Old Phuket Town Travel Guide

Phuket

Old Phuket Town
Old Phuket Town
Old Phuket Town
Old Phuket Town
Old Phuket Town

Stroll through the quaint town center and capture photos of the exceptional Sino-Portuguese design of the majestic shop houses and museums in this historic district.

Charming cafés and museums line the streets of Old Phuket Town, which is an extension of Phuket City. Its narrow alleys and colonial plazas are filled with shrines, temples and quaint boutiques. Get a sense of the intriguing Thai history and traditions in this Old Town area.

Stroll through the heart of the area and take photos of the brightly colored colonial buildings. The Sino-Portuguese architecture pairs the colors of European colonial designs with the structure and intricate details of Chinese buildings. See the mansions that once belonged to the island’s tin industrialists.

Stop at various stalls for tasty Thai street food. The district also has an eclectic array of shops, bars and restaurants. Choose from the range of souvenirs to remember your trip. Examine the enchanting murals decorating the walls of the historic center.

The district is known for its beautiful shop houses, selling artisanal crafts and upscale delicacies. Visit the main street on Sunday evenings for the weekly night market, where you can browse all sorts of trinkets, food ingredients and relics.

Explore some of the museums, such as the Phuket Baba Museum. It explains how the descendants of Chinese immigrants first arrived on the island. Among the highlights is the Phuket Philatelic Museum, which sheds light on the region’s postal system and stamps. Inspect the array of old machines that were used to sort and send mail here. Bring your family to the fun and puzzling Phuket Trickeye Museum and recall the 1960s through the period décor and memorabilia in the Thavorn Museum.

Old Phuket Town is located in the southeastern corner of Phuket Island. Fly to Phuket International Airport and drive southeast for 20 miles (32 kilometers) to get here in about 45 minutes. Stop off at intriguing landmarks on the way, such as Monkey Hill, Rang Hill and Phuket Rajabhat University.

Spend some time in Old Phuket Town to get a fascinating glimpse into this island’s culture and history.


Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Old Phuket Town

Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa, Patong Beach

Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa, Patong Beach

5 out of 5
284 Prabaramee Road, Patong Beach, Patong, Phuket
The price is ₹7,376 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
₹7,376
₹8,756 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Patong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
"View from ocean rooms were amazing. Resort is on a cliff so be prepared for all the steps to room, restaurants, pools and bars. Everyone was friendly. Check-in took quite awhile and was confusing. Yoga class wasn’t great - person had no idea and was making it up as he went. Recommend paying for the ..."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Diamond Cliff Resort & Spa, Patong Beach
Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort

Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort

4 out of 5
198 8-9 TAWEEWONG ROAD PATONG, Patong
The price is ₹11,337 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
₹11,337
₹13,458 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Patong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"Good place"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach

Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach

5 out of 5
99 Muen-Ngoen Road, Tri-Trang Beach, Patong, Phuket
The price is ₹21,595 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
₹21,595
₹25,633 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Patong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
"All good!"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
Panwaburi Beachfront Resort

Panwaburi Beachfront Resort

4.5 out of 5
8/2 Moo 8, Ao-Yon Khaokhad Road, Mueang, Wichit, Phuket
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Wichit. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Phuket Weekend Market and Patong Go-Kart ...
8/10 Very Good! (49 reviews)
"This place was breathtaking daily the staff was polite helpful and always going out the way to make my stay at its best."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Panwaburi Beachfront Resort
Grand Mercure Phuket Patong

Grand Mercure Phuket Patong

5 out of 5
1 Soi Ratuthit 200 Pi 2 Road, Patong Beach, Patong, Phuket
The price is ₹7,021 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
₹7,021
₹8,334 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Patong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"An extension on pool hours, 7am to 7pm - making it 9pm Other than that, excellent"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Grand Mercure Phuket Patong
Holiday Inn Express Phuket Patong Beach Central by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Phuket Patong Beach Central by IHG

3.5 out of 5
8 Hatpatong Road, Patong Beach, Patong, Phuket
The price is ₹6,074 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
₹6,074
₹7,209 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Patong. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Staff was awesome, Buddy was helping me with transportation and made my stay there better. Lots of people from India who are rude at the breakfast but the staff did well with it."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Express Phuket Patong Beach Central by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Old Phuket Town

Old Phuket Town

Chinatown

While visiting Chinatown, you might make a stop by sights like Phuket Weekend Market and Talad Yai Market.

Chinatown
Phuket - Phang Nga showing tropical scenes, a pool and a hotel

Talat Yai

4/5(37 area reviews)

Unique features of Talat Yai include the historical sites and spas. Make a stop by Limelight Avenue Phuket or Phuket Indy Night Market while you're exploring the area.

Talat Yai
Old Phuket Town

Talat Nuea

4/5(6 area reviews)

Unique features of Talat Nuea include the coffee shops and historical sites. Make a stop by Phuket Weekend Market or Patong Go-Kart Speedway and Phuket Offroad Fun Park while you're exploring the area.

Talat Nuea


Old Phuket Town Travel Guide