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Best Places To Stay In Koh Phangan

Best Places To Stay In Koh Phangan

Finding the best places to stay in Koh Phangan can make all the difference in your trip.

This beautiful holiday destination has many charming areas; each with their own personality and appeal. Different kinds of visitors will find each area suitable, so read up to find out what’s best for you.

Best Places To Stay In Koh Phangan, Top Areas & Locations, Thailand

The Haad Rin area is the most popular among partygoers and backpackers. Located on the southern tip of the island, this is where all the action of the Full Moon Parties takes place. Whether there is a lunar party or not, Haad Rin is still the top nightlife destination.

It is also the main tourist area of Koh Phangan, with the highest concentration of bars, clubs, and tourist amenities. If you’re travelling for the nightlife, this is where you should be staying. The full moon parties occur along the beaches, so finding accommodation may be challenging during the party season unless you book ahead.

Thong Sala is a little city that provides all the tourist services for the island. It serves as the main town of Koh Phangan, and this is where you will find facilities such as a hospital, port, banks, clinics, shops, markets, and more. Few tourists decide to stay here, and the beaches are nothing great, but a quick trip to Thong Sala is still worth the journey especially if you’re keen to do some shopping or check out the vibrant night market, which sells terrific local food at unbeatable prices.

Northwest of Koh Phangan, some beaches are less developed, and thus, it has since retained the ambience of a remote island paradise. Even during the high season, the beaches here rarely ever get crowded. Visitors come to enjoy the white sand and crystal clear waters. It also has some semblance of a nightlife, which mostly revolves around elegant beach bars.

The most beautiful beaches on this side of the island are Haad Salad and Haad Yao. If you are looking for a relaxing beach that is complete with tourist amenities yet away from crowds, these areas are worth checking out.

On the island’s north and north-eastern areas, you will find what many feel is the best place to stay in Koh Phangan because of the sheer natural beauty of its beaches. It features secluded white sand bays, coconut tree fringed coastlines, and spectacular vistas. Thong Nai Pan Yai is the most stunning beach here, a secluded area ideal for couples and honeymooners.

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