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 temples 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 notable monuments 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.
CentralWorld Shopping Complex
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit CentralWorld Shopping Complex, a favourite shopping spot in Bangkok. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this culturally rich area.
MBK Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to MBK Center, a popular shopping spot in Bangkok. Visit the notable monuments and temples in this vibrant area.
Activities
Bangkok’s Best: Grand Palace and City Highlights Tour
Floating Market Damnoen Saduak Half Day Small Group tour
Royal Grand Palace and Bangkok Temples Half Day Small Group tour
Temples Tour in Bangkok Half Day Small Group Tour
Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market
Our pick of the best Makkasan Hotel Deals
The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam
Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025
Centara Watergate Pavilion Hotel Bangkok
Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025
Mandarin Hotel Managed by Centre Point
Reviewed on 18 Aug. 2025
Hyatt Regency Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025
Asia Hotel Bangkok
Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025
Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit
Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Makkasan
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.
Ratchaprasong
Visitors to Ratchaprasong love its popular shops, and you can check out Erawan Shrine and Gaysorn Plaza. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Chit Lom 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.
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 EmQuartier, and you can get around town on the metro at Sukhumvit Station.
Siam
Enjoy the popular shops in Siam. Siam Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Ratchadamri BTS Station or Siam BTS Station to see more of Bangkok.
- Khaosan Road
- Pratunam Market
- Terminal 21 Shopping Mall
- Siam Paragon Mall
- MBK Center
- Lumphini Park
- IMPACT Arena
- Platinum Fashion Mall
- Victory Monument
- Erawan Shrine
- Wat Arun
- Grand Palace
- Chatuchak Weekend Market
- Nana Square
- Rajamangala National Stadium
- Wat Pho
- Soi Cowboy
- Rangsit University
- Asiatique The Riverfront
- Queen Sirikit National Convention Center
- Temple of the Emerald Buddha
- Bumrungrad Hospital
- Kasetsart University
Are there hotels near Makkasan?
- Sukhumvit Hotels
- Bangkok City Centre Hotels
- Siam Hotels
- Asoke Hotels
- Nana Hotels
- Chidlom Hotels
- Ploenchit Hotels
- Bangkok Central Business District Hotels
- Ratchaprasong Hotels
- Khlong Toei Nuea Hotels
- Pathumwan Hotels
- Ratchathewi Hotels
- Lumphini Hotels
- Thanon Phetchaburi Hotels
- Rama 9 Hotels
- Phaya Thai Hotels
- Din Daeng Hotels
- Wattana Hotels
- Embassy District Hotels