THE BEST GUIDE TO SUKHUMVIT SOI 11: HISTORY, ATTRACTIONS, TIPS AND MORE

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THE BEST GUIDE TO SUKHUMVIT SOI 11

• History, Attractions, Tips And More

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Intro

• One of the most interesting and important parts
  of Bangkok deserved its own guide, and here you
  have it. With its vibrant nightlife, we are sure
  that you will not want to miss out the
  opportunity of visiting it.
• Here you will find everything you are looking
  for history, attractions, tips and more.
• This is the most complete guide you will find in
  the internet. Therefore, if you are visiting BKK
  any time soon, or are already here, then give
  this a read and all your doubts shall be
  answered.
• Before taking a look to the history of the
  location, lets see how you can arrive here.

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HOW TO ARRIVE TO SOI 11?

• You can always take a taxi and tell the driver to
  drop you here from any spot in Bangkok. However,
  here you will find answers to some special
  scenarios.
• HOW TO GET FROM DMK TO SOI 11?
• Unfortunately, there is no train that will take
  you, therefore, your best choice is to get a
  taxi. There is no other way around it, because it
  is your only option. Although, worry not, because
  the prices are quite accessible.
• HOW TO GET FROM BKK TO SOI 11?
• Good news for you, because unlike DMK, here you
  can rely on the train to arrive to your
  destination, because it is much cheaper. However,
  if you are traveling with another or more
  persons, then taxi will be more reliable and
  cheaper.
• HOW TO ARRIVE TO SOI 11 FROM SUVARNABHUMI
  AIRPORT?
• Identically to the DMK case, your best choice is
  to go on a taxi. This is especially the case if
  you are traveling with more persons, because the
  hassle of traveling in train is not worth it.

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HISTORY

• The Sukhumvit Road is the longest in Thailand it
  is divided in Sois, from which the number 11 is
  one of the most active, due to the presence of
  excellent bars, clubs, hotels and more.
• It is also known under the name of Thailand Route
  3 and it was named with that name in honor to
  Phra Bisal Sukhumvit, the fifth chief of the
  Department of Highways. He did an excellent job
  in developing the road infrastructure of Thailand
  during the 30s and 40s.
• The Sukhumvit Road was built in 1936 and since
  then it has been one of the most important roads
  in the country, and it gave birth to many Sois,
  and therefore, to several businesses, hotels,
  restaurants, bars, etc.
• This is the brief history of this important road
  and boulevard. Now, lets talk more about Soi 11.

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SOI 11 HISTORY

• It is almost as old as the Sukhumvit Road, and
  since the beginning, it has been the capital of
  nightlife in the lower Sukhumvit.
• In fact, here you will find some of the oldest
  and most iconic pubs, bars, clubs and hotels in
  Bangkok.
• If you want to live the best experience during
  your trip, then you definitively have to visit
  the Soi 11.
• Historically, this street has been much different
  to red-light zones like Soi Cowboy or the Na-Na
  neighborhood.
• Since the beginning, it has been a place for fun
  and exciting bars and nightlife venues, where you
  can meet expats from every part of the world as
  well as locals.

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WHERE TO STAY? THE BEST HOTELS IN SOI 11

• ALOFT BANGKOK SUKHUMVIT 11 AN ICONIC HOTEL
• This is one of the most representative and
  popular hotels in Sukhumvit Soi 11 and for a good
  reason the place is beautiful and has everything
  one needs to enjoy a pleasant and relaxing stay.
• SALIL HOTEL SUKHUMVIT SOI 11
• This is another of the most popular hotels in
  this street. It does not have tons of luxury and
  the rooms are not very big, but they are nice and
  comfortable. However, it is near to nearly
  everything that is good in this Soi, therefore, a
  good place to stay.
• LE FENIX SUKHUMVIT
• Similarly to the Salil Hotel and Alog Bangkok
  Sukhumvit 11, the location is incredible.
  Everything is just a few steps away, therefore,
  if you want to explore everything about Soi 11,
  then this hotel will make things easier for you.

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WHERE TO STAY? THE BEST HOTELS IN SOI 11

• SMART SUITES THE BOUTIQUE HOTEL
• This is one of the best hotels you will find not
  only in Soi 11 but also in the entire city.
• The rooms are top of the line, comfortable and
  modern.
• The location of the hotel is ideal for tourists,
  because everything is easy to reach.
• GRAND SWISS HOTEL
• This is another excellent recommendation for a
  place to stay because it is an oasis of calmness
  in the always-moving and active Sukhumvit.
• Here you can come back after a night of adventure
  and find peace and relaxation.

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WHERE TO EAT IN SOI 11? THE BEST RESTAURANTS AT
YOUR DISPOSAL

• ROSABIENG
• This restaurant in special due to many reasons,
  and one of them is that you will find a Märklin
  train in the middle, therefore, it is also known
  as the Train Restaurant.
• CHILLI CULTURE AN EXCELLENT RESTAURANT
• It may not be the cheapest, but it is a good
  place to enjoy authentic Thai food. The flavor of
  the dishes is quite good and the menu is generous
  in options.
• CHARCOAL TANDOOR GRILL MIXOLOGY BEST INDIAN
  FOOD IN SOI 11
• This is a great restaurant if you are looking for
  delicious traditional Indian food. Not in vain
  people love this place, because it checks all the
  boxes food is incredible, the atmosphere is
  great and the service staff is efficient and
  friendly.
• THE AUSTRALIAN PUB BBQ A BONUS LOCATION
• The name is not very Thai, but the food is
  delicious. If you are looking for a cool
  restaurant with delicious food and good live
  music, then The Australian Pub BBQ is the place
  to be.

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WHAT ATTRACTIONS CAN YOU VISIT FROM SOI 11?

• FOR SHOPPING TERMINAL 21
• This market is special because it recreates
  different places from around the world. Here you
  will find approximately 600 shops, therefore, it
  is the ultimate shopping experience!
• A GREEN SPACE BENJASIRI PARK
• If you are looking for a space of green in
  Sukhumvit, then the Benjasiri Park is the place
  to visit. It was built to celebrate Queen
  Sirikits 60th birthday in 1992, and since then,
  it has become of the most popular attractions in
  this part of the city.
• BAAN KAMTHIENG HOUSE MUSEUM
• Not everything in Sukhumvit is wild, because you
  can also find a museum like this one. It is
  located on 131 Thanon Asok Montri, Sukhumvit Soi
  21, and therefore, very near to Soi 11.
• You will not believe that this peaceful place is
  located right next to Asoke. It sounds like a
  joke, but it is real, and you have to visit it to
  believe it.

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WHAT ATTRACTIONS CAN YOU VISIT FROM SOI 11?

• LAZER GAME AN EXCITING EXPERIENCE
• Now, if you are looking for a more interactive
  attraction, then you need to visit Lazer Game on
  the 5th floor Holiday Inn Sukhumvit Hotel,
  Sukhumvit Soi 22. The game lasts 15 minutes, but
  you will really feel them.
• There are different types of games, but the most
  common is team vs. team, or if you want, you can
  play also play everyone vs. everyone, where every
  man has to defend himself.
• SOI COWBOY
• If you want something more than a calm night in a
  pub, then you need to visit the Soi Cowboy. Here
  you will find go-go bars and other naughty
  attractions. It is one of the most popular
  destinations in this part of Bangkok, therefore,
  if you are up for it, then you should visit.
• DINOSAUR PLANET THEME PARK BANGKOK
• Now, here we have another interesting attraction,
  which is especially good if you are traveling
  with kids. You can find it next to the Benjasiri
  Park, on Sukhumvit Road, Phrom Phong.
• As you can easily guess, this park is dedicated
  to dinosaurs of all kinds. The experience is very
  interactive and realistic, and that is why we
  recommend you to visit it, because you will not
  be disappointed.

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CONCLUSION

• Now you have many excellent places to visit
  during your stay in Soi 1.
• You know where to stay, where to stay the best
  food and what attractions to visit.
• Anyway, if you have any questions, just let us
  know.
• We will answer them as soon as possible, because
  we want you to live the best experience when
  visiting Bangkok!
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