Hotels in Phuket Town, Phuket (13 OYOs)

About Phuket Town

Popular for being Thailand’s largest island city, Phuket is a major hub for tourism and entertainment. The island boasts of some great viewpoints, beaches, cultural attractions, shopping destinations, and amusement parks. Moreover, it serves as a great starting point for exploring nearby islands. The city has managed to maintain its status as an ideal tourist spot by providing the best of both worlds- an active nightlife with modern facilities that do not overshadow the culture of Thailand. 

Main Attractions

Phang Nga Bay is home to a wide variety of fauna and offers breathtaking views of the city. The bare limestone cliffs rising from the emerald-waters are sure to leave you spellbound. 

Similan Islands are one of the best-known island groups in Thailand. They are famous for being one of the most interesting diving areas in the world. The clear blue waters surrounding the islands are the most striking feature of the islands. Moreover, the island is home to some of the exotic white-coral sand beaches and some of the world’s most beautiful corals.

Phuket Wake Park is a wakeboarder’s paradise. The park has a large freshwater lake which is equipped with two cable systems, one for beginners and one that extends all over the basin. Not only is the park famous for wakeboarding, it offers a beautiful view of the surrounding hills and trees. 

Banzaan Market is one of the most popular local markets in Phuket. The market offers everything expected of a local market with its pleasant environment being an added bonus. While the goods are reasonably priced, you can bargain and get things for the lowest price with a friendly smile. 

Recommended Dishes 

Phuket is famous for its wide variety of meat-based dishes, salads, soups, noodles, pasta, and desserts. Mee Hokkien, wheat-and-egg noodles with slices of pork and a rich gravy, Loba, pork offal braised in five-spice powder with a spicy dip, Moo hong, fatty cuts of pork in sweet soy sauce with garlic and black pepper, Pad Thai, noodles with tofu, bean sprouts, onion, and finely ground peanuts and Gai pad med ma muang, stir-fried chicken with cashew nuts are some of the most popular dishes. Bampot Kitchen, Black Ginger Restaurant, Acqua, Mom Tri’s Kitchen, Tu Kab Khao, La Gritta Restaurant and Mor Mu Dong are some of the restaurants that serve the best authentic Thai cuisine. 

How to reach Phuket?

The nearest airport to Phuket is the Phuket International Airport at a distance of 20 miles from the city. It serves both domestic and international flights flying to and from the city. The main forms of public transport in Phuket are buses, cars, trains, and tricycles. 

Best time to visit Phuket

The months between November and April are the best months to visit Phuket. The weather during these months is pleasant and is ideal for sightseeing and outdoor activities. 

To provide you the best comforts during your stay at Phuket, OYO Hotels have more than 70 established properties in the city. OYO Hotels provide the perfect ambiance for relaxing after a hectic day of sightseeing. Some of the basic facilities include free-wifi, comfortable queen/king-sized beds, inhouse restaurants, free toiletries, daily housekeeping, ensuite bathrooms, card payments, and tea/coffee making facilities. Also, some of the select OYO Hotels promote traveling with pets and are pet friendly.