Makkasan Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Khaosan Road
With cheap hotels, diverse food, and cut-price clothing to bring in the back-packers, this street also offers fun, noise and eclectic cultural mix.
Pratunam Market
You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Pratunam Market, a favourite shopping spot in Bangkok. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Terminal 21 Shopping Mall
You can browse for souvenirs with a trip to Terminal 21 Shopping Mall, a favourite shopping spot in Bangkok. Visit the temples and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
CentralWorld
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit CentralWorld, a favourite shopping spot in Bangkok. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and temples in this culturally rich area.
Siam Paragon Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit Siam Paragon Mall, a favourite shopping spot in Bangkok. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
ICONSIAM
When you visit ICONSIAM, a favourite shopping spot in Bangkok, you can browse for souvenirs. Stroll along the riverfront in this romantic area or visit its lively bars.
Activities
Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise – Scenic Views & Live Performances
Bangkok: Midnight Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk
Baiyoke Sky Hotel Dining & Observation Deck – Bangkok’s Iconic Experience
White Orchid Dinner Cruise – A Night of Food and Live Entertainment
Bangkok: Floating and Train Market with Paddleboat Ride
Bangkok: Grand Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise with Live Show
Our pick of the best Makkasan Hotel Deals
The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam
Hotel is located in a walkable location to Big C supermarket and copper Buffett restaurant. Beautiful pool and took a perfect sunrise picture in the pool area.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Asia Hotel Bangkok
Everything was good
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Grande Centre Point Sukhumvit 55
nice two nights stay in bangkok!
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
great room, swimmingpool and food, friendly people and best location
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
The Landmark Bangkok
Good breakfast buffet. Quality foods for all meals. Great room service good location on the main drag
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Solitaire Bangkok Sukhumvit 11
The property was fine but I wasn’t a fan of the location; it’s a 10-15 minute walk to the metro/train and then another hour to travel Into the touristy areas of Bangkok.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Makkasan
Din Daeng
You might enjoy the shopping while in Din Daeng. La Villa Aree Shopping Mall is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Sanam Pao BTS Station or Sanam Pao Station to see more of the city.
Nana
Visitors to Nana love its fantastic nightlife, and you can check out Nana Square and Sukhumvit Road. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Nana BTS Station.
Ploenchit
Ploenchit is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Central Embassy and Central Chidlom Department Store. See more of Bangkok by jumping on the metro at Ploenchit BTS Station or Chit Lom BTS Station.
Chidlom
Chidlom is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Central Chidlom Department Store and Erawan Shrine, and you can get around town on the metro at Chit Lom BTS Station.
Pratunam
Travellers love Pratunam for its popular shops, and you can see more of Bangkok by jumping on the metro at Victory Monument BTS Station or Phaya Thai Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pratunam Market and Victory Monument.
Asoke
Asoke is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Terminal 21 Shopping Mall and Health Land Spa & Massage Asoke, and you can get around town on the metro at Sukhumvit Station.
