Silom or Sukhumvit: where to stay in Bangkok?
Both are popular bases in Bangkok. This is how their hotels compare, using guest ratings for 162 hotels in Silom and 400 in Sukhumvit.
| In short | Silom | Sukhumvit |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked hotels | 162 | 400 |
| Average guest rating | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| Rated 9 or higher | 29% | 16% |
| 5-star hotels | 23 | 55 |
| 3 stars or fewer | 66 | 147 |
| Median distance to the centre | 3.7 km | 850 m |
| Average location score | 7.8 | 8.6 |
In short
- Hotels in Silom rate higher: 8.5 on average against 8.2 in Sukhumvit.
- Silom has the larger share of hotels rated 9 or higher (29% vs 16%).
- Sukhumvit has more hotels to choose from (400 vs 162).
- For a 5-star stay, Sukhumvit has 55 hotels against 23 in Silom.
- For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Sukhumvit has more options: 147 vs 66.
- The typical hotel in Sukhumvit is closer to the city centre (850 m vs 3.7 km).
- The two areas are about 3.6 km apart.
Best-rated in Silom
Best-rated in Sukhumvit
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Bangkok
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Swimming pool
Exceptional 13,938 reviews 750 m
Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Airport transfer
Exceptional 10,929 reviews 1.1 km
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FAQ: Silom vs Sukhumvit
Which has better-rated hotels, Silom or Sukhumvit?
Silom: its 162 hotels average 8.5 out of 10, against 8.2 for the 400 hotels in Sukhumvit.
Where are there more budget hotels, Silom or Sukhumvit?
For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Sukhumvit has more options: 147 vs 66.