Barbara’s guidebook

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Barbara’s guidebook

Shopping and dining

Not only the shopping spree but the architecture and the view overseeing Chaophraya river is hard to beat
172 locals recommend
ICONSIAM
299 Charoen Nakhon Rd
172 locals recommend
Not only the shopping spree but the architecture and the view overseeing Chaophraya river is hard to beat
Great coffee, cafe, bookstore, selected shop and restaurant at the river bank. Walking distance from Ngua-ngia
62 locals recommend
The Jam Factory Pier
41/1-5 Charoen Nakhon Road
62 locals recommend
Great coffee, cafe, bookstore, selected shop and restaurant at the river bank. Walking distance from Ngua-ngia

Neighborhoods

Charoen Nakorn is one of the best street-food area in Bangkok. From noodles, fried oyster, soft-boiled rice with snapper, Indian cuisine, native Thai restaurant oh and don't forget young coconut ice cream!! See review https://www.ryoiireview.com/article/charoennakhon-best-food-bkk/
Charoen Nakhon Road
Charoen Nakhon Road
Charoen Nakorn is one of the best street-food area in Bangkok. From noodles, fried oyster, soft-boiled rice with snapper, Indian cuisine, native Thai restaurant oh and don't forget young coconut ice cream!! See review https://www.ryoiireview.com/article/charoennakhon-best-food-bkk/
Heading to this area by just crossing the river via Icon Siam pier See review https://www.wongnai.com/trips/map-of-chareonkrung
Charoen Krung Road
Charoen Krung Road
Heading to this area by just crossing the river via Icon Siam pier See review https://www.wongnai.com/trips/map-of-chareonkrung
Shop for leather, PP leather, sewing accessories from local store. Look for some hidden gems of 35 Dry Aged Beef. (need advance reservation in monthsss)
Charoen Rat Road
Thanon Charoen Rat
Shop for leather, PP leather, sewing accessories from local store. Look for some hidden gems of 35 Dry Aged Beef. (need advance reservation in monthsss)

Sightseeing

If you go to this Pepsi Pier (natives call like this) or Sermsuk Pier (formal name) then you can connect to boat trip to other parts of Bangkok all the way to Nonthaburi or up the river to Asiatigue. It cheap and convenient. No traffic attached!!
28 locals recommend
Pepsi Pier
Charoen Nakhon Road
28 locals recommend
If you go to this Pepsi Pier (natives call like this) or Sermsuk Pier (formal name) then you can connect to boat trip to other parts of Bangkok all the way to Nonthaburi or up the river to Asiatigue. It cheap and convenient. No traffic attached!!
Superb architecture and good fine dinning restaurant
AMDAENG
Soi Chiang Mai
Superb architecture and good fine dinning restaurant

Food scene

Aroiiiiiiii
9 locals recommend
Somsak Claypot Crab
2 Thanon Charoen Rat
9 locals recommend
Aroiiiiiiii

historical and cultural places

From our hostel, take the ferry across to Saphan Taksin Pier for the hob-on and hob-off tourist boat to take you there, including many tourist spots.
The Grand Palace(Temple)
Na Phra Lan Road
From our hostel, take the ferry across to Saphan Taksin Pier for the hob-on and hob-off tourist boat to take you there, including many tourist spots.
From our hostel, take the ferry across to Saphan Taksin Pier for the hob-on and hob-off tourist boat to take you there, including many tourist spots.
322 locals recommend
Temple of Dawn
158 Thanon Wang Doem
322 locals recommend
From our hostel, take the ferry across to Saphan Taksin Pier for the hob-on and hob-off tourist boat to take you there, including many tourist spots.

Traveler advice

Getting around

BTS Saphantaksin, Krungtonburi or Express boat to go around

Getting to Many Days Hostel by BTS krungtonburi then walk directly to us (one transfer but a bit walking distance). Or BTS Saphantaksin then catch the ferry to Pepsi pier then cross the road to find us (more transfer but shorter walk) Saphantaksin Pier can get you up and down the river with speed via tourist bost. Enjoy the view, visit temples, Grand palace or even Ko Kret in one go.
Customs and culture

Always take Taxi with METERS on!!

Yes you do. No bargain just pay as the meter say
Customs and culture

Grab is available

Install Grab application before you come and choose to get anywhere with Grab car or Grab taxi. Pay a bit more but hassle free.
Customs and culture

Laundry service for long stay

There are 2 ways to do the laundry around here. -Self laundry - If you walk into the Charoennakorn 14 alley, you will find a couple of self laundry shops. The closest one is around 500 metres away from hostel. - laundry shop- There is one next to Senafest called "Pond dry clean" where you can leave the clothes with them and pick up later on. Quick and clean. Pricing is generous.