Bangkok on a Budget: Temples, Street Food & Nightlife
A budget-friendly six days in Bangkok for two: the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Chinatown temples, plenty of street food and night markets, and evenings in rooftop, cultural and hidden cocktail bars.
€652 at live prices, plus €361 – €638 estimated for meals, sights and getting around.
For 2 people: €507 – €645 each.
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Day 1, Tue, Dec 1
Fly in and check in, then dinner at a night market and rooftop drinks.
Flight, 14:00–19:50
IndiGo 6E1059, BOM 14:00 → BKK 19:50, direct, 4 h 20 min
Direct IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Bangkok, the best-value option for the trip.
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Stay, 19:50–20:50
Top-rated, room-only budget stay that leaves more of the budget for Bangkok's street food.
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Day 2, Wed, Dec 2
The Grand Palace, Wat Pho and river views, then pad thai and a Thai cultural bar.
Café, 08:00–09:00
589 Phra Sumen Rd, Wat Bowon Niwet, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Well-loved coffee and brunch café for a relaxed start before a day of temples.
2 km, about 25 min on foot
Sight, 09:30–12:00
PFXR+XJ5, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Bangkok's royal showpiece and the cultural highlight of the trip. Arrive early to beat the heat and the crowds.
The usual entry ticket. Ticket sites may show tours, guides or skip-the-line passes, which cost more.
1.9 km, about 24 min on foot
Restaurant, 12:30–13:30
21 Prachathipatai Rd, Wat Bowon Niwet, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Highly rated Thai restaurant on Ratchadamnoen, close to the old town sights. Try their classic Thai dishes.
2.2 km, about 27 min on foot
Sight, 14:00–15:30
2 Sanam Chai Rd, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Peaceful temple with giant Buddha & art. Large landmark temple offering serene grounds with a giant reclining Buddha, historic art & statues.
Large landmark temple with serene grounds, a giant reclining Buddha, historic art and statues.
300 m, about 4 min on foot
Sight, 16:00–17:00
89 Maharat Rd, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Riverside spot with a view across to Wat Arun, a lovely place to pause in the late afternoon.
2.8 km, about 8 min by taxi or transit
Restaurant, 18:30–19:30
Phiphaksa 1, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
Very popular pad thai spot and a must for a foodie. Order the signature pad thai.
500 m, about 6 min on foot
Bar, 20:30–22:30
69 ซ. นานา, Pom Prap, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
Thai-themed cultural bar that mixes a traditional atmosphere with nightlife.
Day 3, Thu, Dec 3
Temple hopping through the old town and Chinatown, then a food crawl in Yaowarat.
Café, 08:00–09:00
23 Bamrung Mueang Rd, San Chao Pho Sua, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Old Town roastery for good coffee and a light breakfast near the day's temples.
500 m, about 7 min on foot
Sight, 09:30–10:30
146 Bamrung Mueang Rd, Wat Ratchabophit, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Buddhist temple with iconic Giant Swing. Ornate 19th-century Buddhist temple, famed for its 20-m. red teak Giant Swing & 8 m. bronze Buddha.
Ornate 19th-century temple famed for its bronze Buddha and the red teak Giant Swing outside.
100 m, about 1 min on foot
Sight, 10:35–11:00
QG22+PGF, Dinso Rd, แขวง บางขุนพรหม, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Buddhist temple’s striking monument. Landmark monument in the form of a tall, scarlet frame, overlooking a 19th-century Buddhist temple.
Striking scarlet landmark frame overlooking the temple, a quick and free photo stop.
4.7 km, about 13 min by taxi or transit
Restaurant, 12:00–13:00
57, 89 Soi Silom 20, Suriya Wong, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Well-rated spot for affordable Thai street-food-style dishes.
2.2 km, about 27 min on foot
Sight, 14:00–15:00
661 ถ. เจริญกรุง, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
Ornate temple with a gold Buddha statue. This historic temple features a gilded exterior, exhibitions & a massive golden statue of Buddha.
Historic temple with a gilded exterior, exhibitions and a massive golden Buddha statue.
900 m, about 12 min on foot
Sight, 15:20–16:15
423 ถ. เจริญกรุง, Pom Prap, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
Buddhist temple with New Year's festival. Chinese Buddhist temple with numerous courtyards & passageways, known for its New Year's festival.
Chinese Buddhist temple with many courtyards and passageways in the heart of Chinatown.
300 m, about 4 min on foot
Restaurant, 18:00–19:30
Yaowarat Rd, Chakkrawat, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
Yaowarat's walking street market for a Chinatown feast. Graze the stalls for local snacks.
500 m, about 7 min on foot
Bar, 20:00–22:00
161 Yaowarat Rd, Chakkrawat, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
Top-rated Chinatown bar, ideal for a nightcap after the street food.
Day 4, Fri, Dec 4
A canal walk, street art and an old-homes museum, then dinner and cocktails.
Café, 09:00–10:00
332 Boriphat Rd, Ban Bat, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
Five-star rated canal-side coffee shop on Khlong Ong Ang.
500 m, about 7 min on foot
Sight, 10:00–11:00
ถ. คนเดินคลองโอ่งอ่าง, Khwaeng Wang Burapha Phirom, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Stroll along this canal for a calm, local side of the city.
1.2 km, about 16 min on foot
Sight, 11:15–12:15
PGP5+XFP, Song Wat Rd, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
Free street art along historic Song Wat Road, a great photo walk.
7.8 km, about 21 min by taxi or transit
Restaurant, 12:45–13:45
116 Sukhumvit Alley 22, Khwaeng Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Small, well-rated restaurant for a relaxed lunch break.
6.4 km, about 17 min by taxi or transit
Sight, 14:30–15:30
273 Saphan Yao Alley, Si Phraya, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Museum featuring preserved 1930s homes. Compact museum focused primarily on 2 reconstructed houses from the early 20th century.
Compact museum of preserved early 20th-century homes that shows everyday life in old Bangkok.
4.9 km, about 13 min by taxi or transit
Restaurant, 18:30–20:00
1, 6 Prachathipatai Rd, Khwaeng Ban Phan Thom, Khet Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Highly rated restaurant for a sit-down dinner, a good choice for a foodie evening.
3.2 km, about 9 min by taxi or transit
Bar, 20:30–22:30
35 ซ. นานา, Pom Prap, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
Well-reviewed cocktail bar for a Friday night out.
Day 5, Sat, Dec 5
The Marble Temple and the giant stupa of Wat Paknam, then a food street and a hidden bar.
Restaurant, 08:30–09:30
Sammitr, 51 Soi Sukhumvit 16, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Popular brunch spot to fuel up for the day.
8.2 km, about 22 min by taxi or transit
Sight, 10:00–11:00
69 Rama V Rd, Dusit, Dusit District, Bangkok 10300, Thailand
Opulent temple known for its marble. Ornate temple constructed of white Italian marble & featuring a mix of European & Thai design.
The Marble Temple, built of white Italian marble with a mix of European and Thai design.
1.9 km, about 24 min on foot
Restaurant, 12:00–13:00
49 Samsen 4 Aly, Ban Phan Thom, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Hugely popular, top-rated restaurant for a hearty midday meal.
7.1 km, about 19 min by taxi or transit
Sight, 14:30–16:00
300, Ratchamongkhon Prasat Alley, Pak Khlong Phasi Charoen, Phasi Charoen, Bangkok 10160, Thailand
Buddhist temple with a towering stupa. Vast Buddhist temple complex featuring a towering stupa & numerous stone & glass sculptures.
Vast temple complex with a towering stupa and many stone and glass sculptures.
9.2 km, about 25 min by taxi or transit
Restaurant, 18:30–19:45
60 Soi Phetchaburi 5, Thung Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
Evening food street with local stalls, ideal for cheap Thai eats.
5 km, about 14 min by taxi or transit
Bar, 20:30–22:45
178, 1 Suanplu Road, Thung Maha Mek, Sathon, Bangkok 10240, Thailand
Five-star rated hidden bar, perfect for a final big night out.
Day 6, Sun, Dec 6
Coffee, a riverside fort and lunch before the flight home.
Flight, 08:20–11:35
IndiGo 6E1052, BKK 08:20 → BOM 11:35, direct, 4 h 45 min
Return flight, included in the outbound fare. Direct IndiGo flight home to Mumbai.
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