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Chinatown (Yaowarat)

Yaowarat is Bangkok's Chinatown. By day it's gold shops, Chinese pharmacies, and old shophouses; by night the main road becomes one of the city's busiest street-food strips. Since the MRT Blue Line opened Wat Mangkon station, basing yourself here got a lot easier, with most hotels a few minutes' walk from the platform. The area covers a wide spread of stays, from hostels in old buildings to boutique houses and a riverside luxury hotel down on the Charoen Krung side. One thing to know: the main streets are crowded and noisy, so light sleepers should ask for a room away from the road.

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Where to stay in Chinatown (Yaowarat)

🔄 Updated 22 Jun 2026

Recommended hotels in Chinatown (Yaowarat)

1

Luk Hostel

★ 2-star · Best for: Backpackers · by the MRT · 🔎 Find a deal on Agoda

A newer hostel on Vanich 1 Road, about 250 metres (under a five-minute walk) from MRT Wat Mangkon. Dorm beds have blackout curtains, reading lights, sockets, and a personal locker, plus there's a café downstairs and a rooftop to hang out on. Reviews praise how clean it is and how central it sits in the eating district. There's a ฿50 per-night towel fee if you don't bring your own.

from ~฿250 (approx)
2

Loftel 22 Hostel

★ 2-star · Best for: Budget · near Talat Noi · 🔎 Find a deal on Agoda

A hostel in an old building in the Talat Noi area on Charoen Krung Road, walkable to the river piers and to Yaowarat Road. The rooms and common areas are clean, and there's an on-site bar and coffee shop. Reviews single out the kind, helpful staff. A good budget pick if you want to be near the food but off the noisy main Yaowarat strip.

from ~฿600 (approx)
3

W22 by Burasari

★ 3-star · Best for: Value · stylish rooms · 🔎 Find a deal on Agoda

A value lifestyle hotel in Chinatown with nicely styled rooms that are roomier than a hostel and have strong air-con. Reviews praise the cleanliness and friendly staff. Worth knowing: street-facing rooms catch road noise, and there are a few extra charges. A solid choice for a good-looking private room without spending much.

from ~฿1,000 (approx)
4

ASAI Bangkok Chinatown

★ 3-star · Best for: Modern design · by the night market · 🔎 Find a deal on Agoda

A lifestyle hotel from the Dusit group on Charoen Krung Road, with a modern look that mixes in local character and an on-site JAMJAM Eatery & Bar. Its location scores highly in reviews for being close to the night market and the MRT. Good for travellers who like clean, design-led hotels at a mid-range price.

from ~฿1,500 (approx)
5

Hotel Royal Bangkok@Chinatown

★ 4-star · Best for: Rooftop pool · on Yaowarat · 🔎 Find a deal on Agoda

A larger hotel of around 290 rooms right on Yaowarat Road, about 350 metres from MRT Wat Mangkon. The draws are the rooftop pool and the breakfast buffet, and most reviews praise the value and attentive service. Windowless rooms cost a little less than the city-view ones. A good fit for families or anyone who wants full facilities in a central spot.

from ~฿1,800 (approx)
6

Shanghai Mansion Bangkok

★ 4-star · Best for: Boutique character · couples · 🔎 Find a deal on Agoda

Chinatown's best-known boutique hotel, decorated in a 1930s Shanghai style with silk, lanterns, and antique furniture, plus an in-house restaurant and jazz bar. It sits right on Yaowarat Road and is walkable to MRT Wat Mangkon. The atmosphere is very distinctive, though some rooms have no external window. A romantic pick for couples who want a stay with character.

from ~฿2,800 (approx)
7

Capella Bangkok

★ 5-star · Best for: Riverside luxury · special occasions · 🔎 Find a deal on Agoda

A riverside luxury hotel on the Chao Phraya, on Charoen Krung at the southern edge of the district, with 101 suites and villas facing the river, a three-Michelin-star restaurant, and a spa. It topped The World's 50 Best Hotels in 2024. Rates are very high and it's not in the middle of the street-food strip, but it's the top-end choice for a special-occasion riverside stay near Chinatown.

from ~฿30,000 (approx)
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FAQ

Is it easy to get around from Chinatown?

Much easier since the MRT opened Wat Mangkon station in the middle of the district, with direct trains to Silom, Sukhumvit, and Bang Sue Grand Station. Hua Lamphong station is close by too, a short walk or songthaew ride away. For Suvarnabhumi Airport, take the MRT and connect to the Airport Rail Link at Phetchaburi or Makkasan.

Is Chinatown noisy and hard to sleep in?

The main roads like Yaowarat and Charoen Krung are busy and noisy, especially in the evening when the food stalls open. If you're a light sleeper, ask for a room away from the main road, or pick a place down a side lane or in the quieter Talat Noi area. Many hostels and boutiques also have quieter interior rooms you can request.

Who is Chinatown best for?

It's great for food lovers, since the whole area fills with street-food stalls, dim sum, and Chinese sweets after dark. It also suits anyone who wants the feel of an old neighbourhood and Chinese culture. Travellers after big malls or Western-style bar nightlife will find less of that here than in Sukhumvit or Silom.

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