Hotels in the Center of Bangkok

Top 10 best places to stay in downtown Bangkok


Bangkok has more than one center -- there’s the historic city with the main cultural attractions, and the modern city which is where most people work and shop. The historic center has few places to stay and fewer transportation options, so the modern side is the new heart of the city. It’s essentially made up of four different districts -- Silom, Siam, Ratchaprasong and Sukhumvit -- which are all connected and form what can be considered downtown. Siam is a transportation hub and home to many of the most popular shopping malls, so you may want to stay nearby, but any of those other “downtown” areas will place you at the doorstep of a BTS Skytrain or MRT subway station. In addition to the convenient transportation links, it also places you within walking distance of inviting restaurants and some of the best nightlife in town. It may lack the temples or the museums, but it has everything else to make your stay in Bangkok more comfortable and hassle-free. Here’s where you’ll want to book your room, based on central location and guest experiences:

    Centara Grand Hotel, Bangkok

  • 1. Centara Grand Hotel
  • Connected to one of Asia’s largest shopping malls, this hotel places you literally at the doorstep of hundreds of shops. It’s also conveniently linked to a Skytrain station, reached via a covered walkway. At the top is one of Bangkok’s best rooftop bars, providing one of the best views of the city.

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    Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel, Bangkok

  • 2. Grand Hyatt Erawan
  • Located by one of the city’s main pilgrimage sites (the Erawan Shrine), and neighboring some of the city’s best shopping malls, this is a luxury hotel with rooms featuring stunning views of the cityspace. The interior incorporates contemporary and Thai design, and is divided into spacious rooms, an award-winning spa, a 24-hour fitness center, and a grand total of nine restaurants and bars. Outside is a large, free-form swimming pool.

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    Pathumwan Princess Hotel, Bangkok

  • 3. Pathumwan Princess Hotel
  • With direct access to the MBK mall, in the heart of Bangkok’s main shopping district, this hotel is also within walking distance of one of the city’s top attractions, the Jim Thompson House. The Skytrain station nearby connects you to other parts of the city, including the Sathorn pier outside the Saphan Taksin station, where you can hop on a boat to visit the famous temples and the Grand Palace.

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    Como Metropolitan Hotel, Bangkok

  • 4. Como Metropolitan Bangkok
  • Located in a busy, central part of town, this sleek hotel is still a peaceful escape in the frenetic city, with spacious, minimalist rooms, a large outdoor pool, a spa, a fully-equipped fitness center, and three award-winning restaurants.

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    Novotel Ploenchit Sukhumvit Hotel, Bangkok

  • 5. Novotel Bangkok Ploenchit Sukhumvit
  • Located halfway between the city’s great cluster of malls and some of the best nightlife, this 4-star hotel has a BTS Skytrain at its doorstep. At the top is an infinity pool with a view of the Bangkok skyline, open early in the morning (at 6am) until past sunset (at 9pm). Other facilities and services include a spa, a restaurant, two bars, and a fitness center.

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    Adelphi Suites Hotel, Bangkok

  • 6. Adelphi Suites Bangkok
  • From the floor-to-ceiling windows of the suites and studio apartments of this hotel are views of central Bangkok right outside the door. A BTS Skytrain station and the MRT subway are nearby, as is the Terminal 21 mall and other major shopping destinations. Facilities include an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a restaurant.

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    Clover Asoke Hotel, Bangkok

  • 7. Hotel Clover Asoke
  • Location and comfort receive the highest praise from guests of this hotel located between Benchakiti Park and some of Bangkok’s most popular bars. Public transportation is just down the street, while inside the hotel is a restaurant, a bar, and a fitness room, in addition to the colorful, art-filled rooms. Up on a terrace is an outdoor pool facing the city’s landmark modern buildings.

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    Hyatt Regency Sukhumvit Hotel, Bangkok

  • 8. Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit
  • The floor-to-ceiling windows of this hotel open to views over modern Bangkok. Its spacious rooms have extra-large beds, while the common areas include an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center and a restaurant. It’s located between two BTS Skytrain stations, and within walking distance of the nightlife in Sukhumvit.

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    Holiday Inn Hotel, Bangkok

  • 9. Holiday Inn Bangkok
  • Location, location, location -- that’s the main draw of this hotel found by several malls and a BTS Skytrain station. It has spacious rooms, three different dining options, a fitness center and an outdoor pool.

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    Renaissance Ratchaprasong Hotel, Bangkok

  • 10. Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel
  • Towering over central Bangkok, this hotel is just steps from a BTS Skytrain station and several of the famous malls. It houses a world-class spa, four restaurants, an indoor pool, and a fitness center, plus light-filled rooms with city views.

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