Where to stay in Phuket Town

As Phuket Town is not huge all the hotels are conveniently located for everywhere. The old town has some very interesting Sino-Portuguese shophouse hotels.

To help you make an informed choice of hotel, the lowdown on locations and recommendations of good hotels is courtesy of e-concierge.

In Phuket Town

If you want to stay in Phuket on the cheap, then Phuket City is the best area to go. Around the downtown core, several Chinese shopkeepers rent out basic rooms for as little as 120 Baht and there are a few guesthouses as well.

There are also a number of mid-range hotels catering mostly to travelling businesspeople.

Metropole Hotel

3 Star | Shopping Area | City Hotel | Nearby Entertainment
Popular with business travellers and large groups of Asian tourists. Centrally located in the heart of town; shopping exists in every direction. Daily lunch buffet is popular and cheap. 248 rooms split between two types of standard rooms and three types of suites. Conference facilities, swimming pool, massage, gym, karaoke.

Royal Phuket City Hotel 4 Star | City Hotel | Views | Gym The biggest hotel in Phuket Town; most of the 251 rooms are standard size, but a few suites are also available. Located within easy walking distance to shopping, dining, and evening entertainment. Across the street from the long-haul bus station. Delicious bakery on the ground floor and sea views from upper-floor restaurant. Well equipped fitness centre.

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Phuket Island Pavilion

3 Star | City Hotel | Near Old Town | Good Views
High-rise, 99-room business hotel. Unique, out-of-the-way location, but still within walking distance to many restaurants and Old Town. Facilities include swimming pool, spa, music lounge, and pub.

Phuket Merlin Hotel

3 Star | City Hotel | Convenient Location | Sauna and Massage
180 rooms located in a high-rise building just outside of Old Town. Many rooms have great city views. Popular nightclub in the basement (Blue Marina). Easy access via major thoroughfare.

The Taste Phuket

2 Star | Budget Boutique | Very Original | Convenient
A 12-room Sino-Portuguese shop house in the heart of Phuket Town. Artistic design and one-of-a-kind concept: jazz lounge meets upscale guesthouse. Transportation, the market, and Phuket Town's best dining are only steps away. Live music on Friday nights.

Sino House 2 Star | Spa | Unique Style | Close to Entertainment | Internet in some rooms With only 57 rooms, it strikes a perfect balance between intimate guesthouse and big hotel. Clean rooms in a unique, minimalist atmosphere. Lovely antique-filled lobby. Charming restaurant and bar in the outdoor terrace, plus a small café serving refreshments. Near a park and restaurants; shopping and Old Town within walking distance. Good for extended stays.

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