Bangkok has long been one of Asia’s most exciting cities. A thrumming metropolis of gleaming skyscrapers, bustling street markets, enormous malls and golden temple spires, it enthrals millions of visitors from across the globe each year with its brilliant buzz of old and new. A fascinating destination for a city break or a longer holiday across Thailand, Bangkok is full of surprises. Marvel at the magnificent Grand Palace, wander the labyrinthine lanes of Chinatown, sample superb street food as a couple, or cruise the Chao Phraya River by boat with friends and family. This ever-evolving super-city brims with wonderful places to stay, too. Our list of boutique hotels in Bangkok includes glittering five-star towers as well as charming restored mansions, and everything in between.
Bang Rak Show the map
110 rooms 
City Center, Wattana Show the map
28 rooms 
Thonburi Show the map
187 rooms 
City Center, Wattana Show the map
179 rooms 
Dusit Show the map
39 rooms 
City Center, Khlong Toei Show the map
41 rooms 
City Center, Pathumwan Show the map
145 rooms 
City Center, Sathorn Show the map
169 rooms 
City Center, Sathorn Show the map
238 rooms 
City Center, Pathumwan Show the map
240 rooms 
City Center, Sathorn Show the map
210 rooms 
Bangkok Show the map
57 rooms 
Bang Rak Show the map
68 rooms 
Bangkok Show the map
11 rooms 
Bangkok Show the map
30 rooms 
Bangkok Show the map
4 rooms 
Bangkok Show the map
43 rooms 
Bangkok Show the map
16 rooms 
Bangkok Show the map
10 rooms 
Bangkok Show the map
43 rooms 
City Center, Pathumwan Show the map
192 rooms 
City Center, Pathumwan Show the map
174 rooms 
Bang Rak Show the map
469 rooms 
Bangkok Show the map
369 rooms 
Bangkok Show the map
274 rooms Bangkok’s most famous attraction is undoubtedly the Grand Palace; a striking complex of gilded halls and sacred temples, home to the Thai royal family for centuries. The Arts of the Kingdom Museum and the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textile, both on the same site, are well worth visiting. For a sense of the country’s rich Buddhist heritage, look to Wat Pho, with its almost 50-metre reclining Buddha, and impressive Wat Arun, on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. Guided tours offer a deeper insight into Buddhism in Thailand, where monks continue to collect alms at dawn, spirit houses are bedecked with offerings from the faithful, and intricate amulets of protection are sold at popular markets.
Bangkok’s markets are reason to visit in themselves. You’ll find handicrafts, beautiful silks and jewellery across the city. Roadside stalls are also the top spots to sample Thai snacks and sizzling pad kra pao (spicy basil stir-fry topped with a fried egg) or skewers and sweets, depending on the time of day or night. Look to Chinatown for aromatic roasted duck or barbecued seafood. For a more elegant experience, savour innovative cuisine at the city’s burgeoning crop of Michelin-starred restaurants and bars. Well-heeled travellers will be delighted with Bangkok’s trendy evening scene.
For a sense of the city’s creative soul, consider the galleries and coffee shops which fill the old shophouses of Talad Noi. Fans of Muay Thai can catch a bout or two at Lumpini Stadium.
At first glance, choosing where to stay in Bangkok can feel overwhelming. This is a sprawling city of almost 11 million inhabitants, with almost endless options when it comes to hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs.
Guided tours of distinct districts also come highly recommended.
Many of the best boutique hotels in Bangkok are housed in quirky restored buildings, often former residences, shops or warehouses. These tend to be smaller and more intimate than their high-rise counterparts. Whether you choose to stay in a tranquil little hotel or a bold luxury skyscraper, you can expect fantastic design, close attention to detail and the friendly hospitality for which Thailand has been known for decades.
The city’s hotels offer a welcome respite from the buzz of Bangkok’s streets. Choose somewhere with a soothing spa if you’re likely to be craving a massage, a swimming pool for cooling dips after days of exploring, or a rooftop bar if you’re keen to kick off your evenings with a tipple or two before heading out. We particularly like Bangkok’s riverside hotels, which tend to have a laid-back, relaxed atmosphere.
