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In this post, I’m sharing my ultimate itinerary for spending 48 hours in Bangkok, Thailand. From my favorite hotel, to the best temples to explore and foods to try – I hope this guide will help you plan your perfect trip to Thailand’s capital city.
While I personally don’t love big cities, I still think Bangkok is a must-see for your South East Asia trip! It’s a great place to start your adventure – from Bangkok you can easily get to the luscious north or beachy south. Bangkok is also full of life! Night markets, temples, palaces, there are plenty of corners of this city to get lost in.
There is so much to do in Bangkok, if you need more activities or you’re spending more time here, make sure to read this guide with over 30 of my favorite things to do in Bangkok.
We recently spent 48 hours in Bangkok while traveling between Phnom Penh and Koh Tao in the Gulf of Thailand. And while I’ve been before, I decided that this time I was going to play tourist and help you come up with the perfect 48-hour itinerary for Bangkok.
Grab and coffee and tuck in, this is a long one!
Justyn’s Quick Bangkok Recommendations:
🏨 Stay: The Yard Hostel is a perfect place for your first trip to Bangkok. Or if you’re a digital nomad, I highly recommend Shama Yen Akat!
🍜 Favorite eats: Penang Curry, Khao Soi, and of course, Pad Thai.
⭐️ Tours: Don’t miss out on taking this Midnight Steet Food Tour. It’s the best way to experience the incredible food of Thailand. You can also take a special food tour by bicycle that’s full of hidden food gems.
🇹🇭 Travel tip: Get connected fast with a Thai eSIM.
🌃 City Pass: Access popular attractions, restaurants, activities and transportation. All in one price with Bangkok Day Pass!