Songkran is the biggest and most fun festival in Thailand. If you are planning to visit Bangkok for the Songkran Festival in April, make sure to book your hotel near one of the best Songkran celebration spots in the city. Find the best hotels to stay in Bangkok for the Songkran holiday.
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Bangkok Hotels for Songkran
Below you will find the top 4 recommended areas and hotels nearby to stay in Bangkok during the Songkran Festival. You can choose the hotel depending on where you want to participate in the celebration of Songkran in Bangkok.
1. Songkran at Hotels on Silom Road, Bangkok
Silom is known as the business and financial district of Bangkok with a wide variety of good restaurants and interesting nightlife. When it comes to Songkran, Silom Road is probably the biggest and the best place for you to experience this Thai festival in Bangkok. The water battle area is on the road under the overpass between BTS Skytrain Sala Daeng Station and the next station called Chong Nonsi. You will be amazed by how many locals and tourists come to this 5 km long walking street to celebrate Songkran.
Silom is a great choice if you are looking to have some serious fun, as people will try to soak you by dumping buckets of water or shooting with water guns to make sure that you are completely wet all day long. In the surroundings, there is a good choice of hotels, from luxury, well-known chain hotels to budget ones, so you will have no problem finding a place to stay during Songkran.
Where to stay near Silom Road
Best luxury hotels:
Crowne Plaza Bangkok Lumpini Park - a 5-star luxury hotel situated just steps away from Sala Daeng BTS Station and Silom MRT Station.
Banyan Tree Bangkok - the city's only 5-star all-suite establishment with Bangkok’s largest luxurious accommodations.
SO/ Bangkok - a luxury hotel on the corner of North Sathorn and Rama IV roads, opposite Lumpini Park.
Mid-range hotels:
ibis Styles Bangkok Silom - a hotel with 264 comfortable rooms and a modern urban design, with Sala Daeng BTS station and Silom MRT station within easy reach of the hotel.
Red Planet Bangkok Surawong - a budget hotel in the heart of Surawong Road, a block from buzzing Silom and just off of Sathorn.
The Quarter Silom by UHG - a modern accommodation in the heart of the Silom CBD and the Surawong district - a vibrant area for business by day and chilling out by night.
Budget hostels/guesthouses:
Ekanek Hostel - a very well-rated hostel, a 1-minute walk from Patpong with facilities like a terrace and shared lounge.
Urban house - a guesthouse located a short walk from Silom Road.
Good One Poshtel & Cafe Bar - a boutique hotel mix favorite hotel features with a friendly atmosphere of a gathering community.
2. Songkran at Khao San Road Hotels
Khao San Road, in the north of the historic center, known as a backpacker's paradise, is the popular area for younger travelers and first-time tourists with its proximity to the main tourist attractions of the city, such as Wat Arun, Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Chinatown. During Songkran, Bangkok's Khao San Road becomes the busiest street with a massive water fight and a great party atmosphere. It is impossible to walk down the street without getting wet. People are dancing around, and the music is playing everywhere, stretching from the beginning of the street to the end. It is the best area to stay in Bangkok for those who like to party and want to stay on a budget at the hotel, youth hostel, or guesthouse.
Where to stay near Khao San Road
Best luxury hotels:
The Raweekanlaya Bangkok - a luxurious hotel with 38 guest rooms carefully designed to reflect the heritage of Old Siam with contemporary touches.
Villa De Pranakorn - a heritage hideout tucked away only moments from the heart of Bangkok’s Old Town.
Chakrabongse Villas - a boutique hotel in a historical villa, graced with breathtaking views towards the glistening spires of the Temple of Dawn.
Mid-range hotels:
Villa De Khaosan by Chillax - a French-era-style hotel inspired by the age of traveling when the French Kingdom began their exploration into the Kingdom of Siam.
Sourire at Rattanakosin Island Hotel - a boutique hotel with 38 charming rooms, located in the heart of Bangkok's main historical attraction area.
Casa Vimaya Riverside - a cozy yet elegant hotel on Phra Sumen Road, part of a historic neighborhood of Bangkok.
Budget hostels/guesthouses:
Suneta Hostel Khaosan - a modern-style hostel with the traditional concept of Bangkok's old town on Kraisi Road, a venue off Khaosan Road with only a minute's walking distance.
Buddy Boutique Inn - a boutique accommodation with 23 well-appointed rooms, perfectly situated in the Khao San area.
Back Home Backpackers - a hostel with 36 mixed dormitory beds, a 4-bed female-only dormitory, and 23 private rooms featuring single, twin, double, and triple accommodations.
3. Songkran at Hotels in Siam, Bangkok
Siam is the best-known shopping district in Bangkok, with a large number of shopping malls such as Siam Square, MBK Center, Siam Paragon, and CentralWorld. Siam is a popular place for local teenagers to enjoy the Songkran celebration in Bangkok. This area is also offering a cool and family-friendly atmosphere. There are many entertainment activities, games, and free concerts by famous Thai singers and DJs. The highlight of the Songkran celebration here is a bubbly area called “The Foam Party Zone” at CentralWorld, where everyone can get frothy and have fun. This area is great if you are looking to stay in Bangkok during the Songkran holiday with your family and children.
Where to stay near Siam
Best luxury hotels:
Centara Grand At Centralworld - a five-star Bangkok luxury hotel at CentralWorld combining world-class shopping and conference facilities with rooftop dining and well-being.
Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel - a five-star Bangkok city center hotel featuring modern amenities and upscale accommodations near some of the city's top business and cultural attractions.
Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok - a 5-star hotel blessed with a privileged position in the capital’s key commercial and diplomatic district, next to Erawan Shrine.
Mid-range hotels:
Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Siam - a hotel in the center of Bangkok's famous Siam shopping district with spectacular views of the National Stadium and Bangkok city, situated right next to the National Stadium BTS Skytrain station.
Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square - a 4-star hotel located in the heart of Bangkok City, just next to the shopping, business, and entertainment districts.
ibis Bangkok Siam - a vibrant economy hotel in the heart of downtown Bangkok, just steps away from the convenience of the BTS SkyTrain National Stadium station.
Budget hostels/guesthouses:
Siam Nitra Boutique Hotel - a boutique hotel featuring a terrace and views of the city, set less than 1 km from MBK Center.
Patumwan House - an accommodation in the heart of Bangkok city located close to major shopping centers such as MBK Center, Siam, and Central World.
Aphrodite Inn Bangkok - a budget hotel with modern-style guest rooms under the concept of simplicity.
4. Songkran at Bangkok Riverside Hotels
Bangkok Riverside is an ideal place to stay in Bangkok for those who want to be near the main tourist attractions of the city. This area is not as bustling as Khao San Road but offers various unique hotels and resorts. Some of the hotels in the area offer relatively affordable prices. This area is ideal for those who want to surround themselves with the beauty of old Bangkok and enjoy Songkran in a traditional Thai way.
During Songkran, you can usually participate in the Water Festival that takes place at the historical locations along the Chao Phraya River, including Wat Phra Chetuphon, Wat Arun, Wat Rakhang, Wat Kalayanamit, Wat Prayurawongsawat, Guan Yu Shrine (Khlong San), Yodpiman River Walk, The Lhong 1919 Riverside, ICONSIAM, and Asiatique The Riverfront. A free shuttle boat service is normally operating between 11 piers along the Chao Phraya River on festival days.
Where to stay at Bangkok's Riverside
Best luxury hotels:
Millennium Hilton Bangkok - a luxury hotel in the heart of the riverside district, adjacent to ICONSIAM, one of the largest malls in Asia.
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok - a luxury five-star Bangkok hotel, a haven of calm on the banks of the river.
Shangri-La Bangkok - an nchanting riverside retreat nestled along the large riverfront setting.
Mid-range hotels:
Amdaeng Bangkok Riverside Hotel - a romantic hotel in Bangkok, located near ICONSIAM and Lhong 1919.
The Quarter Chaophraya by UHG - an urban sanctuary situated on the Chao Phraya riverbank in Khlong San, one of Bangkok’s oldest yet most up-and-coming districts.
Aurum The River Place - a four-story European-style edifice stylishly crafted as a modern, yet classic, luxurious hotel.
Budget hostels/guesthouses:
The Royal ThaTien Village - a cozy accommodation a 5-minute drive from the Grand Palace and Wat Pho Temple.
Riverview Residence - an accommodation offering panoramic views of historical Bangkok and the Chao Phraya River, featuring a rooftop restaurant with views of the sunset.
Bangkok Hub Hostel - a hostel located in the heart of the city, only a 2-minute walk from Saphan Taksin BTS station and Sathorn pier.
Tips for the best Songkran experience
In addition to choosing one of the best Bangkok hotels for your stay during Songkran Festival, make sure to carry your essentials like a wallet and smartphone in waterproof bags to avoid any damage or leave all valuables at your hotel.
Try to wear easy-to-dry clothes.
Locals often wear brightly colored, flowery shirts, the so-called "Songkran shirts," to celebrate. You will find many Songkran shirts available for a cheap price.
Watch out for pickpockets, as the Songkran water-fight zones are definitely crowded.
For more information about the Songkran celebration, check our Guide to the Songkran Festival Celebration.
If you will be visiting another part of Thailand during Songkran, check Where to Celebrate Songkran in Thailand.
Find out where Bangkok's best Songkran Festival celebration spots are: Where to Celebrate Songkran in Bangkok.
