Bangkok is easily the best starting point for most travellers who are planning trips around the world, owing to the cheap airfares and mesmerising cultural offerings of this unique Southeast Asian city. Therefore a trip into Soi Rambuttri, which is snuggled in the Banglumphu district and has been very uniquely shaped into a U, is well worth it, for those seeking a dash of adventure.

This unique enclave of culture houses an enormous temple, Wat Chana Songkhram, which provides breezy comfort for those who take the time to walk around it. What is so special about Soi Rambuttri is that it is the oasis for travellers who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the Khao San Road and offers some amazingly priced hotels. Let it be said (here and elsewhere) that Khao San Road is a tourist’s paradise. Its name means ‘rice mill’ since it was the centre for trading rice during one chapter of the city’s history. From trading rice to trading almost anything a person could need, is an excellent escalation for the modern backpacker. Stay on this road and become privy to the great hotel rates, crazy night-life and live among the chaos that only this place can offer you. This road is considered Asia’s budget travel hub for any backpacker.

Check out the vibrant atmosphere that slowly wafts from these eclectic road-side shops. Walk into the various restaurants and indulge in the unique gastronomical delights features on bright-coloured plates, adding a dash of excitement to every meal. Given all the excitement that Khao San Road causes, it is no wonder one would seek solitude in Soi Rambuttri, which provides a quieter atmosphere yet also is in close proximity to the bustling road, the best possible serving of both worlds.

After exploring this quirky little neighbourhood that is saturated with history and culture, choose a great place to stay at during your Bangkok sojourn, such as a Bangkok Hotel Apartments. For unparalleled service and contemporary amenities, look into the various Serviced Apartments Sukhumvit Bangkok options available at the Citadines Sukhumvit 23 Bangkok which is a central choice that afford easy access to many of the city’s attractions and entertainment.

 

Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and hopes to visit them all someday. Google+