Silom Bangkok Guide

Silom is one of Bangkok’s most versatile neighbourhoods: a busy financial district by day and an energetic area for entertainment by night. It’s where gleaming office towers, luxury hotels, lush parks, rooftop bars, and legendary night markets all meet. For visitors who want to experience a mix of business-class Bangkok and lively street culture, Silom offers a little of everything.

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What to Expect

By day, Silom feels a bit like Bangkok’s Wall Street – home to banks, international offices, and cafés filled with professionals. When evening falls, it transforms into a more relaxed and colourful place, with buzzing street food stalls, rooftop bars, and markets spilling onto the sidewalks.

It’s one of the city’s most well-rounded areas to stay, with easy access to the BTS Skytrain, MRT subway, and Lumphini Park just a short walk away. Silom is safe, convenient, and offers an authentic balance of work, play, and local life.

Why Stay in Silom

  • Excellent transport connections via BTS Sala Daeng and MRT Silom stations
  • Mix of modern hotels, street food, and nightlife
  • Close to Lumphini Park, Bangkok’s biggest green space
  • Short BTS or taxi ride to Siam, Sukhumvit, and the Riverside
  • Ideal for travellers who want urban convenience without tourist overload

Top Attractions & Highlights

Lumphini Park

Silom’s green heart and one of Bangkok’s most beloved parks. Locals come here to jog, do tai chi, or simply relax by the lake. You can rent a swan-shaped pedal boat, spot monitor lizards, or join in a free group aerobics session at sunset.

Just a few minutes from most Silom hotels, Lumphini Park is the perfect escape from the city noise. This spectacular green space is one of Bangkok’s biggest assets.
📍 Address: Rama IV Road, Pathum Wan
🕒 Open: 4:30 AM – 9:00 PM daily
🚇 BTS Sala Daeng / MRT Silom

Patpong Night Market

One of Bangkok’s most famous night markets, offering souvenirs, clothing, and entertainment. It’s located in the Patpong nightlife zone, known for its go-go bars, adult-orientated entertainment and lively evening atmosphere. Even if you’re not into nightlife, the market is worth a walk for its lively energy.
📍 Patpong 1 and 2, Silom Road

Sri Maha Mariamman Temple (Wat Khaek)

A colourful Hindu temple that stands out among Silom’s modern buildings. Sri Maha Mariamman Temple was built by the Tamil community, it’s an important spiritual site with intricate carvings and daily rituals.
📍 Silom Road, near Soi 20

Chong Nonsi Skywalk

A modern architectural landmark at the BTS Chong Nonsi station, surrounded by skyscrapers like the Mahanakhon Tower – one of Bangkok’s tallest buildings with a glass-floored skywalk at the top.
📍 Narathiwat Road, BTS Chong Nonsi

Food & Dining in Silom

Silom is heaven for food lovers, with everything from quick street snacks to fine dining.

Street Food & Local Eateries

Try the side streets around Convent Road and Soi Sala Daeng for pad kra pao, grilled chicken, mango sticky rice, and fresh juices. During lunch hours, you’ll see office workers lining up for rice and curry stalls – the best sign of good food.

Restaurants

  • Eat Me Restaurant – Creative international cuisine, stylish setting. 📍 Soi Pipat 2
  • Somtum Der – Famous for Isan-style spicy papaya salad. 📍 Sala Daeng Soi 5
  • Baan Restaurant – Upscale Thai comfort food by Chef Ton (Le Du). 📍 Wireless Road area
  • Blue Elephant – A long-established royal Thai restaurant in a colonial mansion. 📍 South Sathorn Road

Nightlife & Entertainment

Silom has one of the most diverse nightlife scenes in Bangkok: from rooftop lounges to night markets and live-music bars.

Rooftop Bars

  • Sky Bar at Lebua State Tower – One of Bangkok’s most famous rooftops, featured in The Hangover II. The views over the Chao Phraya River are spectacular, but prices are on the high side. 📍 State Tower, 1055 Silom Road
  • Vertigo & Moon Bar – Elegant rooftop dining and cocktails on the 61st floor of the Banyan Tree Hotel. 📍 21/100 South Sathorn Road

Laid-back Bars & Live Music

If you’re after something more relaxed than Patpong, try:

  • Maggie Choo’s – Stylish underground bar beneath the Novotel Silom, known for themed nights and live jazz.
  • Whiteline – Trendy local bar and performance space, popular with Bangkok’s creative crowd.
  • Tap It – Craft beer bar with a fun, local vibe on Silom Soi 4.

LGBTQ+ Friendly Scene

Silom is also home to Bangkok’s most welcoming LGBTQ+ nightlife, centred around Silom Soi 2 and Soi 4 – with bars, clubs, and cabaret shows drawing a friendly, mixed crowd.

Shopping & Markets

  • Patpong Night Market: Souvenirs, shirts, accessories, and fake-brand goods. Haggle politely.
  • Silom Complex: Mid-range shopping mall connected directly to BTS Sala Daeng, with fashion, restaurants, and cafés.
  • Lalai Sap Market: Hidden weekday market near Silom Soi 5 – great for office lunch food and local fashion at bargain prices.

Where to Stay in Silom

Silom offers great variety, from budget-friendly hostels to five-star hotels with skyline views. Here are a few of our top picks.

Budget & Mid-Range

  • Silom Space Hostel – Clean, modern dorms, perfect for solo travellers. 📍 7 Soi Silom 3
  • The Quarter Silom by UHG – Stylish mid-range option with pool and gym. 📍 Silom Soi 6
  • I Residence Hotel Silom – Comfortable rooms, rooftop pool, great location. 📍 Narathiwat Road, near BTS Chong Nonsi

Luxury

  • Banyan Tree Bangkok – Elegant suites and world-class rooftop dining.
  • Lebua at State Tower – Iconic views and the famous Sky Bar.
  • Pullman Bangkok Hotel G – Modern design, great location near nightlife.

Getting Around Silom

  • BTS Skytrain: Sala Daeng Station connects to the Sukhumvit line, while Chong Nonsi Station serves the Silom line.
  • MRT Subway: Silom Station and Lumphini Station link to the Blue Line for easy cross-city access.
  • Taxis & Grab: Widely available, though traffic can be heavy during rush hour.
  • Airport Access:
    • From Suvarnabhumi Airport, take the Airport Rail Link to Makkasan, transfer to MRT Phetchaburi, and ride to Silom.
    • From Don Mueang Airport, a taxi or shuttle plus BTS/MRT combo takes about 45–60 minutes.

Nearby Attractions

  • Bangkok Riverside – Just west of Silom; perfect for evening cruises and riverside dining.
  • Sathorn District – Sleek hotels, embassies, and rooftop bars.
  • Chinatown (Yaowarat) – A short taxi or MRT ride away; famous for street food and gold shops.
  • Siam – Two BTS stops north, ideal for shopping and entertainment.
  • Sukhumvit – even more malls and some of the city’s best nightlife.

Tips for Visitors

  • Silom is great for couples, solo travellers, and anyone who wants nightlife and convenience without chaos.
  • Stay near Sala Daeng or Chong Nonsi for best transport links.
  • Don’t miss Lumphini Park early in the morning: it’s peaceful and local.
  • Bargain fairly at Patpong Night Market, and be cautious around go-go bar touts if that’s not your scene.
  • Try a mix of local street food and one or two of Silom’s excellent restaurants — the area has both ends of Bangkok’s dining spectrum.

Summary

Silom is one of Bangkok’s most balanced neighbourhoods: part business hub, part entertainment zone, and all-around convenient base for exploring the city. Whether you’re here for rooftop cocktails, park strolls, temple visits, or a good night’s sleep close to the action, Silom has something to offer.

It’s modern, central, and full of contrasts – the perfect example of Bangkok’s unique urban energy.