Réserver à l'avance un hôtel sur Bangkok près du centre?
by Mi7
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Bonjour
Je voulais savoir s'il vaut mieux réserver l'hotel a bangkok avant de partir.
On m'a dit que les autorités à l'aéroport voulait une adresse. Est ce vrai. D'autre part Qui connaitrait un hotel dans un quartier facile d'accès tranquille et dans les prix moyens.
Je ne connais pas bangkok, je pars seul et j'ai peur de me perdre.
merci
Non surtout pas, tu risquerai de passé a coté de bonnes affaires!!! tous les prix d'hotels sont négociables, mais pour cela vaut mieux etre sur place😉.Pour les autoritées a l'aeroport, tu leurs donne une adresse que tu aura trouvé dans un guide( routard ou lonely ) ils ne viendrons pas verriffier si tu es bien la bas.
Nous sommes restés quelques jours a Bangkok avec mon ami l'année derniere et nous avons sejournés au Buddy Lodge dans la khao san Rd. La rue est tres animée, mais l'hotel reste calme. Prix entre 1000 et 2000 baths ( 20 et 40 dollars) n'hésite pas a demander un prix discount!!! sinon, ils vont te faire payer le prix fort.
Les chambres sont tres bien équipées( TV, AC, mini bar) le petit dej est compris ( buffet ) et l'hotel a une piscine sur le toit!!! le pied😉
LA khao San Rd est tres bien située, au pied de l'hotel tu trouverra des touk touk qui t'emmeneron visiter tous les monuments. Et puis tu trouverra pleins de petits magazins et des restaus sympas.
Voila bon voyage.
Estelle.
Inutile de réserver des hotels à l'avance à Bangkok, l'offre dépasse largement la demande, ceci dit si tu veux descendre dans des hôtels de luxe ou semi luxe à prix intéressants tu peux reserver sur certains sites internet (asiarooms, asiatravel....etc....) pour avoir de belles réductions.
Sinon je te déconseille de choisir le secteur de Khao San Road comme point de chute si tu veux vraiment apprécié Bangkok et ses habitants ...c'est tout le contraire d'un quartier tranquille et facile d'accès....
« Le véritable voyage de découverte ne consiste pas à chercher de nouveaux paysages, mais à avoir de nouveaux yeux. » (Marcel Proust)
salut Estelle
je te remercie pour les renseigements sur Khoa san road. Comment s'y rendre à partir de l'aéroport ( train et lequel, bus (n°?) ou autre? Sais-tu si Sukhumvit est un quartier central et comment s'y rendre? Si tu pouvais me dire comment vous vous déplaciez à Bangkok ( le moyen le plus simple et le plus ...clair). J'en profite pour te demeander ce qu'il ne faut pas manquer de voir à Bangkok. Ensuite je pense aller vers Ayutthalya et aprés vers le park national de Khao Loem. Il parait que l'on peut faire du treck à dos d'éléphant. Est-ce une bonne idée? Par la suite je redescendrai vers le sud Koh Chang, entrer au Cambodge et redescendre encore vers Koh samui... Mais je ne sais pas si c'est une bonne idée.. Je fais un séjour de 3 semaines, j'ai bien un guide ( le Petit futé), mais rien ne vaut l'expression de l'expérience des autres voyageurs. Encore merci
je te remercie pour les renseigements sur Khoa san road. Comment s'y rendre à partir de l'aéroport ( train et lequel, bus (n°?) ou autre? Sais-tu si Sukhumvit est un quartier central et comment s'y rendre? Si tu pouvais me dire comment vous vous déplaciez à Bangkok ( le moyen le plus simple et le plus ...clair). J'en profite pour te demeander ce qu'il ne faut pas manquer de voir à Bangkok. Ensuite je pense aller vers Ayutthalya et aprés vers le park national de Khao Loem. Il parait que l'on peut faire du treck à dos d'éléphant. Est-ce une bonne idée? Par la suite je redescendrai vers le sud Koh Chang, entrer au Cambodge et redescendre encore vers Koh samui... Mais je ne sais pas si c'est une bonne idée.. Je fais un séjour de 3 semaines, j'ai bien un guide ( le Petit futé), mais rien ne vaut l'expression de l'expérience des autres voyageurs. Encore merci
Salut
Ah bon tu me déconseilles Khao san road? Quel quartier me conseilles tu. Suhumvit, tu connais? Est-ce central? Je cherche un hotel facile d'accès avec un prix raisonnable car je dois rester 3 semaines en Thailande? Que me conseilles tu de visiter en priorité sur Bangkok? Et comment s'y déplacer le plus aisémént possible? Merci
Ah bon tu me déconseilles Khao san road? Quel quartier me conseilles tu. Suhumvit, tu connais? Est-ce central? Je cherche un hotel facile d'accès avec un prix raisonnable car je dois rester 3 semaines en Thailande? Que me conseilles tu de visiter en priorité sur Bangkok? Et comment s'y déplacer le plus aisémént possible? Merci
Alors, de l'aeroport, nous avions pris un taxis ( prend en un avec un conteur, sinon, n'oublie pas de definir le prix avant de partir avec le chauffeur, mais il me semble qu'avec le conteur c moins cher) ca ne coute pas tres cher envirron 350 baths (7 dollars) et le trajet dur envirron 1H 1H30 suivant la circulation.
Sinon, tu as des bus climatisés pour envirron 100 baths(2 dollars)tu achete un billet au guichet qui ce trouve dans l'aeroport.Si tu choisis le quartier Kho San Rd( le coin des hotels pas cher) c'es le bus A2 et descend a l'arret "Democracy Monument".
Sukhumvit est une tres grande rue avec des centres commercials. Pour s'y rendre, toujours taxis metter ou touck touck.Nous, nous ne nous déplacions qu'en taxis dans Bangkok, c pas si cher que ca, tu n'a pas la pollution dans la figure (ce que tu as dans les touck touck) et c tres simple😉. Tu dis au chauffeur ou tu veut aller et il t'y emmene. Ils comprennent presque tous l'anglais.
A Bangkok, a ne pas manquer: le grand palais, avec le grand bouddha couché qui est tres impressionnant, le marché flottant, la tour Baiyoke( la plus haute de Thailande 309 m) payant, mais cela vaut vraiment le coup!!En haut de cette tour, tu pourras manger un buffet a volonté fabulleu.Tu trouverra des marchés nocturnes tres sympa ou tu pourras faire de super affaires.
Nous ne sommes pas allés a Ayutthalya ni au park national de Khao Loem. Nous avons fais du treck a Chiang Mai. Tres belle destination.
Nous n'avons pas fais non plus Koh Chang et le cambodge, mais Samui est une tres belle ile.
Je te conseil quand tu y sera de louer une moto pour en faire le tour, tu trouvera de superb paysages et plages.😉
En 3 semaines tu auras le temps de faire beaucoup de choses!!
Je te conseil quand meme d'acheter le routard ou le lonely planet qui sont des guides mieux que le petit futé a mon gout.
J'espere t'avoir bien aidé et etre assé compréhensible😛
Estelle.
Pour bien profiter de la ville sans perdre de temps et engloutir des bahts dans les taxis et autres tuk tuk il faut choisir un hôtel à proximité du métro qui est le moyen le plus éfficace pour rayonner même s'il ne déssert pas tout les quartiers loin s'en faut, le quartier de Sukkumvit sans être exeptionnel est bien désservi en transport,
les quartiers de Siam square et Silom rd sont aussi bien situé......Sinon c'est difficile de donner des conseils de visite sans connaitre les goûts des voyageurs......certains viendront juste pour les sites touristiques, d'autres pour le shopping, d'autres pour les nanas, d'autres pour le soleil à bon prix..........
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merci
Tu as été très claire.
Quand tu parles de faire de super affaires, c'est quoi?
Est-ce que les prix des appareils éléctroniques, informatiques etc.. sont interessants.
Tu parles de buffet, apropos est-il vrai qu'il faut éviter de manger des crudités et du poulet?
Pour Sukhumvit road c'est quel bus au départ de l'aéroport ou train?
Je te remercie pour tes messages enthousiastes sur la thailande car ils me motivent pour partir. Je pars seul et parfois je m'angoisse en me disant que c'est de la folie de partir à l'aventure avec seulement un vol aller retour. Mais avec un séjour organisé on manque de liberté et on ne voit pas tout, mais c'est quand même plus rassurant
Je te remercie pour tes messages enthousiastes sur la thailande car ils me motivent pour partir. Je pars seul et parfois je m'angoisse en me disant que c'est de la folie de partir à l'aventure avec seulement un vol aller retour. Mais avec un séjour organisé on manque de liberté et on ne voit pas tout, mais c'est quand même plus rassurant
Message reçu,
J'avais aussi une petite préférence pur Sukhumvit road.
Connais tu le numéro du bus ou le train qui mène près de cette rue car j'ai vu des hotels qui m'interessaient
style année 30 dont un s'appelle Atlanta hotel. Tu connais?
Le métro est proche de cette rue, car tu as raison je n'ai pas envie de perdre mon temps avec les Tuk Tuk ils parait qu'ils arnaquent et qu'ils te mènent ou ils veulent.
Enfin si tu connais un Hotel sympa pour supporter le choc de Bangkok, j'aimerais que tu me le fasse savoir
Merci pour les tuyaux !!!
Michel
C'est loin d'être de la folie de partir seul. Je l'ai fait pendant deux mois en Octobre dernier en Thailande, Laos, Viet-Nam et Cambodge.La Thailande est un pays idéal pour commencer et Bangkok est plus sûr que bien des villes françaises. En arrivant à l'aéroport il ya aussi le train pour un prix imbattable: 5 baths soit 10 centimes d'Euros. A la sortie de la gare, le métro vers Sukhumvit... avec plein d'hôtels à tous les prix😏
bjr
perso je prefere reserver mes nuits sur Bkk sur internet pour avoir un prix plus interessant et ne pas perdre de temps à rechercher une chambre apres 11 h d avion.
un faible pour le site suivant http://www.asiarooms.com/thailand/bangkok/
un faible pour sukhomvit
un faible pour prendre un taxi en sortant de l aeroport à gauche (surtout pas les services limousines ou offres diverses à l interieur)
un faible pour y rester 3/4 nuits à l aller ou au retour
Je n'ai pas prévu de budget, je cherche un hotel convenable pas trop "Zone" mais pas trop luxueux non plus car je souhaite avoir des contacts avec de vrais voyageurs et non des touristes.
J'ai lu que l'on était relativement bien logé pour 500 a 800 batts. Est-ce vrai?
Voila la fourchette de prix qui m'interesse sur Sukkuvit road?
Merci pour ton aide
A Sukhumvit, Miami Hotel, 700 bahts, entre stations sky train Asoke et Nana (plus pres de Nana quand meme). De l'aeroport, tu as le choix: soit taxi sur tout le trajet, environ 250 bahts, une bonne heure voire plus; soit la navette de l'aeroport deja citee, 100 bahts, 1h30; soit taxi pour la station de depart du sky train (Mo Chit), 100 bahts, plus trajet sky train, environ 40 bahts, solution la plus rapide.
Voyagez, voyagez, il en restera toujours quelque chose!
pas tres sympa de donner le Miami hôtel comme référence .. il y a bien mieux .. excuse mais il n'est vraiment pas terrible .. et le quartier de même ...
pour se rendre a kaosan .. si c'est une personne seul .. ou seule .. il y a le bus de le la thaïe .. 100 bt = 2 euros .. il arrive a 50 m de kaosan ..
les prix sur kaosan .. vont .. ( du gratuit . plan naps .. mais je crois que il n;y a que lui a le faire .. )
puis 80 bt .. et ca grimpe .. mais en général une guest convenable .. propre air con .. et sa piscine c'est 500 bt .. par nuit .. j'ai un mini stock de photos .. pour les amateurs ..
voir photo du bus ..
« Le voyage apprend la tolérance. »
Benjamin Disraeli
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J'ai simplement donne le Miami par rapport a sa proximite du sky train. Ceci dit, il peut y avoir d'autres hotels mieux mais plus eloignes de moyens de transports. A Bangkok, le principal probleme, a mon avis, est le transport, pas son prix mais le temps pour se rendre d'un point a un autre.
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Hi there
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok: No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna: From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄). Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM. Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau: Found this via AI—is it legit? No online booking, as far as I can tell. Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly???? And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Thanks for any tips—I’m stuck!
Hi there,
we’ll be in Mai Chau in June and we’re thinking of heading to Sapa, but first spending a few days in Bac Ha to do some hiking and explore the area.
Is this a good idea for those who’ve been there?
How do you get there?
Thanks for your feedback.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi everyone. As I’m planning my trip for next winter, I’m looking for hotel suggestions in Camotes, Bantayan, Malapascua, Bohol, and Siquijor. The ones I had in mind seem to be fully booked (unless it’s too early?). For those familiar with the area, is it easy to find accommodations on the spot in January/February? I’m specifically looking for hotels with a pool, beachfront, air conditioning, and easy scooter rental nearby. Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
I’m planning an itinerary and would love some feedback on whether it’s doable and if the number of days per destination is enough—or too much. I was also debating whether to add an extra night on an island or spend an extra night in Kampot to visit Kep or Battambang.
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning March 24: Phnom Penh March 25: Phnom Penh March 26: Depart for Kampot March 27: Kampot March 28: Depart for Battambang March 29: Battambang March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap March 31: Siem Reap April 1: Siem Reap April 2: Siem Reap April 3: Siem Reap April 4: Siem Reap April 5: Departure
Thanks for any suggestions or help!
Hi there,
Yesterday in the Thailand section, 100% of the new threads were just about beach destinations 😕...
So here’s the counterattack in the form of this photo thread, dedicated solely to the countryside: the locals, their livestock, fields, farms, rice paddies, small rivers, and agricultural machinery. If you’ve got any pictures that fit these categories, feel free to add them!
Comments welcome.
For each photo, I’ll (or you can) indicate the area where it was taken.
Kanchanaburi:
Kanchanaburi:
Sri Chiangmai:
Soppong:
Tha Wang Pha:
Kanchanaburi:

Kanchanaburi:

Sri Chiangmai:

Soppong:

Tha Wang Pha:

🙂 Hi everyone!
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
Thanks everyone, take care and stay happy! ❤️
Hi there,
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
My partner and I are planning a trip to Indonesia in September-October 2026. It’ll be our first time in Asia, and we’re thinking of hitting the classic spots in East Java and Bali, then wrapping up with a cruise around Komodo for some snorkeling/diving. Here’s a rough draft of our itinerary—I’m wondering if it’s doable.
20/09: Flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, arrive around noon, afternoon/evening and overnight in Yogyakarta. 21/09: Borobudur 22/09: Prambanan 23/09: Travel to Bromo (Cemoro Lawang) 24/09: Bromo 25/09: Kawa Ijen 26/09: Travel to Bali, overnight in Pemuteran 27/09: Excursion to Pulau Melujan, overnight in Pemuteran 28/09: Travel to Munduk, overnight in Munduk 29/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 30/09: Explore Munduk and surroundings, overnight in Munduk 01/10: Route to Ubud (via Pura Ulu Danau Bratan, Jatiluwih?), overnight in Ubud 02/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 03/10: Explore Ubud and surroundings, overnight in Ubud 04/10: Travel to Denpasar, flight to Labuan Bajo, overnight in Labuan Bajo 05/10: Komodo cruise 06/10: Komodo cruise 07/10: Komodo cruise, flight to Denpasar in the late afternoon/evening or overnight in Labuan Bajo. 08/10: Flight to Denpasar (if not taken the day before), afternoon in Jimbaran, overnight near Denpasar 09/10: 10:00 AM flight Denpasar - SIN, overnight in Singapore 10/10: Flight SIN-YQB
Thanks for your thoughts—and for your time!
Hi everyone,
My girlfriend and I booked our tickets with Saudia Airlines for a trip to Thailand this summer, from July 5th to August 3rd. Given the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, we’re keeping a close eye on the news.
I was wondering if anyone here is in the same situation as us?
• Have you heard anything about possible mass cancellations or if the airline is still maintaining its routes to Asia?
• Are there any travelers who’ve recently returned who could tell us if air corridors have been changed (longer flight times)?
The idea is to know what to expect so we can prepare as best as possible. Thanks for your replies! !
Hi everyone,
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts) August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar August 17: Rammang Rammang August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Thanks in advance for your feedback! :)
Thanks for all your contributions on the forum—they’ve really helped me plan my trip. There are four of us friends heading to Sulawesi for 20 days. Based on all your advice, I’ve put together the following itinerary:
July 30: Makassar – sightseeing July 31: Makassar – sightseeing + overnight bus to Rantepao August 1–7: Tana Toraja with a guide August 7: Tana Toraja to Tentena + visit Tentena August 8: Early departure with a private driver to Ampana, then ferry to the Togian Islands August 9–15: Togian Islands (2 different resorts) August 15: Depart Togian Islands for Luwuk August 16: Flight Luwuk to Makassar August 17: Rammang Rammang August 18: Stroll in Makassar, then return home
Overall, what do you think?
I also have a question about the connection between Tentena and the Togian Islands: Is it doable to leave early in the morning as planned and still be sure not to miss the ferry?
Thanks in advance for your feedback! :)
Hi everyone,
I’m currently working on a 30-day itinerary for May/June 2027.
10 days in eastern Java (Malang, Bromo, waterfalls, Meru Beriti Park, Banyuwangi, and Ijen), a short transit in Ubud for a few days, then Flores before heading back to Jakarta.
We’ll spend 15 days in Flores (the classic route: Moni, Bajawa, Riung, Ruteng, ending in Labuan Bajo).
I’d love some firsthand feedback on flights to Maumere or Ende from Bali Denpasar. I know there are no direct routes and that you have to connect through Labuan Bajo or Timor (I think), which isn’t an issue in itself.
But I’ve read here and there that flights to these destinations can be delayed—or worse, canceled—and that it’s better to fly in and out of Labuan Bajo, which isn’t exactly ideal...
Thanks for any tips or experiences you can share!







