In which area of Bangkok to choose a hotel
Tours to Bangkok have recently gained unprecedented popularity. One of the largest cities in Asia is pleased to welcome many fans of culture and those who simply aspire to spend their holidays in an exotic place.
In these parts, you can spend time in an exciting, interesting and unusual way, get acquainted with unique and rare traditions, replenish your personal photo album with fresh photos, and your heart with vivid impressions.
Going to the “pearl of Thailand“, many people have a question: which part of the city to choose for a stopover? But there is plenty to choose from! Let's try to prioritize.
Territory of Bangkok
It's hard to imagine, but modern Bangkok has as many as 50 districts, each of which is under the control of the central municipality, but is unique in its own way. In turn, all parts are divided into dozens of smaller territories, the borders of each of which have not been found even by a native Thai for a long time. Here, for convenience, there are only a few areas with their own specifics and features:
As you can see, it is worth choosing a hotel solely taking into account your own preferences and vacation plans. Let's take a closer look at the advantages, disadvantages and features of the areas of the main city of Thailand.
Holidays with an “adult scope”
If you come to Bangkok to relax to the fullest, decide not to set any limits for yourself, and want to taste all the delights of this exotic corner of the planet, you should definitely look for an overnight stay in the Silom region. It is here that you can “break away” and spend several days and nights in a crazy rhythm. And the impressions received here will be able to “warm up” your interest in this amazing country for a long time.
In Silom, you will not be left without exciting walks through boutiques, and in the north you can easily find huge shopping arcades, where souvenirs and stylish things are in abundance.
Well, since we are talking about adult entertainment, it is in Silom that the world-famous Patpong Street is located, a real warehouse of “strawberries” in the middle of Asia. Everyone should visit the street. Even if it's just for a couple of shots. As soon as you find yourself surrounded by buildings, you will understand what their main area of u200bu200bactivity is. It is here that the bulk of brothels, strip clubs and bars are located, where every visitor can find company for one night. Even the local apartments are rented out for purposes that are easy to guess.
By the way, prices for accommodation in local hotels are among the highest in Thailand. Therefore, going to a prestigious corner, it is worth evaluating your financial capabilities.
Shopping tours
If your main goal is to buy all possible souvenirs, get great clothes at an affordable price and stuff your suitcases with other useful things, you should definitely stay in one of the rooms of Siam or Pratunam. The most popular tourist destination is the vicinity of the Baiyoke Sky tower. This is mainly due to the developed infrastructure and the comfortable location of the international airport.
Siam Square has been holding the position of the main shopping center of the country for several years. It is here that the bulk of supermarkets, boutiques and small shops are located, where you can find very high quality goods at very low prices. This makes Bangkok one of the most beloved places for many connoisseurs of bargain shopping.
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And yes, there is something to see here. For example, in one of the microdistricts there are consulates of the USA, England and Switzerland, near which visitors like to take pictures so much.
Koason-Road
It is recommended to choose this corner for those who come to see all of Thailand and do not intend to stay in one place for a long time. It is here that you can find cheap accommodation for a couple of days, and pick up the best offer from numerous travel agencies that offer trips inland or other parts of Asia.
Here, every tourist will discover an amazing world of attractions. Moreover, you can see the most popular places, spend a few days in the company of eloquent guides for a moderate fee. It is worth noting that this part of the city is famous for the lowest crime rate, and even at the height of the season you will not be left without a roof over your head: there are a lot of hotels here – for every taste and income.
Who likes Sukhumvit?
Tourists who aim to spend a varied vacation, want to have time to visit the sights, and skimp in boutiques, and take a lot of bright pictures against the backdrop of unique architectural buildings – they should definitely stay at one of the Sukhumvit hotels.
Numerous bars and catering establishments serving delicious dishes and drinks of the country, as well as a huge selection of nightclubs, will help to diversify the leisure time of visitors. It is here that the famous street is located, the only one of its kind, where there is practically no transport. This is the center of many beer and go-go bars, the real “center of nightlife” in Bangkok.
The average cost of living in the local hotels is 20-150 dollars per day.
History Center
On a small piece of land called Rattanakosin, all history buffs should anchor. Staying at one of the local hotels, you can visit some of the most amazing and oldest buildings in Asia, among which is the world-famous Palace of Kings. Nearby are many other monuments of architecture and antiquity.
Other places
If you love to stay in hotels with breathtaking views from the windows of the rooms, you may like one of the Riverside hotels, which is located right by the river.
For those travelers who are forced to stop for a couple of days in Bangkok to take a break from the flight and prepare for the next flight, hotels located in the vicinity of airports are quite suitable. But in this case, you won't be able to see the sights and walk through the boutiques – you won’t find this in the area.
Those who choose Chinatown as a place of pilgrimage will be able to visit unusual temples. In addition, you should definitely look at the local market. Here you will find unusual souvenirs at the most modest prices.
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