Neighbourhood
Riverside / Bang Rak is a riverfront district with historic landmarks and boat connections, making it a handy base for visitors drawn to the Chao Phraya and Charoen Krung Road.
Location
Handy to know
As listed by each hotel.
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Local guide
Saphan Taksin on the BTS Silom Line is about 400 m away, while Charoen Nakhon on the Gold Line is about 650 m away. Surasak on the Silom Line and Khlong San on the Gold Line are also nearby. From Saphan Taksin, River City Bangkok directs BTS passengers to exits 1 or 2, then to Sathorn Pier for a public boat to Si Phraya Pier. Orange, Yellow and Green Flag public boats stop at Si Phraya.
Bang Rak is a traditional Chinese quarter, and Charoen Krung Road is home to historic landmarks. Sights in the adjacent neighbourhood include Captain Bush Lane and House No.1, alongside the Old Customs House, Bangkok General Post Office and Assumption Cathedral. The facts identify these as neighbourhood attractions but do not give walking distances to them.
River City Bangkok is open 10.00–20.00 Monday–Friday and 10.00–20.00 Saturday–Sunday and public holidays. ICONSIAM is open daily 10 am–10 pm, with shuttle boat service every day from 9 am to 11 pm, including at Sathorn Pier. Asiatique The Riverfront is open every day from 11:00 to 00:00; its free shuttle boat runs between Sathorn and Asiatique piers from 16:00 to 23:30 every 25–30 minutes. Dinner cruises offer river views and classic dishes, with Manohra Cruises and Opulence Cruise among the options.
This area suits visitors who value river access, historic neighbourhood sights and connections by BTS and boat. About 59% of the stays are hotel-type places, while about 32% are apartments or residences. About 27% are rated 4 stars or more; about 24% list a pool and about 34% a fitness centre. About 46% are within 500 m of a BTS, MRT or Airport Rail Link station.
FAQ
92 of them list free parking, for example Ramada Plaza Menam Riverside, Klapsons The River Residences Bangkok, Mandarin Oriental Bangkok.
Take the BTS to Saphan Taksin, use exit 1 or 2, then continue to Sathorn Pier for a public boat to Si Phraya Pier. Orange, Yellow and Green Flag public boats stop at Si Phraya.
Saphan Taksin on the BTS Silom Line is about 400 m away, and Charoen Nakhon on the Gold Line is about 650 m away. Surasak on the Silom Line and Khlong San on the Gold Line are also nearby.
The Charoen Krung Road neighbourhood includes Captain Bush Lane, House No.1, the Old Customs House, Bangkok General Post Office and Assumption Cathedral.
River City Bangkok is open 10.00–20.00 Monday–Friday and 10.00–20.00 Saturday–Sunday and public holidays. ICONSIAM is open daily 10 am–10 pm.
Dinner cruises on the Chao Phraya offer river views and classic dishes. Manohra Cruises and Opulence Cruise are named options.
The road distance from central Riverside / Bang Rak to Suvarnabhumi Airport is about 35.4 km by road.
No. We charge no booking fees. Hotel taxes and any charges set by the property are separate.
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