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Siam

Bangkok

Bangkok's modern centre around Siam Square and Ratchaprasong, where both Skytrain lines meet among the city's biggest malls.

Best for First visit · Families

Transport
5/5
Sights
3/5
Value
3/5
Quiet
3/5
Food
4/5

Typical mid-range hotel ~$115/night · 5 min to Siam

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Siam on the map

Why stay here

  • Both Skytrain lines at Siam station
  • Malls, food courts and air-conditioned skywalks
  • Good for families in the heat

Who should stay here

  • First-time visitors
  • Families
  • Shoppers

Not ideal if…

  • You want old-town character
  • You want street-level nightlife
  • You want river views

What it's like

Siam is where the two BTS lines cross, surrounded by Siam Paragon, Siam Center, MBK and CentralWorld, with the Erawan Shrine a few minutes east. Skywalks link many of the malls and stations, so you can get around without crossing busy roads.

It's the most convenient base in the city: everything is a short Skytrain ride away, the malls have air conditioning, food courts and aquariums, and hotels range from hostels to big luxury names. It lacks old-city charm and nightlife is limited to hotel and rooftop bars.

Best streets and sub-areas

  • Siam Square

    Grid of small shops, cafés and student hangouts.

  • Ratchaprasong

    Intersection of malls and hotels around the Erawan Shrine.

Getting around

Nearest stations
BTS Siam (both lines), Chit Lom and National Stadium, the Airport Rail Link at Ratchaprarop, and khlong boats from Pratunam.
To Siam
About 5 minutes
From Suvarnabhumi Airport
About 45 minutes: Airport Rail Link to Phaya Thai, then the BTS two stops to Siam.

Nearby attractions

  • Jim Thompson House

    Teak houses and art collection of the American silk trader.

  • Erawan Shrine

    Busy Hindu shrine with traditional Thai dancers.

  • SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World

    Large aquarium under Siam Paragon.

  • Bangkok Art and Culture Centre

    Free contemporary art gallery opposite MBK.

Where to eat and drink

  • Mall food halls

    Paragon Food Hall and others, with Thai dishes at fair prices.

  • Siam Square

    Cafés, dessert shops and cheap noodle places.

Where to stay in Siam

A few hotels we'd book in this area, at different budgets.

Luxury pick

Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok

Why we like it: Resort-style hotel with pools behind Siam Paragon.

Typical luxury rate in Siam: ~$290/night

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Best value

Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square

Why we like it: Large hotel right on Siam Square near the BTS.

Typical mid-range rate in Siam: ~$115/night

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Best value

Lub d Bangkok Siam

Why we like it: Hostel with private rooms by National Stadium BTS.

Typical budget rate in Siam: ~$50/night

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Hotels in SiamMid-range from ~$115/night

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