Any guest staying at the Hotel Babylon has access to the facilities for free. This adult-only gay hotel and sauna are conveniently located close to the gay scene in Silom. Many people suggesting it is one of the best gay saunas in the world. In fact, Babylon Sauna has been rated the “most beautiful sauna in the world”. Biggest and most famous gay sauna and adult-only gay hotel in Bangkok. Saturday and Sunday afternoons after 4 pm are the peak hours.
Like Tuk-Tuk’s, agree on the price before you set off and ask the driver for a helmet.īus – while there is a large bus network, the whole network is not tourist-friendly as there are no translated bus maps and most drivers lack English.Babylon Sauna Bangkok is one of the world’s top gay saunas and hotels, think tropical resort vibe. Motorcycle – Great for short, exciting journeys. Surprisingly metered taxis usually work out cheaper and are a lot safer. Note, BTS and MRT use different tickets, Rabbit cards don’t work on the MRT.
MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) – Bangkok’s underground. Local tip – If you plan on spending a couple or more days in Bangkok get a Rabbit Card to save time and money. Airport Limos are only 1,000 THB ($28 USD) and can be booked in advance.īTS Skytrain – Fast and convenient, this is a great way to explore the city. Passengers pay airport pick-up fee and highway tolls. Use the official taxi rank to avoid problems. For a hassle-free relaxing journey, travel by taxi or airport limo. Grab (South East Asia’s Uber) operates in Bangkok.Īirport – There is a train link to the city however its city terminal is not in a convenient location. Local tip – flag down moving taxis, and if the destination is rejected, don’t try a fixed rate, move onto the next taxi. In Thailand, taxis display a red light in the front windscreen when they are available for hire. Taxi – are always available and are cheap. Often it’s too hot for walking long distances, traffic jams are common, especially during the city’s long rush hours (7 am – 9 am) and (5 pm – 8 pm). Outside of these attractions, there is not much for tourists in Ratchada. Ratchada – Home to R3 Sauna and a very local gay scene with bars. It is also close to many of Bangkok’s tourist attractions including the Grand Palace and Wat Pho Temples.
This neighborhood is full of hostels and guesthouses. If you want to try Thai buckets and party with the backpackers this is the street for you. If you want to take your straight friends to the red-light districts, there are two Nana Plaza and Soi Cowboy at Asoke. The area is great for shopping with Central Embassy and Terminal 21 malls. Sukhumvit – Easy access to the BTS Skytrain.
Located in Sathorn are the international accountants, banks, and consultants, plus all the Starbucks needed to keep them going. Sathorn is adjacent to Silom, meaning you can walk to Silom’s gay bars or one stop on the BTS Skytrain. Sathorn – The Central Business District (CBD) of Bangkok. The area has a great range with everything from 5-star design hotels, independent boutiques to backpacking hostels. If you are looking to party, then Silom is probably the best place to book a hotel. Home to the biggest gay club, DJ Station, and the best gay bars on Silom Soi 4. Silom – Bangkok’s gay neighborhood and the city’s financial center. A short guide to the main areas of interest for LGBT tourists when visiting Bangkok.