| Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok | Siam (Pathumwan), Rama I Road | BTS Siam, 4 to 5 min on foot; direct access to Siam Paragon | from about 10,000 baht | Covered walkway to Siam Paragon, all of Siam on foot | High rates, shopping centre very busy during the day |
| The Peninsula Bangkok | West bank of the river, Khlong San | Free river shuttle to Sathorn pier, hours to be confirmed with the hotel; ICONSIAM next door | from 12,000 baht++ | Rooms with views of the Chao Phraya, river shuttle, renowned service | No metro station on foot, depends on the shuttle |
| Mandarin Oriental Bangkok | Bang Rak, 48 Oriental Avenue | BTS Saphan Taksin, 10 min on foot or river shuttle | from about 15,000 baht | Historic riverside palace, renowned spa and restaurants | Palace rates, advance booking recommended |
Indicative rates, before "++". Palace rates vary a lot with the room category and the season.
The best hotels in Bangkok: quick selection by profile
If you want the short answer to "best hotels in Bangkok", here are the picks from the tables above (our selection, not a tested ranking):
- First visit, best area: Siam, with the Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square in the mid-range, from about 3,000 baht. The two BTS lines cross there. See also our guide to Siam and Pathumwan.
- Ideal for couples: the Hotel Muse Bangkok (Langsuan), from about 4,500 baht, or, for temples, the Sala Rattanakosin Bangkok facing Wat Arun.
- For a family: the Grande Centre Point Terminal 21, with BTS and MRT at the foot of the hotel; see Where to stay in Bangkok with family.
- Best value: the ibis Bangkok Siam, from about 2,200 baht, in front of National Stadium station; the Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn, from about 3,000 baht, linked to BTS Surasak.
- Small budget and solo: Lub d Bangkok Siam, bed from about 600 baht, or Lub d Bangkok Silom, bed from about 550 baht; for the old city, the Rambuttri Village Inn & Plaza.
- Chinatown and street food: the Shanghai Mansion Bangkok, from about 2,500 baht.
- On the river: the Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok, from about 4,000 baht.
- For a treat: the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, from about 15,000 baht, The Peninsula Bangkok (from 12,000 baht++), The Sukhothai Bangkok or the Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok.
Common mistakes: booking the cheapest hotel twenty minutes' walk from a station (at 35 °C, that time costs more than the saving); choosing a hotel "in Sukhumvit" without looking at the map, since some addresses are at the end of a long soi; forgetting the "++" and the deposit; and picking a west-bank riverside hotel without checking its shuttle timetable. From Suvarnabhumi, the Airport Rail Link goes to Phaya Thai, with a BTS connection, one station from Siam.
How to choose by profile
If the deciding factor for you is the area rather than the budget — closeness to the temples, nightlife, quiet or BTS access — our guide Where to stay in Bangkok: choosing the right area details each part of the city. For a first visit, also read Where to stay in Bangkok for a first visit. For trips between your hotel and the sights, rely on our guide to transport in Bangkok.
