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Bangkok 3-Day Itinerary (2 Nights)

A 3-day route through Bangkok covering Grand Palace, Baiyoke Tower II, Khaosan Road, Bangkok National Museum and other highlights, grouped so each day stays within a short travel distance.

Distances are straight-line, so actual transit times will differ. Feel free to reorder the stops. · Updated August 3, 2026

The whole route at a glance

Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Lines are straight connections, not actual routes.

DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3
1

DAY 1

Around Grand Palace · Museums & galleries·Nature

Directions in Google Maps
  1. Morning
    Grand Palace

    Museums & galleries

    The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam since 1782. The king, his court, and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, resided at the Chitralada Royal Villa and his successor King Vajiralongkorn resides at the Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall, both in the Dusit Palace, but the Grand Palace is still used for official events. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year. The palace is one of...

  2. After lunch
    Rattanakosin Island

    Nature · 0.1 km from the previous stop

    Rattanakosin Island is a historic area in the Phra Nakhon District in the city of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bordered by the Chao Phraya River to the west and multiple canals to the east that were dug to serve as moats for what was originally the fortified city center. Situated on the eastern convex bank of a meander in the Chao Phraya River, the island is the site of the Grand Palace and Bangkok's City Pillar Shrine, among other places of historical significance.

  3. Afternoon
    Sanam Luang

    Parks & gardens · 0.7 km from the previous stop

    Sanam Luang, officially Thong Sanam Luang, is a 74.5 rai (119,200 m2) open field and public square in front of Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand. Sanam Luang is in the Phra Nakhon District, the historic center of Bangkok.

  4. Evening
    Bangkok National Museum

    Museums & galleries · 0.3 km from the previous stop

    The Bangkok National Museum is the main branch museum of the National museums in Thailand and also one of the largest museums in Southeast Asia. It features exhibits of Thai art and history. It occupies the former palace of the vice king, set between Thammasat University and the National Theater, facing Sanam Luang.

2

DAY 2

Around Baiyoke Tower II · Views & landmarks·Museums & galleries

Directions in Google Maps
  1. Morning
    Baiyoke Tower II

    Views & landmarks

    Baiyoke Tower II is an 88-story, 309 m (1,014 ft) skyscraper hotel at 222 Ratchaprarop Road in the Ratchathewi District of Bangkok, Thailand. It is the third tallest completed building in the city, after MahaNakhon and Magnolias Waterfront Residences at ICONSIAM. The building comprises the Baiyoke Sky Hotel, the tallest hotel in Southeast Asia and the seventh-tallest hotel in the world.

  2. After lunch
    Suan Pakkad Palace

    Museums & galleries · 0.5 km from the previous stop

    Suan Pakkad Palace or Suan Pakkard Palace is a museum in Bangkok, Thailand. It is located on Si Ayutthaya Road, south of the Victory Monument. The museum has Thai antiques on display, including Ban Chiang pottery which is over 4,000 years old. Originally the home of Prince Chumbhotbongs Paribatra (1904–1959) and his wife, they converted it into a museum which opened in 1952. The museum features a group of four traditional Thai houses with covered hallways between them. There is also artwork on display in its Marsi Gallery.

  3. Afternoon
    Erawan Shrine

    Temples & religious sites · 1.4 km from the previous stop

    The Erawan Shrine, formally the Thao Maha Phrom Shrine, is a shrine in Bangkok, Thailand, which houses a statue of Phra Phrom, the Thai representation of Brahma, the Hindu god of creation. The name also refers to Mahabrahma, the ruler of the Brahma realm in Buddhist cosmology.

  4. Evening
    Pratunam Market

    Shopping & districts · 0.7 km from the previous stop

    Pratunam Market is one of Bangkok's major markets, and is Thailand's largest clothing market. The name Pratunam means 'water gate'.

3

DAY 3

Around National Art Gallery · Museums & galleries·Heritage & monuments

Directions in Google Maps
  1. Morning
    National Art Gallery

    Museums & galleries

    The National Gallery officially recognized as “The National Gallery ,” stands as the premier state-owned art museum and the primary guardian of the nation’s visual artistic treasures.Under the direct jurisdiction of the Fine Arts Department of the Ministry of Culture, the gallery acts as the central national repository for Thailand’s vast artistic heritage.Its collection serves as a comprehensive visual record of the country’s aesthetic evolution, encompassing everything from traditional Thai masterpieces to modern and contemporary works.The museum is situated on Chao Fa Road in the historic h...

  2. After lunch
    Democracy Monument

    Heritage & monuments · 0.9 km from the previous stop

    The Democracy Monument is a public monument in the city centre of Bangkok, capital of Thailand. It occupies a traffic circle on the wide east–west Ratchadamnoen Avenue, at the intersection of Dinso Road. The monument is roughly halfway between Sanam Luang, the former royal cremation ground in front of Wat Phra Kaew, and the temple of the Golden Mount.

  3. Afternoon
    Phra Pin-klao Bridge

    Views & landmarks · 1.3 km from the previous stop

    The Somdet Phra Pinklao Bridge is a bridge near the Grand Palace over the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand. It links Rattanakosin Island with Thonburi.

  4. Evening
    Khaosan Road

    Shopping & districts · 0.7 km from the previous stop

    Khaosan Road or Khao San Road is a short street in central Bangkok, Thailand. It is 410 metres (1,350 ft) in length and was constructed in 1892 during the reign of Rama V. It is in the Bang Lamphu area of Phra Nakhon District about 1 km (0.62 mi) north of the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew.

Where to stay for this itinerary

Around Grand Palace, the anchor of day one. Staying here keeps your first day's travel shortest.

Locations and names come from OpenStreetMap. Check prices and availability on the booking sites.

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