- CountryThailand
- Best forFood, temples, nightlife
- Best timeNovember to March
- CurrencyThai baht
Bangkok, known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon and colloquially as Krung Thep, is the capital and largest city of Thailand. The city occupies 1,568.7 square kilometres in the Chao Phraya River delta in central Thailand and has an estimated population of 9.1 million people as of 2024, 15.9% of the country's population. Over 17.4 million people live within the surrounding Bangkok Metropolitan Region as of the 2021 estimate, making Bangkok a megacity and an extreme primate city, dwarfing Thailand's other urban centres in both size and importance to the national economy.Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Where to stay in Bangkok: hotel tips
Choosing the right neighbourhood matters more than the hotel itself. These are the best areas to base yourself in Bangkok:
1
Sukhumvit
Skytrain access, endless restaurants and nightlife
2
Riverside / Silom
Grand hotels on the Chao Phraya and easy boats to the temples
3
Old Town / Banglamphu
Walking distance to the Grand Palace and Khao San Road on a budget
Hotel booking tips
- Book central stays near public transport to save time and taxi fares.
- Choose free-cancellation rates during November to March, the busiest season.
- Check recent reviews for noise, air conditioning and Wi-Fi.
Top landmarks in Bangkok
Palace & temple
Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew
The dazzling former royal residence and home of the revered Emerald Buddha.
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Temple
Wat Arun
The Temple of Dawn, its porcelain-studded spire rising from the Chao Phraya.
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Getting around
Combine walking, public transport and ride-hailing apps for city sightseeing. For day trips and onward travel, compare trains, buses and ferries, or hire a car where roads are quiet.
