Bangkok Old City (Rattanakosin)

Tired of Khao San? The street is overdone and is losing its shine? You don’t have to go far to find somewhere more exciting, more authentic and more appealing: Rambuttri kicks Khao San to the curb. Read More...

While the Museum of Siam is set inside a very large neoclassical house, it is definitely not the usual display of historical artifacts and dusty mannequins you would expect to find in such an antique building. Read More...

Wat Arun is also known as 'The temple of Dawn', but the best time to capture its beauty is at sunset, and the best place to see it is from the balcony of 'Arun Residence'. Read More...

Steve Cafe & Cuisine is tucked away on the riverside, far from busy streets, with no easy access and with no big signage. It's almost as if you have to be worthy to find it. Read More...

Temple of Emerald Buddha, or Wat Phra Kaew, is the most important Buddhist temple in Thailand. It enshrines a highly revered Buddha image carved from a single block of jade. Read More...

Wat Pho (the Temple of the Reclining Buddha) is the largest temple in Bangkok and famed for its huge reclining Buddha measured 46 metres long and covered in gold leaf. 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...

Bangkok Flower Market is the biggest wholesale and retail fresh flower market in Bangkok. It has all kinds of popular flowers and flora-related items, and prices are amazingly cheap. Read More...

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...

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...

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...

Our interactive map (and satellite views) displays all available hotels with photos, facilities and guest comments as well as attractions, landmarks and other items of interest with links to relevant information pages. The perfect way to find your way around and see where everything actually is. 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...