Makkasan Travel Guide
Bangkok
Popular places to visit
Khaosan Road
This “anything goes” street is a hot spot for budget travelers who want to buy cheap clothes and souvenirs, people-watch or party all night.
Pratunam Market
You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Pratunam Market, a favourite shopping spot in Bangkok. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Terminal 21 Shopping Mall
You can browse for souvenirs with a trip to Terminal 21 Shopping Mall, a favourite shopping spot in Bangkok. Visit the notable monuments and temples in this vibrant area.
Siam Paragon Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit Siam Paragon Mall, a favourite shopping spot in Bangkok. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
MBK Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to MBK Center, a popular shopping spot in Bangkok. Visit the notable monuments and temples in this culturally rich area.
ICONSIAM
When you visit ICONSIAM, a favourite shopping spot in Bangkok, you can browse for souvenirs. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch
Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak, Train Market & Mahanakhon Day Trip
From Bangkok: Ayutthaya & Ayothaya Floating Market Day Trip
Pattaya Beach & Coral Island (Koh Larn) from Bangkok
Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market
BANGKOK-Ayutthaya: JoinTour Ancient Capital Of Thailand (by Road)
Top hotels in Makkasan
The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam
"Good location, close to shopping malls and food markets. Also had easy access to get to the skytrain. Breakfast could have been better, there should have been more Thai food options as it seemed to mainly be Indian and Arabic food."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Asia Hotel Bangkok
"Great"
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Grande Centre Point Hotel Terminal 21
"Loved everything about our three nights at this hotel. Location was fantastic. Having a shopping mall and tremendous food court without going outside was the best. Sky Train and MRT right outside the door; can easily go anywhere!! Next time we are staying here for sure, and may never leave the ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Grande Centre Point Sukhumvit 55
"This is a Dry hotel. There is no alcohol available at all. Which is fine if they let you know before hand. Its not mentioned anywhere in the information about the hotel. I like drinking on my holidays. I would have not booked it if i knew. I travel 4 months of the year for the last 20 years, and ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
SKYVIEW Hotel Bangkok
"Everything was wonderful from the staff to the food"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Eleven Hotel Bangkok
"clean room and very kind staff!!!!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Makkasan
Nana
Visitors to Nana love its fantastic nightlife, and you can check out Nana Square and Sukhumvit Road. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Nana BTS Station.
Ploenchit
Ploenchit is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Central Embassy and Central Chidlom Department Store. See more of Bangkok by jumping on the metro at Ploenchit BTS Station or Chit Lom BTS Station.
Chidlom
Chidlom is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Central Chidlom Department Store and Erawan Shrine, and you can get around town on the metro at Chit Lom BTS Station.
Pratunam
Travellers love Pratunam for its popular shops, and you can see more of Bangkok by jumping on the metro at Victory Monument BTS Station or Phaya Thai Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pratunam Market and Victory Monument.
Asoke
Asoke is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Terminal 21 Shopping Mall and EmQuartier, and you can get around town on the metro at Sukhumvit Station.
Siam
Enjoy the popular shops in Siam. MBK Center is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Ratchadamri BTS Station or Siam BTS Station to see more of Bangkok.
