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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Bangkok

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Bangkok

The Grande Palace of Bangkok, Thailand The Grande Palace of Bangkok, Thailand

Visiting Bangkok, Thailand for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Bangkok, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Bangkok based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Bangkok for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Bangkok before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Bangkok for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Bangkok for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

W Bangkok

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $165 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Bangkok
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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Located at 106 North Sathorn Road, Silom, Bangrak, W Bangkok has great rooms from $165 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.4 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a bar, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and city views at this relaxing hotel. Being able to relax at the pool bar is a great way to spend your time here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
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  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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karaarom hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $68 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is karaarom hotel which has nice rooms starting at $68. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 8 Soi Sukhumvit 36. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, city views, a game room, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 7.1 km from the city center. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $186 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Bangkok
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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We found Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $186. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1 Sukhumvit 13 Road. You'll also find laundry services, city views, a game room, a child pool, and free parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 4.5 km from the center of town. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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V20boutique Jacuzzi Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $37 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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With terrific rooms from $37, V20boutique Jacuzzi Hotel, at 185/1 Vibhavadi Rangsit 20 Alley, Lane 3-4 Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Chatuchak Chompon provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a bar, child care, laundry services, a hot tub, and a game room. It's located just 8 km from the city center, too. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool
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Capella Bangkok

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $680 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Bangkok
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Capella Bangkok has a great guest rating of 9.70 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $680 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 300/2 Charoenkrung Road. Furthermore, it also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and laundry services, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 4.2 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool
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Grande Centre Point Surawong Bangkok

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $90 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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The great guest rating of Grande Centre Point Surawong Bangkok is 9.40 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $90, and it's located at 299 Thanon Surawong. We also love the laundry services, city views, a game room, a spa, and a child pool which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2.7 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Waldorf Astoria Bangkok

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $262 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A cool place is Waldorf Astoria Bangkok because it has great rooms that start at $262. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 151 Ratchadamri Road, Lumpini. Only 2.7 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a bar, a kitchen, laundry services, city views, and a hot tub at this convenient hotel.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Kid-friendly
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool
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Volve Hotel Bangkok

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $71 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Bangkok
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Volve Hotel Bangkok offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, laundry services, and city views which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $71 (before taxes). It's located at 26/1 Sukhumvit 53, Klongtan Nua and has earned a guest rating of 9.30/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a game room, free parking, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a tour desk which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 7.1 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Centara Grand at Centralworld

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $155 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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Located at 999/99 Rama 1 Road, Centara Grand at Centralworld has great rooms from $155 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a bar, laundry services, city views, a hot tub, and a spa which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 2.4 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool
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Pathumwan Princess Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $123 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Bangkok
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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A great place to stay is Pathumwan Princess Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $123. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 444 Mbk Center, Phayathai Rd., Wangmai. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers laundry services, city views, a hot tub, a spa, and free parking. It's located just 1.6 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Bangkok?

Bangkok Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$60

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Bangkok, Thailand. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Bangkok, Thailand based on data from 741 hotels is an affordable $60. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Bangkok.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $130
  • 4-star hotels: $53
  • 3-star hotels: $37
  • 2-star hotels: $24


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