Phuket

A curated guide to Phuket, Thailand: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.

What to see

  1. Siam Niramit Phuket 4.8★ (12,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  2. Phuket Elephant Sanctuary 4.8★ (3,100 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  3. Flying Hanuman 4.8★ (2,800 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  4. Hanuman World 4.7★ (9,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  5. Khao Rang Viewpoint 4.5★ (6,900 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  6. Phuket Old Town 4.5★ (2,700 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  7. เมืองเก่าท่องเที่ยวภูเก็ต 4.7★ (1,800 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  8. Monkey Hill Viewpoint 4.4★ (3,500 reviews) · Tourist attraction

Where to eat

  1. TAPAS Cafe & Restaurant - Phuket Old Town 4.8★ (3,100 reviews) · Restaurant
  2. Day & Night Of Phuket 4.7★ (4,400 reviews) · Fusion restaurant
  3. Naughty Nuri’s Phuket 4.7★ (5,900 reviews) · Restaurant
  4. Cafe Phuket Viewpoint 4.6★ (20,000 reviews) · Cafe
  5. Lost in Phuket 4.6★ (2,300 reviews) · Restaurant
  6. Three Monkeys Restaurant 4.5★ (15,000 reviews) · Restaurant
  7. Grove Phuket 4.7★ (1,500 reviews) · Restaurant
  8. Hilltop cafe - Sinae Phuket Luxury Hotel 4.1★ (3,000 reviews) · Cafe

Where to drink

  1. Malika Sky Bar 4.9★ (2,500 reviews) · Bar
  2. BRIQ Bar Phuket 4.9★ (900 reviews) · Bar
  3. BLACK OUT PATONG 4.9★ (631 reviews) · Bar
  4. The Fool Speakeasy 4.9★ (374 reviews) · Cocktail bar
  5. Barfunk Phuket 4.4★ (844 reviews) · Bar

A sample 3-day shape

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Day 3

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Frequently asked

How many days do you need in Phuket?

With 21 notable sights and 15 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.

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