Karon or Phuket Old Town: where to stay in Phuket?
Both are popular bases in Phuket. This is how their hotels compare, using guest ratings for 95 hotels in Karon and 133 in Phuket Old Town.
| In short | Karon | Phuket Old Town |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked hotels | 95 | 133 |
| Average guest rating | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Rated 9 or higher | 22% | 38% |
| 5-star hotels | 8 | 2 |
| 3 stars or fewer | 48 | 80 |
| Average location score | 7.3 | 5.3 |
In short
- Hotels in Phuket Old Town rate higher: 8.6 on average against 8.5 in Karon.
- Phuket Old Town has the larger share of hotels rated 9 or higher (38% vs 22%).
- Phuket Old Town has more hotels to choose from (133 vs 95).
- For a 5-star stay, Karon has 8 hotels against 2 in Phuket Old Town.
- For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Phuket Old Town has more options: 80 vs 48.
- The two areas are about 11 km apart.
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FAQ: Karon vs Phuket Old Town
Which has better-rated hotels, Karon or Phuket Old Town?
Phuket Old Town: its 133 hotels average 8.6 out of 10, against 8.5 for the 95 hotels in Karon.
Where are there more budget hotels, Karon or Phuket Old Town?
For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Phuket Old Town has more options: 80 vs 48.