Must see hotels in Bangkok

Zoom back to the 1930s in this retro-chic riverside heritage hotel, where art deco influences, marbled floorings, plantain-lined aqua courtyards and…

Located in the lush green zone known as the Phrapradaeng Peninsula, the Bangkok Tree House's 12 multilevel bungalows are stylishly sculpted from…

After lying dormant for over 30 years, this elegant 19th-century mansion in Thonburi was reborn as an attractive riverside boutique hotel in 2011. The 17…

The matchless and ageless Pen has it all: the location (towering over the river); the reputation (it’s consistently among the world's top-ranking luxury…

Located at the end of Soi 1 behind a wall of tropical greenery, this beautifully renovated 1940s-era villa is one of the worst-kept accommodation secrets…

Although strategically located on the river directly across from Wat Arun, this multilevel wooden house has much more than just great views. The seven…

A modern and luxurious hotel in the Samsen area, Nouvo prides itself as a halal-certified establishment oriented towards Muslim travellers. Rooms aren't…

Despite the name, this attractive midranger has its feet firmly on land, and as such represents brilliant value. The wood-panelled rooms are attractive,…

Rustic, retro, charming: the six rooms in this teak house lay claim to more than their share of personality. Occupying a prestigious location stilted over…

Set in an enclosed garden compound decorated like a Bangkok neighbourhood of yesteryear, this bright and cheery hotel is fun and atmospheric, and…

Tucked off busy Th Surawong, this hotel overflows with homey Thai charm – and is a total steal at its competitive midrange price point. The 73 rooms are…

A 2019 addition to Silom's ever-evolving hostel scene, this sleek address has two fantastic 10-bed dorms, both of which feature comfy, curtain-lined bunk…

Easily the most consciously stylish place to stay in Chinatown, this award-winning boutique hotel screams Shanghai c 1935 with stained glass, an abundance…

The location in a leafy, quiet street is reflected in the rooms here, which manage to feel secluded, homey and warm. Equipped with kitchenettes, lots of…

Sala has a sleek, modernist feel – a somewhat jarring contrast with the former warehouse in which it's located. The 15 rooms are decked out in black and…

Quite possibly one of Bangkok's most family-friendly accommodations, kokotel unites big, sun-filled rooms with puffy beds, an expansive children's play…

The exterior of Bangkok’s former YMCA has changed relatively little, but a peek inside reveals one of the city’s sleekest, sexiest hotels. The 171 rooms…

A pleasant surprise awaits you at this fantastic hotel, which amazingly manages to offer top-end luxuries and amenities at prices that just about skirt…

A seemingly random mishmash of colours and industrial/recycled materials here result in a style one could describe as ‘junkyard chic’ – in a good way. The…

The vast, open spaces and white, overexposed tones of this hostel converge in an almost afterlife-like feel. The eight-bed dorms are above average, but…