Chit Lom
ชิดลม
High-end retail strip — CentralWorld, Grand Hyatt, and Gaysorn Village.
Chit Lom sits at the top of Bangkok's main shopping corridor, where Central Chidlom, Gaysorn Village and the Erawan Shrine cluster around a single BTS stop. It suits professionals and short-stay visitors who want department stores, hotels and a covered walk to Siam more than a classic neighbourhood feel.
Chit Lom at a glance
Living in Chit Lom
Life here is organised around the Skywalk. From the station you can walk under cover to Ratchaprasong and on to Siam without touching the pavement, which matters in the rainy season. Weekdays bring office workers from the towers along Ploenchit and Ratchadamri roads; weekends bring shoppers and visitors, and the area around the Erawan Shrine is busy from morning to night with people making offerings. Groceries mean the supermarkets inside the malls rather than fresh markets, and street food is thinner on the ground than in older districts. In the evenings the residential lanes behind the main road, towards Langsuan, are noticeably calmer.
Renting in Chit Lom
Homes are mainly high-end condos, serviced apartments and hotel residences, with few low-rise or budget options. One-bedrooms typically run 35,000–80,000 THB a month, and the spread reflects the gap between older towers and newer luxury buildings on the side lanes. Studios and larger family units appear less often, so expect a longer search if you need either. Many renters also look one stop along in Ploenchit for more choice; the Bangkok rent prices by area guide helps you compare.
- 1 bedroom
- ฿35k–฿80kTHB / mo
Typical furnished condo listings in Chit Lom and neighbouring blocks, compiled by BKK Oracle editors from DDProperty, Hipflat and agent listings. Utilities are extra.
Getting around Chit Lom
BTS Chit Lom on the Sukhumvit Line is right at the centre of the area, with Siam one stop west for the interchange to the Silom Line. Phloen Chit is about 650 m east, and Ratchadamri on the Silom Line is roughly 650 m south, handy for Lumphini and Sathon. Siam station itself is around 1 km on foot along the Skywalk. Traffic at the Ratchaprasong intersection is among the slowest in the city, so the train usually beats a taxi.
- Chit Lom · Sukhumvit Line0 m
- Phloen Chit · Sukhumvit Line650 m
- Ratchadamri · Silom Line650 m
- Siam · Sukhumvit Line1000 m
Who Chit Lom suits
- Shoppers who want flagship department stores on the doorstep
- Short stays where a covered walk to Siam matters
- Professionals working along Ploenchit or Ratchadamri roads
- Very expensive for the space, even by central standards
- Crowds and tourist traffic around the malls and shrine
- Few local markets or cheap street-food options nearby
Areas near Chit Lom
Helpful guides for Chit Lom renters
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Read guideChit Lom FAQs
Is Chit Lom a good area to live in Bangkok?
Chit Lom is a good fit for professionals, shopping and short stays. It sits in Bangkok's prime rent tier, with one-bedroom condos typically at 35,000–80,000 THB a month. The nearest rail station is Chit Lom on the Sukhumvit Line, about 0 m from the centre of the area.
How much is rent in Chit Lom?
Typical furnished condo rents in Chit Lom are one-bedrooms 35,000–80,000 THB a month. Electricity, water and internet usually add 2,500–5,000 THB a month, and most landlords ask for a two-month deposit plus the first month upfront.
What is the nearest BTS or MRT station to Chit Lom?
Chit Lom (Sukhumvit Line, about 0 m), Phloen Chit (Sukhumvit Line, about 650 m) and Ratchadamri (Silom Line, about 650 m) are the closest rail stations to central Chit Lom. Walking times depend on the soi you live on, so time the walk in the midday heat before signing a lease.
Is Chit Lom the same as Chidlom?
Yes. They are two romanisations of the same Thai name. The BTS station uses Chit Lom, while the Central department store and many condos and hotels use Chidlom. You will see both on maps, listings and taxi apps, so search under either spelling when looking for an apartment in the area.
Can you walk from Chit Lom to Siam without crossing roads?
Yes. The elevated Ratchaprasong Skywalk runs beneath the BTS track from Chit Lom to Siam, with branches into the major malls along the way. It is covered, so you stay out of the rain and above the traffic. The walk takes roughly fifteen minutes at an easy pace, often quicker than the train at busy times.
Is the Erawan Shrine in Chit Lom?
The shrine stands at the Ratchaprasong intersection beside the Grand Hyatt Erawan, a short walk from Chit Lom station. Entry is free and it is busy throughout the day with worshippers offering flowers and incense, plus Thai dancers performing for those giving thanks. Residents nearby get used to the crowds, which thin out late at night.