Old Phuket Town

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

Things to do


Old Phuket Town Hotel Deals

Mandarava Resort and Spa Karon Beach

Mandarava Resort and Spa Karon Beach

4.5 out of 5
14/2 Patak Road Soi 24, Karon Beach, Karon, Phuket
The price is ¥10,124 per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
¥10,124
¥12,160 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Karon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Wonderful property with huge rooms. Lots of hill climbing to get to places but can easily ring reception and they will send someone to pick you up Staff were so accommodating and helpful..except maybe the lady that checked my room on departure. I felt like i was in prison and she was doing a search ..."

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025

Mandarava Resort and Spa Karon Beach
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 ¥21,764 per night from Sep 17 to Sep 18
¥21,764
¥25,833 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Patong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"We loved everything about this property, from the amenties to the food. It is a huge complex with three pools, and 5 restaurants to choose from. The staff are friendly and the facility is beautiful. The beach is nice, but the time we went it was rough so we did not swim in it. Instead, we got to ..."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
Paradox Resort Phuket

Paradox Resort Phuket

5 out of 5
509 Patak Road, Karon Beach, Karon, Phuket
The price is ¥11,339 per night from Sep 16 to Sep 17
¥11,339
¥13,459 total
Sep 16 - Sep 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Karon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"We loved it. All staff very friendly we will be back."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Paradox Resort Phuket
Sunwing Bangtao Beach

Sunwing Bangtao Beach

4 out of 5
22 Moo#2, Thalan, Choeng Thale, Phuket
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥12,163 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
¥12,163
¥14,438 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Choeng Thale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (659 reviews)
"Excellent for families."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2025

Sunwing Bangtao Beach
Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach

Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach

5 out of 5
22/2 Moo 4, Sa Khu, Phuket
The price is ¥12,718 per night from Sep 17 to Sep 18
¥12,718
¥15,096 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Sa Khu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (997 reviews)
"We very much enjoyed our stay at Pullman Naithon Beach. It is in a beautiful setting and overall you feel you are in accommodation of top quality. The staff are friendly and always eager to make your stay a great one. Unfortunately the main restaurant used for breakfast was under renovation so breakfast ..."

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

Pullman Phuket Arcadia Naithon Beach
Hotel Clover Patong Phuket

Hotel Clover Patong Phuket

4 out of 5
162/8-11 Taweewong Rd, Patong, Phuket
The price is ¥6,810 per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
¥6,810
¥8,382 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Patong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Great vacation spot."

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

Hotel Clover Patong Phuket
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighborhoods 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 which includes tropical scenes, a pool and a hotel

Talat Yai

4.5/5(39 area reviews)

Unique features of Talat Yai include the historic 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(9 area reviews)

Unique features of Talat Nuea include the coffeehouses and historic 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