Is Erawan Shrine worth it?
Worth it if…Underrated · +23Busy roadside shrine to the four-faced Brahma at Ratchaprasong, with offerings and Thai dancers
Worth it, with conditions. Lively and atmospheric, but smaller and noisier than its fame suggests.
Hype38How famous and hyped it is
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A free, quick and authentic cultural stop right next to the Siam malls.
Why Reality is 61
Lives up to its fame3/5Lively and atmospheric, but smaller and noisier than its fame suggests.
Value for money4/5Free to visit and genuinely interesting to watch.
Can’t get it elsewhere3/5Bangkok's most famous Brahma shrine with daily dancers; smaller shrines nearby are similar.
Easy to do4/5Right off BTS Chit Lom's skywalk; crowds and heat are the only friction.
What people loved
Free, central and a vivid glimpse of everyday Thai devotionTraditional dancers in costume performing for worshippersWell-organised and calm despite crowdsGreat overhead view from the skywalkWhat wore them down
Small shrine on one of Bangkok's busiest traffic intersections — noise and fumesHot and crowded; little shadeOffering sets and dance offerings add up if you take partKnow before you go
See something out of date? Fix it right here.Booking: No booking; open to all.
EntryFree; an incense-and-flower offering set at the entrance cost one reviewer about ฿300Source: Google reviews · Checked Oct 16, 2026
HoursDaily 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. (Thaizer: until 10:30 p.m.)Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
DancersClassical Thai dancers perform throughout the day, hired by worshippers for luck or as thanks for answered prayersSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
HistoryBuilt in 1956 to ward off bad luck during construction of the Erawan Hotel (now Grand Hyatt Erawan); statue rebuilt after a 2006 hammer attackSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Time neededA short stop — easily combined with the Ratchaprasong malls via the skywalkSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Getting thereBTS Chit Lom, via the elevated walkway; one stop (or a ~10-min skywalk) from SiamSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Opening hours (Google)
- Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
In their words
“Beautiful and free. Nice to see traditional Thai costume and dancers and people praying.”
“Got the incense and flower at the entrance about 300 baht.”
“Despite the scorching hot weather, the atmosphere remains peaceful, vibrant, and full of positive energy.”
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Questions people ask
Is the Erawan Shrine free?
Yes, entry is free. Offering sets sold at the entrance are optional (one reviewer paid about ฿300).
What are the Erawan Shrine's hours?
Daily from 6:00 a.m. to around 10:00–10:30 p.m.
Is the Erawan Shrine a Buddha?
No — despite the 'Four-Faced Buddha' nickname, the statue is Phra Phrom, the Thai form of the Hindu god Brahma.
How do I get to the Erawan Shrine?
BTS to Chit Lom and follow the elevated walkway; it's at the Ratchadamri–Ploenchit corner next to the Grand Hyatt Erawan.
