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A welcome break from the sea, sun and sand of Phuket – Thailand’s largest island – Phuket Town is doused in history and culture. You can put on a pair of flip-flops and saunter around the artsy streets crammed with pastel-hued buildings and hip cafés.
The narrow lanes of the Old Town covered in vibrant murals pave the way to art galleries, temples and coffee shops. As you stroll through this quaint quarter, you’ll come across distinctive shophouses in Sino-Portuguese-style architecture. Visit the Chinpracha House, one of Phuket Town’s most notable mansions that exudes an old-fashioned charm with its antique furniture, Italian ceramic tiles and shutters windows.
There are an array of retail options that you can explore when travelling to the capital city of Phuket Province. Situated on the outskirts of the town is the 120,000-square metre shopping mall Central Festival Phuket, where you’ll find everything from luxury brands and souvenir stores to spas and restaurants. To shop for sports accessories and high-end fashion at slashed prices, head to Premium Outlet Phuket. After sunset, you can enjoy the vibe for the various night markets that light up the streets.
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| Most popular time to visit | October-December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January-March |
| Local currency | THB 100 = $3.08 |
| Language | Thai |
| Average weekend price | $81 per night |
| Average weekday price | $80 per night |
| Average stay | 2 nights |
Points of interest in Phuket
Stay near the top sightseeing spots in Phuket
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Old Phuket Town
0.4 miles from downtown
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Rang Hill
0.4 miles from downtown
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Central Festival Phuket
1.2 miles from downtown
Phuket reviews
What other travelers say about Phuket
IT IS HAVING COLONEAL STYLED BUILDINGS AND SHOP HOUSES.
August 25, 2025
IT IS HAVING COLONEAL STYLED BUILDINGS AND SHOP HOUSES. WE WERE THERE FOR ONE SKETCHING EVENT ASIA LINK SKETCH WALK 2025. WONDERFUL HELPFUL PEOPLE. VERY NEAT AND CLEAN TOWN. ENJOYED SKETCHING THE TEMPLES , SHIPS, SHOP HOUSES.
A lovely, walkable old town, with sino-portugese buildings,...
August 16, 2025
A lovely, walkable old town, with sino-portugese buildings, some great little restaurants, and easy access to many islands, as well as the rest of Phuket. Always worth a night or two as part of any trip to the area.
Old town is lovely romantic.
August 10, 2025
Old town is lovely romantic. Don’t miss the Sunday market the food options are endless and all delicious. I favoured Michelangelos bar as the staff treated me like family. And several nearby restaurants served some of the best food I’ve ever tasted. A lot to do in old town but be sure to also visit the beaches. I would stay near the beach and visit old town when not on the beach
Lots of places to eat & drink and everything I tried was...
July 28, 2025
Lots of places to eat & drink and everything I tried was deleicious. It's a much quieter alternative to other locations in Phuket but has enough going on if you want a quieter, more laid back experience. The Sunday Night markets were a great distraction and had a huge amount of stalls with everything from food, crafts and clothing.
The bustle and lively vibe of Phuket Old town is well worth...
July 20, 2025
The bustle and lively vibe of Phuket Old town is well worth visiting. We loved the evening market on Sunday night - it’s got to be experienced. The architecture mixed with the smells and tastes and sounds is something you’ll love if you like shopping and food. The out of centre shopping centres are also very good, clean, and full of great brands. The royal marina is lovely too - worth a visit and especially if you’re going to one of the many islands.
We stayed in old town, which was quiet and perfect for us.
May 4, 2025
We stayed in old town, which was quiet and perfect for us. We did go to Patong beach and Bangla road for the nightlife and for the experience, it was a lot of fun! 2 nights was a perfect amount of time in Phuket for us!
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