Every year many Australians make the trip to Bangkok, without doubt among the most exciting and vibrant cities in South East Asia. April is the best time to book a visit to Bangkok, with prices at their lowest from then until June and in September, and with it being such a popular destination, cheap hotels in Bangkok are never hard to find.
Its affordability means it is easy to combine a busy and active trip with a comfortable hotel stay. Hotels in Bangkok are varied enough to suit any sort of traveller on any budget. They are also located across the city, which is easily navigated through public transport, making them handy for exploring and activity.
The business district of Silom and nightlife centre Sukhumvit feature many top of the range 5-star hotels. The bustling backpacker haven surrounding Khao San Road is overflowing with cheap hotels to suit the more modest traveller. However even the swankiest areas have a good range of budget options.
All could make a suitable base from which to start exploring Bangkok. Many hotels in Bangkok are equipped with air conditioning and a pool, which comes in very handy given that the city’s humidity and high temperatures which rarely drop below 30 degrees.
Thailand’s capital is a huge and fascinating city, a mix between old and new. Next to temples and ruins stand towering skyscrapers. There is a variety of food to eat, from weird and interesting looking treats served up by street vendors and traditional Thai cuisine to familiar Western food chains.
Whether it is day or night it is always busy and there is always something to do. Those interested in culture and history can explore temples or the ‘old’ Bangkok, Rattanakosin, which contains the Grand Palace. Shoppers can spend hours in the many modern shopping malls that Bangkok has to offer, such as the MBK Centre or Siam Centre.
After dark Bangkok has a great deal to offer too. The city’s wild nightlife is famous all over the world, and there are plenty of night-markets for people who prefer a more relaxed evening. This is a good way to mix with the friendly locals, and engage in a bit good natured bartering over the price of a potential bargain.
As many Bangkok hotels are situated in central areas, they are well serviced by public transport. This makes getting around the city easy as well as cheap. Trains are good way to travel, while Tuk-Tuks are an exciting way of getting about for the more daring. Boat rides down the rivers and canals are also good ways of seeing the city.
As the capital, Bangkok is the main hub of Thailand, so it is an ideal base for exploring the region, further north lies rainforests, further south are pleasant tropical islands.