Hua Lamphong is one of the best areas to stay in Bangkok. In this detailed guide to Hua Lamphong area you will find the essential information about this neighborhood around Bangkok Train Station with the most popular attractions and things to do in Hua Lamphong, transportation, and selection of hotels.
Hua Lamphong area is located a little west of the center of Bangkok. The center of Hua Lamphong area is undoubtedly the railway station. Hua Lamphong is a historic neighborhood, with lots of charm and history and it is the perfect starting point to visit sights such as Chinatown, Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho and other main attractions of Bangkok in and around the old town.
In Hua Lamphong area you can find accommodation in a wide variety of price ranges, especially affordable accommodation is present in the area. If you are traveling on a budget, it’s best to consider staying in Hua Lamphong area that is not far from the city center and has an easy access by train to other popular areas of Bangkok.
Things to Do in Hua Lamphong Bangkok
Hua Lamphong Railway Station: A dome-shaped railway station, built in 1916 by Italian architect with a renaissance revival in mind. Worth a visit for the architectural significance.
Wat Traimit (Temple of Golden Buddha): Beautiful temple with the world's largest solid gold statue, weighting 5.5 tons and 3 meters tall. Wat Traimit is just 5 minutes’ walk from Hua Lamphong railway station.
Yaowarat Road: The main street of Chinatown, a short walk from Hua Lamphong, is full of shops and restaurants and at night becomes a colourful place with hundreds of neon lights and mouthwatering street foods.
Chinese Heritage Centre: A museum that explains the history of Chinese community in Bangkok.
Wat Mangkon Kamalawat: The largest and most important Chinese temple in Bangkok known as the temple of Dragon. Most Thai-Chinese people come here to pray for life blessing, especially during Chinese New Year festival and Vegetarian festival.
Wat Debsirindrawas: An old royal temple on the bank of Phadung Krung Kasem Canal. Built during the reign of King Rama V to dedicate merit to Somdet Phra Debsirindramat.
Wallflowers Cafe: Instagram worthy cafe with a unique vintage atmosphere, near Hua Lampong station. All the desserts and drinks are also well decorated with real flowers
Odeon Circle: The typical Chinese gate in the middle of the roundabout to welcome visitors to Chinatown of Bangkok.
Guan Yin Shrine: The Chinese shrine on Yaowarat Road dedicated to the goddess of mercy, Guan Yin. There is a Thien Fa Foundation that aims to giving treatment to deprived patients in the area.
Transportation in Hua Lamphong Bangkok
Hua Lamphong is located in the central part of the Thai capital that makes it quite easy to get here from anywhere in the city. There is Bangkok Railway Station, where you can catch a suburban trains, ordinary trains, and some excursion trains, as well as all trains on the Eastern Line.
The MRT Metro Hua Lamphong station connects Hua Lamphong Railway Station to different parts of Bangkok, so you can go to Silom, Lumpini, Sukhumvit, Ratchada, and Chatuchak easy.
Bangkok taxi or tuk tuk are also good options to go from Hua Lamphong to Khao San Road and main attractions in the old town.
Several Bangkok bus routes pass through Hua Lamphong area: Bus No. 29, 34, 49, 109, 113. These buses will drop you at Hua Lamphong Railway Station.
In the area you can also use the sightseeing bus as there’s a stop of Hop-On Hop Off Bus Tour in Hua Lamphong area.
How to get from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Lamphong
By Train: Airport Rail Link train connects the airport with MRT Metro at Makkasan Station. There you can take a train from Phetchaburi MRT station to Hua Lamphong MRT station.
By Airport Express Bus: Airport Express bus service from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Bangkok downtown (BKK Airport, China Town/ Old Town Route) makes a stop at the popular hotel in Chinatown like China Town Hotel, which is less than 10 minutes’ walk to Hua Lamphong station. Price is 180 THB.
By Private Transfer: Enjoy a premium and hassle-free experience going from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Hua Lamphong area with private transfer service. All-inclusive price includes a ride with comfortable seating and ample luggage space.
By Taxi: Taxi ride from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hua Lamphong area takes approximately 1 hour. The price should be approximately 250-300 THB plus an additional 50 THB airport fee.
For more detailed information about transportation options check Bangkok Airport to Hua Lamphong Train Station.
Explore Bangkok right away by booking Bangkok Airport luggage delivery to send your luggage from the airport to your accommodation within the city.
How to get from Don Mueang Airport to Hua Lamphong
By Train: Several ordinary trains a day run from Don Mueang Railway Station to Hua Lamphong Railway Station, making it the cheapest option for traveling between these locations.
By City Train: SRT Red Line Train from Don Mueang Airport stops at Bang Sue station, which is connected to MRT Blue line with metro trains running to MRT Hua Lamphong station.
By Taxi: Taxi ride from Don Mueang Airport to Hua Lamphong area takes approximately 30-45 minutes, depending on the traffic. The price should be approximately 200-250 THB plus an additional 50 THB airport fee.
Bangkok Hotels near Hua Lamphong Station
Hua Lamphong area has many budget and mid-range hotels. Some of the best Hua Lamphong hotels are listed below.
Budget-Friendly Hotels in Hua Lamphong
@Hua Lamphong Hostel: Centrally located hostel in Bangkok near MRT and Railway station. The contemporary and cozy design guestrooms and mixed dorm rooms are simple yet functional. Each room displays different photos of the Hua Lamphong railway station.
SK Boutique Mahanakhon: A straightforward hotel next to Hua Lamphong metro station, offering modern accommodation with a restaurant and internet service within the room.
The Krungkasem Srikrung Hotel: 3-star hotel with 120 spacious, airy and high-ceiling guest rooms of 8 stories building, set on the right bank of the Phadung Krungkasem Canal and 500 m from Hua Lamphong Railway Station.
Mid-Range Hotels in Hua Lamphong
W22 by Burasari: 3-star budget boutique lifestyle hotel with a youthful vibe in Bangkok Hua Lamphong. The hotel features stylish rooms, with wonderfully comfy beds and all the amenities for a laid-back, relaxed stay.
The Mustang Blu: A magnificence hostel situated in Bangkok's old quarter; renowned for its colonial-style buildings. Located in the Majestic Triangle on Maitri Chit Road, easy reach of Hua Lamphong MRT station and railway station. The rooms are designed to match the original vintage architecture, furnished with antique furniture and raw materials to create an extraordinary atmosphere.
103 - Bed and Brews: 3-star hotel including 6 rooms with views of the city is a former medicine merchant’s home on Soi Nana (Yaowarat). The hotel has a coffee shop and bar with modern Chinese atmosphere, and easy access to MRT Hua Lamphong Station.
Luxury Hotels in Hua Lamphong
The Quarter Hualamphong: A modern oriental style 4-star hotel, located opposite of Hua Lamphong Railway Station and Hua Lamphong MRT Station.
Shanghai Mansion Bangkok: An award-winning luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Chinatown, about 600 meters from Hua Lamphong Railway Station. The decoration of this hotel is inspired by the Shanghai of the 1930s.
2499 Heritage Chinatown Bangkok Hotel: A small boutique 4-star hotel decorated in Chinese style located in Chinatown, only 5 minutes from the Hua Lamphong MRT station.
Tips for a stay in Hua Lamphong Bangkok
There are relatively few hotels around Hua Lamphong area so remember to book well in advance if you want to stay here.
For families with kids, it is recommended to stay in Siam, Silom, or Sukhumvit. These are more modern areas with family-friendly atmosphere and definitely a lot more kid-friendly attractions.
Stay connected with your loved ones during a stay in Thailand by getting the Tourist SIM Card which is offering generous data with affordable packages.
Popular Day Tours from Bangkok
Floating Markets Day Tour: Take a tour to the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, ride long-tail boat down Amphawa Floating Market's river and watch a train passing through the middle of a bustling market at the Maeklong Railway Market.
Bangkok Day Tour: Visit the stunning Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Kaew), Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklaram (Wat Pho), then cross the river on a ferry boat and stop by Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) with a professional guide.
Ayutthaya Day Tour: Admire Thailand's history and cultural heritage and explore the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, roam markets, and discover some of Thailand's most charming temples in Ayutthaya.
Other Bangkok Areas
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