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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 | Phuket Old Town |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked hotels | 550 | 133 |
| Typical night (year average) | €62 | €34 |
| 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 €34 across the year, against €62 in Patong.
- The two areas are about 10 km apart.
Best-rated in Patong
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Saba Suites Hotel Patong Phuket
- Free Wi-Fi
- Airport transfer
- Swimming pool
Exceptional 567 reviews 470 m
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Best-rated in Phuket Old Town
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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 €34 over the year; in Patong it is about €62. Real Agoda prices for the hotels we track.