Siam Hop on Hop off bus review — Explore the Bangkok’s bustling streets on a bus trip

Bangkok is a city that never “sleeps” with lots of vibrant cultural tourism activities and bustling shopping. Even if you have been visited Bangkok many times before, this city is full of interesting things that bring great experiences for you and every visitor. Coming to Bangkok this time, we will try to see the bustling streets on the Hop on – Hop off bus that going through Bangkok. A promising experience for those who prefer solo travel. Now, let’s check it out our Siam Hop on Hop off bus review: Explore the Bangkok’s bustling streets on a bus tour.

Siam hop on hop off bus: Detailed information about tickets of the bus and where to buy?

You can buy tickets directly at the bus operator’s website here: https://www.siamhopgroup.com/ticket/. Or buy from travel agents like Klook, KKday or Traveloka for a discounted price, just pay with your credit card and get your voucher via email.

There are 3 general types of tickets (Day Pass) with many options depending on everyone’s needs:

1–Day Pass (24 hours)

• 1 Day Pass (Combo 2 in 1): Siam Hop 24 Hrs Ticket for All routes + Renaissance Art Exhibition Ticket (1 day) with the list price of 999 baht ($32.65)/adult; 600 baht ($19.61)/child
• 1 Day Pass (Combo 2 in 1): Siam Hop 24 Hrs Ticket for All routes + A choice of Boat4U Ticket or Museum Siam Ticket with the list price of 799 baht ($26.12)/adult; 400 baht ($13.08)/child
• 1 Day Pass: 24 Hours Ticket for Shopping Route with the list price of 350 baht ($11.44)/adult; 350 baht ($11.44)/child
• 1 Day Pass: 24 Hours Ticket for Heritage Route with the list price of 350 baht ($11.44)/adult; 350 baht ($11.44)/child
• 1 Day Pass: 24 Hours Ticket for CBD Route with the list price of 350 baht ($11.44)/adult; 350 baht ($11.44)/child
• 1 Day Pass: 24 Hours Ticket for Entertainment Route with the list price of 350 baht ($11.44)/adult; 350 baht ($11.44)/child

2–Day Pass (48 hours)

• 2 Day Pass (Combo 2 in 1): Siam Hop 48 Hrs Ticket for All routes + Renaissance Art Exhibition Ticket (1 day) with the list price of 1.500 baht ($49.02)/adult; 900 baht ($29.42)/child
• 2 Day Pass (Combo 3 in 1): Siam Hop 48 Hrs Ticket for All routes + Boat4U Ticket + Museum Siam Ticket with the list price of 1.300 baht ($42.51)/adult; 700 baht ($22.89)/child

3–Day Pass (72 hours)

3 Day Pass (Combo 2 in 1): Siam Hop 72 Hrs Ticket for All routes + Renaissance Art Exhibition Ticket (1 day) with the list price of 1.700 baht ($55.57)/adult; 900 baht (29.42)/child

See details and buy tickets here.

Based on the individual schedule you will choose different packages, if you just like to take the bus for sightseeing only, the 1–Day Pass will be the best choice. If you want to explore every corner of Bangkok, the 2–Day Pass and 3–Day Pass tickets will be the most suitable.

Siam hop on hop off bus routes

There are a total of 4 main routes for the Siam Hop On Hop Off bus. The routes include:

Heritage Route (green)
CBD Route (red)
Entertainment Route (pink)
Shopping Route (purple)

Because you will not be able to remember the name of the roads in Bangkok, so remember what color of the route is okay, while going and see the map below for comparison. On the bus there will be audio guide about the journey in many languages, you just need to know a little English is ok.

Heritage Route

Operating time: 9AM – 8:20PM

Hop stops: 16 stops including the Grand Palace in the east of Chao Phraya River, Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) and many other famous temples such as Wat Pho, Wat Suthat (Giant Red Ferris Wheel) and Wat Benchamabophit or Flower Market and Khao San Road. Details as below.

Hop stop
H1: MBK
H2: Sam Yan
H3: River City
H4: Hua Lamph
H5: China Town
H6: Flower Market
H7: Museum Siam
H8: Tiger God Shrine
H9: Grand Palace
H10: National Museum
H11: Tah Pra Arthit
H12: Khao San
H13: Giant Swing
H14: Wat Ratchanadda
H15: Wat Benjamabophit
H16: King Power

This is a favorite route for many visitors because it passes through most famous cultural places. If you are a tourist with the purpose to learn about the culture and famous temples, do not miss this route.

Some famous bus stops:

CBD Route

Operating time: 10AM – 9PM

Hop stops: 12 stops including MBK shopping center, Silom street, Charoen Krung street, Asiatique night market, Mahanakorn Skywalk..

Hop stop
C1: Centralworld
C2: MBK
C3: Silom
C4: Jewelry Trade Center
C5: Charoen Krung
C6: Asiatique
C7: Rama 3
C8: Sathorn
C9: King-Power Mahanakorn
C10: Surawongse
C11: Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Tower
C12: Sam Yan

This is the suitable route to go in the evening, visitors are free to explore the nightlife in Bangkok. Bangkok at night when the lights are up, it’s just as bright as the daytime.

Some famous bus stops:

Entertainment Route

Operating time: 10AM – 9PM

Hop stops: 11 stops including Central World, Pratunam Market, Ratchada Train Night Market, Or Tor Kor Market, Victory Monument, King Power Shopping Center and more..

Hop stop
E1: Central World/ Groove
E2: Pratunam Market
E3: Central Plaza Grand Rama IX
E4: Thailand Cultural Center
E5: Ratchada
E6: Huay Kwang
E7: Sutthisan
E8: Central Ladprao
E9: Aor Tor Kor
E10: Victory Monument
E11: King Power

This is the route that takes visitors to the sights of shopping experiences and unique cuisine, interesting. Bangkok does not lack of venues of entertainment, right?

Some famous bus stops:

Shopping Route

Operating time: 10AM – 9PM

Hop stops: 12 stops including MBK, Central World, Terminal 21, Thonglor and more..

Hop stop
S1: Central World/ Groove
S2: Rajdamri
S3: Central Embassy
S4: Asoke
S5: RCA
S6: Ekkamai
S7: Donki Mall
S8: Thonglor
S9: Emporium
S10: Korean Town
S11: Rajaprasong
S12: MBK

This is a bus route for you to enjoy the shopping enjoyment with a variety of items. The big and famous shopping malls in Bangkok always have incentives during the tourist seasons of the year.

Some famous bus stops:

Additional information

For those of you who want to take Hop-On-Hop-Off Boat, you should know:

• Departure from Phra Arthit Praiati pier: 4PM – 6PM
• Departure from Sathorn pier: 4:30PM – 6:30PM
• Choose a 72-hour ticket for unlimited boat access

Again, link to buy tickets here.

Some best day tours, trips, activities and transfer services, tickets in, to and from Bangkok you can refer to

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