Perfect 3-Day Bangkok Itinerary
See the best in 3 days.
Three days covers Bangkok highlights with time for discoveries.
Day 1: Temples and Old Bangkok
Morning: Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (500 baht, 8 AM). Walk to Wat Pho for reclining Buddha and massage (260 baht/30min).
Lunch: Ferry (4 baht) to Wat Arun (100 baht). Lunch at Tha Maharaj — curry rice from 50 baht.
Afternoon: Express boat (16 baht) to Phra Athit. Walk to Golden Mount (50 baht) for panoramic views.
Evening: MRT Wat Mangkon for Yaowarat street food. Budget 400-600 baht.
Day 2: Modern Bangkok
Morning: Jim Thompson House (200 baht). BACC for free art.
Lunch: Terminal 21 food court (30-50 baht) or Siam Paragon (100-250 baht).
Afternoon: Thonglor shopping. Coffee at Roots (100-180 baht).
Evening: Rooftop bar at sunset (Cielo 200 baht or Sky Bar 500 baht). Dinner at Sabai Jai Gai Yang (200-400 baht).
Day 3: Local Life
Morning: Chatuchak (if weekend, go early 6 AM). Weekday: Or Tor Kor Market + Benjakitti sky walk.
Afternoon: Health Land massage (2 hours, 500 baht).
Evening: Dinner cruise (1,400-3,500 baht), Muay Thai (1,000-2,000 baht), or bar-hopping.
Budget
- Budget: 5,000-8,000 baht (excl. accommodation)
- Comfortable: 10,000-18,000 baht
- Luxury: 25,000-50,000 baht
Tips
- 1.Buy Rabbit Card for BTS
- 2.Download Grab
- 3.Start before 9 AM
- 4.Book rooftop bars ahead
Most visitors leave planning their return.