StayAreasIs Pratunam a good place to stay in Bangkok?
Yes, if you want bargain shopping and good-value rooms close to Siam. The Airport Rail Link stops at Ratchaprarop and CentralWorld is a short walk, though the streets are crowded and noisy.
Stay here if
- Shoppers
- Budget-minded families
- Travellers who want an easy airport run
Look elsewhere if
- You want quiet streets
- You want old-town character or river views
- You want stylish bars on your doorstep
Hotels in Pratunam
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Staying in Pratunam
Pratunam is a good base if you want to shop, save money and still be a short walk from Siam. The Airport Rail Link stops at Ratchaprarop, CentralWorld and the Skytrain at Chit Lom are just across the canal, and khlong boats leave from Pratunam pier. It suits shoppers, budget-minded families and travellers who want an easy run from Suvarnabhumi.
The area is Bangkok's wholesale clothing district. Pratunam Market and Platinum Fashion Mall are packed with stalls selling clothes and accessories, the lanes around them are full of street food, and Baiyoke Tower II has an observation deck high above the city. Across Phetchaburi Road, CentralWorld and the Erawan Shrine are a few minutes on foot.
The downside is that Pratunam is crowded, hot and noisy. The pavements are narrow and full of stalls, traffic on Phetchaburi and Ratchaprarop roads is heavy, and there's no old-city charm or river here. Nightlife is mostly hotel bars and late-night food, and getting to the Grand Palace or the old town means a taxi or a boat along the canal.
What makes Pratunam worth considering is the value. You get big hotel rooms for less than in Siam, an easy ride from the airport and Bangkok's best bargain shopping on your doorstep, with the malls of Ratchaprasong only a short walk away. If you plan to shop hard and eat cheaply, few areas are more convenient.
Getting around
- Jim Thompson House17transit
- Siam Paragon19walk
- Democracy Monument21transit
- Yaowarat Road23transit
- Khao San Road24transit
- Golden Mount24transit
- Suvarnabhumi Airport51
Pratunam questions
Is Pratunam a good area to stay in Bangkok?
Yes, if you want bargain shopping and good-value rooms close to Siam. The Airport Rail Link stops at Ratchaprarop and CentralWorld is a short walk, though the streets are crowded and noisy. It suits shoppers, budget-minded families and travellers who want an easy airport run.
How much does a hotel in Pratunam cost?
A typical double is around $30 a night at a budget hotel, $75 mid-range and $260 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pratunam?
About 51 minutes door to door: Airport Rail Link to Ratchaprarop.
How far is Pratunam from the main sights?
Door to door from Pratunam: Jim Thompson House 17 minutes, Siam Paragon 19 minutes on foot, Democracy Monument 21 minutes and Yaowarat Road 23 minutes.