This Phuket Sunday Walking Street Market Video takes you through one of the island’s most vibrant markets. Held every Sunday on Thalang Road in Old Phuket Town, this market is a great place to experience local food, shopping, and street performances.
Ratri Hotel is a great option for budget travellers looking for a simple and comfortable stay in the heart of Phuket Old Town. Its ideal location makes exploring the vibrant streets, local markets, and historical landmarks on foot easy. The hotel offers a peaceful, relaxed atmosphere, perfect for unwinding after a busy day of sightseeing.
The Rommanee Classic Guesthouse is a charming, budget-friendly spot right in the heart of Phuket Old Town. Just a short walk from top attractions like the Thai Hua Museum, this guesthouse makes it easy to explore the local sights.
Bookhemian is a café that has been around for many decades. It was originally a secondhand bookstore, back when reading played a bigger role in our daily lives before social media made books feel almost obsolete.
Coolies Club is a brand new bar and restaurant located on the now trendy Soi Romanee in the heart of old Phuket Town. Coolies Club is designed by Bill Bensley, a famous artist and hotel designer, such as the Slate in Nai Yang Beach.
Another example of a beautiful mansion abandoned in Phuket, probably beyond repair. We walked around this area a hundred times without ever noticing it, but once you do, its beauty is striking. It has no known name, so we called it Ratsada Mansion as it is located at the back of Ratsada Road, behind the weird ‘Thavorn Museum’ where the very first Phuket Shopping Center used to be.
Songtek Building, Phuket’s first Chinese school, was established in 1911. Initially, Chinese was taught using rote methods, with teachers holding classes in homes or shrines, known as “Sue Sok,” to educate the Hokkien Chinese descendants in Phuket. In 1917, as the number of students grew, Luang Chanathon Nithet donated land on Dibuk Road to build Songtek School.
Luang Amnat Nararak’s Mansion was built around 1925-1926. This grand mansion showcases an extravagant use of frescoes, a typical feature of Sino-Portuguese architecture. The Chinese believe that bats symbolize good fortune and longevity, which is why bats are a recurring motif in the mansion’s decoration. The mansion has undergone several renovations, the most recent being in 1957, but the main structure remains unchanged. This two-storey mansion features a front porch adjoining the driveway, and its polygonal side wings include small balconies.
Located on the popular Thalang Road in the heart of Phuket Old Town, the Hainan Shrine is more than just a place of worship. Built in 1910, this beautiful shrine has been a cultural and spiritual centre for over a century, especially for the Hainanese community in Phuket.
Limpanon Mansion, is an abandoned old Phuket family house built more than 100 years ago. It is hidden at the intersection of Yaowarat Road and Phang Nga Road and is probably the most mysterious and least-known ancient mansion in Phuket. For a long time, the door of the ‘tunnel’ leading to this mansion was opened, but it has been locked for years now, and probably too many people have tried to sneak in.
Chair Cafe Old Town is a coffee shop and a good casual restaurant on Yaowarat Road. It is nice to stop for a break while you explore the streets of Phuket Town. In addition to the nice setting and food, Chair Cafe Phuket Town has a delightful little secret for those of you who like hidden places.
Cue Bar is a friendly place to enjoy live music and pool in the Phuket Old Town area on Phang Nga Road. The bar is split into two sections, with its main bar, pool table and stage found on the air-conditioned ground floor space with a sports bar vibe, and an open-air rooftop bar.
Bar – Old Phuket Town Good Vibes P-Town is a friendly gathering spot found on Yaowarat Road in the Phuket Old Town area. By day,… Read More »Good Vibes P-Town
As its name suggests, Anfield Cafe on the corner of Phang Nga and Yaowarat roads in Phuket Old Town celebrates the Liverpool Football Club, though all football fans (and non-fans!) are welcome.
Cocktail Bar – Phuket Town Club No. 43 is a small and stylish cocktail bar found in a brick-walled shophouse along Yaowarat Road in the… Read More »Club No. 43
Rockin’ Angels Café is easy to find if wandering the Old Town streets at night-time – just listen for the sound of a band rocking out and make your way there.
MONDO Espresso & Tea Bar is a popular new café in the heart of Phuket Old Town, at the intersection of Yaowarat and Thalang Road.
The Annual Hungry Ghost Festival 2024 The Por Tor Festival, or the Hungry Ghost Festival, is a vibrant and significant event for Phuket’s Hokkien Chinese… Read More »Hungry Ghost Festival (Por Tor)
Phuket is hosting “Discover Phuket PRIDE 2024” 🏳️🌈 on June 29th, creating a vibrant space for the LGBTQ+ community and transforming the Phuket Old Town… Read More »Discover Phuket PRIDE 2024 in Phuket Town
Phuket Town is a surprising treasure trove of things to see and do if you decide to spend a day away from the beach. The old streets add to the many reasons why Phuket is so unique.
