Little Guide to Bangkok
Bangkok Favorites
A very personal and definitely non-exhaustive guide to things to do in Bangkok
Must-see destination for all first-time visitors, one exceptional example of Thai traditional architecture and culture.
975 os moradores locais recomendam
The grand palace
Must-see destination for all first-time visitors, one exceptional example of Thai traditional architecture and culture.
A very beautiful temple, with a giant serene sculpture of a reclining Buddha
672 os moradores locais recomendam
Wat Phra Chetuphon
A very beautiful temple, with a giant serene sculpture of a reclining Buddha
A beautiful temple, real icon and landmark of Bangkok along the river. A great sunset spot for photographers
322 os moradores locais recomendam
Templo Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchaworamahawihan
158 Thanon Wang DoemA beautiful temple, real icon and landmark of Bangkok along the river. A great sunset spot for photographers
The latest (2019) mega shopping mall in Bangkok, redesigning the standard for these destinations, with hundreds of stores, a water themed park for small restaurants and souvenir places, a giant fountain on the top, large Apple store, and free bus and boat rides from other parts of the city. Very entertaining
172 os moradores locais recomendam
ICONSIAM
299 Charoen Nakhon RdThe latest (2019) mega shopping mall in Bangkok, redesigning the standard for these destinations, with hundreds of stores, a water themed park for small restaurants and souvenir places, a giant fountain on the top, large Apple store, and free bus and boat rides from other parts of the city. Very entertaining
Maggie Choo's
very cool night club, Shanghai '20 themed
Maggie Choo's
very cool night club, Shanghai '20 themed
The absolute best Pad Thai in Bangkok (or the world). A super busy street stall with seating inside where pad thai is prepared at super fast pace, a favorite of the old king (so they say), and a very rewarding delicious local experience. Very affordable
112 os moradores locais recomendam
Thipsamai
315 Maha Chai RdThe absolute best Pad Thai in Bangkok (or the world). A super busy street stall with seating inside where pad thai is prepared at super fast pace, a favorite of the old king (so they say), and a very rewarding delicious local experience. Very affordable
Baan Garagade
37 Thanon Maha SetDelicious Thai fusion restaurant, close to Icon Siam and the temples area
one of the best low-key destinations in Bangkok, the old colonial house of a British traveler from a century ago, perfectly preserved, with abundant memories from a time long gone. The shops (which you also find at airport and malls) are great places to buy fine affordable Thai clothing, or souvenirs for home
331 os moradores locais recomendam
Casa de Jim Thompson
6 Soi Kasem San 2one of the best low-key destinations in Bangkok, the old colonial house of a British traveler from a century ago, perfectly preserved, with abundant memories from a time long gone. The shops (which you also find at airport and malls) are great places to buy fine affordable Thai clothing, or souvenirs for home
Super hip and fancy, extremely good fine dining, rooftop, and one of the best contemporary Thai food experiences you can ask for.
Taan
865 Thanon Rama 1Super hip and fancy, extremely good fine dining, rooftop, and one of the best contemporary Thai food experiences you can ask for.
Called "the Exploratorium", this is no common mall, but a place to try things you'll buy, walk in and out of stores without windows or walls, and enjoy a very fine and detailed Japanese interior design in one unique shopping place in the city
151 os moradores locais recomendam
Siam Discovery
194 Phayathai RdCalled "the Exploratorium", this is no common mall, but a place to try things you'll buy, walk in and out of stores without windows or walls, and enjoy a very fine and detailed Japanese interior design in one unique shopping place in the city
If you happen to be in Bangkok on a Sunday, you must have brunch here. At the Anantara hotel ground floor restaurant, you'll indulge yourself in a unlimited champagne buffet that includes delectable food from Thailand, China, Vietnam, Japan, Europe, and India, and please never forget the fresh seafood, dessert, and French cheese stations!!! you're in for a treat.
8 os moradores locais recomendam
Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel
155 Thanon RatchadamriIf you happen to be in Bangkok on a Sunday, you must have brunch here. At the Anantara hotel ground floor restaurant, you'll indulge yourself in a unlimited champagne buffet that includes delectable food from Thailand, China, Vietnam, Japan, Europe, and India, and please never forget the fresh seafood, dessert, and French cheese stations!!! you're in for a treat.
Elegant Thai restaurant with good service and ambiance
48 os moradores locais recomendam
Baan Khanitha & Gallery
69 S Sathorn RdElegant Thai restaurant with good service and ambiance
Very nice rooftop and view, drinks are excellent, perfect club
108 os moradores locais recomendam
Above Eleven
38/8 Soi Sukhumvit 11Very nice rooftop and view, drinks are excellent, perfect club
An all-time favorite, maze-like giant market where for sure you'll find some incredible thing to bring home
945 os moradores locais recomendam
Chatuchak Weekend Market
An all-time favorite, maze-like giant market where for sure you'll find some incredible thing to bring home
Very cool night market, find something of everything here, and all the street food you can think of
85 os moradores locais recomendam
Ratchada Rot Fai Night Market
10 Thanon RatchadaphisekVery cool night market, find something of everything here, and all the street food you can think of
A very beautiful colonial-style villa, impeccable service, extremely good Thai fine dining. Highly recommended for an unusual restaurant and a delicious experience
12 os moradores locais recomendam
Issaya Siamese Club
4 Soi Si AksonA very beautiful colonial-style villa, impeccable service, extremely good Thai fine dining. Highly recommended for an unusual restaurant and a delicious experience
one of the most famous Thai chef internationally, and an incredible fine dining experience. expensive, but very worth it. They have lunch specials too. Remember to book way in advance.
37 os moradores locais recomendam
Bo.lan
24 Soi Sukhumvit 53one of the most famous Thai chef internationally, and an incredible fine dining experience. expensive, but very worth it. They have lunch specials too. Remember to book way in advance.
Cool quirky funky nightclub, an immersive experience with great design and setting, charming environment, good cocktails, performances, and a dance floor that goes on until very late.
64 os moradores locais recomendam
Sing Sing Theater
45 Soi Sukhumvit 45Cool quirky funky nightclub, an immersive experience with great design and setting, charming environment, good cocktails, performances, and a dance floor that goes on until very late.
A favorite in Thong Lor, great Thai food, very nice staff, great cocktails and reasonable prices
Soul Food 555
335 Soi Thong Lo 17A favorite in Thong Lor, great Thai food, very nice staff, great cocktails and reasonable prices
the best Chinese Dim Sum dumplings you can find, an international institution. Order the Xiao Long Bao, they're the best
Din Tai Fung
546/4 Thanon Phloen Chitthe best Chinese Dim Sum dumplings you can find, an international institution. Order the Xiao Long Bao, they're the best
The best SPA in Bangkok, inside Centre Point tower. Spend time in several Japanese onsen-style pools, massage rooms, meditation spaces, saunas, and lots of facilities. Highly recommended
6 os moradores locais recomendam
Let’s Relax Onsen and Spa
300 Soi Sukhumvit 55The best SPA in Bangkok, inside Centre Point tower. Spend time in several Japanese onsen-style pools, massage rooms, meditation spaces, saunas, and lots of facilities. Highly recommended
one of the most interesting commercial places in Bangkok, born out of a local cafeteria, and loved by locals and tourists alike. Come for the food, the deli market, the chill environment, to read a book, work on your laptop, or talk to a friend. Very cool
103 os moradores locais recomendam
THE COMMONS
335 Soi Akkhara Phatsaduone of the most interesting commercial places in Bangkok, born out of a local cafeteria, and loved by locals and tourists alike. Come for the food, the deli market, the chill environment, to read a book, work on your laptop, or talk to a friend. Very cool
Nice floating market, and not as touristic as the usual ones. Go here for a more authentic experience
65 os moradores locais recomendam
Mercado flutuante de Khlong Lat Mayom
30/1 หมู่ที่ 15 Thanon Bang RamatNice floating market, and not as touristic as the usual ones. Go here for a more authentic experience
Jade Buddha Temple
170 An Yuan Lunice temple in the cultural district
incredible views from the top of the city, and a great unique architecture
14 os moradores locais recomendam
Mahanakorn Skywalk
incredible views from the top of the city, and a great unique architecture
one-day trip to ancient Ayutthaya city, with temples and ruins similar to those in ANgkor Wat Cambodia. Very interesting
6 os moradores locais recomendam
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
one-day trip to ancient Ayutthaya city, with temples and ruins similar to those in ANgkor Wat Cambodia. Very interesting