What's Banglamphu like?
Visitors really like Banglamphu, especially its temples, bars and riverfront access. Make sure that you enjoy the neighbourhood's great restaurants. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Phra Sumen Fort and National Gallery. Popular sights worth seeing in the larger area include Khaosan Road and Pratunam Market.
How to get to Banglamphu
Flying to:
- Bangkok (DMK-Don Mueang Intl.), 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Banglamphu
- Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK), 17.8 mi (28.7 km) from Banglamphu
Things to see and do in and around Banglamphu
Things to see near Banglamphu:
- Phra Sumen Fort (0.2 mi/0.2 km away)
- Khaosan Road (0.2 mi/0.4 km away)
- Victory Monument (2.9 mi/4.7 km away)
- Erawan Shrine (3.3 mi/5.3 km away)
- Thammasat University (0.4 mi/0.7 km away)
Things to do in Banglamphu
- National Gallery
- Pipit Banglamphu History Museum
When is the best time to visit Bangkok?
- Hottest months: April, May, March, February (average 30°C)
- Coldest months: December, January, November, February (average 28°C)
- Rainiest months: September, October, August, July (average 224 mm of rainfall)