Should I stay in a hotel or B&B in Bangkok?

Any suggestions for areas to stay in Bangkok close to shopping, markets, public transport and easy to get to the old airport? Is there a B&B option? T. Nguyen, West Pennant Hills

Hotels in Bangkok are a fantastic bargain and therefore I'd suggest a hotel rather than an Airbnb. The Silom area is a good choice. There are lots of street markets nearby, you're close to Lumpini Park and not too far from the giant MBK shopping centre and the upmarket Siam Paragon Centre.

You're also close to the river, from where you can get a boat to the Royal Palace and Wat Pho, two of the city's must-sees, and riding the long-tail boats is a highlight, especially those that thread through the city's narrow klongs. Bangkok's Skytrain (BTS) has stations in Silom. Go to Agoda agoda.com and you can search hotels on a map and find one close to transport if that's a priority.

The old airport is Don Muang and the easiest way to get there is via taxi, which takes 30-60 minutes and costs around 350 baht. A cheaper option is Bus No 29, which leaves from the Siam area and costs around 20 baht, although there is little room for luggage.

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