Cheap city break Bangkok
Bangkok is a sensory overload: golden temples, floating markets, the best street food in the world from €1 a dish and sky bars with views of millions of lights. Flights from Schiphol from €500 return, 7 days
✈️ Plan your trip to Bangkok →When is the best time to go?
November to February: dry, 25-30 degrees, low humidity. March to May is scorching hot (35+). June to October is the rainy season (refreshing, cheap, but daily showers).
The best neighborhoods in Bangkok
- Sukhumvit A chic district connected by the Skywalk, BTS line.
- Old City Temples, palaces, traditional.
- Silom Business district, best rooftop bars.
- Chinatown Best street food, especially on Yaowarat Road after sunset.
- Thonglor Hipster paradise, best cafés.
Top 5 things to do in Bangkok
- Grand Palace + Wat Phra Kaew €15, dress appropriately (long trousers, no sleeveless tops).
- Wat Pho Reclining Buddha temple, €5.
- Chatuchak Weekend Market 8000 stalls, almost free entry, Friday-Sunday.
- Pad Thai at Thip Samai The OG pad thai spot, €4.
- Sky bar at Lebua Hangover film location, drink €15.
Flights + transport from the Netherlands
Directly from Schiphol to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) in 11 hour. KLM, Thai. Airport Rail Link to Phaya Thai €1.50 in 30 minutes.
What costs a trip to Bangkok?
Hostels from €5, mid-range hotels €25 to 70, vacation rentals €40 per night. Food: street food €1, restaurant €5 to 15, Singha beer €2. Bangkok is incredibly cheap.
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Frequently asked questions about Bangkok
When is the best time to visit Bangkok?
November to February: dry, 25-30 degrees, low humidity.
Which neighborhood is best to stay in Bangkok?
Sukhumvit is a good first choice: a chic district connected by the Skywalk, BTS line.
How do I get from the Netherlands to Bangkok?
Directly from Schiphol to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) in 11 hour.
What costs a trip to Bangkok?
Hostels from €5, mid-range hotels €25 to 70, vacation rentals €40 per night.
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