GruffyddYour ultimate Bangkok travel guide, itineraries, where to stay, what to eat, top things to do, day trips, safety tips, and the best time to visit. All in one place.
Bangkok is chaos and charm in perfect balance, golden temples, tuk-tuks weaving through neon alleys, rooftop sunsets, and food worth flying for.
This city doesn’t slow down; it just changes rhythm hour by hour.
Whether you’re here for 3 days or a full week, this guide breaks down everything you need. from the best places to stay and eat, to how to dodge scams, time your trip, and escape the city for a day when it all gets too much.
👉 New here? Start with the 3/5/7-Day Bangkok Itinerary.
1. Bangkok Itinerary: 3, 5 & 7 Days
Read time: ~8 mins
Plan the perfect Bangkok stay, temples, markets, rooftops, and day trips, all grouped by location so you dodge traffic and still see the best of the city.
Includes exact routes, daily maps, and timing tips.
2. Where to Stay in Bangkok (Areas + Map)
Read time: ~6 mins
Find your perfect base, riverside luxury, old-town charm, or BTS-connected city life.
Includes pros/cons for every area, example hotels, price ranges, and an interactive map.
3. What to Eat in Bangkok (& Exactly Where)
Read time: ~7 mins
The essential Bangkok food guide, what to eat and exactly where to find it.
Street food, café culture, rooftop dining, and the legendary Chinatown night crawl all mapped out.
4. Best Things to Do in Bangkok (Tickets, Queues & Hidden Gems)
Read time: ~9 mins
From the temple triangle to hidden art spaces and rooftops, here’s what not to miss, plus queue-skipping tricks, ticket info, and local-only spots that most tourists overlook.
5. Best Day Trips from Bangkok (How to Do Them)
Read time: ~7 mins
Escape the city for a day, Ayutthaya’s ruins, Kanchanaburi’s waterfalls, and Thailand’s famous floating markets.
Includes timings, routes, and what’s actually worth the trip.
6. Bangkok Safety: Street-Level Tips & Common Scams
Read time: ~6 mins
Bangkok is safe, but not scam-free.
Learn the real street-level tips, from tuk-tuk tricks to ATM safety and nightlife dos and don’ts, so you can explore confidently.
7. Best Time to Visit Bangkok (By Month & What It Feels Like)
Read time: ~6 mins
Month-by-month weather, prices, crowds, and festivals, plus what each season actually feels like.
Includes packing tips and rainy-day swaps.
Planning the Rest of Your Thailand Trip
Your Bangkok adventure is just the beginning.
Continue your journey across Thailand with these guides:
- The Ultimate Thailand Travel Guide for First-Timers
- How to Get Around Thailand (Trains, Buses & Ferries)
- Costs & Budget: What You’ll Really Spend in Thailand
- Thailand Itinerary: 10, 14 & 21 Days (Routes & Maps)
- Ethical Animal Tourism in Thailand
Planning the Rest of Your Thailand Trip
If you’re short on time, read in this flow:
- Bangkok Itinerary 3/5/7 Days
- Where to Stay in Bangkok
- What to Eat in Bangkok
- Best Things to Do in Bangkok
- Best Day Trips from Bangkok
- Bangkok Safety Guide
- Best Time to Visit Bangkok
Useful Booking Resources For Your Trip
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- Hostelworld – Budget-friendly hostels and social stays, perfect for backpackers and solo travellers looking to meet people.
- Booking.com – Hotels, apartments, and guesthouses with tons of reviews and free-cancellation options on many stays.
- GetYourGuide – Curated tours, tickets, and city experiences with flexible cancellation and mobile vouchers.
- Airalo – Instant eSIMs for 200+ countries, land, scan, and get data without hunting for a local SIM card.
- We Go Trip – Self-guided audio tours you can start anytime, explore cities and attractions at your own pace with app-based guides.
- Viator – The biggest marketplace for tours and activities, skip-the-line tickets, day trips, and unique experiences worldwide.
- 12Go – Easy booking for buses, trains, and ferries across Asia, compare routes and lock in seats in advance.
