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title: "Patong vs Phuket Old Town: where to stay in Phuket?"
description: "Patong vs Phuket Old Town in Phuket, compared on 550 and 133 hotels: guest ratings, 5-star choice, budget options and distance to the centre."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/phuket/area/patong-vs-phuket-old-town/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-11
---

# Patong 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 550 hotels in Patong and 133 in Phuket Old Town.

| In short ·  | [Patong](https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/phuket/area/patong/) | [Phuket Old Town](https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/phuket/area/phuket-old-town/) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ranked hotels | 550 | 133 |
| Typical night (year average) | €60 | €32 |
| Average guest rating | 8.0 | 8.6 |
| Rated 9 or higher | 9% | 38% |
| 5-star hotels | 25 | 2 |
| 3 stars or fewer | 291 | 57 |
| Average location score | 7.5 | 5.3 |

## In short

-   Hotels in Phuket Old Town rate higher: 8.6 on average against 8.0 in Patong.
-   Phuket Old Town has the larger share of hotels rated 9 or higher (38% vs 9%).
-   Patong has more hotels to choose from (550 vs 133).
-   For a 5-star stay, Patong has 25 hotels against 2 in Phuket Old Town.
-   For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Patong has more options: 291 vs 57.
-   Hotels in Phuket Old Town are cheaper: a typical night costs about €32 across the year, against €60 in Patong.
-   The two areas are about 10 km apart.

## Best-rated in Patong

[Top-rated of 550 hotels in Patong](https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/phuket/area/patong/)

 #1

Apartment Pa Tong

### [@Buasri by Ohm Residence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/buasri-by-ohm-residence-phuket/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Free parking
-   Airport transfer

9.7 **Exceptional** 63 reviews 900 m

 #2

Hostel Pa Tong

### [Sweett Lemon Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sweett-lemon-hostel-phuket/)

9.7 **Exceptional** 61 reviews 1.1 km

 #3

Hotel ★★★★ Pa Tong

### [Saba Suites Hotel Patong Phuket](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/saba-suites-hotel-patong-phuket-phuket/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Airport transfer
-   Swimming pool

9.3 **Exceptional** 567 reviews 470 m

 #4

Guesthouse Patong

### [Natika Guesthouse](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/natika-guesthouse-phuket/)

-   Free Wi-Fi

9.4 **Exceptional** 168 reviews 1.2 km

## Best-rated in Phuket Old Town

[Top-rated of 133 hotels in Phuket Old Town](https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/phuket/area/phuket-old-town/)

 #1

Hostel Phuket Old Town

### [Shunli Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/shunli-hotel-phuket/)

-   Free Wi-Fi

9.8 **Exceptional** 694 reviews 9.1 km

 #2

Hotel ★★½ Phuket City Municipality

### [Woo Gallery Boutique Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/woo-gallery-boutique-hotel-phuket/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Airport transfer

9.6 **Exceptional** 985 reviews 9.5 km

 #3

Hotel ★★★★ Phuket City Municipality

### [Arco Phuket Town](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/arco-phuket-town-phuket/)

-   Free Wi-Fi
-   Free parking
-   Airport transfer

9.5 **Exceptional** 827 reviews 9.8 km

 #4

Hotel Phuket Old Town

### [The Belong Boutique Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-belong-boutique-hotel-phuket/)

9.5 **Exceptional** 238 reviews 9.3 km

## More area match-ups in Phuket

-   [Kata vs Patong](https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/phuket/area/kata-vs-patong/)
-   [Kata vs Phuket Old Town](https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/phuket/area/kata-vs-phuket-old-town/)

## FAQ: Patong vs Phuket Old Town

### Which has better-rated hotels, Patong or Phuket Old Town?

Phuket Old Town: its 133 hotels average 8.6 out of 10, against 8.0 for the 550 hotels in Patong.

### Where are there more budget hotels, Patong or Phuket Old Town?

Phuket Old Town. Its typical hotel night averages about €32 over the year; in Patong it is about €60. Real Agoda prices for the hotels we track.

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/phuket/area/patong-vs-phuket-old-town/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/