Wang Mai Travel Guide
Bangkok
Popular places to visit
MBK Center
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home with a trip to MBK Center, a popular shopping spot in Bangkok. Visit the notable monuments and temples in this culturally rich area.
Jim Thompson House Museum
Time stands still at the home of James H.W. Thompson, a beautiful example of classical Thai architecture surrounded by landscaped gardens and tropical foliage.
Bangkok Art & Culture Centre
Enjoy a stop at Bangkok Art & Culture Centre, an entertaining place to visit in Bangkok. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this culturally rich area.
Khaosan Road
Khao San Road epitomises the manic mega-city, attracting tourists and travellers from all over the world with the promise of cheap accommodation and adventure.
Pratunam Market
You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit Pratunam Market, a favourite shopping spot in Bangkok. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Terminal 21 Shopping Mall
You can browse for souvenirs with a trip to Terminal 21 Shopping Mall, a favourite shopping spot in Bangkok. Visit the notable monuments and temples in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Wang Mai
Pathumwan Princess Hotel
Management are overcharging customers on items. I accidentally went to use the bedside phone and the lamp on the side table electric plug was wrapped around the phone and when I pulled the phone towards me it tangled with the lamp cord and the lamp fell and broke the cheap glass cover. I took it ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Mandarin Hotel Managed by Centre Point
They had a water leak on the last day of my stay but they worked hard to resolve it and I am staying there again when I return to Bangkok. It’s a great hotel and the staff is wonderful.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Asia Hotel Bangkok
Air con was too strong. But shower & hot water was excellent. Body wash & shampoo would be better on a dispenser.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Grande Centre Point Hotel Terminal 21
My only negatives is the AC in my room did nit work to my liking. Took too long for my room to cool down. I booked a room with a washer machine but i got one without one. Other than that this hotel and location is amazing.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Grande Centre Point Sukhumvit 55
This hotel is very high end. The rooms are Morden luxurious and have all amenities that you could want. The in room dining service was very good as was the gym amd breakfast. The spa services were good but was an onsen so had to go in naked with separate facilities for men and woman. The massage ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Eleven Hotel Bangkok
Eleven Hotel Bangkok was a real find. The location is excellent, making it easy to get around the city, and the staff were genuinely lovely, helpful, welcoming and professional throughout the stay. The rooms were very comfortable, with enormous beds that made it easy to properly relax after a busy ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Wang Mai
Bangkok City Centre
Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Bangkok City Centre. Check out top attractions like Khaosan Road and MBK Center, and jump on the metro at Hua Lamphong Station or National Stadium BTS Station to see more of the city.
Siam
Enjoy the popular shops in Siam. MBK Center is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Ratchadamri BTS Station or Siam BTS Station to see more of Bangkok.
Ratchaprasong
Visitors to Ratchaprasong love its popular shops, and you can check out Erawan Shrine and Gaysorn Plaza. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Chit Lom BTS Station.
Bang Rak
Known for its fantastic nightlife, stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Bang Rak. Top attractions like King Power Mahanakhon and Patpong Night Bazaar are major draws. Catch the metro at Chong Nonsi BTS Station or Saint Louis Station to see more of the city.
Chinatown
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Chinatown. Spend some time visiting top spots like Chinatown, and catch the metro at MRT Wat Mangkon Station or Hua Lamphong Station to see more of the area.
Sala Daeng
Silom Complex Shopping Mall and Thaniya Plaza are a few top attractions in Sala Daeng. Hop around the city on the metro at Si Lom Station or Sala Daeng Station and check out the area's fantastic nightlife, popular shops and eye-catching views.
