Phuket City hotels

For those looking to immerse themselves in Phuket City’s rich history, the city centre’s Old Town is an area bursting with life and colour, with colonial-era Sino-Portuguese mansions, bustling markets and Chinese temples. There’s a wide range of accommodation here to suit most budgets, from cheap and cheerful hostels to intimate guesthouses and luxury boutique hotels.

For a peaceful stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre, the leafy western neighbourhood of Wichit is ideal. A top pick here is the 4-star Little Nyonya Hotel, a white colonial-style property with balconies and columns overlooking a stunning central pool, and one of Thailand’s best Nyonya cuisine restaurants.

If you’re travelling with a family, or simply like to feel like king of your own castle, then booking an apartment might be just the thing. Sugar Palm Residence in the city centre offers contemporary suites gazing down onto lush tropical gardens, with amenities including a rooftop infinity pool and fitness room.

Backpackers looking to stretch their budget in the city centre will find no shortage of hostels offering rock-bottom prices. Many are found along the city’s main arteries, a stone’s throw away from Phuket City’s best nightlife. Eco Hostel Phuket on Phangnga Road has a youthful vibe, with quirky furnishings and a café stocking organic coffee and herbal teas, while the amenities at At Nights Hostel on Phuket Road include high-quality bathrooms, lockers and access to computers.