Sathorn is one of the best areas to stay in Bangkok. In this detailed guide to Sathorn area you will find the essential information about this trendy neighborhood with the most popular attractions and things to do in Sathorn, transportation, and selection of hotels according to your budget.
Sathorn area is truly the economic center (CBD) of Bangkok that is home for the local and international establishments, banking institutions, audit and law firms and it has been called the Wall Street of Thailand. Sathorn area is similar to the nearby Silom area but it is quieter and little less touristy.
Most of the hotels in Sathorn area are up-scale hotels set up in skyscrapers with trendy rooftop bars and are offering top quality services to tourists. There are many luxurious spacious apartment-style accommodations that are home to many expats and business travelers. Sathorn Area is also packed with amazing cafes, high-end restaurants and spots for a lively nightlife. This area is a perfect place to stay for anyone looking for a good time in Bangkok.
Where is Sathorn Area in Bangkok?
Sathorn is located slightly to the southwest of Bangkok center. The area stretches from Lumpini Park to the Chao Phraya River parallel with financial center Silom. Sathorn area is divided into 2 sides by Sathorn Canal. The northern side is located in Bang Rak District and called "Sathorn Nua Road", and the southern side is located in Sathorn District and called "Sathorn Tai Road", connecting with Tok Road.
Things to Do in Sathorn Bangkok
Sathorn is offering many interesting activities and places to go to from day to night, so you will always find great things to do in Sathorn Area.
Lumpini Park: A green area spread over an area of 56 hectares right in the middle of Bangkok city, perfect for exercise, walk, and picnics. At the park, you can join a hatha or vinyasa yoga class with a professional instructor.
King Power Mahanakhon SkyWalk: The most iconic observation deck in Bangkok, where you can walk on the edge of the building along the glass-floored skywalk to see a 360-degree panoramic view of the city's skyline.
Rooftop Bars: Sathorn is home to many rooftop bars where you can enjoy nightlife with a spectacular view. The most famous rooftop bars to grab a drink in Sathorn are the following:
Vertigo & Moon Bar Rooftop: A rooftop bar famous for the film “The Hangover 2” with views of spectacular sunsets and city lights located at Banyan Tree Bangkok, 61 floors above the city. Vertigo Rooftop Restaurant is offering a unique alfresco dining experience, where customers can enjoy fork-tender seafood and premium steaks, and the Moon Bar offers premium cocktails.
The Roof 38 Bar: The stylish rooftop bar, where you can enjoy the most stunning views of the Chao Phraya River while savoring a creative cocktail and ambrosial Mexican, Moroccan, French and Asian specialties, sits on the 38th floor of Mode Sathorn Hotel.
Khlong Chong Nonsi Park: A new green space in the heart of Bangkok designed to be a place for city people, near BTS Chong Nonsi Station and Chong Nonsi Bridge.
Bangkok CityCity Gallery: Small sized art gallery center located in Soi Sathorn 1, in a minimalistic white building with mainly rotating exhibitions of contemporary works by local and emerging artists.
Wat Yan Nawa: An old Bangkok temple built during the Ayutthaya period with a unique boat-shaped prayer hall on Charoen Krung Road in Sathorn area.
Assumption Cathedral: The principal Roman Catholic church in Thailand and the main church of the Archdiocese of Bangkok. English Mass is held every Sunday at 10:00.
Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple: The main Tamil Hindu temple in Thailand, better-known as Wat Khaek, was built by the Indian immigrant residents in the period of King Rama IV in late of 1870s.
W Hotel Bangkok Pool: Even if you are not staying in this hotel, you can come to take a break from the bustle of the city and treat yourself to a day of chill vibes, refreshing dips, and ultimate wellness at WET, W Bangkok’s iconic outdoor pool.
Blue Elephant Thai Cooking Class: Popular Blue Elephant fine dining restaurant offers some of Bangkok's most popular cooking classes, under the competent guidance of experienced chefs.
Chao Phraya River Dinner Cruise: Highly recommend experience is to enjoy Bangkok city in a different way. You can spend the night on a dinner cruise while enjoying food and live entertainment on board and seeing several historic Bangkok landmarks on the Chao Phraya River. Some of the most popular Chao Phraya River cruises are:
Transportation in Sathorn Bangkok
Bangkok’s Sathorn area is one of the best connected by public transport areas in the city, making it easy to access different sightseeing spots and other places of interest.
BTS SkyTrain is serving Sathorn area with Chong Nonsi Station, St. Louis Station, Surasak Station and Saphan Taksin Station, where you can transfer to Chao Phraya Express Boat at Sathorn Pier. This BTS is the same that lets you reach Bangkok’s shopping district Siam Square.
To make your travel experience more efficient, book BTS Skytrain One Day Pass in advance for unlimited travel on BTS Skytrain during a single day and avoid the long queues at ticket machines.
Sathorn area is in a short distance from MRT Metro Silom Station and Lumpini Station, so you can get to Chinatown, Rattanakosin or Sukhumvit directly.
Several Bangkok bus routes pass through Sathorn: No. 17, 22, 62, 67, 77, and 149. These buses will drop you in and around Sathorn area.
In the area you can also use the sightseeing bus as there’s a stop of Hop-On Hop Off Bus Tour in Sathorn area.
There is also the BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) running from Sathorn, close to Chong Nonsi BTS station, along the sharp bend of the Chao Phraya River to Ratchapruek.
How to get from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sathorn
By Train: Airport Rail Link train connects the airport to BTS Skytrain at Phaya Thai Station. There you can transfer to BTS and get off at Chong Nonsi Station, St. Louis Station, Surasak Station or Saphan Taksin Station in Sathorn area.
By Private Transfer: Enjoy a premium and hassle-free experience going from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Bangkok Sathorn area with private transfer service. All-inclusive price includes a ride with comfortable seating and ample luggage space.
By Taxi: Bangkok taxi ride from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sathorn area takes approximately 1 hour.
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 Sathorn
By Train: SRT Red Line Train from Don Mueang Airport stops at Bang Sue Station, which is connected to MRT Blue line passing MRT Silom station or Lumpini station.
By Taxi: Taxi ride from Don Mueang Airport to Sathorn area takes approximately 30-45 minutes, depending on the traffic.
Places to Stay in Sathorn Bangkok
Sathorn area has a great choice of accommodations, as you will find luxury 5-star hotels, boutique hotels and even hostels in the area. It shouldn’t be difficult to find a hotel you like at a price that suits you in Sathorn.
Budget-Friendly Hotels in Sathorn
ibis Bangkok Sathorn: A vibrant economy hotel includes stylish newly refurbished rooms with double or twin beds and trendy lobby, close to the Sathorn and Silom business district and embassies. There is a free shuttle to MRT Lumpini station.
Good One Poshtel & Cafe Bar: Premium hostel in the heart of Bangkok that provides mixed dorms, female dorms and private rooms with clean comfy bed, bed light, personal curtain, and free WIFI included. Coffee shop is available from 07:00 until 16:00 and bar is open from 18:00 until 02:00. Also, you can enjoy the hostel's activities every week.
Tropical Summer Cafe & Hostel: A casual and cozy hostel for your entire family, group of friends or solo traveler. Hostel is designed with an inspiration from a tropical style that makes you feel warm and comfortable. Hostel has a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour front desk, free bikes, free private parking, garden and shared lounge.
Marvin Suites: A boutique hotel in the Sathorn Financial District, within a walking distance to Saint Louis BTS Station. Rooms are decorated in contemporary style to provide a soothing ambiance.
Zensation The Residence: 3-star hotel situated in Sathorn provides 27 elegant rooms decorated with modern zen designs and embraced with a pleasing ambience. The rooms are fully-furnished and equipped with free internet connectivity, air conditioning, and kitchenware.
Mid-Range Hotels in Sathorn
Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Sathorn: A smart hotel, where you can enjoy a peaceful night's sleep, modern amenities, and a warm atmosphere in the middle of Bangkok's Sathorn business district and Silom entertainment hub, located just a 3 minutes’ walk from Chong Nonsi BTS Station.
Mode Sathorn Hotel Bangkok: One of the classiest business hotels in Bangkok, carefully decorated with fashionable lifestyle design, offers immaculate business services, a pleasurable Borisud Pure Spa, incredible views from the rooftop bar on the 38th floor and a mouth-watering dining service with Thai specialties, daily buffet breakfasts and delicious cocktails and tapas.
Somerset Park Suan Phlu Bangkok: A popular serviced apartment in Bangkok with 5 apartment categories, luxury facilities and splendid city views, located off South Sathorn's main road, just a 10-minute walk away from Sala Daeng BTS station. A complimentary shuttle or van service from the residence to the train station is available for guests.
Urbana Sathorn: Luxurious accommodation with a wide selection of chic and spacious rooms and suites available for short-term or long-term stays, ideally situated on Sathorn Road in Bangkok’s Sathorn area.
Evergreen Laurel Hotel Bangkok: The upmarket hotel offering a high level of service and fine facilities, where you can enjoy an air of elegance and sophistication created by beautiful design and decoration. To relax, why not visit the health club before heading to the cool waters of the pool. Guests enjoy free shuttle service to Chong Nonsi BTS Station and Silom MRT Station.
Luxury Hotels in Sathorn
COMO Metropolitan Bangkok: A 5-star hotel in Bangkok's Sathorn area includes modern Thai-style rooms, a 100 feet outdoor pool, a COMO Shambhala Urban Escape spa and Michelin-starred restaurant, nahm.
Banyan Tree Bangkok: 5-star high-rise urban resort in Bangkok, where guests can enjoy contemporary-designed rooms and suites with a distinctive blend of Thai essences, world-class dining experiences, and an award-winning spa.
The Sukhothai Bangkok: One of the best Bangkok luxury hotels in Sathorn area offering extra spacious rooms featuring teakwood furnishing and Thai silks. There are award-winning restaurants, 25-metre infinity-edged swimming pool, Spa Botanica and spacious Fitness Studio.
SO/ Bangkok: Luxury 5-star hotel features stunning interior design, inspired by the 5 natural elements of Water, Earth, Wood, Metal and Fire. Guests can enjoy world-class facilities and accommodations, including restaurants, rooftop bar, SO/ SPA and Infinity Pool.
lebua at State Tower: A world-class luxury hotel with lavish suites, breathtaking views, fine dining and iconic open-air rooftop bars located in the Sathorn, close to bank of the Chao Phraya River.
W Bangkok Hotel: 5-star hotel in Sathorn, 3-minute walk from Chong Nonsi BTS Station and Mahanakhon, offering a luxury accommodation with modern amenities to make your stay a memorable one. It features an outdoor pool, fitness center and an on-site restaurant.
Tips for a stay in Sathorn
If you like modern and cosmopolitan atmosphere of the city's business districts, Sathorn is the right place to stay in Bangkok.
In case your main focus in the area is Lumpini Park and you would like to stay as close to it as possible, explore the surrounding area of the park - Lumpini.
As it is the central area, traffic conditions in Sathorn area can be heavy meaning that a 15-minute trip can turn to be 1-hour long journey. Public transportation such as BTS Skytrain and MRT should be your preferred choice if you are not willing to waste your time in traffic jams.
Stay connect 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
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).
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.
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.
Kanchanaburi Highlights Day Tour: Travel back in time and recapture Kanchanaburi's triumphs and tragedies on the River Kwai Bridge and discover WW2 landmarks including the Death Railway.
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