📝 1. Overview
Sathorn Road is Bangkok’s polished professional strip—home to embassies, luxury condos, five-star hotels, and Michelin-star dining. But don’t let its corporate surface fool you—Sathorn hides some of the city’s best rooftop bars, wellness sanctuaries, and riverside escapes. Whether you’re suiting up for business or sipping cocktails at golden hour, Sathorn is Bangkok’s elegant side, on full display.
🌟 2. Highlights
🏨 Lebua at State Tower / Sky Bar – Made famous by The Hangover II
🏙️ Vertigo @ Banyan Tree – Iconic rooftop dining with panoramic skyline views
🛕 Wat Yannawa – Rare boat-shaped temple with riverside calm
🍷 Sathorn Soi 10–12 – Bangkok’s chicest restaurant alley
🧘♀️ Wellness Havens – Spas, yoga studios & boutique gyms everywhere
🚝 BTS Chong Nonsi / Surasak – Clean, central, and walkable access
🌉 Sathorn Pier – Gateway to the Chao Phraya River & IconSiam
🏢 Embassy Row – Global feel with consulates, UN offices, and international schools
💡 3. Tips
📸 Best Photo Spots:
- Sky Bar @ Lebua – Night views over the river
- Vertigo rooftop – Perfect sunset dining shots
- Wat Yannawa – Unique temple architecture
📍 BTS Chong Nonsi is your go-to station for mid-Sathorn
🚕 Traffic on Sathorn can get wild—use BTS or plan early
🍸 Sathorn Soi 10–12 is your foodie lane: date nights, wine bars, chef’s kitchens
🏨 Great spot for upscale stays—closer to Silom but calmer & cleaner
🍽️ 4. Nearby Eats – Top 3 on/near Sathorn
- Supanniga Eating Room
🍛 Elevated Thai comfort food with river views (from Tha Tien branch too!)
📍 Sathorn Soi 10
🕒 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM / 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM (Daily)
🚶 3 min from BTS Chong Nonsi - Blue by Alain Ducasse (IconSiam side)
🌟 French fine dining with Michelin pedigree & river view seating
📍 IconSiam (near Sathorn Pier by boat)
🕒 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM / 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Closed Mon)
🚤 Take Chao Phraya Express or shuttle boat from Sathorn Pier - Kai New Zealand
🥩 Contemporary Kiwi dishes, lamb racks, brunch & wine
📍 Convent Road, near Silom-Sathorn junction
🕒 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM (Daily)
🚶 5–7 min walk from BTS Sala Daeng or Chong Nonsi
🍽️ 4B. Sub-Zone Picks – Recommended Spots by Area
🍷 Sathorn Soi 10–12
- The Commons Sathorn – Sister to Thonglor’s version, co-living & food
- Suan Bua (at Dusit Suites) – Refined Thai in an elegant townhouse
- Rocket Coffeebar – Instagrammable brunch & Scandi vibes
🏙️ Chong Nonsi Area
- Taling Pling – Modern Thai classics with upscale flair
- Clouds Rooftop Bar – Boutique rooftop with jazz nights
- Baan Restaurant – Traditional Thai with modern interiors
🌉 Riverside Sathorn (near Surasak & Sathorn Pier)
- Wat Yannawa – Peaceful temple perfect for a midday break
- Baan Somtum – Isan food paradise with fiery somtum variations
- BTS Surasak area hotels – Good for river taxi connections
🚗 5. Access
📍 From Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
🚝 Airport Rail Link → BTS Phaya Thai → BTS Chong Nonsi / Surasak (~55 min)
🚕 Taxi (~35–50 min depending on traffic)
📍 From Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
🚕 Taxi (~40 min)
🚌 A1 Bus → BTS Mo Chit → BTS Chong Nonsi
📍 Local Travel
🚝 BTS Chong Nonsi for mid-Sathorn, Surasak for riverside & temples
🚤 Sathorn Pier = access to river transport (boats to IconSiam, Chinatown, Grand Palace)
🛏️ Stay near Soi 10–12 for food & nightlife / riverside for views & peace
