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The Best of Everything in Phuket

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.

20 Best Phuket Beaches ⛱️

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 no less than 45 Phuket Beaches now on our list! A few are crowded, many are quiet, some are hidden, and some are still secret ...

15 Islands Near Phuket 🏝️ Phuket Island Hopping

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 ...

60 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 When it RAINS in Phuket! ☔

Our list of Best things to do when it rains in Phuket includes many ways to take advantage of a rainy day. On such days, you start considering activities you would not even think of ...

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 ...

13 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

Travel ideas for girls travelling in Phuket 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 ...

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 ...

10 Phuket Cafés and Coffee Shops in Phuket

The best cafés in Phuket Town and around 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 ...

15 Reasons to Visit Phuket – Why is Phuket so popular?

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 ...

17 Tips For Travelling to Phuket with Children

Travelling to Phuket with young 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 ...

15 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 of Phuket

Where are the best viewpoints of Phuket? Karon Viewpoint, the Big Buddha and Promthep Cape are the best-known viewpoints of Phuket, but there are many more, and all are great photo opportunities. Climbing on top ...

20 Best Tours in Phuket 🏝️

There are a lot of sites to enjoy in and around the island, and many places are easy to reach, so what are the best tours in Phuket? Some other great places need a boat ...

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 in Phuket 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 ...

Best Things to Do with Kids in Phuket 🧸

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 ...
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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.

Le Meridien Phuket, Patong Beach, Phuket
Staying in a true beachfront resort in Phuket is the obvious dream of most people travelling to a tropical island ... Read More
Phuket Best Hotels
Here are the best hotels in Phuket we loved the most. We stayed and enjoyed them all and would recommend ... Read More
Best hotels in Nai Harn, Phuket
Where to Stay in Nai Harn Beach? Hotels in Nai Harn offer a range of accommodations, from luxurious beachfront resorts ... Read More
Best hotels in Karon Beach
Where to Stay in Karon Beach? ✓ Karon is an immense and beautiful wide beach, so it's not surprising that ... Read More
Hotels in Patong Beach
Patong Beach hotels come at many prices, sizes, and locations, so finding a hotel in Phuket that will please your ... Read More
Kata Beach Resort
Our Kata Beach hotels are located on one of the most beautiful beaches of Phuket, with just the right mix ... Read More
Best hotels in Kamala Beach
Kamala has a wide range of hotels, from budget to luxury. You will find a row of guesthouses along the ... Read More
Mai Khao Beach Hotels - Where to Stay on Mai Khao Beach
Hotels in Mai Khao Beach benefits from a unique location in Phuket, a perfect place if you prefer to stay ... Read More
Best Hotels on Bang Tao Beach, Phuket
Bang Tao has been steadily growing in popularity in the past thirty years, but the amount of hotels has not ... Read More
Best hotels in Phuket Town
There are many small hotels in Phuket Town, including a few known brands, and the old town is packed with ... Read More
Best heritage hotels in Phuket
Staying in a heritage hotel in Phuket Looking for a Heritage Style Hotels in Phuket Town? Phuket is home to ... Read More
Best Hostels in Phuket
Great cheap hostels in Phuket What are the best hostels in Phuket for budget travellers? Phuket is known for its ... Read More
Best Luxury Resorts in Phuket
There are many luxury hotels in Phuket, but some stand above the rest to please the most demanding travellers who ... Read More
Hotels with great pools in Phuket
When travelling to such a beautiful tropical island with so many white sandy beaches, one could wonder why would you ... Read More
Phuket Romantic Hotels
The best hotels for honeymoon in Phuket What are the most romantic hotels in Phuket? This is another frequent question ... Read More
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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.

Best Thai Restaurants in Phuket
Our list of the best local Thai restaurants in Phuket keeps growing because local food in Phuket is great, especially ... Read More
Patong Beach Restaurants
There are so many restaurants in Patong Beach; you would think that finding great Thai food would be easy. But ... Read More
Thai fruits in Phuket
What exotic fruits can you find in Phuket? Exotic Thai fruits in Phuket range from the well-known pineapple or even ... Read More
Phuket desserts and sweetsPhuket desserts and sweets
Thailand is known worldwide for its amazing food, but it doesn't stop here. There are also many Thai sweets and ... Read More
Thai restaurant in a heritage house in Phuket Town
Enjoying local Thai food in the old Phuket town after a day of exploration is an experience no one should ... Read More
Phuket Most Romantic Restaurants
Where to Celebrate Valentine's Day in Phuket? There are many romantic restaurants in Phuket to celebrate Valentine's Day, and to ... Read More
Best Seafood Restaurants in Phuket
The best seafood in Phuket is mostly in local restaurants, which are sometimes hard to find and often away from ... Read More
Pad Thai in Phuket
Where to find the best Pad Thai in Phuket? Pad Thai (or Phad Thai) has always been a favourite dish ... Read More
Phuket Best Restaurants
The list of the Best Restaurants in Phuket is growing fast, especially since the Michelin Guide has arrived on the ... Read More
Phuket Michelin Guide 2023
Having Michelin Restaurants in Phuket since 2019 proves that Phuket has reached a new level on the international culinary stage ... Read More
Where to eat on Bang Tao Beach? Bang Tao Restaurants
Bang Tao Beach is blessed with a surprisingly vast amount of restaurants, from modest roadside venues to beach restaurants and ... Read More
Kata Beach Restaurants
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
Thai food in Phuket is delicious, varied and cheap. You can enjoy it by the street, on the beach, in ... Read More
Thai Food in Phuket
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
Phuket street food is fun, cheap, and a great way to experience simple real Thai food. It definitely is more ... Read More
Weird Food in Phuket
Phuket hardcore Thai food We had '10 Typical Phuket Dishes' and '10 Best Really Local Restaurants', and even '10 Fried ... Read More
Best Phuket local food
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
The best cafés in Phuket Town and around Phuket cafés and coffee shops keep popping up (and closing) all around ... Read More
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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 ...

10 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 ...

What to buy in Phuket? 12 Best Souvenirs to Buy in Phuket

What to buy in Phuket for your friends? What souvenirs should you buy when in Phuket to bring back home to for your friends? Something that doesn't cost a fortune doesn't take much space in ...

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

Stuff to Buy in Phuket You Will Never Use Again 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 ...

10 Small Things to Buy in Phuket That Shows You Know Thailand

What to Buy in Phuket for Fun? Phuket is full of shops selling tourist stuff and chances are you bought yourself a Muay Thai short, a wooden frog and a pointy hat from Chiang Mai ...
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Nightlife

23 Best Beach Clubs in Phuket

Phuket beach clubs are the perfect addition to your tropical holiday: beach and exploration during the day, sunset on a comfortable lounger with cocktails and cool music in the evening, and party with international DJs ...

26 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 in Phuket 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 ...
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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 to pack for Phuket
'What should I take to Phuket?' is a question everyone asks on their first trip, just the way it always ... Read More
Phuket Travel and Tips
First Time in Phuket - Phuket FAQs Phuket travel - sharing tips, useful travel info, frequently asked questions, things you ... Read More
Phuket Budget Tips
Travelling to Phuket on Budget Phuket is not cheap, we all know that, but if you travel on a very ... Read More
First Time in Phuket
Classic mistakes you should avoid in Phuket Phuket is an easy-going safe destination with so much to see, do and ... Read More
Protected Wildlife Photography
Like in any country, there are a few do's and don't everyone should respect and a few things you should ... Read More
Things to know when driving a bike in Phuket
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
Travelling to Phuket with young children Travelling to Phuket with children can be stressful, but it's actually safe and fun ... Read More
Planning a trip to Phuket
If this is your first visit to Phuket, there are a few things you should know about the island before ... Read More
Phuket during COVID-19
Phuket Today How does Phuket look like during COVID? There is no doubt that Phuket is going through an incredibly ... Read More
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Phuket 101 Blog shares 30 years of Phuket exploration and thousands of photos, tips and secrets. This travel guide is written from our real experiences: we tried and visited every place, and we paid for almost everything, which allows us to keep our honest opinions. Phuket 101 was born in January 2011.View Author posts