City: Downtown Bangkok
Top Things to do in Downtown Bangkok
Top Restaurants in Bangkok
- 1. Le Normandie Restaurant at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
- 2. Tsu Japanese Restaurant - at the JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok
- 3. Biscotti
- 4. Thara Thong
- 5. The Reflexions at The Athenee Hotel
- 6. Tables Grill at Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel
- 7. Nami Teppanyaki Steakhouse - at the JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok
- 8. Riverside Terrace
- 9. Colonnade
- 10. Flavors
Top 10 Things to do in Downtown Bangkok, Thailand
Golden palaces, floating markets, majestic porcelain-laid spires…you've never seen a capital city quite like Bangkok. Visit Pratunam or Siam Square for premium shopping, then unwind in the European-style gardens of Dusit. Thon Buri is home to the awesome Wat Arun temple, and over in Phra Nakhon, you’ll find the Wat Pho temple of the Reclining Buddha. Savor mango sticky rice at a food stall before taking in the gilded splendor of the Grand Palace.
Restaurants in Bangkok
1. BTS Skytrain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49,167 reviews
Bangkok’s answer to mass transit started operating in December 1999 and is a convenient and useful way of getting around the city.
Reviewed By londonman21
BTS Skytrain is so easy and cheap to use , clean , air con , helpful staff , Adult Day pass was 200 baht / £5 journey from airport to Nana , very easy direct
2. Snake Farm (Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,675 reviews
Located in the Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute (QSMI), this organization produces anti-venom serum for snake-bite victims nationwide. This Snake Farm, QSMI will be opened on Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays) at 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - The Venom Extraction Show at 11:00 a.m. - The Snake Handling Show at 2:00 p.m. **Due to COVID-19 situation, this Snake Farm will be closed on Saturday Sunday and Public Holidays.
Reviewed By Tassaduqhussain51 - Multan, Pakistan
Bangkok Snake Farm (official name Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute Bangkok, Thailand) is one of the largest and best snake farms and an institute that is conducting research on venomous snakes, the extraction of snake venom, and preparing vaccines for snake bites. It is located in the heart of Bangkok and easily approachable through MRT metro station Sam Yan. It was established in 1913 and managed by Thai Red Cross Society. It is a popular tourist attraction. The Institute is named after Queen Saovabha Phongsri, mother of King Rama IV of Chakri Dynasty. The snake farm houses thousands of snakes, including some of the most venomous snakes in the world, such as the king cobra and all sorts of vipers. Snake Handling Shows and Venom Extraction Shows are held at 2.30 pm daily and at 11.00 am on weekends for the entertainment of tourists and visitors.
3. Siam Paragon
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10,350 reviews
Siam Paragon, aka every shopaholic’s paradise, situated just right off the BTS station. This luxurious mall prides itself in being a world class shopping and entertainment hub for people of all ages and interests, and it is no surprise why.
Reviewed By 400kayl - Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Amazing, gorgeous shopping mall in the old SIAM capital captures our senses and purses. POSH World class shopping experience with Exclusive, expensive, brand shopping makes this attraction ULTRA-RICH and COLORFUL Premium retail shopping is combined with cinemas, book shops and luxury cars on display Gets very busy on weekend with crowds bottlenecking the main entrance This is a classy, upmarket, luxury, top-end shopping for those with deeper pockets BASEMENT FOOD COURT Most sophisticated, stylish, beautiful food court I have had the opportunity to visit and pleasure to eat amongst the blend of nature with fountains, streams and lots of greenery is refreshing and delightful! Each restaurant has individual character and flair, elegant décor, attractive façade and stylish interior designs. SUMMARY: SHOPPING PARADISE/EXCEPTIONAL DINING/LUXURY LIVING
4. AIS 4DX Theater
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By pakpilain - Bangkok, Thailand
Even through they said the movie is 4DX but sometime it was only 3D. Due to the film itself was unable to provided 4DX system
5. Wat Pathum Wanaram
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 212 reviews
Reviewed By leo001 - Krabi Province, Thailand
Close to the shopping district, it gives an amazing contrast of the peace and quiet provided by the temple with the high-rise buildings that surround it. It's very peaceful and we were the only tourists there when we visited. It has meditation halls and a beautiful main temple.
6. Holy Redeemer Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By 524mabg
A beautiful service, reverential and happy. The congregation all joined in the singing of joyous music and it was wonderful to be in a Church packed to the rafters and outside as well.
7. MRT
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,840 reviews
Reviewed By bob2bkk - Bangkok, Thailand
There are two main transportation systems in Bangkok, other than taxis and busses. The BTS Skytrain, like the name implies, above ground and the MRT, which is the subway. The MRT is by far, hands down the more efficient and better managed company of the two. Unfortunately for tourists, the BTS takes you thru the center of the city. The MRT circles around from Hua Lampong train station to Chatujack weekend market. MRT offers monthly passes, senior and student tickets. No senior tickets at BTS. The MRT has escalators from train platform to ticket counter to street. The BTS, was just forced to put in elevators and some stations do not have them at all. The MRT will be your best option if it takes you close to where you need to be, ex. work or school. It also brings you close to Thailand Cultural Center and right to the door of the Queen Sirikit Convention Center. Plan on very cold air conditioned trains.
8. Nai Lert Park Heritage Home
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By aandlkch - Kuching, Malaysia
We were fortunate to be in Bangkok at the time of the Nai Lert Flower and Garden Art Fair and were there on the first of the 4 days. It was all quite stunning and we would really describe much of it as floral art installations, which were set out variously around the park amidst the park's natural and permanent landscaping. The most amazing display was the chandeliers competition entries in the glasshouse - mind-blowing. There are also craft and food stalls, and a visit around the Heritage Home was included in the ticket price (150 THB). This is an annual event and we certainly recommend it for February 2020.
9. Siam Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 963 reviews
This is one of the most popular shopping art complex that locate right at the HEART of Bangkok. Highly recognise as Art Shopping and a place to Shopping, recommended items are such as clothing by Thai Fashion Designer, shoes, handbags, Unique fashion accessories, jewelry and Thai souvenirs. Siam Center started operations in 1973 as Thailand's first shopping center of international standards. It marked the birth of Bangkok's booming retail business and has maintained its position as the city's fashion trendsetter up until today. After a major renovation, Siam Center reopened at the beginning of 2013 with a revolutionary retail development concept of "Ideaopolis". The shopping center serves as an arena of limitless imagination and creativity where art, fashion, technology and lifestyle converge. It aims to place Bangkok among the ranks of the world's top retail environments. Siam Center has also changed the face of Thailand's retail business with its unique "Absolute Siam" concept. For the first time in retail history, brand owners and retailers have joined forces to create new store designs for the shopping center that are distinct from any other branch. Moreover, 20% of the stores' offerings are unique to and only available at Siam Center. This is to create "the Most Powerful Retail Phenomenon", an unexpected and inspiring one-of-a-kind shopping experience for both Thai and foreign visitors.
Reviewed By DeanM8013 - Wellington, New Zealand
As you walk into the Siam Center, there proudly displayed is the award for best design and development for a mall in Asia. This award is from 2014. It is an amazing mall and incredibly massive. It has 8 floors with the cinema occupying the 7th floor while you have the main food courts on upper floors . Food stalls are also scattered around. There are various types of shops ranging from brand fashion/electronic stores to smaller one person stalls. You will need a few hours to a day if you want to go fron store to store. A good place to explore and spend the day.
10. Central Chidlom
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 305 reviews
One of the best place for shopping in Bangkok with a wide range selection from local to imported items. Located in the heart of Bangkok on Chidlom Station BTS Skytrain. Walking distance from leading hotel include Plaza Athenee Bangkok, A Royal Meridien Hotel and Embassies, Offices such as All Seasons Place, Wave Place
Reviewed By pknnkg - Bangkok, Thailand
This Central Chitlom is really nice dept. store, size is not small and not too big. The newly renovated Central Foodhall is so good too, especially the Cooking service station that serve for everything you buy there.
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