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Everything you need to know about Phuket!
Here is our list of all the best of everything in Phuket to help you make the best of your next trip: things to do, where to go, where and what to eat, where to stay and what to know. Browse the list of all the ‘Best of Phuket’ pages we built over the years!
What to See and Do in Phuket?
Everything you need to know to explore Phuket by day or by night, including all the beaches and islands nearby, as well as shopping and night markets.
21 Best Beaches in Phuket ⛱️
What are the most beautiful and best beaches in Phuket; a frequent and challenging question to answer since everyone likes a beach for so many different reasons ...
46 Amazing Beaches to Discover in Phuket! ⛱️
All the beaches of Phuket on one page! There are at least 45 Phuket Beaches now on our list! A few are crowded, many are quiet, some are hidden, and some are still secret. However, ...
15 Islands Near Phuket 🏝️
There are so many big and small islands around Phuket; it would take forever to visit them all. Most are not far, and you should consider island hopping for your trip or even a private ...
73 Best Things to Do in Phuket
What are the best things to do in Phuket is one of the most important questions people ask us when planning a trip. We explored the island for 30 years to bring you the best ...
18 Secret Beaches of Phuket
There are still secret beaches in Phuket and some hidden and quiet spots, most of which are beautiful. Of course, some are difficult to find, but surprisingly many are in plain sight and easy to ...
12 Cheap Things to Do in Phuket with a Small Budget
What are the cheapest things to do in Phuket with a mall budget? Phuket is more expensive than anywhere else in Thailand, but if you start with these few suggestions, you will be able to ...
Best Things to Do in Phuket When it RAINS ! ☔
Our list of things to do in Phuket when it rains includes many ways to take advantage of a rainy day. On such days, you start considering activities you would not even think of on ...
24 Best Things to Do in Patong Beach
There are many things to do in Patong Beach beyond the much-talked-about nightlife and the ever-going party. Patong is full of activities for families, couples, singles and friends ...
11 Amazing Private Beaches of Phuket
Private beaches don't exist in Phuket or Thailand, and that's by law. However, people often call them private beaches because you can't enter ...
5 Beaches for Rainy Season in Phuket
Which beaches are good during the rainy season in Phuket? When it's rainy season in Phuket, the sea is sometimes rough on the west coast where all the popular beaches and hotels are... but if ...
11 Free Things to Do in Phuket
What to do in Phuket for free? Are there any interesting free things to do in Phuket? It may sound like a strange question, but Phuket is well-known to be the most expensive destination in ...
19 Chinese Shrines in Phuket ⛩️
There are quite a few Chinese shrines in Phuket, and each has its own characteristics and unique features, which always offer excellent photo opportunities. The large ones are very popular during the Chinese New Year ...
13 Things to Do in Phuket for Girls
Who said Phuket was an island for guys? That's just the collective accepted mindset, but Phuket is full of great things to do for girls. Our 31 Best Things to Do in Phuket didn't quite match, ...
31 Thai Temples in Phuket
Phuket Thai temples, or Wats, are always worth a visit; from the temple hidden inside a cave to the famous Wat Chalong, a visit to Thailand would not be complete without exploring a few of these ...
Phuket Water Parks
Where are the water parks in Phuket? Phuket has a few water parks to spend a day of fun, whether you want to laze around on a giant floating doughnut or slide down a 45-degree ...
10 Tips for a Great Holiday in the Rainy Season in Phuket
When is the rainy season in Phuket? There are only two seasons in Thailand: the dry and the rainy seasons, but the temperature is warm all year round, night or day. The rainy season in ...
11 Great Places to Propose in Phuket! ❤️
Phuket is a tropical paradise island with white sand beaches, clear blue waters and swaying coconut trees; what background could be better than an exotic hideaway in a holiday mood to propose to your loved ...
25 Best Cafés in Phuket
Phuket cafés and coffee shops keep popping up (and closing) all around Phuket Town, mostly around the old streets of Thalang, Yaowarat and Dibuk. In recent years, Phuket town has become a trendy tourist attraction ...
15 Reasons to Visit Phuket – Why is Phuket so popular?
Why is Phuket so popular? And what makes people come back to Phuket countless times? There are many good reasons to visit Phuket, and we picked the answers we thought were the most important ...
17 Tips For Travelling to Phuket with Children
Travelling to Phuket with children can be stressful, but it's actually safe and fun for the whole family. Just in case you are worried, we listed below some useful tips and advice to help you ...
14 Best Tattoo Studios in Phuket
Thailand is blessed with incredibly talented tattoo artists, and Phuket has a surprisingly vast choice of excellent tattoo studios at surprisingly good prices. Many studios are in Patong, but there are studios on other beaches ...
8 Best Beaches for Surfing in Phuket
The best beaches for surfing in Phuket are all located along the west coast, where you can get decent wave action. Waves are not huge but are great for beginners, and competitions are frequent during ...
Best Surf Schools in Phuket 🏄
Here is a list of surf schools in Phuket. We've seen surfboard rentals priced from about 150 to 300 baht an hour around the island, while surfing lessons start at about 1,000 baht per person ...
16 Best Viewpoints in Phuket
There are many viewpoints in Phuket where you can see the island from above. Some are easy to reach by car or scooter, while others require a short walk ...
20 Best Tours & Activities in Phuket 🏝️
Our list of the best day tours from Phuket offers a fantastic way to explore the island and its surroundings. There are a lot of sites to enjoy in and around the island, and many ...
8 Best Things to Do in Phi Phi Islands
Here are some of the best places to see and the best things to do in the Phi Phi islands. Of course, as they are so popular, those places can be bustling, so it is ...
12 Best Things to Do at Night!
The list of the best things to do at night in Phuket is endless, and Phuket nightlife comes in many ways, not only on Patong beach but all around this island. There is a vast ...
20 Best Things and Do 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 ...
10 Best Romantic Things to Do for Couples in Phuket
What are the most romantic things to do on a honeymoon and couples in Phuket? Don't listen to what some people say; Phuket is a romantic destination. You have to be creative and smart enough ...
15 Weird and Funny Things in Phuket
Living in Phuket for so long has been the opportunity to witness many fun sights. We should get used to them, but sometimes, we still smile (or clench teeth) when we witness one of the ...
29 Best Things to Do in Phuket with Kids
Phuket is a great destination for families, as there are many fun things to do in Phuket with kids and the whole family. Of course, you could spend your entire holiday on the beach and ...
Hotels and Accommodation around Phuket
We reviewed more than fifty of the best hotels around the island and organized them into easy-to-browse lists: beachfront resorts, pool villas, family hotels and budget hostels.
Staying in a true beachfront resort in Phuket is the obvious dream of most people travelling to a tropical island ... Read More
Here are some of the best hotels in Phuket that we personally enjoyed the most. We stayed in these hotels ... Read More
Hotels in Nai Harn offer a range of accommodations, from luxurious beachfront resorts with breathtaking ocean views to cosy boutique ... Read More
Where to Stay in Karon Beach? Karon is an immense and beautiful wide beach, so it's not surprising that this ... Read More
Patong Beach hotels come at many prices, sizes, and locations, so finding a hotel in Phuket that will please your ... Read More
Our Kata Beach hotels are located on one of the most beautiful beaches of Phuket, with just the right mix ... Read More
Kamala has a wide range of hotels, from budget to luxury. You will find a row of guesthouses along the ... Read More
Hotels in Mai Khao Beach benefits from a unique location in Phuket, a perfect place if you prefer to stay ... Read More
Bang Tao has been steadily growing in popularity in the past thirty years, but the amount of hotels has not ... Read More
There are many small hotels in Phuket Town, including a few known brands, and the old town is packed with ... Read More
Looking for a Heritage Style Hotel in Phuket Town? Phuket is home to some impressive heritage houses and historical sites ... Read More
What are the best hostels in Phuket for budget travellers? Phuket is known for its luxury hotels, but there's also ... Read More
There are many luxury hotels in Phuket, but some stand above the rest to please the most demanding travellers who ... Read More
When travelling to such a beautiful tropical island with so many white sandy beaches, one could wonder why would you ... Read More
What are the most romantic hotels in Phuket? This is another frequent question we are happy to answer. Here are ... Read More
Food and Restaurants
What would a trip to Thailand be without trying the amazing food? We share local, Thai food, street food, and excellent international restaurants on our lists. We also tried most of the restaurants in the Michelin Guide for Phuket.
Our list of the best local Thai restaurants in Phuket keeps growing because local food in Phuket is great, especially ... Read More
There are so many restaurants in Patong Beach; you would think that finding great Thai food would be easy. But ... Read More
Exotic Thai fruits in Phuket range from the well-known pineapple or even watermelon to the most surprising ones like the ... Read More
Thailand is known worldwide for its amazing food, but it doesn't stop here. There are also many Thai sweets and ... Read More
Enjoying local Thai food in the old Phuket town after a day of exploration is an experience no one should ... Read More
Where to Celebrate Valentine's Day in Phuket? There are many romantic restaurants in Phuket to celebrate Valentine's Day, and to ... Read More
The best seafood in Phuket is mostly in local restaurants, which are sometimes away from tourist places, but also in ... Read More
Where to find the best Pad Thai in Phuket? Pad Thai (or Phad Thai) has always been a favourite dish ... Read More
The list of the Best Restaurants in Phuket is growing fast, especially since the Michelin Guide has arrived on the ... Read More
Having Michelin Restaurants in Phuket since 2019 proves that Phuket has reached a new level on the international culinary stage ... Read More
Bang Tao Beach is blessed with a surprisingly vast amount of restaurants, from modest roadside venues to beach restaurants and ... Read More
Kata Beach has many restaurants and places to eat, from modest street food to the most high-end dining experience in ... Read More
Thai food in Phuket is delicious, varied and cheap. You can enjoy it by the street, on the beach, in ... Read More
Thai food is popular and famous worldwide and doesn't need to be introduced anymore. If you reached this page, you ... Read More
Phuket street food is fun, cheap, and a great way to experience simple real Thai food. It definitely is more ... Read More
We had '10 Typical Phuket Dishes' and '10 Best Really Local Restaurants', and even '10 Fried Insects for Gourmets' now ... Read More
Southern Thai food is a treat for those who love seafood and want to explore intense and spicy flavours ... Read More
Phuket cafés and coffee shops keep popping up (and closing) all around Phuket Town, mostly around the old streets of ... Read More
Shopping
12 Best Night Markets in Phuket
Night markets in Phuket are always fun; from the new Chillva Market to the giant Naka Weekend Market or the Sunday Walking Market in Phuket Town, almost everyone loves to browse the incredible array of ...
13 Best Shopping Malls in Phuket
Phuket shopping malls keep emerging here and there, reminding us how much the island has changed in the past two decades ...
Best Souvenirs to Buy in Phuket
What souvenirs should you buy when in Phuket to bring back home for your friends? Something that doesn't cost a fortune doesn't take much space in a suitcase, and, most of all, is something typical ...
Phuket Fresh Markets
Fresh markets in Phuket are always a great way to get close to real, local life with minimal effort. Markets are everywhere around the island, every community and every village has one, small or large, ...
10 Silly Things People Buy in Phuket They Probably Didn’t Need to Buy
A holiday is always a lot of fun, and shopping is part of it. People often become someone else when travelling overseas, and while they may be very careful about spending when shopping at home, ...
10 Small Things to Buy in Phuket That Shows You Know Thailand
Phuket is full of shops selling tourist stuff, and chances are you bought yourself a Muay Thai shirt, a wooden frog and a pointy hat from Chiang Mai (In Phuket!). Good for you... Those are ...
Nightlife
25 Best Beach Clubs in Phuket
Phuket Beach Clubs are great places to enjoy the island’s easygoing lifestyle. You’ll find them along the sand of several beaches around the island, each with its own style ...
27 Best Rooftop Bars in Phuket
Phuket rooftop bars are just a handful, but the trend has started and is here to stay, especially after the success of the many Phuket Beach Clubs, people are always attracted by bars with a ...
6 Best Nightclubs in Phuket
What are the best clubs in Phuket? All the nightclubs in Patong are now on Bangla Road, and some are in Phuket Town. If you are ready to party until late, here are the best ...
12 Best Things to Do at Night!
The list of the best things to do at night in Phuket is endless, and Phuket nightlife comes in many ways, not only on Patong beach but all around this island. There is a vast ...
Useful Information
This is the list of all the useful information that will help you plan your trip, pack and plan, save money and even avoid trouble.
'What should I take to Phuket?' is a question everyone asks on their first trip, just the way it always ... Read More
Phuket Travel Guide: sharing tips, useful travel info, frequently asked questions, things you should know before you go and even ... Read More
Travelling to Phuket on Budget Phuket is not cheap, we all know that, but if you travel on a very ... Read More
Phuket is an easy-going, safe destination with so much to see, do and eat! Here are a few tips to ... Read More
Like in any country, there are a few do's and don't everyone should respect and a few things you should ... Read More
Driving in Phuket, whether it is a bike or a car, is fun and convenient, but most travellers underestimate the ... Read More
Travelling to Phuket with children can be stressful, but it's actually safe and fun for the whole family. Just in ... Read More
If this is your first visit to Phuket, there are a few things you should know about the island before ... Read More
Phuket Today How does Phuket look like during COVID? There is no doubt that Phuket is going through an incredibly ... Read More
