Sukhumvit Road Information Guide
Urbane and sophisticated, buzzing Sukhumvit Road offers a popular alternative to spiritual Bangkok. Stretching east to west from central Bangkok to the suburbs, it begins where Ploenchit Road ends (Ratchaprasong junction) and continues all the way out of the capital and beyond.
The longest road in Thailand, both it and its many adjoining 'sois' (roads) are poor on traditional tourist attractions but rich in of-the-minute shopping, eating and nightlife. While there are touches of 'Thai-ness' on every corner, the many fashionable restaurants, bars, air-conditioned malls, luxury hotels and hip clubs give the area a distinctly modern, cosmopolitan, aspirational flavour.
Small immigrant populations, a large expat community and many tourists, means foreigners of all descriptions are especially well catered for when it comes to things to see and do here, day or night. And yet the bustle of the streets - especially the abundant pavement vendors and snarled traffic - still offers the relentless sensory bombardment that is so typically Bangkok.
Some of the city's most sinful spots, red-light districts Nana Plaza (Soi 4) and Soi Cowboy (off Soi 23) are also found here. And little, stress-busting pockets of calm can be found in the sweet cafes, atmospheric restaurants and lush day spas that hide down many of its sois.
Making exploring its daunting options and overcoming its staggering length incredibly easy is the elevated Skytrain (BTS) that stretches along most of it. |
The easiest way to break Sukhumvit Road down is by Skytrain (BTS) station, and somehow the area around each station has developed its own unique character with special attractions, highlights and supporters. What all of these areas have in common - apart from easy Skytrain access - is a selection of fine hotels suited to every taste and budget, and we've lined up the best for you, along with some great deals. (READ MORE)
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Sukhumvit's hotels come in all shapes and sizes. From budget favourites to 5-star luxury, our alphabetical hotels section has got them all covered, and features many deals exclusive to bangkok.com. (READ MORE)
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There aren't many traditional tourist attractions on Sukhumvit Road. There are few temples and no palaces to explore. Instead what gives Sukhumvit magnetism is its modern face: towering luxury hotels, colossal condomoniums, air-conditioned shopping malls and entertainment complexes, fine restaurants, trendy shops and world-class nightlife. (READ MORE)
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The staggering variety of cuisine available on Sukhumvit Road is a wonderful testament to the diversity of people and cultures that converge here. Eateries range from luxurious and quirky to basic and humdrum, while prices vary from the astoundingly cheap to the prohibitively expensive. (READ MORE)
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Sukhumvit's nightlife is exciting, ever-evolving, cosmopolitan and can be reduced to three main hedonistic pursuits: drinking, dancing and debauchery. (READ MORE)
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Sukhumvit Road is one of Bangkok's best known and eclectic shopping streets. Easily accessible thanks to the Skytrain, its air-conditioned malls, department stores, myriad shops and sidewalk vendors offer an overwhelming variety of goods that ranges from cheap imitation tat to the latest fashion trends. (READ MORE)
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Its staggering length and complex networks of interconnecting sois (lanes), means Sukhumvit can be daunting. Of course it's good to be intrepid, but rather than just heading out without a plan, having some idea of where you'd like to go and how is advisable. (READ MORE)
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