The Ultimate 6 Day Bangkok Itinerary – Updated For 2020!

This is my 6 Day Bangkok itinerary, consisting of some of my favourite activities to do in this bustling city. Note that I have arranged the activities in order of priority, so you can use this itinerary no matter whether you are spending one day, two day, three day, four day, five day, or six days in Bangkok. For example, if you only have one day in Bangkok, you can just do the activities for day one. If you are able to spend six days, then you can go with the entire itinerary below.

Table of Contents

Day 1 – Pratunam
Day 2 – Siam
Day 3 – Old City
Day 4 – Sukhumvit
Day 5 – Night Markets
Day 6 – Silom

Day 1 – Pratunam

Pratunam is home to awesome eateries, shopping malls, and affordable massage parlours. It is arguably the most popular area for tourists in Bangkok.

9am – Breakfast at SabX2

SabX2 is a street restaurant known for its scrumptious wanton noodles and pork leg rice. Even though it is quite a touristy spot, I actually found the food here to be really delicious.

SabX2
Directions: 3-minute walk from Platinum Fashion Mall
Address: Soi Phetchaburi 19, Phayathai Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10500
Opening Hours: | Mon: CLOSED | Tue to Sun: 7am to 3.30pm |

10am – Shop at Platinum Fashion Mall

Platinum Fashion Mall is a famous six-storey shopping mall where you can find a huge variety of stalls selling clothes, fashion accessories, bags, shoes, mobile accessories, etc, at wholesale prices. If you are interested in IT gadgets or cameras, you can also check out the nearby Pantip Plaza.

Platinum Fashion Mall
Directions: 15-minute walk on Sky Bridge from Siam BTS station
Address: 222 Phetchaburi Rd, Thanon Phetchaburi, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400
Opening Hours: Daily 9am to 8pm

2pm – Lunch at Platinum Fashion Mall Food Court

After exploring Platinum Fashion Mall, we will usually have lunch at the air-conditioned food court on the sixth floor. The food here is delicious and very affordable. The food court is brightly-lit and clean too.

3pm – Shop At CentralWorld

CentralWorld is a modern mega shopping mall home to many global retail shops and restaurants. It is quite similar to malls in Singapore, but the wife enjoys window shopping around here.

CentralWorld
Directions: 5-minute walk from Siam BTS station
Address: 999/9 Rama I Rd, Pathum Wan, Pathum Wan District, Bangkok 10330
Opening Hours: Daily 10am to 10pm

5pm – Dinner at Greyhound Cafe (CentralWorld)

Greyhound Cafe is a famous cafe chain that serves delicious Thai and Western-Thai fusion dishes. It is one of our favourite cafes in Bangkok.

Our favourite dish is the signature Greyhound Fried Chicken Wings (THB160), which are tender and juicy fried winglets.

Click here to see the full list of Greyhound outlets.

Greyhound Café (CentralWorld)
Address: Central World, Groove Zone, 2nd Floor
Opening Hours: | Sat to Thurs: 11am – 10pm | Fri: 11am – 11pm |

7pm – Number One Massage

After a whole day of shopping, it’s time to relax your sore muscles! Number One Massage is a well-known street massage parlour where you can get massages at very affordable prices. A one-hour Thai massage costs just THB250.

So far I’ve always had great massages here. The masseuses are always able to accurately target the painful knots and tensions in my muscles.

Number One Massage
Directions: 5-minute walk from Platinum Mall
Address: Soi 15 Phetchaburi Rd, Thanon Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400
Opening Hours: Daily 9.30am to 12am

9pm – Talad Neon Night Market

Talad Neon is a relatively new night market conveniently located in the Pratunam area. It is home to neat rows of stalls selling clothes, fashion accessories, toys, souvenirs, and street food of course. The wife and I like coming to this night market because it is very clean and well-organised.

Talad Neon Night Market
Directions: 10-minute walk from Platinum Fashion Mall
Address: 1087, 167 Phetchaburi Rd, Makkasan, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400
Opening Hours: Daily 5pm to 12am

11pm – Big C Supercenter Rajadamri

Big C Supercenter Rajadamri is a huge supermarket in Pratunam, opposite CentralWorld. I have left this activity for the last because it opens daily until 2am!

The wife and I come here every time we visit Bangkok to buy delicious Thai snacks to bring back to Singapore.

Big C Supercenter Rajadamri
Directions: 10-minute walk from Siam BTS station
Address: Rajdamri Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan District, Bangkok 10330
Opening Hours: Daily 9am to 2am

Day 2 – Siam

Siam is a vibrant shopping hub that is home to some of Bangkok’s most popular shopping malls! It is a convenient location that can be easily reached via the Siam BTS station.

10am – Breakfast at Gram Cafe & Pancakes (Siam Paragon)

Gram Cafe & Pancakes is a Japanese pancake shop chain famous for its Premium Pancake (THB295) – a jiggly stack of three thick pancakes, served with whipped cream, maple syrup, and butter.

This was a very satisfying treat, and best of all there was no queue when we went to the Siam Paragon branch! There is another branch at CentralWorld too.

Gram Cafe & Pancakes (Siam Paragon)
Address: Ground Floor, Siam Paragon
Opening Hours: Daily 10am to 10pm

11am – Shop at Siam Square

Siam Square is a vibrant shopping and entertainment district home to various famous malls like Siam Paragon, Siam Center, Siam Square One, and MBK. You can easily spend a few hours browsing around here.

1pm – Lunch at Inter Restaurant

Inter is a famous Thai restaurant that serves delicious local food at affordable prices. It is very popular with both locals and tourists.

Whenever the wife and I visit Bangkok, we will always drop by this no-frills eatery conveniently located near Siam BTS station.

You can’t go wrong with eating at Inter!

Inter Restaurant
Directions: 3-minute walk from Siam BTS
Address: 9 Rama I Rd, Pathum Wan District, Bangkok 10330
Opening Hours: Daily 11am to 9pm

3pm – Desserts at After You

After You is a very popular dessert shop that always has a long queue during peak hours. We ordered the Chocolate Toast with Strawberry (THB215) which was very delicious and satisfying! Click here to see the full list of After You branches.

After You (Siam Square One)
Address: Ground Floor, Siam Square One
Opening Hours: Daily 12pm to 12am

5pm – Chocolate Ville

Chocolate Ville is a gorgeous open-air complex designed like a charming European town. It is a 30-minute car ride from downtown Bangkok.

We saw many European-style architecture and whimsical structures here. It is truly a beautiful attraction with many Instagrammable spots.

The food menu here offers a dizzying variety of Thai food and international cuisine dishes. You can choose to dine anywhere in the complex, such as along the canal or in one of the beautiful buildings.

Chocolate Ville
Directions: 30-minute car ride from downtown Bangkok (we took a THB300 Grab ride from Siam)
Opening Hours: Daily 4pm to 12am

Day 3 – Old City

The Old City (Rattanakosin) is the historical and cultural centre of Bangkok, where you will find many beautiful temple complexes and glittering palaces.

7am – Breakfast at On Lok Yun

On Lok Yun is an old-school restaurant that serves fusion American-Thai breakfast dishes at very affordable prices. There is always a long queue of tourists outside the shop.

We had a very satisfying and sumptuous breakfast feast here! If you don’t mind walking a bit further from the MRT station, you can check out Kope Hya Tai Kee as well.

On Lok Yun
Directions: One-minute walk from Sam Yot MRT Station
Address: 72 Charoen Krung Rd, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Bangkok
Opening hours: Daily 5.30am to 3.30pm

9am – The Grand Palace

The Grand Palace is the official residence of Thailand’s king. Built in 1782, this majestic palace is steeped in history and culture. Today, it is one of Bangkok’s most popular tourist attractions.

The wife and I are happy to have visited this gorgeous complex, but we only spent about one hour here because the hot weather and throngs of tourists were too overwhelming.

The Grand Palace
Directions: 15-minute walk or 10-minute Grab ride from Sanam Chai MRT station
Opening Hours: Daily 8.30am to 3.30pm
Entrance Fee: THB500

11am – Wat Pho (“Temple of the Reclining Buddha”)

Wat Pho is a famous Buddhist temple home to the 46-meter long reclining Buddha statue. It is a 10-minute walk from the Grand Palace.

Wat Pho
Directions: 3-minute walk from Sanam Chai MRT station
Opening Hours: Daily 8am to 6.30pm
Entrance Fee: THB200

1pm – Wat Arun

Wat Arun is another beautiful Buddhist temple complex located across the river from Wat Pho and The Grand Palace. Decorated with colourful spires and stands, it is arguably one of the most beautiful temples in Thailand.

Wat Arun
Directions: 3-minute shuttle boat ride (THB3) from Wat Pho
Opening Hours: Daily 8am to 5.30pm
Entrance Fee: THB50

3pm – IconSiam

After exploring the iconic Thai attractions, take a boat ride down the Chao Phraya River to IconSiam. This new mega mall is home to hundreds of shops, restaurants, a cinema, a riverside park, and even an indoor floating market (“SookSiam”)!

We enjoyed eating the affordable street food at SookSiam. The wife also had a good time browsing the many retail shops and luxury boutiques in the mall. At night, we caught the spectacular water fountain light show at the Riverside Park.

IconSiam
Directions: Click here
Address: 299 Charoen Nakhon Rd, Khlong Ton Sai, Khlong San, Bangkok 10600
Opening Hours: Daily 10am to 10pm

3pm – Lunch at Thipsamai (IconSiam)

Thipsamai is a very famous pad thai restaurant in Bangkok that has opened a new branch at IconSiam. We ordered the signature Superb Pad Thai (THB129), which consists of stir-fried noodles wrapped neatly in an egg omelette and paired with two prawns. It tasted AMAZING!

Thipsamai (IconSiam)
Address: 6th Floor, IconSiam, R602, R603 Charoen Nakhon Rd, Khlong Ton Sai, Khlong San District, Bangkok 10600
Opening Hours: Daily 10am to 10pm
Full list of branches: https://thipsamai.com/contact-us

7pm – Asiatique

Asiatique The Riverfront is an open-air complex located along the Chao Phraya River. It is home to a night bazaar, independent boutiques, modern restaurants, and outdoor bars. We had a nice evening soaking up the  bustling atmosphere of this vibrant complex.

Asiatique The Riverfront
Directions: Take the free Asiatique shuttle boat (10 minutes) from Sathorn Pier (beside Saphan Taksin BTS Station).
Opening Hours: Daily 5pm to 12am

Day 4 – Sukhumvit

Sukhumvit is a large and diverse district where you will find an interesting mix of modern shopping malls, bars, nightclubs, red light districts, fine restaurants, street food, and quaint cafes.

10am – Breakfast at Roast

Roast is a popular cafe that serves a variety of Western-style dishes and brunch items. It is located on the top level of “The Commons”, a hip open-air shopping complex.

My favourite dish is the Truffle Alfredo (THB280), a delicious pasta dish that consists of homemade tagliatelle, long bacon slices, chunks of mushrooms and truffles of course.

This is one of our favourite cafes in Bangkok!

Roast (The Commons)
Address: Level 4, The COMMONS, 335 Thonglor Soi 17, Sukhumvit 55 Klongton Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110
Opening Hours: | Mon to Thurs: 10am – 11am | Fri & Sat: 9am – 11pm | Sun: 9am – 10pm |

12pm – Let’s Relax Onsen and Spa Thonglor

Let’s Relax Onsen and Spa Thonglor is a Japanese-style onsen in Bangkok that also offers a variety of massage and spa treatments. An onsen day pass costs THB700.

I spent about one hour in the onsen and it was an amazing experience. Both my body and mind were in a complete state of relaxation afterwards!

How to Book
1. Buy your onsen package
2. Schedule your time slot by emailing lrthonglor@siamwellnessgroup.com or calling +66 2042 8045

Let’s Relax Onsen and Spa (Thong Lor)
Address: 5th Floor Grande Centre Point Hotel Sukhumvit 55, 300 Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thong Lor), Bangkok 10110
Directions: Grab ride or 15 minute walk from Thong lo BTS Station
Opening Hours: Daily 10am to 12am
Website: https://letsrelaxspa.com/branch/thonglor

5pm – Dinner at The Blooming Gallery

The Blooming Gallery is a beautiful floral themed cafe that serves a variety of Western main dishes and artisan desserts.

We ordered the signature dessert A Path in the Forest (THB380), which is a Matcha Mousse Soft Cheesecake that is served in a cool marble cup and eaten with a wooden spoon. The wife and I really enjoyed eating this sweet treat.

The Blooming Gallery
Directions: 15-minute walk from Thong Lo BTS Station (we took a Grab ride from the station)
Address: LG Floor, Eight Thonglor Mall, Sukhumvit Soi 55, Wattana, Bangkok
Phone: +66 2063 5508
Opening Hours: | Sun to Thurs: 10am – 10pm | Fri & Sat: 10am – 12am |

7pm – Sukhumvit Nightlife

Sukhumvit is famous for its bustling nightlife scene with many classy clubs and bars. The famous red-light districts of Nana Plaza and Soi Cowboy are located here too.

Day 5 – Night Markets

10am – Breakfast at Victory Monument Boat Noodle Alley

There is an alley near Victory Monument that is home to many local restaurants serving boat noodles along the canal. “Boat Noodles” are basically bowls of bite-sized portions of noodles that usually cost below THB20 per bowl.

The wife and I always visit a restaurant called “Best of the Boat Noodle”, because the noodles here are really delicious and only cost THB12 per bowl! The restaurant is also really clean and service is quite good.

Best of The Boat Noodle
Directions: 8-minute walk from Victory Monument BTS station
Address: 2 18 16 Phahonyothin Soi 13, Samsen Nai, Phaya Thai, Bangkok 10400
Opening Hours: Daily 9am to 9pm

12pm – Chatuchak Weekend Market

Chatuchak Weekend Market is a popular Bangkok market with over 15,000 stalls. I saw a dizzying variety of things on sale here, such as clothes, home accessories, antiques, bags, shoes, electronic gadgets, and even pets!

It was fun to explore this vibrant market, but I perspired profusely in the scorching Bangkok weather. You can check out this map of Chatuchak Market if you are interested.

Chatuchak Weekend Market
Directions: 9-minute walk from Mo Chit BTS Station
Opening Hours: | Mon to Thur: CLOSED | Fri: 6pm – 12am | Sat & Sun: 9am – 6pm |

5pm – Ratchada Train Market

Ratchada Train Market (also known as Talad Rot Fai 2) is a hip night market located near Thailand Cultural Centre MRT station.

It has a carnival-like atmosphere with many interesting stalls, street food, and outdoor bars. I found that many of the items here were cheaper than other night markets, probably because many locals visit this market too.

Ratchada Train Market (Talad Rot Fai 2)
Directions: 2-minute walk from Thailand Cultural MRT Station
Opening Hours: Daily 5pm to 11pm

Day 6 – Silom

The famous Sky Bar at Lebua State Tower Hotel is located in Silom

Silom is the central business district of Bangkok and does not have many tourist attractions. Instead, it is better known for its vibrant nightlife. Therefore it will be more suitable for tourists looking to party. There are also many LGBT clubs and bars in this area.

12pm – Lunch at Bai Yun

Bai Yun is a classy Chinese restaurant located on the 59th floor of Banyan Tree Bangkok Hotel, offering stunning views of the city. It is known for its sumptuous dim sum buffet.

The dim sums were generally quite delicious, and I enjoyed excellent ambience and good service as well. I bought the dim sum buffet deal from Klook at just THB900 (usual price THB1650).

Bai Yun
Address: 59th Floor, Banyan Tree Bangkok, 21/100 South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120
Opening Hours: Daily 11.30am to 2.30pm, 6pm to 10.30pm

3pm – Lumpini Park

Lumpini Park is a large urban park with an artificial lake, lush trees and playgrounds. There are even free aerobics sessions if you are interested.

6pm – Vertigo and Moon Bar

After your dim sum feast, you can end your Bangkok trip on a high by chilling out at the famous Vertigo and Moon Bar upstairs.

Vertigo and Moon Bar
Address: 61st Floor, Banyan Tree Bangkok, 21/100 South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120
Opening Hours: Daily 5pm to 1am

9pm – Patpong

Patpong is Bangkok’s famous red light district, home to a sprawl of neon-lit dodgy bars and suspicious massage parlours. This is definitely not the place to go with families or young children.

Map of Bangkok

Bangkok 6 Day Itinerary Summary

DAY 1 – PRATUNAM	DAY 2 – SIAM	DAY 3 – OLD CITY
9am – Breakfast at SabX2	10am – Breakfast at Gram Cafe & Pancakes	7am – Breakfast at On Lok Yun
10am – Platinum Fashion Mall	11am – Shop at Siam Square	9am – The Grand Palace / Wat Pho / Wat Arun
2pm – Lunch at Platinum Mall Food Court	1pm – Lunch at Inter	3pm – IconSiam
3pm – Shop at CentralWorld	3pm – Desserts at After You	3pm – Lunch at Thipsamai
5pm – Dinner at Greyhound	5pm – Chocolate Ville	7pm – Asiatique The Riverfront
7pm – Number One Massage
9pm – Talad Neon Night Market
11pm – Big C

 

DAY 4 – SUKHUMVIT	DAY 5 – NIGHT MARKETS	DAY 6 – SILOM
10am – Breakfast at Roast	10am – Breakfast at Victory Monument Alley
12pm – Let’s Relax Onsen and Spa Thonglor	12pm – Chatuchak Weekend Market	12pm – Lunch at Bai Yun
		3pm – Lumpini Park
5pm – Dinner at The Blooming Gallery	5pm – Ratchada Train Market	6pm – Vertigo and Moon Bar
7pm – Sukhumvit Nightlife		9pm – Patpong

Conclusion

Enjoying coconut ice cream at Talad Neon Night Market

I hope you found this 6 Day Bangkok itinerary useful! We love going for holidays in Bangkok because there are so many things to do here, from shopping to massage places to awesome eateries to night markets to nightclubs and more. As usual please feel free to leave any questions in the comments section below.

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