These Are the Best Hotels Around MBK Shopping Centre

I’ve been living in Bangkok for 20 years. So my friends always ask me where they should stay around Mahbunkhrong Centre (MBK Centre) because they want to find tasty food and shops conveniently. Most importantly they want to stay at a hotel in the center of Bangkok.

So I noticed a lot of hotel booking websites promote hotels that are not even near MBK.

I have no idea why and it bothers me too.

If you are looking for a good hotel around MBK, I am here to help.

In this post, you’ll find Bangkok hotels so close to MBK Centre that you don’t need to take a taxi or sky train to get there. You can simply walk to MBK in a couple of minutes. Or even skip across the street. One of the nice hotels I recommend below you can even just walk down to the lobby.

That’s how easy and close to MBK Centre you will be by staying at any of the hotels reviewed below.

Where Exactly is MBK Centre?

MBK shopping center is located in the Pathumwan District. You can consider this area as central Bangkok. I mean just looking at the sheer volume of high-end shopping centers and small to medium-sized malls one can easily see that the area of Siam Square is one large chic shopping complex.

Also, two Sky Train Stations meet at Siam Square Station, the Light Green Sukhumvit Line, and the Dark Green Silom Line.

One more station nearby is called National Stadium Station, which is a part of the dark green Silom line. This station is directly linked to MBK Centre, as well as close to most hotels reviewed below.

In a way, the area around MBK Centre is made for the younger Thai generation. Particularly Siam Square, an area filled with Thai boutiques beauty shops with dental and skin clinics.

Also, especially all the themed cafes which are widely popular and shared on social media.

Sort of reminds me of Harajuku in Tokyo or Hongdae in Seoul. You will feel that vibe, especially during weekends when the streets are filled with Thai locals shopping, eating, and hanging out with friends.

Reasons to Stay Around MBK Centre

• You will be near two BTS Sky Train platforms, National Stadium station, and Siam Square station
• Walking distance to Siam Discovery Mall, Siam Paragon Mall, and Siam Square One
• Many types of Western and Asian restaurants. Also, MBK has a good food court and so does every mall in the vicinity.
• There’s something for everyone. Whether you are traveling with the young or old and everyone in between this is a top location for couples and families.
• With a short taxi ride, you can quickly travel to Bangkok’s Chinatown and riverside.
• You can take the BTS train at National Stadium station, transfer at Siam station, and take another train to Chatuchak Weekend Market in 30 minutes.
• You can take the BTS train at National Stadium station, transfer at Siam station, and take another train to Phaya Thai station for the Airport Rail Link to Suvarnabhumi International Airport.

Around MBK are two immediate tourist attractions.

First is the Bangkok Art and Culture Center which showcases the works of local artists through galleries and special exhibits. Worth dropping by to walk around and support local talents.

Second, is Jim Thompson House; this is the first tourist attraction I visited during my first visit to Bangkok. The house else completely built with teak wood and to me, it’s an interesting visit especially if you’ve never seen a teak house before.

My Bangkok Hotel Booking Tips

There are many hotels in Bangkok, which is a good thing. Because they all try to keep prices as competitively low as possible. Though the area around MBK shopping center and Siam Square is considered a prime location, hotel prices will reflect as such.

In general Bangkok hotel prices are higher from November through late April. But that doesn’t mean you can’t find hotel deals during that period.

Thailand is still one of the best countries in Southeast Asia with affordable hotel rates and amazing quality.

Every hotel reviewed below provides guests with free Wi-Fi internet, and complimentary bottles of water refilled daily during room cleaning.

Thai hotel check-in times are usually 2 pm. However if you arrive a few hours earlier, and there are rooms available you may be able to check in earlier.

Typical check-out times are around noon.

And hotels usually ask for a room security deposit so be sure to have some Thai Baht on hand. These room security deposits are usually around 1000THB to 2000THB depending on individual hotel policy and duration of stay.

You will be given a receipt for the security deposit so be sure not to lose it. You will need the receipt to get your cashback.

I do not recommend using a credit or debit card for a security deposit unless you don’t mind waiting 3 days or more for a refund.

Now that you know what’s around MBK Centre and why it’s a great area for your first visit to Bangkok here’s my short list of hotels that are super close to MBK Centre and near Siam Square.

The Best Hotels Near MBK

Pathumwan Princess Hotel ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Out of all the hotels on this list, the Pathumwan Princess Hotel is directly attached to MBK Centre. It can’t get any more convenient than that. All you have to do is walk downstairs and boom. You’re on the first floor inside MBK Centre.

The Pathumwan Princess with its 5-star rating is also the priciest. But it is not crazy expensive when you compare hotel rates against Western and East Asian hotels.

This is an excellent quality hotel with comfortable beds and guest rooms are decent sized too. A standard guest room is around 36 square meters and has a shower stall and bathtub. Standard guest rooms cost around USD 250 a night with taxes included.

Though if you can afford to pay USD 100 more you can stay in a corner room for a terrific city view.

I would actively check room rates for Pathumwan Princess because if the timing is right you can book a standard room 30% cheaper.

Of course, when you pay that amount of money, you’ll find some awesome guest facilities like a swimming pool, fitness room, and outdoor garden. Even a tennis court if you fancy smacking around a fuzzy green ball.

Check reviews and discounts for Pathumwan Princess Hotel on Agoda.com

Novotel on Bangkok Siam Square Hotel ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½

This branch of Novotel has been in the area of Siam Square like forever. And I stayed here more than a few times when I was a tourist in Bangkok, many moons ago.

Novotel Siam Square is located right behind the Siam Square One shopping complex. MBK Centre is directly across, about 400 meter walk.

Just north of the hotel, about a 300-meter walk is BTS Station Siam and Siam Paragon Mall. So yes, this hotel is in a good location.

And I’ve been recommending Novotel to friends since. If you’re unfamiliar with the Novotel name it’s a popular European chain of hotels.

It’s a large hotel with swimming pools and a fitness center plus a game room for kids. Making this hotel a popular family-friendly hotel.

Standard rooms here are 30 square meters in size. And pricey in my opinion. One of those rooms costs about USD 130. It’s certainly one of the higher-quality hotels in the Siam Square location.

Read reviews and check prices for Novotel Bangkok Siam Square on Agoda.com

Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Siam ⭐️⭐️⭐️

This always popular Holiday Inn is located right across MBK Centre. It’s listed as a 4-star hotel. But to me, it’s a 3-star. Not that it’s a bad thing for the hotel.

Standard rooms are 23 square meters, which is a bit tight even for 2 guests. And it costs around USD 90 per night with taxes. But the rooms are modern and well maintained due to international standards.

There are 28 square meter rooms available and cost USD 15 to USD 20 more.

There’s no swimming pool but there is a small fitness room.

So you might be asking is this Holiday Inn Express worth it?

For one thing, the location is excellent. And if you prefer staying at a hotel with international standards, then I think so.

Read reviews and check prices for Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Siam on Agoda.com

Mercure Bangkok Siam ⭐️⭐️⭐️

As one of the newer hotels in the Siam Square area, Mercure Bangkok has smaller standard guest rooms which are around 25 square meters. It’s a bit pricey at USD 110 per night including taxes. But if you can find below USD 100 then I think it is a good deal.

The Mercure has a small swimming pool and a small fitness center. Overall this Mercure property is considered compact but it has 29 floors. I recommend staying in a room as high as possible for an amazing view of the city.

If you want to stay in a larger room you have to book a deluxe suite and those cost around USD 220. Not worth it. But of course, it’s entirely up to you.

Overall this is a neat and clean hotel with international standards which I know you will enjoy.

Read reviews and check prices for Mercure Bangkok Siam on Agoda.com

Ibis Bangkok Siam ⭐️⭐️⭐️

This Ibis property is located right below the Mercure Bangkok Siam. Because both are run by the same international hotel chain.

Though standard rooms at Ibis are cheaper, around USD 75 per night. Which is a decent price considering it’s close to BTS National Stadium train station. And directly opposite MBK Centre like all the hotels mentioned here.

Not to mention the amazing neighborhood.

It’s a no-frills hotel but rooms are clean and modern, which many travelers prefer.

Read reviews and check prices for Ibis Bangkok Siam on Agoda.com

Reno Hotel Bangkok ⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is a Thai-owned hotel in the Siam Square area since the 1960s. Of course, the property has been updated and renovated to today’s boutique-style look and feel. Like all the hotels in the blog post everything, food, shopping, and transportation is right outside the door with just a short walking distance.

Reno Hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and a small gym. This is a smallish hotel with about 50 rooms so I think if you want a nice little quiet oasis this is a good choice

Standard rooms here cost about USD 70 and room size is about 24 square meters.

I think many will enjoy the chic zen-like vibe of Reno Hotel. And be sure to check out the cafe by the front entrance. The coffee is really good and reasonably priced.

I highly recommend Reno Hotel Bangkok.

Read reviews and check prices for Reno Hotel Bangkok on Agoda.com

Muangphol Mansion ⭐️⭐️

Whenever I can I like recommending Thai-owned hotels. This is an average ordinary hotel with standard rooms that cost around USD 35. With standard room sizes of about 22 square meters.

This is a Thai apartment or serviced apartment and one of the oldest in the area. The rooms and hotel haven’t been updated but if you want to stay in the heart of Siam Square on a budget this is a good option.

It’s a small and quiet hotel, off the main road directly opposite MBK Centre. If you just need a clean room with no bells and whistles, Muangphol Mansion is all you need.

Read reviews and check prices for Muangphol Mansion on Agoda.com

Lub D Bangkok Siam Hostel ⭐️⭐️

Standard rooms here cost only USD 40 per night. Which is a fantastic deal! The only thing is the room size is 10 square meters. And gotta share a bathroom. It is a hostel after all.

If you choose rooms with shared bathrooms there are female and male separate bathrooms.

However, a slightly larger room with a private bathroom can be had for an extra USD 10 to USD 15. Which is still very good.

It’s another no-frills hotel, but it’s a good option for staying in a great neighborhood. And you don’t want to pay too much.

Read reviews and check prices for Lub D Bangkok Siam Hostel on Agoda.com

Conclusion

These hotels listed here are perfect for traveling couples to traveling families. The location simply has everything. Transportation, food, shopping, and entertainment are all within easy walking distance to MBK Centre and for exploring Siam Square and the rest of Bangkok.