EXPLORE THAILAND WITH CONFIDENCE
Where to Stay in Thailand & Plan Your Perfect Trip
Discover where to stay in Thailand, the best things to do, beautiful beaches, food and practical travel tips, based on my own travels and experiences around the country.
WELCOME TO WHERE TO STAY IN THAILAND
Helping You Explore Thailand,
One Place at a Time
I'm Jack and I've been travelling around Thailand for the last few years, with Chiang Mai now becoming my home base. Along the way I've explored everything from busy cities and northern mountains to tropical islands and some of Thailand's best known beaches.
I created Where To Stay In Thailand to share what I've learned and make planning your own trip a little easier. You'll find honest guides covering where to stay in Thailand, things to do, places to eat and the experiences I'd genuinely recommend, mixed with plenty of research for the places I'm still discovering.
Whether you're planning your first trip to Thailand or looking for somewhere new to explore, I hope the guides here help make the planning a little easier.
EXPLORE THAILAND
Where Do You Want to Go?
If you're trying to decide where to stay in Thailand, start by choosing a destination. Each of my Thailand travel guides brings together the best areas to stay, things to do, hotel recommendations and useful information to help you plan your trip.
Bangkok
Neighbourhoods, street food, nightlife, shopping and endless things to explore.
Phuket
Beautiful beaches, lively resort towns, island trips and plenty of places to stay.
Krabi
Limestone cliffs, tropical beaches, island hopping and some of southern Thailand's best scenery.
Koh Samui
Beach resorts, nightlife, temples and plenty of ways to enjoy island life.
PLAN YOUR THAILAND TRIP
Start Planning Your Thailand Adventure
Not sure where to stay in Thailand or where to start planning? I've organised my guides to make things simple. Find the right destination and area to stay, discover what to do when you arrive or check out the travel essentials I recommend taking with you.
Where to Stay
Choosing the right area can completely change your trip. Compare the best areas, hotels and neighbourhoods across Thailand's most popular destinations.
Things to Do
Discover beaches, temples, viewpoints, boat trips, nightlife and experiences worth adding to your Thailand itinerary.
Travel Essentials
From charging your devices to keeping your belongings organised, these are the travel essentials I recommend for travelling around Thailand.
TRIP INSPIRATION
Popular Thailand Travel Guides
These guides are a good place to start if you're deciding where to stay in Thailand or looking for things to do once you arrive, with recommendations based on my own travels alongside detailed research.
Best Area to Stay in Chiang Mai
Compare Old Town, Nimman, Riverside and the Night Bazaar to find the right part of Chiang Mai for your trip.
Best Things to Do in Chiang Mai
Discover temples, markets, Muay Thai, viewpoints and some of my favourite experiences around Chiang Mai.
Best Area to Stay in Phuket
Compare Patong, Kata, Karon, Phuket Old Town, Kamala and Bang Tao to find the right base for your Phuket trip.
Best Things to Do in Krabi
Discover island trips, beaches, viewpoints, temples and some of the best experiences around Krabi.
Best Area to Stay in Koh Tao
Compare Sairee Beach, Mae Haad, Chalok Baan Kao and Koh Tao's quieter bays to find the right place to stay.
Best Things to Do in Koh Tao
From diving and snorkelling to beaches, viewpoints, sunsets and nightlife, discover some of my favourite things to do in Koh Tao.
How to Get From Phuket to Krabi
Compare ferries, buses, minivans and private transfers, with journey times, prices and tips from my own travels.
Plan Your Thailand Trip
Before you travel, these are the companies I personally recommend using when planning a trip around Thailand.
Hotels & Accommodation
I've used Trip.com throughout Thailand and regularly compare prices when booking hotels. It's one of the easiest ways to find everything from budget hostels and boutique hotels to luxury beachfront resorts.
Ferries, Buses & Transport
Getting around Thailand is easier than ever, but booking ferries, buses, trains, and transfers can sometimes be confusing. I use 12Go to compare routes and book transport between destinations such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Koh Samui, Koh Tao, and Koh Phangan.
Tours & Activities
Whether you're looking for island-hopping trips, snorkelling tours, cooking classes, temple visits, or day trips, GetYourGuide offers a huge selection of activities across Thailand.
Shop My Recommended Travel Gear
I've put together a collection of travel products that I personally recommend for Thailand. Whether you're backpacking, staying in resorts, island hopping, or working remotely, these are items that can help make your trip smoother and more enjoyable.
Why I Recommend These Companies
I've travelled around Thailand for the last few years and these are the companies I personally use when booking hotels, transport, tours, and travel essentials. I only recommend services that I've either used myself or would genuinely be happy to recommend to friends and family visiting Thailand. Using these links helps support the website at no extra cost to you and allows me to continue creating free Thailand travel guides.
Start Planning Your Trip to Thailand
Still deciding where to stay in Thailand? Start with my Thailand locations guide to compare destinations and discover the best areas, things to do and places I’d recommend exploring along the way.