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Dirt-Cheap Places to Stay in Phuket: Hostels, Guesthouses

Phuket has a reputation for high prices, but very cheap beds do exist. They are mostly hostels, basic fan-cooled guesthouses and simple rooms a few streets from the beach, and they are easiest to find in a few specific areas.

Where to look

Patong has the widest range of very cheap rooms, including hostels and basic guesthouses on the side streets. Phuket Old Town has hostels and simple guesthouses. Chalong and Nai Yang have local guesthouses at modest prices, though they are further from the main beaches.

What cheap usually means

• Hostel dorm beds or small private rooms
• Fan rather than air-conditioning in the very cheapest rooms
• A location a few streets back from the beach or on a busier road
• Few facilities: no pool or breakfast, and sometimes shared bathrooms

How to keep costs down

• Visit in the green season, when rates are typically lower
• Book a few nights, then extend if you like the place, since walk-in rates can be lower outside peak weeks
• Compare the total cost including taxis, since a very cheap room far from everything can cost more overall
• Read recent guest reviews for cleanliness, noise and air-conditioning before booking

Trade-offs

The cheapest rooms are often basic and can be noisy. If sleep matters, spend a little more for a quieter street or a room with air-conditioning.

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