StayAreasIs Ratchada & Huai Khwang a good place to stay in Bangkok?
Yes, if you want a big, good-value hotel on the MRT and like night markets. Rooms cost less than in Sukhumvit and the Blue Line runs underneath, though the temples and the river are a long ride.
Stay here if
- Budget-minded travellers
- Groups and families who want larger rooms
- Night market and street-food fans
Look elsewhere if
- You want to be near the temples and the river
- You want leafy, charming streets
- You want to walk to the Skytrain
Hotels in Ratchada & Huai Khwang
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Staying in Ratchada & Huai Khwang
Ratchada is a good base if you want a big, good-value hotel on the MRT rather than a famous neighbourhood. The Blue Line stops at Phra Ram 9, Thailand Cultural Centre, Huai Khwang and Sutthisan, connecting with the BTS at Sukhumvit and the Airport Rail Link at Phetchaburi. It suits budget-minded travellers, groups and anyone who likes night markets and local food.
The area runs along Ratchadaphisek Road, with office towers, hotels and malls such as Central Rama 9 and The Esplanade. Huai Khwang is the liveliest part, with a street-food market near the station, a much-visited Ganesha shrine at the main crossroads and a stretch of Chinese restaurants and shops along Pracha Rat Bamphen Road. The Thailand Cultural Centre hosts concerts and performances.
The downside is that Ratchada is far from the Grand Palace, the river and the old town, and you'll need the MRT for most sightseeing. The main roads are wide and busy, there's little greenery or charm, and some of the large entertainment venues along the road are not aimed at families.
What makes Ratchada worth considering is value and food. Hotels are larger and cheaper than in Sukhumvit, the MRT makes getting around simple, and the night market and street food around Huai Khwang give you plenty to eat every evening. For groups and families who want space more than charm, it's a sensible, easy base.
Getting around
- Siam Paragon33
- Wat Traimit34
- Yaowarat Road38
- Jim Thompson House39
- Democracy Monument41
- Khao San Road43
- Suvarnabhumi Airport53
Ratchada & Huai Khwang questions
Is Ratchada & Huai Khwang a good area to stay in Bangkok?
Yes, if you want a big, good-value hotel on the MRT and like night markets. Rooms cost less than in Sukhumvit and the Blue Line runs underneath, though the temples and the river are a long ride. It suits budget-minded travellers, groups and families who want larger rooms and night market and street-food fans.
How much does a hotel in Ratchada & Huai Khwang cost?
A typical double is around $35 a night at a budget hotel, $65 mid-range and $115 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ratchada & Huai Khwang?
About 53 minutes door to door: Airport Rail Link to Makkasan, then the MRT Blue Line to Huai Khwang.
How far is Ratchada & Huai Khwang from the main sights?
Door to door from Ratchada & Huai Khwang: Siam Paragon 33 minutes, Wat Traimit 34 minutes, Yaowarat Road 38 minutes and Jim Thompson House 39 minutes.