--- title: "Bangkok" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Bangkok." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/bangkok" locale: "en" --- # Bangkok Primary place hint: Bangkok ## Breadcrumbs [Asia](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/asia) > [Thailand](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/thailand) > [Central Thailand](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/central-thailand) > [Bangkok](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/bangkok) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/bangkok) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Bangkok ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Bangkok with the best hotel views. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/thailand/bangkok) (lonelyplanet.com) Lonely Planet is a major professionally edited travel publication covering destination guides and travel articles worldwide. Their Bangkok destination guide gives a strong city overview, bringing together attractions, local spots, expert tips, and broad planning basics for visitors. - [Nomadic Matt](https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/thailand-travel-tips/bangkok/) (nomadicmatt.com) Nomadic Matt is a long-running budget-travel advice site focused on cheaper and longer trips. Their Bangkok budget travel guide is practical for cost-conscious visitors, covering things to do, costs, saving money, transport, accommodation, and planning basics. - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/bangkok/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with structured planning tools. Their Bangkok guide is a useful city-planning resource, spanning landmarks such as the Grand Palace, markets, rooftop bars, canal boats, and food experiences. - [Earth Trekkers](https://www.earthtrekkers.com/best-things-to-do-your-first-time-in-bangkok/) (earthtrekkers.com) Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site focused on detailed guides, itineraries, and route planning. Their first-time Bangkok guide is helpful for prioritizing a city visit, combining things to do with where to stay, where to eat, and when to go. - [The Planet D](https://theplanetd.com/3-days-in-bangkok-itinerary/) (theplanetd.com) The Planet D is an adventure travel blog by Dave and Deb with global destination and itinerary coverage. Their three-day Bangkok itinerary gives short-stay travelers a focused plan built around top attractions and things to do in the city. - [Going Awesome Places](https://goingawesomeplaces.com/3-day-bangkok-itinerary/) (goingawesomeplaces.com) Going Awesome Places is an itinerary-focused travel site by William Tang with detailed trip-planning guides. His three-day Bangkok itinerary is a practical route for a compact visit, with temples, markets, and street food as central parts of the plan. - [Our Escape Clause](https://www.ourescapeclause.com/first-time-in-bangkok-travel-tips/) (ourescapeclause.com) Our Escape Clause is a practical travel blog by Kate and Jeremy Storm focused on independent trip planning. Their Bangkok travel tips article is a helpful first-visit resource, giving readers essential planning context before exploring the city and wider Thailand. - [The Family Voyage](https://www.thefamilyvoyage.com/2-days-in-bangkok-itinerary/) (thefamilyvoyage.com) The Family Voyage is a family travel site focused on practical travel with kids and destination advice. Their two-day Bangkok itinerary offers a compact, family-minded route for seeing the city and nearby areas without overcomplicating a short stay. - [The Travel Bunny](https://www.the-travel-bunny.com/bangkok-city-guide/) (the-travel-bunny.com) The Travel Bunny is a budget and slow-travel blog focused on affordable adventures and practical planning advice. Their Bangkok city guide is a practical all-rounder for visitors, covering hotels, things to see, and useful travel details for planning an affordable trip. - [Wanderlust Chloe](https://www.wanderlustchloe.com/bangkok-food-experiences/) (wanderlustchloe.com) Wanderlust Chloe is a UK travel blog covering travel, food, adventure, memorable experiences, and comfortable travel. Her Bangkok food experiences guide is a good fit for travelers planning meals and activities, from Thai food tours and cooking classes to dinner with a view. - [The Broke Backpacker](https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/is-bangkok-safe/) (thebrokebackpacker.com) The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site for backpackers, budget travelers, and independent trips. Their Bangkok safety guide is a practical resource for independent travelers, with tips on staying aware and understanding what visitors may want to avoid. - [Be My Travel Muse](https://www.bemytravelmuse.com/how-to-enjoy-bangkok/) (bemytravelmuse.com) Be My Travel Muse is a solo female travel blog and travel business by Kristin Addis. Her Bangkok guide offers a helpful set of five experience-based tips for approaching the city with more confidence and enjoyment. - [Nomad is Beautiful](https://nomadisbeautiful.com/travel-blogs/things-to-do-in-bangkok/) (nomadisbeautiful.com) Nomad is Beautiful is a digital nomad and travel site focused on travel, work, and lifestyle resources. Their Bangkok article gives readers a practical mix of eight things to do, with useful emphasis on street food, culture, and affordable city life. - [Jessie on a Journey](https://jessieonajourney.com/bangkok-airport-shuttle/) (jessieonajourney.com) Jessie on a Journey is a solo female, adventure, and NYC-focused travel site by Jessie Festa. Her Bangkok airport shuttle guide is especially helpful for first-time users moving between the city’s two international airports. - [Girl About The Globe](https://www.girlabouttheglobe.com/solo-travel-in-bangkok/) (girlabouttheglobe.com) Girl about the Globe is a travel blog focused on solo female travel and conscious travel. Their solo travel guide to Bangkok is a thoughtful fit for readers interested in Thai culture, spiritual sites, historic places, and independent travel planning. ## Travel Videos - [Amanda King](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy2iOjmGfDU) (youtube.com) Amanda King is a YouTube channel where Amanda shares travel vlogs, life abroad, and experiences shaped by her flight attendant background. This Bangkok travel video covers four days of temples, rooftop views, cafes, shopping centres, food, local streets, and hotel context in a helpful city-break format. - [Creative Travel Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk3xr2QnAoE) (youtube.com) Creative Travel Guide is a YouTube travel channel from a British couple living in Bangkok and exploring Asia. This guide video gives a practical Bangkok overview through ten things to do, from temples, parks, markets, and boat tours to food-focused activities. - [Sophie Nadeau](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udR5K8L6K2Y) (youtube.com) Sophie Nadeau is a YouTube travel channel from a travel writer and presenter creating documentary-style travel videos with her husband, Antoine. This itinerary video lays out a well-rounded three days in Bangkok, covering riverside temples, markets, parks, museums, malls, and quieter city areas. - [Gabriel Traveler](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdVVNakZZPU) (youtube.com) Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, a long-term traveler and author who shares travel videos and practical information. This travel video follows one day in Bangkok with useful first-hand stops around Khao San Road, Siam Center, Chinatown, and the Chao Phraya River ferry. - [Alan & Shannon](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoWk-n4I-ns) (youtube.com) Alan & Shannon is a YouTube travel channel from two Scottish creators documenting trips across multiple countries. This Bangkok travel video gives first-time visitors a practical 2023 city overview, including attractions, street markets, Lumpini Park, shopping malls, transport, and where to stay. - [TOPJAW](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32g0EMAmFvU) (youtube.com) TOPJAW is a YouTube travel channel from Jesse and Will, focused on things to eat, drink, and do while travelling. This 48-hour Bangkok video is especially useful for food-and-drink planning, with restaurants, bars, street food, parks, temples, and early Songkran context. - [Jason Billam Travel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caQlKDGzE6k) (youtube.com) Jason Billam Travel is a YouTube travel channel from a British traveller who has explored the world full-time since 2017. This vlog follows a return to Bangkok through Khao San Road, Chinatown, Muay Thai, and onward travel to Sukhothai, giving the city a lively but grounded travel angle. - [Karl Watson: Travel Documentaries](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_7RsTE9IEc) (youtube.com) Karl Watson: Travel Documentaries is a YouTube travel channel built around Karl Watson’s longer travel films and trip breakdowns. This 24-hour Bangkok travel video works well as a stopover guide, combining Chinatown, Hidden Bangkok Tours canal touring, and a revisit to Khao San Road. - [Joel and Emilia](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fBlsOeh0Xs) (youtube.com) Joel and Emilia is a YouTube travel channel from Joel Friend and Emilia Beattie, who document their travels together around the world. This vlog captures a first day in Bangkok through city streets, malls, and immediate impressions, offering a helpful arrival-day perspective on the destination. - [Riri Travels](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27AghAKqlXU) (youtube.com) Riri Travels is a YouTube channel with a brief channel description and travel-vlog content centered on cozy experiences. This four-day Bangkok vlog gives a cozy, detailed city view through cafes, temples, markets, food stops, museums, ICONSIAM, Talat Noi, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, and riverside areas. - [The Endless Adventure](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebYijsPg_Y8) (youtube.com) The Endless Adventure is a YouTube travel channel from Eric and Allison, focused on places, food, and long-term travel. This Bangkok food video focuses on a floating market, making it a helpful look at Thai street food, market treats, and a guided local experience. - [The New Travel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTcSaEFcpds) (youtube.com) The New Travel is a YouTube travel channel focused on meaningful stories from around the world and real people encountered through travel. This travel video tours ICONSIAM in Bangkok, giving a clear look at the mall as a notable shopping attraction and visitor destination. - [Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSKFdIo5AbA) (youtube.com) Samuel and Audrey is a YouTube travel channel from Canadian media publishers sharing city guides, travel tips, food tours, and itineraries. This Bangkok food video explores Chatuchak Weekend Market through Thai street food samples and market-guide context, making it helpful for visitors planning a market stop. - [denniscallan](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBXeLOquZXM) (youtube.com) denniscallan is a YouTube travel channel by Dennis Callan, featuring travel videos about Europe, South America, the USA, and Asia. This travel video focuses on Bangkok’s Chatuchak Weekend Market, offering a useful look at its many booths, shopping atmosphere, and local encounters. - [Dots on a Map](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ni-v1rhGN1E) (youtube.com) Dots on a Map is a YouTube travel channel from Dottie and Lenza, focused on destination stories, local culture, conversations, visuals, and food. This short guide video offers brief Bangkok visiting tips, making it a concise companion for viewers looking for quick destination advice.