20 Best Things to Do in Sukhumvit

EmQuartier

EmQuartier is an enormous and trendy shopping mall in a strategic part of the busy Sukhumvit Road. EmQuartier is a massive extension of the existing Emporium shopping mall built in 1997 and run by the same company responsible for the famous Siam Paragon Bangkok. The management had 15 years to study the market in this part of Sukhumvit and knew there was enough potential demand for such an extensive addition.

Address: 689, 693 and 695 Sukhumvit Road, Watthana, Bangkok, Thailand
Open: 10 am – 10 pm
BTS: Phrom Phong

EmSphere

EmSphere is a dynamic lifestyle and retail complex in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit district that offers a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Its contemporary architecture and dynamic design combine to create a modern urban escape from the heat and the rain. The mall has a wide range of shops, from high-end fashion boutiques to unique local artists, that will please any style, including an IKEA branch, which is so convenient to locals who don’t have to drive al; the way to Mega Bangna anymore! Visitors can experience a range of restaurants, cafes, and diners that provide a gourmet adventure across Thai and international cuisines. EmSphere also hosts concerts, exhibitions, and performances. EmSphere, with its vibrant environment and numerous offerings, is a must-see attraction for locals and tourists.

Emporium

Emporium is a well-known department store on Sukhumvit Road, right next to the Phrom Phong BTS station. It first opened its doors on July 27, 1997, and has been a familiar name for shopping in Bangkok ever since. The building is part of a group of three malls, known as the EM District, which also includes EmQuartier across the street and Emsphere next door.

Address: 622 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Tan, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110
Hours: 10 am – 10 pm 

Terminal 21

Terminal 21 Bangkok on Sukhumvit is like no other shopping mall in Bangkok, a fun place to visit, even if you don’t plan to buy anything. It is designed like the departure hall of a vast international airport, with escalators and boarding gates to take you to nine different destinations in no time: the Caribbean, Rome, Paris, Istanbul, Tokyo, London, San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles.

Address: 88 Soi Sukhumvit 19, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
Open: 10 am – 10 pm
BTS: Asok MRT: Sukhumvit 

Tichuca Rooftop Bar

Tichuca rooftop bar is a high-rise venue in Bangkok, and since its opening, has been a big success among the many rooftop bars in Bangkok. The attractive and unusual design spreading over several floors is beautiful and is intensely shared on social media. Tichuca is packed daily with a young hi-so clientele who would never miss the opportunity to fulfil their passion for a new selfie background. Get ready to witness a permanent photo shooting frenzy as you explore around!

Address: T-One Building 8, 46th Floor, Soi Hemwong, Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110
Closest BTS/MRT Station: BTS Thonglor: 320 m
Hours: 3 pm – 9 pm
Floor: 46th
Dress Code: not required, but everyone dresses up for photos!

Octave Rooftop Bar

The Octave Rooftop Lounge and Bar is one of the most impressive in Bangkok by size. On three floors at the top of the Bangkok Marriott Hotel on Sukhumvit 57, Octave offers a full 360 view of the capital with a great perspective on the entire BTS track and the usual traffic jams so famous on Sukhumvit road. Fortunately, it is also very easy to reach by BTS.

Address: 2 Ban Kluai Nuea Alley, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
Open: 5 pm – 2 am (Happy Hour 5 pm – 7 pm)
Floor: 49th floor
Price: High
Closest BTS/MRT Station: BTS Thonglor: 240 m

Soi Cowboy

Soi Cowboy is one of Bangkok’s most famous nightlife streets, located in the Sukhumvit area, close to Asok BTS and MRT stations. The street stretches about 150 meters and packs in more than 40 brightly lit go-go bars and nightclubs. It gets busy every night, especially on weekends, with neon signs lighting up the carnival-like atmosphere. Drinks are usually priced from 100–200 baht with no entrance fee at most venues. Soi Cowboy is open-minded and draws expats, tourists, and locals, making it one of Bangkok’s top nightlife spots. The area was named after American T.G. “Cowboy” Edwards, who opened the first bar here in the 1970s.

Pastel Rooftop (Soi 11)

Pastel is a delightful new rooftop bar and Mediterranean restaurant on the 22nd floor of the exclusive Aira hotel, on the popular Soi 11, off Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok. Pastel is quite a recent addition to the ever-growing rooftop scene of Bangkok and is gaining popularity very fast.

Address: 22nd floor, Aira Hotel, 14 Soi Sukhumvit 11, Khwaeng Khlong Toei Nuea, Khet Watthana, Bangkok 10110
Closest BTS/MRT Station: BTS Nana: 260 m
Open: 5 pm – 1 am
Dress code: no sportswear, beach clothing, slippers, sandals or flip-flops. Gentlemen should avoid sleeveless clothing or open shoes.

ABar Rooftop at Marriott Marquis

ABar Rooftop Bar is a vast rooftop on the 38th floor of the Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park on Sukhumvit 22 in Bangkok. The place is immense and welcoming, with impressive views. ABar prides itself in offering a selection of 50 varieties of gins, including many craft labels, so you can imagine the endless combination of cocktails you can enjoy!

Address: Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park, Sukhumvit, 199 Soi Sukhumvit 22, Klongton, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110
Closest BTS/MRT Station: BTS Phrom Phong: 450 m
Open: 5 pm – 12 am (Monday and Tuesday closed)
Floor: 38th

RedSquare Rooftop Bar

RedSquare rooftop bar is a small but attractive new terrace with a view on the 25th floor of the Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 4. The location is convenient, with impressive views of the Bangkok skyline, but most of all, it is affordable and easy to access. As you enter a beautiful hotel lobby, you can instantly tell the hotel is new with a contemporary design. The staff is amicable as they indicate the way to the lift, and you feel welcome even if you are not a hotel guest.

Hotel: Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 4
Address: 27 Sukhumvit 4 Alley, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110
Closest BTS/MRT Station: BTS Nana: 300 m
Open: 6 pm – 1 am
Price: reasonable
Floor: 25th floor

Koreatown in Sukhumvit Plaza

Location: Sukhumvit
Address: Sukhumvit Plaza Building, Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110
Hours: 10 am – 10 pm

The Cooling Tower Rooftop Bar

The Cooling Tower Rooftop Bar in Bangkok is the latest venue on the ever-growing and astonishingly long list of rooftop bars in Bangkok. This new trendy place is on the 34th floor of the Carlton Hotel, just above Sukhumvit and near Asok BTS Station. The bar is cosy, with very high retractable ceilings, and guests can admire a panorama of the Bangkok skyline from the right and the front of the bar. It may not offer riverside views, but the bird’s-eye view from the high floor is impressive. The atmosphere is pleasant, and the team is very friendly.

Hotel: Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit
Address: 491 Sukhumvit Road, Klongtoey Nua, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
Closest BTS/MRT Station: BTS Asok: 510 m
Open: 5 pm – 12 am
Floor: 34th Read More!

Bangkok Science Museum and Planetarium

The Bangkok Science Museum and Planetarium (also known as the Science Centre for Education) is one of those places that many people are unaware of, even though it has been around for decades. It’s located on Sukhumvit Road, just a short walk from Ekkamai BTS Station, and has been open since the 1960s. From the outside, the buildings appear somewhat dated, and inside, certain areas could benefit from a refresh. But there’s still something interesting about it, especially for families living in Bangkok or travellers looking for a different kind of experience.

Address: 928 Sukhumvit Rd, Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110
Hours: 9 am – 4 pm (Monday closed)
Entrance Fee: Planetarium: 30–50 Baht, Exhibition Halls: Around 20 Baht

Spectrum Lounge & Bar

Spectrum Lounge is a rooftop bar built on 3 levels at the top of the Hyatt Regency Bangkok on Sukhumvit. The rooftop is vast and beautifully designed, but it doesn’t have a panoramic view of Bangkok. On each side of the rooftop are immense glass walls that somehow block the view, so the only remaining open space is the narrow front of the building. The best is to walk down the stairs and sit on the small terrace below. It’s small, but at least you can see the long stretch of the Sukhumvit BTS line.

Address: 1 Soi Sukhumvit 13, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110
Closest BTS/MRT Station: BTS Nana: 180 m
Open: 5.30 pm – 12 am for the small terrace, Wed to Sat: 8 pm to 12 am for the real rooftop (temporary)
Dress code: Smart Casual
Price: Very High
Floor: 29th – 30th floor

Above Eleven

Above Eleven on Sukhumvit 11 is more than just a rooftop: it’s a great place for a party with great music, cocktails, friendly staff, and excellent food. This rooftop has become so popular that it is impossible to get a table without a reservation, even a table for two, so plan. Located on the 33rd and 34th floor of the Fraser suite, Above Eleven is high but doesn’t offer great views of the riverside as on Sky Bar or the long avenues of Bangkok, as you can see at the nearby Octave. You are still above most buildings, and the great atmosphere easily makes up for the missing panorama.

Address: 38/8 Fraser Suites Soi Sukhumvit 11, Khlong Toei Nuea, Bangkok 10110
Closest BTS/MRT Station: BTS Nana: 580 m Hours: 6 pm – 2 am
Floor: 33rd and 34th floors
Dress Code: no open shoes and no sleeveless shirts

Mojjo Rooftop Bar

Mojjo rooftop bar came out of nowhere in the Sukhumvit area, exactly behind the Emporium mall, the same week Radisson Blu and Novotel Sukhumvit launched their rooftops nearby. The rooftop race is just getting more fun every week!

Address: 35th floor, Compass SkyView Hotel, 11 Soi Sukhumvit 24
Closest BTS/MRT Station: BTS Phrom Phong: 150 m
Open: 5 pm – 1.30 am
Tel: 02 011 1111
Floor: 34th floor

Sky on 20 Rooftop Bar

Sky on 20 Rooftop Bar is on the 26th floor of the Novotel on Sukhumvit 20 in Bangkok, so you can guess that the name wasn’t chosen from the floor but from the street number. The way to access this beautiful place differs greatly from most rooftops we see. You first take the lift to the 26th floor, and once there, there is no grand door or welcome committee: just a slightly golden fire exit door with a tiny sign, so modest people hesitate to push just in case an alarm would ring. So we pushed that door and climbed some anonymous staircase… no alarm rang.

Hotel: Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20
Address: 19/9 Sukhumvit 20 Alley, Khwaeng Khlong Toei, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110
Closest BTS/MRT Station: BTS Phrom Phong: 610 m
Open: 5 pm – 2 am
Floor: 26th floor

LUZ Bangkok Tapas Bar

LUZ Bangkok Tapas is a vibrant and stylish tapas rooftop bar located on the 34th floor of the INNSiDE Hotel by Melia Bangkok Sukhumvit Hotel. It offers stunning city views, good Spanish cuisine, and a lively atmosphere with elegant and stylish decor.

Hotel: INNSiDE by Melia Bangkok Sukhumvit
Address: 1472 Sukhumvit Road, Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110
Closest BTS/MRT Station: BTS Onnut: 200 m
Hours: 4 pm – 12 am
Floor: 34th
Dress Code: smart casual
Happy Hour: from 5 pm to 7 pm

Nana Plaza

Nana Plaza is one of Sukhumvit’s most famous nightlife spots in Bangkok. Known for its three-story complex, it’s packed with go-go bars and adult entertainment venues. The area is busiest after dark, with neon lights and music marking its entrance. Most people come here for the unique nightlife experience, not for dining or shopping. The plaza is very close to Nana BTS station, making it easy to reach. Drinks usually start at 150-200 baht, but prices inside the bars can vary. Nana Plaza isn’t family-friendly and is mainly for adults looking for the legendary nightlife in Bangkok.