Best Places to Stay in Bangkok: Top Luxury, Midrange, and Budget Hotels

Known for its stunning Buddhist temples, incredible shopping, and mouthwatering cuisine, Bangkok (officially Krung Thep Maha Nakhon) has become one of the world’s top travel hotspots.

From the upscale Sukhumvit district to the famous Khao San Road, Bangkok offers an eclectic mix of neighborhoods and accommodations to suit every traveler’s needs.

Here’s a guide to the best hotels across Bangkok, no matter your budget:

Luxury

The Siam

Set along the Chao Phraya River, this remarkable property, steeped in antique charm, evokes the elegance of the reign of King Rama V (1853-1910) when Bangkok was a peaceful, smoke-free riverside retreat. Since its opening in 2012, it has earned numerous accolades from travel publications worldwide.

Offering top-tier dining, a poolside bar, a Muay Thai gym, and a spa, this 39-room resort, spanning three acres, feels like a vacation destination in itself. While it’s a bit far from the city center, the hotel provides a convenient ferry service to Taksin Pier, where guests can catch the BTS Skytrain.

The Siam, Bangkok, 3/2 Thanon Khao, Vachirapayabal, Dusit, Bangkok 10300 Thailand, +66 2 206 6999

Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

Stepping into this iconic Bangkok hotel is like traveling back in time, when luggage was carried in trunks, formal dinner attire was the norm (regardless of the tropical heat), and tea on the veranda was served with a gin and tonic to fend off the mosquitoes.

Over a century old, the Oriental’s Author’s Wing still retains its enchanting charm, with its elegant parlors named after literary legends who once stayed there, including Somerset Maugham, Joseph Conrad, and Ernest Hemingway.

The Garden Wing continues the tradition of nostalgic luxury, while the modern River Wing and Tower offer a more contemporary aesthetic. With countless accolades and awards to its name, the Mandarin Oriental remains a premier five-star landmark, and its high tea in the library is far too refined to be described by non-famous writers like us.

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, 48 Oriental Avenue, Charoenkrung, Bangkok 10500 Thailand, +66 2 659 9000

St. Regis Bangkok

Almost a quarter of the 227 rooms at this luxurious hotel are suites, giving you a glimpse of the exceptional comfort and service that the St. Regis consistently delivers.

The hotel offers unique off-site experiences designed for the ‘artistic visionary, epicurean traveler, and passionate connoisseur.’ Would you like a deep-sea fishing excursion with one of the hotel’s renowned chefs or a private shopping spree at Fendi? The St. Regis can make it happen.

The St. Regis Bangkok, 159, Rajadamri Road Lumpini Sub-District, Bangkok 10330 Thailand, +66 2 207 7777

W Hotel Bangkok

True to its stylish W brand, this 407-room hotel brings the heat with its “chili-hot nightlife” tagline, nestled along Bangkok’s Embassy Row and close to a bustling commercial district.

The rooms are simple but fully equipped with modern amenities, plush robes, and a Munchie Box for your cravings. Bathrooms feature refreshing rainforest showers, and the city-view rooms offer pleasant vistas.

W Bangkok, 106 North Sathorn Road Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500 Thailand, +66 (0) 2 344 4000

Midrange

Mode Sathorn

With the debut of Mode Sathorn, the Siam@Siam brand expands its Bangkok portfolio with a second design-forward hotel, promoting the space as a ‘fashionable lifestyle’ experience.

The hotel features 201 rooms and suites across five distinct design concepts, plus a luxurious presidential suite on the 36th floor. Dining options include three restaurants and three bars.

The Theatre Bar is a highlight, with its circular TV screen and three zones dedicated to different drinks—wine, beer, or cocktails. Mode Sathorn also offers a rooftop bar, and for those who prefer a quieter setting, Secret M below provides a private indoor dining nook.

Mode Sathorn Hotel, 144 North Sathorn Road, Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500 Thailand, +66 2 623 4555

Galleria 10 Hotel Bangkok

Previously known as the Ramada Encore, Galleria 10 is a sleek, chrome-and-glass hotel featuring 188 rooms with contemporary furnishings. Tailored for the fast-paced business traveler, it offers high-speed Internet, a 40-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, spacious work areas, direct-dial phones, and HDMI plug-ins. Guests can also unwind at the poolside, enjoying the hotel’s pleasant outdoor spaces for drinks.

Galleria 10 Hotel, 21 Sukhumvit Soi 10, Bangkok 10110 Thailand, +66 2 615 0999

Bangkok Treehouse

Drawing inspiration from Henry David Thoreau’s 'Walden,' the 12-suite Bangkok Treehouse offers guests a chance to reconnect with nature in Bang Krajao, the 'green lungs of Bangkok.' Arriving by a private shuttle boat across the Chao Phraya River, guests disembark onto a floating pontoon, greeted by the hotel’s gourmet organic restaurant.

Each suite is designed in three levels—living room, bedroom, and a roof deck—with stunning views of the river, mangroves, and coconut groves. The rooms are cozy and well-equipped with amenities like TV, DVD player, Wi-Fi, and optional air-conditioning.

Bangkok Tree House, 60 Moo 1, Petch Cha Hueng Road, Phra Pradaeng 10260 Thailand, +66 82 995 1150

Loy La Long

Charming and eclectic, the seven color-coded rooms at this two-story wooden hotel on the outskirts of Chinatown range from a four-bed family dorm (pay-per-bed) to a river-view suite, where you can wake up to the sight of barges drifting by, accompanied by the occasional roar of a longtail engine.

The hotel boasts a cozy 'living room,' where guests can relax on floor cushions and watch the vibrant river life unfold. Located near Tha Tien Pier, Loy La Long is tucked behind a temple complex on the edge of Chinatown. It’s not the easiest place to find, but the experience is definitely worth the effort.

Loy La Long Hotel, 1620/2 (inside Patumkongka Rachaworawiharn Temple) Song Wat Road Sampanthawong, Bangkok Thailand, +66 2 639 1390

Budget

Lub D

Lub D proves that budget-friendly stays don’t have to compromise on style or prime location. With two hostels in Bangkok, both showcasing an industrial-chic vibe, the original is located on Decho Road, just off Silom.

The newer Siam location sits across from National Stadium, with easy access to the BTS SkyTrain and just a short stroll to Siam Square and the bustling malls of Rajaprasong. It offers four-bed dorms, budget-friendly twin rooms, doubles, and our top pick, a queen-bed suite with a private bathroom and LCD TV. Free Wi-Fi and cheap beer are a bonus—features you won’t often find in high-end hotels.

Lub d Bangkok - Siam Square, 925/9 Rama 1 Road Wang Mai, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Thailand, +66 2 612 4999

Lub d Bangkok - Silom, 4 Decho Road Suriyawong, Bangrak, Bangkok 10900 Thailand, +66 2 634 7999