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Best Hotels in Bangkok: Sukhumvit, Siam and the Riverside

Bangkok is huge, and staying close to a BTS Skytrain station saves you hours in traffic. Here are the best areas and hotels for what you want from your trip.

Updated 18 October 2026 · Best Versions team · اقرأ بالعربية

Where to stay in Bangkok

Sukhumvit near Soi Arab

The Lebanese, Yemeni and Egyptian restaurants of Sukhumvit Soi 3/1 near Nana station.

Premium · Families and couples

The Landmark Bangkok

On Sukhumvit Road near Nana station and Soi Arab, with spacious rooms.

Comfort · Good value

Ambassador Hotel Bangkok

A large hotel well known to Gulf travellers, close to Nana and Soi Arab.

Comfort · Couples

Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 4

A modern hotel minutes from Nana station and the Soi Arab restaurants.

Smart value · Tight budgets

ibis Styles Bangkok Sukhumvit 4

A clean budget option with a rooftop pool near Nana.

Premium · Families

Grande Centre Point Hotel Terminal 21

Connected to Terminal 21 mall and Asok and Sukhumvit stations, with spacious family rooms.

Comfort · Families and long stays

Somerset Sukhumvit Thonglor Bangkok

Serviced apartments with kitchens in upscale Thonglor.

Siam: for shopping and families

Siam Paragon, Siam Center and CentralWorld, and SEA LIFE aquarium for children.

Luxury · Luxury families

Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok

Right behind Siam Paragon, with gardens and quiet pools in the city centre.

Premium · Shopping

Centara Grand at CentralWorld

Connected to CentralWorld mall, with high city views.

Comfort · Great location

Novotel Bangkok On Siam Square

In Siam Square between the malls, close to Siam station.

On the river: views and calm

River boats take you to the Grand Palace and Wat Arun, and the hotels run free shuttle boats to the Skytrain.

Luxury · Historic luxury

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok

Bangkok's most storied hotel on the riverbank, with legendary service.

Premium · Families

Shangri-La Bangkok

On the river near Saphan Taksin station, with a big pool and gardens.

Comfort · Families

Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok

Spacious suites with kitchenettes and river views at a fair price.

A fully halal hotel

For those who want a hotel that is halal in everything.

Comfort · Conservative families

Al Meroz Hotel Bangkok- The Leading Halal Hotel

A fully halal, alcohol-free hotel with halal restaurants and a prayer room, in the Ramkhamhaeng area. Further from the centre but very comfortable for conservative families.

Tips for booking in Bangkok

We chose these hotels for their location, long-standing reputation and fit for families and couples, not by commission. Prices change daily with the season, so open a hotel to see the price for your dates.

Frequently asked questions

Where should I stay in Bangkok near Arab restaurants?

In Sukhumvit near Nana station, where Soi Arab is, on Sukhumvit Soi 3/1.

Is there a halal hotel in Bangkok?

Yes; Al Meroz Hotel is fully halal, in the Ramkhamhaeng area. Sukhumvit and Siam also have many hotels near halal restaurants.

What is the best area for families in Bangkok?

Siam for shopping and activities, or the riverside for calm and views.

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