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Budget Hotels in Phuket: Where to Stay for Less
Phuket does not have to be expensive. The trick is choosing an area with plenty of budget options and not saving a little on the room only to spend it on taxis.
Where the budget options are
Patong has the widest range of low-cost rooms on the island, from hostels to simple hotels. Phuket Old Town has guesthouses and hostels at modest prices. In Karon and Kata, budget rooms tend to sit a few streets back from the beach.
Ways to save
- Travel in the green season, when prices are typically lower
- Stay a few streets back from the beach rather than on the sand
- Choose a room with breakfast included only if you will actually use it
- Compare total cost, including transport, not just the nightly rate
Watch out for
A very cheap room far from the beach or restaurants can cost more overall once you add daily taxis. Check the exact location on a map and recent guest reviews before booking.
Area guides to read next
Patong
Busiest and most developed
First-timers, nightlife, short stays
Phuket Old Town
Heritage, cafes and food
Culture, food, short stays
Karon
Long beach, calmer than Patong
Families, long beach walks
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