Bangkok Old City (Rattanakosin)

The best way to experience the flavour of the Old City is to stay in the area. Find the right hotel for you, with incredible deals thrown in, from our A to Z list of hotels. Read More...

Some call it the Vatican City of Thai Buddhism; Bangkok Old City (also known as Rattanakosin) is notable for its spectacular collection of religious and architectural treasures. Read More...

The majesty and grandeur of Rattanakosin's temples, palaces and pavilions, which date back to the beginning of the Chakri Dynasty and the foundation of the new capital, rarely disappoint. Read More...

Is Bangkok really "the centre of the backpacking universe"?. Judging by the truth-seeking travellers who converge here, the phrase sums it up perfectly. Read More...

If you're after food toned down for the Western palate and Thai fusion foods, the best place to eat and drink in the Old City is definitely Khao San Road and the road's fringing it. Read More...

Bangkok's Old City does not have what one would call a nightlife scene. For that, you'd be better off heading to nearby Khao San Road for an anything-goes vibe.  Read More...

Not served by the BTS Skytrain, your options for getting around Rattanakosin are limited to taxis tuk-tuks, walking or river taxis. We strongly recommend the latter. Read More...

The Old City is not big on conventional modern-day shopping opportunities, but (rather fittingly to its character) there are some great markets to explore. Read More...