Bangkok Travel Guide
Thailand

Bangkok 3-Day Itinerary

The perfect long weekend in Bangkok. Three days of must-see attractions, local favorites, and insider tips — from $35 to $280 per day.

Trip Overview

Duration
3 Days
Best Time
November to February (cool, dry season)
Budget Cost
$105
Mid-Range
$270
1
Day 1
Grand Palace

Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun sunset, Khao San Road

Estimated cost: $90 (mid-range)
2
Day 2
Chatuchak weekend market

Chatuchak weekend market, Jim Thompson House, rooftop bar at Vertigo

Estimated cost: $90 (mid-range)
3
Day 3
Chinatown food crawl

Chinatown food crawl, longtail boat through klongs, Asiatique evening

Estimated cost: $90 (mid-range)

Total 3-Day Cost Estimate

Budget
$105
$35/day x 3 days
Mid-Range
$270
$90/day x 3 days
Luxury
$840
$280/day x 3 days

Insider Tips

  • Use Grab (the local Uber) for short rides — taxis often refuse to use the meter
  • Eat at street stalls with long local lines; that's where the best food is
  • Visit the Grand Palace before 9am to beat the heat and the tour buses
  • Take the Chao Phraya river ferry — it's $0.50 and beats traffic by an hour
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