Where to stay in Phuket?
Backpacker budget options can be found scattered in Phuket Town and Patong. Bamboo bungalow types don’t really exist in Phuket, you are looking at guesthouses as the best bet. Try Cheap Charlies Backpacker Lodge (Dorm room 150 baht / Single rooms 400 baht) or some of the cheaper guesthouses in Phuket Town. 300 baht will get you a basic fan-room. There are hundreds, if not thousands of places to stay in Phuket around the mid-range 500-700 mark. Hotels and guesthouses line the streets around the main beaches. Like in most parts of the world expect to pay more for resorts closer to the beach. Along with Koh Samui, Phuket has some of Thailand’s fanciest hotels, complete with spa facilities and all the tours and adventure you could want. You need to pay 3000 baht and up for real luxury. (When you start to complain just remember – this is the price of a travel lodge in Paris!)