Best Places to Stay in Thailand
Explore the best places to stay in Thailand with travel guides covering hotels, beaches, islands, restaurants, nightlife, activities, transport, hidden gems, and the top areas for every type of trip.
BANGKOK
Discover the best places to stay in Bangkok, from luxury riverside hotels and rooftop bars to street food districts, shopping areas, nightlife, and local neighbourhoods. Find the best hotels, cafés, markets, attractions, and travel tips across Thailand’s capital city.
CHIANG MAI
Discover the best places to stay in Chiang Mai, from the Old City and Nimman to riverside hotels and mountain escapes. Find local cafes, night markets, temples, restaurants, activities, and travel tips.
KOH SAMUI
Discover the best areas to stay in Koh Samui, from the nightlife of Chaweng and the restaurants of Fisherman's Village to the luxury resorts of Choeng Mon and the quiet beaches of Maenam. Find beaches, viewpoints, restaurants, hotels, day trips, and local travel tips.
PHUKET
Discover the best area to stay in Phuket, from the nightlife of Patong and the beaches of Kata and Karon to the luxury resorts of Bang Tao and the colourful streets of Old Town Phuket. Find beaches, viewpoints, restaurants, hotels, activities, and local travel tips.
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.