Find accommodation in Bangkok
In Bangkok, there are thousands of hotels and hundreds of guesthouses to choose from. Whichever area of the city you pick, you will have no trouble finding a room, even at the last minute.
However, especially for a first trip to Thailand, it is better to book at least your first night in a hotel in Bangkok so you don't have to worry about it after a long flight and can find your bearings. All the more so as your first accommodation is one of the details required for the TDAC, the digital arrival card to fill in online before arriving in Thailand (see the
Practical information section). For a long time, the most popular area among travellers passing through the Thai capital was Khao San Road, which has earned a well-deserved reputation as the backpacker district. This is where you will find the largest concentration of cheap hotels and guesthouses, and of course the largest concentration of tourists. The area has the advantage of being only a few minutes' walk from the
Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) and the Grand Palace. Still, avoid the