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Bangkok Riverside's Grand Palace sits in a location that's popular for being walkable and inexpensive. Unique for its China town, this locale has plenty of options for restaurants and bars. Many visitors come to enjoy the natural beauty of the riverfront. The hotels near Grand Palace provide an ideal home base for venturing out into the greater Bangkok area.

More to see near Grand Palace

In addition to visiting Grand Palace, enjoy the other activities and attractions in Bangkok Riverside. Popular activities in the area include shopping, swimming, and boating. The area's monuments and temples tell the story of its past.

Ratchadamnoen Stadium, Rajamangala Stadium, and Lumpinee Boxing Stadium are great places to catch a game or event. You can spend a leisurely afternoon outside at Saranrom Park, Sanamluang, or Lumpini Park. Plan to do some shopping while in town? Consider Sena Fest, River City Shopping Complex, and Pak Khlong Talat. If you've got some more time, you won't be disappointed by Si Phraya Pier, Yodpiman Flower City, and Asiatique the River Front.

For cultural attractions, head to Bangkok Seashell Museum, Museum of Siam, and Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles. Learn about local history at Wat Benchamabophit. Wat Yan Nawa, Phra Phuttha Yodfa Bridge, and Temple of the Golden Buddha are monuments worth a look. Take a tour of campus around Silpakorn University, Thammasat University, or Chulalongkorn University.

Bring the family to Snake Farm, Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World, and Dusit Zoo. Don't miss some of the area's most popular attractions, such as Wat Arun, Wat Pho, and Grand Palace. Sampeng Market, The Mall Tha Phra, and Sri Mariamman Temple are other must-sees.

Getting to Grand Palace

Hop aboard a plane to get to Grand Palace. The Bangkok (DMK-Don Mueang Intl.) airport is 15.3 miles (24.6 km) from Bangkok Riverside. The next closest airport is Bangkok (BKK-Suvarnabhumi Intl.), 17.1 miles (27.5 km) away. If you want to take public transport, the closest metro station is Krung Thon Buri Station. Saphan Taksin BTS Station and Rama III Bridge Station are also nearby. The ferry is another option if traveling by water.