 I love Bangkok! This city has so much to offer. Bangkok has some of the best street food on earth. Also, comparing to other places in the world, Bangkok is rather affordable! You can get a meal for as little as $2 ! If you're traveling in Asia, Bangkok is probably one of your destinations as it's quite in a prime location. Whether you're traveling to other parts of Thailand or using it as a base to travel further to other countries in South East Asia, Bangkok is a great place to stay. So you should choose to stay in the area that suits you and your life style. Here are the best neighborhoods in Bangkok! I have also written a post on best hotels in Bangkok here.  Siam I love Siam! It is a great neighborhood. This area is at the center, near huge shopping malls and lots of activities to do, and home to great hotels and hostels. You'll find that most people around here are teenagers as it's located near universities and lots of tutoring schools. In the Siam region, there's a big shopping mall called Siam Paragon with lots of delicious food. And with more affordable food choices in its food court. It's connected to the SkyTrain. Hint: with a great nail salon called "Nail It" inside the station. Make sure you book in advance because the place is always crowded since 8 in the morning! This would be my recommendation of where to stay in Bangkok. I know some people have different preferences. Some love ThongLor area. Some love Khao San area, but some people would find it too touristy. It's up to what you'd like to experience where you stay. The only downside to staying here is that it's quite commercial. Things can be very expensive and overpriced because the rent is super high. It can be very crowded so it's not totally ideal if you're looking for a quiet and serene stay in Bangkok. Best Siam Hotels :
 Pratunam If you want to be around shopping destinations in Bangkok, the Pratunam neighborhood is for you! I can say it is the best Bangkok neighborhood for shopping. You're a short walk from the Platinum Shopping center, the Central World, and Pantip — home to five stories of computers and electronic stuffs! Across from Central World is a huge BigC Supermarket, very well known among Chinese tourists. They often come here at night from 7 pm onwards to buy food souvenirs back for friends and family. You can expect it to be very crowded and lively at that time. Most tourists have heard of Chatuchak market, but that only opens on weekends. If you want to shop during the week as well, Pratunam is definitely the best neighborhood in Bangkok for you. Pratunam is also my top recommendation for where to stay in Bangkok if you''d like a convenient trip to and from the airport. You can take the Airport Link directly from BKK Air terminal to Ratchapraprop. This way you don't have to deal with Bangkok's traffic. Best Pratunam Hotels :
 Khao San Street I lived near Khao San area for years. And I'd recommend that you consider staying in the Khao San Street area. It can be one of the best neighborhoods in Bangkok if you're here for the first time. There are lots of bars and restaurants, nail salons; lots of things to shop for from swimsuits to bracelets; lots of street food; and lodgings, guesthouses, and hotels. Khao san is located in the Banglamphu neighborhood, If it's your first time in Bangkok, you'll likely show up feeling overwhelmed, and it's easier to stay in a place where the locals are already very familiar with foreigners. Khao San Street is also very close to the Grand Palace and Wat Pho, and you can take a ferry across to Wat Arun. It's a great place to stay and use it as a base to visit these must-see sights. The downside is that there is no MRT or Skytrain close to this area. There is an MRT Sanam Chai Station near the grand palace. It's quite new and just open in 2020. From there you can take a cab for a few minutes. Or walk to dine at one of the best restaurants in Bangkok called "Rongros" Best Khao San Hotels :
Ari In case you're searching for the coolest neighborhood with the best bistros and eateries, , Ari is the Bangkok neighborhood for you. For quite a long time, Ari was fundamentally a private neighborhood for white collar class Thais with no attractions — but recently many new eateries and bistros have opened, making it one of the more popular neighborhood to stay in Bangkok. Ari has a lot of restaurants, shops, and luxurious places also. It has its own night market in case you're hoping to eat for as little as possible. Ari is strategically placed with its own Skytrain, giving you access everywhere on over the city, and it's near Chatuchak Weekend Market. The greatest downside? There aren't a huge amount of hotels in Ari right now. Numerous individuals who stay here will in general stay in home rentals through Airbnb.  Victory Monument Victory Monument is one of the best neighborhood for foodies! With lots of local street food that all foodies will love. If you're a foodie, this is the neighborhood to consider. Although you can find street food almost everywhere in Bangkok, it's usually quite off-the-beaten path and not on tourist guidebooks. Victory Monument has a lot of street food you can easily find such as places near Soi Rang Nam. Victory Monument is also one of the biggest travel hubs in Bangkok. Many buses and transportation will leave from the Victory Monument, making it a great neighborhood to stay if you'd like to travel to many other destinations around Bangkok. Best Victory Monument Hotels :
 Sukhumvit A lot of foreigners and travelers absolutely adore the Sukhumvit neighborhood! It's where you can hang out in bars and restaurants and meet other foreigners and travelers. Sukhumvit is also the best neighborhood for nightlife in Bangkok with more luxurious and upscale restaurants. Sukhumvit also offers some “interesting” places for those who want a bit of naughty fun, such as Soi Cowboy. It can be a great shopping destination and there are many shopping malls in the area. Terminal 21 is great with inexpensive food at its food court. Make sure you check this out with you stay in the neighborhood! There's also SkyTrain and MRT in the neighborhood so you have easy access to transportation that can take you anywhere in Bangkok. Best Sukhumvit Hotels :  Lumpini Park Silom If you look for a quiet place to stay, Silom is the best neighborhood in Bangkok for you. Silom has easy access to Lumpini Park. It’s like the Central Park of Bangkok where people come here to run, walk with friends, and do some exercises. A short walk from Lumpini Park is Silom Complex - a small shopping mall with lots of restaurants. It's connected to the MRT, making it very convenient to travel around Bangkok. There is an alley called "Lalai Sap Market," literally meaning "melting your money" in Thai. This is where you can shop for local stuff and have street food at local prices. Best Sukhumvit Hotels :
FAQs About Where to Stay in Bangkok
Is Bangkok safe? Bangkok is an incredibly safe city. As long as you don’t wander around at narrow streets and dark corners at night, you will have a safe trip in Thailand. Where's the best neighborhood to stay in Bangkok? My recommendation for the best neighborhoods in Bangkok are Siam and Pratunam; they are the in the center of the city with lots of things and activities to do. Some of the best hotels and restaurants are in this area. Not to mention, they're home to top shopping destinations in Bangkok. Where is the place to stay in Bangkok if you're on a budget? Khao San area has lots of these places for travelers on budget – and there are great street food and manicure salons around! Where is the most romantic place to stay in Bangkok? I’d recommend hotels by the river and those with romantic rooftop bars. Okura Prestige, Shangrila, Mandarin Oriental, and Eastin Grand Sathorn are my top choices.
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