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Bangkok’s river and old town · 4 days

Route at a glance

This 4-day route follows Bangkok, with sightseeing, meal suggestions and transport connections for each day. Allow USD 105–624 for one room over 3 nights across the listed hotel tiers. Main travel options: Rail, Metro, Ferry. These are planning allowances; flights, meals, admission and taxes are separate.

Route at a glance
DayCityTransportUSD / room / night
D1BangkokRail / MetroUSD 35–208
D2BangkokMetro / FerryUSD 35–208
D3BangkokMetroUSD 35–208
D4BangkokMetro / RailNo overnight stay

Accommodation allowances only, across the available hotel tiers; not live rates or a whole-trip budget. Check transport, meals, tickets and taxes separately. Departure day has no overnight stay.

Temples, riverside and Chinatown, using rail and checked river services between areas.

Bangkok

Plan a trip with this route
This is an editable itinerary, not a booked travel product. Transport uses a reference hotel; review connections in the planner after changing stays. Costs are USD budgets. Confirm fares, opening times, entry requirements and availability with official sources.
Day 1 · Bangkok

Arrive and settle into the city

Morning · Arrive at BKK, clear immigration and transfer to the hotel. Luggage storage and early check-in depend on the property.

Afternoon · If arriving early: An easy walk in Lumphini Park. For a late arrival, rest instead of rushing to sights.

Dining · Eat near the selected hotel after arrival, checking opening for a late arrival; do not cross town for a lunch suggestion.

Transport, leg by leg

  1. Suvarnabhumi BKK → Phaya Thai

    Airport Rail Link to Phaya Thai; DMK needs a different Red Line/bus connection. · 35–50 min

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  2. Phaya Thai → ibis Styles Bangkok Silom

    BTS to Siam, Silom Line to Sala Daeng, then walk to the hotel. · 45–65 min

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Day 2 · Bangkok

Old town and the river

Morning · Wat Pho, allowing about 2 hours; cover shoulders and knees.

Afternoon · Cross the river to Wat Arun, then stay around the riverside.

Dining · Tha Tien riverside: Thai curry and mango sticky rice.

Wat Pho
Wat Pho · Mastertongapollo · Photo source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Transport, leg by leg

  1. ibis Styles Bangkok Silom → Wat Pho

    Walk to Si Lom; MRT Blue Line to Sanam Chai, then walk to Wat Pho. · 35–50 min

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  2. Wat Pho → Wat Arun

    Walk to Tha Tien and use the operating cross-river ferry to Wat Arun; avoid it in severe weather. · 20–35 min

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  3. Wat Arun → Hotel

    Ferry back to Tha Tien; walk to Sanam Chai and take the Blue Line to Si Lom. · 45–65 min

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Dining place & budget

ICONSIAM dining

Thai dishes and a range of dining options

Planning allowance per person (not a menu price): THB 200–600

Menu, opening & reservations

Confirm opening, queues and allergens with the venue; dining stops are not automatically added to sight routes.

Day 3 · Bangkok

Palace and Chinatown

Morning · Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew; allow half a day and check ceremonial closures.

Afternoon · Rest over lunch, then take the metro to walk along Yaowarat Road.

Dining · Yaowarat: noodles and grilled seafood at stalls with clear prices.

Grand Palace
Grand Palace · Preecha.MJ · Photo source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Transport, leg by leg

  1. ibis Styles Bangkok Silom → Grand Palace

    MRT Blue Line from Si Lom to Sanam Chai, then about 20 minutes on foot. · 45–65 min

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  2. Grand Palace → Chinatown, Yaowarat

    Return to Sanam Chai; Blue Line to Wat Mangkon, then walk to Yaowarat. · 35–50 min

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  3. Chinatown, Yaowarat → Hotel

    Blue Line from Wat Mangkon to Si Lom, then walk. · 20–35 min

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Dining place & budget

ICONSIAM dining

Thai dishes and a range of dining options

Planning allowance per person (not a menu price): THB 200–600

Menu, opening & reservations

Confirm opening, queues and allergens with the venue; dining stops are not automatically added to sight routes.

Day 4 · Bangkok

A gentle finish and departure

Morning · Have breakfast near the hotel, pack and check out. Go directly to the airport for an early flight.

Afternoon · Travel to BKK for your booked flight. Aim to reach the terminal around three hours before an international departure; no distant sightseeing today.

Dining · Eat near the hotel or at the airport according to flight time.

Transport, leg by leg

  1. ibis Styles Bangkok Silom → Phaya Thai

    Use this connection in reverse and confirm the departure airport: BTS to Siam, Silom Line to Sala Daeng, then walk to the hotel. · 45–65 min

    Transport source
  2. Phaya Thai → Suvarnabhumi BKK

    Use this connection in reverse and confirm the departure airport: Airport Rail Link to Phaya Thai; DMK needs a different Red Line/bus connection. · 35–50 min

    Transport source

Bangkok · Stay references

ibis Bangkok Sathorn

ibis Bangkok Sathorn

Convenient / economy

Economy chain in Sathorn near Lumpini; walk to the MRT or check the hotel shuttle.

USD 35–63

Editorial allowance per room/night, not a live quoteOfficial property information

Photo source · ibis Bangkok Sathorn

ibis Styles Bangkok Silom

ibis Styles Bangkok Silom

2–4 star accommodation

A practical Silom base for exploring by urban rail.

USD 65–119

Editorial allowance per room/night, not a live quoteOfficial property information

Photo source · ibis Styles Bangkok Silom

Pullman Bangkok Hotel G

Pullman Bangkok Hotel G

Five-star stay reference

Five-star Silom Road hotel with access to Chong Nonsi BTS for city sightseeing and dining.

USD 118–208

Editorial allowance per room/night, not a live quoteOfficial property information

Photo source · Pullman Bangkok Hotel G

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Route questions

Bangkok · What accommodation budget should I allow?

USD 105–624 · 3 nights. Accommodation allowances only, across the available hotel tiers; not live rates or a whole-trip budget. Check transport, meals, tickets and taxes separately. Departure day has no overnight stay.

Bangkok · How do I travel between these stops?

1. Rail / Metro; 2. Metro / Ferry; 3. Metro; 4. Metro / Rail

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