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What are the best areas to stay in Bangkok for families with kids in 2026? If you are planning a trip to Bangkok there are so many areas to choose from. It can feel overwhelming. How do you know where to start? Bangkok is huge with many areas to stay.
In this article we will review and recommend the best areas to stay in Bangkok for families. We have lived in Bangkok with kids and travel around Bangkok extensively. We are very excited to share advice and recommendations with you.
Each of the areas in Bangkok has its own unique vibe and its own advantages and disadvantages. Each of the areas that we recommend have an excellent range of accommodation for family, family friendly activities and attractions, plenty of shops and convenience stores.
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Map of the best areas to stay in Bangkok
Summary of the best areas to stay in Bangkok
| Area to stay in Bangkok | Summary | Best hotels in the area |
| Phra Kanong area $$ | Load of family friendly activities. Very accessible on the BTS Sukhumvit line. Lots of shops, malls, restaurants and convenience stores. | Value for money and space: Boss Mansion Luxury and style: Hyatt Place Bangkok Sukhumvit |
| Khaosan Road area $$ | The iconic and main backpackers hub. Lots of tour operators – easy to buy bus tickets, train tickets and tours. Some nice quiet areas nearby. Lots to see and do. | Value for money: Jam Hostel Bangkok. Luxury: Riva Surya Bangkok |
| Sukhumvit road $$$ | Cosmopolitan, well connected and more expensive. Lots of malls and shops. Good transport. Less local food and culture. Not far from Phra Kanong – great for family activities. | Value for money: NK Guest House 2. Luxury: Sheraton Grande |
| Ratchathewi $$ | Right next to the main shopping district of Bangkok. Several big malls nearby. Central and well connected. Lots of mid range hotels. | Value for money: Siam Eco Hostel Luxury: Siam Kempinski Hotel and the Kimpton Maa Li |
| Chatuchak park area $ | Large park and Kid’s Discovery museum. Good public transport connections. | Low budget: Pillow and Bread Hostel. Great value for money: Siam Palace Hotel |
| Pinklao area $ | Nice area with malls, markets and plenty of food options. Can get more space for your money – good for families. | Low budget: Indy House 59 Good value for money: Sunset Residence Pinklao |
Review of the best areas to stay in Bangkok
1 Phra Kanong area
The Phra Kanong is one of the BEST areas to stay in Bangkok for families. This area really is a fantastic family hub with an impressive selection for family friendly activities. The Phra Kanong area has all the city conveniences. You can find malls with kids shops, kid friendly food options and cinemas.
There are also plenty of convenience stores selling nappies, wet wipes, snacks, baby milk and more. The Phra Kanong Area is also well connected with central Bangkok on the BTS Sukhumvit line. Overall this is a great area for families in Bangkok.
What is there to do for families in the Phra Kanong area?
There are loads of activities for kids in the area. Check out the epic indoor play space at Kidzoona at the Gateway Ekkamai Shopping Centre. Zidzoona is an indoor playspace with active, energetic and creative play spaces. You can also visit the Science Centre for Education – a space themed museum. If you’re kids need a run around and fresh air there is a playground at Benchasiri Park.
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If you are staying in this area with kids, also check Bambini Villa – this is a mall dedicated to kids shops and activities. Don’t miss the Choco Project at SOKO – a chocolate cafe is a sure win with kids. A few kilometers south west you can visit the Pororo Rooftop waterpark – an entire water park situated on the roof of a shopping mall.
What are the best family friendly hotels in the Phra Kanong area?
A great option for families in the area is the Hyatt Place Bangkok Sukhumvit. This hotels has all the facilities and amenities of a luxurious hotel. There is a panoramic rooftop swimming pool. Many of the rooms and suites also have sofa beds. We love the use of large windows for excellent city views and natural light. You can find the Hyatt on Agoda. The Hyatt is also on Booking.com.
The Boss Mansion is also a great option for families in the Phra Kanong area. This hotel offers spacious rooms, a covered swimming pool. Rooms range in the £20 – £50 region. They offer a family suite which is essentially a spacious apartment with two bedrooms, a living room, and a private kitchenette. This suite sleeps 4 people with a double bed and two single beds. You can find the Boss Mansion on Agoda and you can also find it on Booking.com.
2 Khaosan Road area
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Another one of our favourite areas to stay in Bangkok for families is Khaosan road. Khaosan road is the most iconic backpacker hub in Bangkok. This is a great place to meet people and enjoy the backpacking vibes. There are plenty of hotels in the area. There are also loads of tour operators ready to hook you up with tours, bus tickets and more. Many buses and tours do FREE pick ups in this area so this is a great hub to get to other attractions around Thailand.
Khaosan road itself can be quite busy, noisy and intense. BUT the surrounding area offers a wide range of accommodation to choose from. For a lovely and quiet area there are lots of places to stay around Samsen Road. Also try Soi Rambuttri (especially the section further away from Khaosan road). This lovely street has shops, tour operators, and local food.
Khaosan road has a reputation for bars, clubs, markets and buzzing nightlife. There is an extensive selection of cheap local Thai food and more expensive western food in this area. You can find lots of convenience stores selling supplies like nappies, wet wipes, baby milk, snacks and more. It is also easy to find kid-friendly food in the area.
One disadvantage of Khaosan road is the distance from public transport. There are no metro or subway stations nearby. So you will either need to rely on taxis, local buses or walking from here.
What is there to do near Khaosan Road for families?
There’s also plenty to do near Khaosan Road. Don’t miss Wat Chana Songkhram Ratchaworamahawihan. This is located at the northwest end of Khaosan road. You can wander around this temple for free. Khaosan road is also a short walk from Phra Sumen Fort. And it is also not too far to walk to the Trok Mor Morning Market and the Bangkok old town.
What are the best hotels for families near Khaosan Road?
One of the best hotels in the area is the classy Riva Surya Bangkok. This decadent hotel has large spacious and comfortable rooms with plenty of natural light. We love the subtle Asia zen style here. The perfect sanctuary for you and your family to rest and relax. You can reserve the Riva on Agoda. You can also reserve the Riva on Booking.com.
Check out the Jam Hostel Bangkok for clean, stylish and comfortable accommodation on a budget. They offer a nice range of dorms and private rooms. Close enough to Khaosan to immerse yourself in the area, but far enough to find a quiet sanctuary. You can book the Jam Hostel on Agoda. You can also book rooms at the Jam Hostel on Booking.com.
3 Sukhumvit road area
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On Sukhumvit road (near Asok subway station and the surrounding streets) you will find plenty of hotels, shops, and transport connections. This area is a central cosmopolitan hub in Bangkok. It is also part of Bangkok’s business district. Sukhumvit is one of the more expensive and cosmo areas to stay in Bangkok for families.
Sukhumvit road is also a real expat hub. In the area you can find malls, shops, condos and plenty of international food. A short ride westbound on the BTS Skytrain Sukhumvit line takes you to the Siam Station. This is the best stop to get to the central shopping malls in Bangkok.
The main disadvantage of this area is the lack of authentic Thai culture and cheap street food. Being in Thailand you can always find some local food around. But this area is definitely more cosmo than traditional.
What family friendly activities can you find in the Sukhumvit road area?
Sukhumvit is not too far from the Benchakitti Park, Lumphini Park and The Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (which often hosts activities and exhibitions for families). If you want to do some shopping you can take the BTS Sukhumvit line to MBK, Siam Paragon Mall and Central World Mall. A short ride southeast on the BTS Sukhumvit line takes you to the Phra Kanong area with loads of family friendly activities (Kidzoona, the Science Centre for Education, Imaginia and more)
What are the best hotels in the Sukhumvit Road area?
On average this is one of the more expensive areas of Bangkok. Most accommodation is in the £60 – £150 range. If you hunt around you can find a few places in the £20 – £30 region for accommodation.
If you are planning to splash out check out the stunning Sheraton Grande. This luxurious hotel is elegant, stylish and regal. Reserve a room at the Sheraton on Agoda. Alternatively, reserve a room at the Sheraton on Booking.com.
If you’re looking for something budget in the area check out the NK Guest House 2 – genuinely excellent value for money for this area. The NK Guest House is on Agoda. You can also find the NK Guest house on booking.com
4 Ratchathewi and the Siam Square District
This is the cosmopolitan shopping district of Bangkok. In the area you can find several large shopping malls and lots of expensive hotels (especially near Lumphini Park). This is one of the BEST areas to stay in Bangkok for families – especially if you’re planning to do lots of shopping.
It is also a real hub and very well connected. You might expect this area to be super expensive for accommodation. BUT actually, most hotels in the Ratchathewi area are under £50 per night, and there are many places in the £20 – £30 region. Most of the expensive hotels nearby can be found in the Lumphini area.
An advantage of the Ratchathewi area is the public transport. There is a metroline running through this area. There are also plenty of taxis around. A disadvantage of the Ratchathewi area is the lack of temples and authentic Thai culture. Many of the smaller streets and alleys in the area have small stalls selling tasty cheap Thai food.
What family friendly activities are there in the Ratchathewi area?
Nearby you can walk to MBK, Siam Paragon Mall and Central World Mall. MBK is the best mall for small cheap independent stalls and shops. You can buy clothing, gifts, homeware and electrical goods. Central world and Siam Paragon is the best place for brands and chains. All of these malls offer extensive food courts and plenty of food choices.
What are the best hotels in the Ratchathewi area?
Check out the Kimpton Maa Li nearby. This is one of the most luxurious hotels in Bangkok. This place is definitely a splash out. But they are super accommodating to families and have awesome facilities here. You can reserve the Kimpton on Agoda and you can also reserve the Kimpton on Booking.com.
For something more upmarket check out the Siam Kempinski Hotel. This luxurious 5 star hotel has beautiful grounds with an outdoor pool. Also check out their amazing family suite. Check out the Kempinski on Agoda. You can also find the Kempinski on Booking.com.
Check out the Siam Eco Hostel for great value for money. Clean, simple, cozy and stylish. Private rooms and dorm rooms available. Book the Siam Eco Hotel on Agoda. You can also book the Siam Eco Hotel on Booking.com.
5 Chatuchak park area
Chatuchak park is a large beautiful park located to the north of Bangkok. This is a great area for families in Bangkok. Chatuchak park is also very well connected to the rest of Bangkok by public transport. You can also find plenty of shops and a mall in the area. Chatuchak Park is also one of the main transport hubs in Bangkok. It is right next to the Bang Su Central train station. Lots of subway and metro lines converge on this area too.
What is there to do near Chatuchak park?
Chatuchak is one the BEST areas to stay in Bangkok for families. The park itself is very large – a few kilometers across. This is a great place to walk, run and play. There are plenty of paths, flowers, ponds. There are also play parks and you can even swim here. At the south of the park you can visit the wonderful Children’s Discovery Museum Bangkok. This is a great place for kids to explore, play and learn.
At the Discovery museum there are various zones where children can interact and learn about different subjects. Science, geology and technology themes create an exciting and innovative experience for kids. This Discovery museum is ideal for kids between 2 – 12 years old.
What are the best hotels near Chatuchak Park?
Don’t miss the Siam Palace Hotel. They have a large two bedroom family suit for very competitive prices. You can book the Siam Palace hotel on Agoda. You can also find the Siam Palace Hotel on Booking.com.
If you’re on a budget check out the Pillow and Bread Hostel. This is one of the best budget hostels in Bangkok. Book the Pillow and bread on Agoda. Or Book the Pillow and Bread on Booking.com.
6 Pinklao area (The Thonburi District)
Pinklao is a great place to stay in Bangkok if you hope to avoid the classic tourist and expat hubs. There is some very good value accommodation in the area. In the area you can get a lot of space for your money – always a win with kids!
Pinklao has a wonderful fusion of cheap local street food and more expensive restaurants. You can pretty much find anything in the area. Whether you are craving sushi, a burger or just a good coffee. Pinklao seems to have it all. There are also lots of convenience stores selling nappies, wet wipes, milk, snacks and more.
The main disadvantage of the Pinklao area is the distance from the center. Pinklao is located on the west side of the Chao Phraya River. By subway the closest stop is Bang Yi Khan. To get to the central district of Bangkok (Sukhumvit road) you need to ride the MRT Blue Line for around 45 minutes. There are plenty of taxis in the Pinklao area. Expect to pay around 100 baht – 150 baht to get to the center of town.
What is there to do for families in the Pinklao area?
There is a large mall called Central Pinklao with many brands and chain stores. This mall also has a large supermarket and extensive food court too. Just down the road you can also find a large Tesco Lotus supermarket. There is a small kids soft play space above Tesco Lotus.
Near the Pinklao area you can visit the Indy Night Market – a great spot for cheap amazing Thai food and good vibes. Pinklao has a real buzz. There is lots of local food and markets. This area is not far from the MRT subway line (Bang Yi Khan station). Also don’t miss the Taling Chan floating market (saturday and sunday morning only)
What are the best hotels in the Pinklao area?
Pinklao is one of the BEST areas to stay in Bangkok for families if you want good value for money accommodation.
Don’t miss the Sunset Residence Pinklao – this lovely place offers vibrant apartment style accommodation for excellent prices. The Sunset Residence is on Agoda. You can also book the Sunset Residence on Booking.com.
If you’re looking for a great budget option check out the Indy House 59. You get a lot of space for your money here and it is only 5-10 minutes from the Bang Yi Kahn MRT station. You can book Indy House 59 on Agoda and you can also book the Indy House 59 on booking.com.
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