If you are planning to visit Bangkok, taking a peek at one or few of Bangkok red light districts most probably is on your to do list, as Thailand's capital is well-known for nightlife. The most famous Bangkok’s red light district is Soi Cowboy. Discover a guide to this nightlife spot for adults with a location map, the best Soi Cowboy bars, reviews, and hotels near the red light district.
Soi Cowboy Bangkok
Soi Cowboy is a short (only 150 meter long) street, which becomes Bangkok’s brightest street as soon as the sun sets.
The selection of venues at this red light district is really good as you can find more than 20 go-go bars and more than 10 beer bars there. You will never be short of the options to choose from and experience Bangkok’s nightlife at its best.
Soi Cowboy Opening Hours
This Bangkok red light district opens daily and the action there usually starts at around 19:00.
At the daytime, the atmosphere on the street is very different. Look around and you will get an idea about Soi Cowboy Red Light District at the Daytime.
Best Soi Cowboy Bars & Reviews
Soi Cowboy best bars are the following well-rated go-go bars:
Baccara Go-Go Bar
Baccara is one of the most popular go-go bars in the area. The special feature of this go-go bar is its two floors. On the first floor you can find go-go dancers, while on the second floor the atmosphere is hotter. There's a glass ceiling/floor between the first and second floors, so you can look up from the first floor for a special point of view.
Opening hours: 19:00-03:00, daily
Reviews: Baccara
Tilac Bar
Tilac Bar is the bar featured in the movie "The Hangover Part II". Drinks at this go-go bar are less expensive than at Baccara and dancers are more engaging, even if might be not as good looking.
Opening hours: 19:00-02:00, daily
Reviews: Tilac
The Dollhouse
The Dollhouse is one of the best go-go bars in Soi Cowboy red light district with friendly girls, not too pushy for drinks, reasonable prices, and correct bills with no scams there.
Opening hours: 19:30-02:00, daily
Reviews: The Dollhouse
Cowboy 2
Cowboy 2 is another well-rated go-go bar with friendly girls and a decent atmosphere, even if a bit pushy.
Opening hours: 19:00-02:00, daily
Reviews: Cowboy 2
Suzie Wong
Suzie Wong is a go-go bar promoting free shows, such as body painting, ping pong shows, and so on. However, the shows have no schedule and start only if the bar has enough customers inside, so you might need to wait longer and spend more on drinks than expected.
Opening hours: 20:00-02:00, daily
Reviews: Suzie Wong
Hotels near Soi Cowboy
If you wish your bed in Bangkok to be as near to the nightlife spot as possible, you have plenty of options to choose from. You will find a number of hotels and other places to stay just in a couple of hundred meters from this worldwide famous nightlife entertainment spot.
Some of the best-rated hotels near Soi Cowboy:
Grande Centre Point Hotel Terminal21 - high-rise 5-star hotel that shares the same roof as Terminal 21 Shopping Mall
Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit - a Luxury Collection Hotel with direct access to the BTS SkyTrain and close proximity to the MRT station.
The Continent Boutique Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit - hotel with an outdoor swimming pool that exhibits a panoramic view of Bangkok city elevated from the 37th floor
Citypoint Hotel - contemporary accommodation, situated in the bustling Sukhumvit area, known for its vibrant nightlife
Sukhumvit Suites Hotel - city hotel, ideally located right on the main Sukhumvit Road, in between Sukhumvit 21 and Sukhumvit 23
Tai Pan Hotel - affordable hotel a short walk from Soi Cowboy Red Light District
Red Planet Bangkok Asoke - 130-room value-hotel a short walk from the BTS Asoke Station and MRT Sukhumvit Station
How to Get to Soi Cowboy
Soi Cowboy is located in Sukhumvit area, between Sukhumvit Soi 21 (also called Soi Asoke) and Soi 23.
This Bangkok red light district is easily reached by Bangkok public transportation as it’s located just outside BTS and MRT stations.
By BTS
You need to take BTS SkyTrain Sukhumvit line to Asok Station and then walk on Skybridge to Interchange building - Soi Cowboy is just near it.
By MRT
Take MRT (Metro) to Sukhumvit Station and take an exit leading to Interchange building - the red light district is on the right of the exit from MRT station.
How to Get to Other Red Light Districts
Public transportation in Bangkok operates until midnight, so you can reach other red light districts from Soi Cowboy easily and extend your night out there.
Nana Plaza red light district can be easily reached by BTS, as Nana station is just one station from Asok station.
The most convenient way to reach Patpong red light district from Soi Cowboy is taking MRT Blue Line. You need to get on the train at the nearest MRT Sukhumvit station and get out at Silom station - Patpong is within easy walking distance from this station.
Soi Cowboy Bangkok Map
Location of Soi Cowboy and other Bangkok red light districts can be easily found on this map.
Tips
For an exceptional start of your night in the area, head to the Cooling Tower Rooftop Bar, located on the 34th floor of Carlton Hotel Bangkok. The expansive chill-out terrace has incredible views across the glittering metropolis, making it the perfect place for an after work wind down and sunset cocktails. To get the best value for money deal at this Bangkok sky bar close to Asok BTS Station, buy a discounted voucher for a 2-hour free-flow of local draft beer accompanied by your choice of 1 snack from the menu at Cooling Tower Rooftop Bar online here: Cooling Tower Rooftop Bar Vouchers.
