What's Ratchadaphisek Like?

Ratchadaphisek is a stylish area where you can spend time appreciating its entertainment venues. Enjoy the neighborhood's rich culture. Take in some culture at top places like Siam Niramit Theater and Thailand Cultural Center. Central Plaza Grand Rama 9 and Union Mall are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Ratchadaphisek?

We have 300 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' top lodging choices in Ratchadaphisek:

Lancaster Bangkok

Luxury hotel with spa, outdoor pool

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Free area shuttle • Restaurant • Spacious rooms

Pastel House - Adults Only

Adults-only hostel

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Café • Central location

Ibis Styles Bangkok Ratchada

3.5-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Spacious rooms

Swissotel Bangkok Ratchada

Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants, spa

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Steam room • Health club • Walkable location

How to Get to Ratchadaphisek

Ratchadaphisek is located 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from the heart of Bangkok.

Flying to:

• • Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Ratchadaphisek
• • Don Mueang Intl. Airport (DMK), 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Ratchadaphisek

Traveling to Ratchadaphisek by Train

You'll find the following train stations in the neighborhood:

• • Asok Railway Station
• • Bangkok Makkasan Station

Getting to Ratchadaphisek on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • Huai Khwang Station
• • Thailand Cultural Centre Station
• • Sutthisan Station

Things to See and Do in and around Ratchadaphisek

Things to See near Ratchadaphisek:

• • University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (1.1 mi/1.8 km away)
• • Victory Monument (2.7 mi/4.3 km away)
• • Erawan Shrine (3.2 mi/5.2 km away)
• • Rajamangala Stadium (3.4 mi/5.4 km away)
• • Chulalongkorn University (3.8 mi/6.1 km away)

Things to Do in Ratchadaphisek

• • Siam Niramit Theater
• • Thailand Cultural Center
• • Central Plaza Grand Rama 9
• • Union Mall
• • The Esplanade Shopping Center

Other Popular Ratchadaphisek Attractions

• • The New Rot Fai Market Ratchada
• • Fortune Town Mall
• • Show DC
• • Suan Lum Night Bazaar
• • Thai Airways Market

When Is the Best Time to Visit Bangkok?

• • Hottest months: April, March, May, June (average 85°F)
• • Coldest months: January, December, February, November (average 80°F)
• • Rainiest months: September, October, May, August (average 9 inches of rainfall)