Guidebook for Hua Hin
Shopping
Weird or wonderful? You'll find this replica of Venice's St Mark's Square close to the house, complete with a canal and gondolas! If you are curious there are a number of shops and restaurants here. Be sure to check post-COVID opening times.
66 locals recommend
Venezia Hua Hin
1899 Thanon Phet KasemWeird or wonderful? You'll find this replica of Venice's St Mark's Square close to the house, complete with a canal and gondolas! If you are curious there are a number of shops and restaurants here. Be sure to check post-COVID opening times.
A great night market! Open Fri-Sat (4-11pm), Sun (4-10pm), we come here for great clothes, Thai handicrafts and the food market. It is more upmarket than the main night market in Hua Hin, but not pricey.
413 locals recommend
Cicada Market
159 Soi Hua Tanon21A great night market! Open Fri-Sat (4-11pm), Sun (4-10pm), we come here for great clothes, Thai handicrafts and the food market. It is more upmarket than the main night market in Hua Hin, but not pricey.
From 18:30 this road-long night market comes to life. There are a lot of souvenirs and clothes, but also pretty handicrafts, great restaurants, street food and a vibrant atmosphere.
89 locals recommend
The Grand Night Market
39/11 ถนน ชมสินธุ์From 18:30 this road-long night market comes to life. There are a lot of souvenirs and clothes, but also pretty handicrafts, great restaurants, street food and a vibrant atmosphere.
This is a large shopping mall with all sorts of chains and boutiques, as well as a large Tesco Lotus supermarket and HomePro.
310 locals recommend
Market Village HuaHin
234/1 Thanon Phet KasemThis is a large shopping mall with all sorts of chains and boutiques, as well as a large Tesco Lotus supermarket and HomePro.
This is a new shopping mall where you'll find more upmarket shops than in other other malls listed in this guidebook. It also has a good food court.
225 locals recommend
BLUPORT Hua Hin Resort Mall
89 Thanon Phet KasemThis is a new shopping mall where you'll find more upmarket shops than in other other malls listed in this guidebook. It also has a good food court.
Sightseeing
60km west of Hua Hin is this beautiful waterfall on the edge of one of Thailand's biggest national parks. Climbing to the top will be rewarded with stunning views over Thailand and towards Myanmar.
75 locals recommend
Pa La-U Waterfall
60km west of Hua Hin is this beautiful waterfall on the edge of one of Thailand's biggest national parks. Climbing to the top will be rewarded with stunning views over Thailand and towards Myanmar.
Formerly The Railway Hotel, built in 1922 and featured in the 1984 film The Killing Fields, we love coming here for afternoon tea and a walk on the beach. Served daily 3-4.30pm at The Club.
12 locals recommend
Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin
1 ถนน Damnernkasem RoadFormerly The Railway Hotel, built in 1922 and featured in the 1984 film The Killing Fields, we love coming here for afternoon tea and a walk on the beach. Served daily 3-4.30pm at The Club.
If you find yourself nearby, take a look at the Hua Hin Railway Station. It's beautiful and important for the town's history.
101 locals recommend
Hua Hin Railway Station
พระปกเกล้าIf you find yourself nearby, take a look at the Hua Hin Railway Station. It's beautiful and important for the town's history.
'Far From Worries' Palace, the current residence of the Thai King. It is sometimes open for visitors, but we're not sure when - so double check before you go for a visit!
33 locals recommend
Klai Kangwon Palace
4/3 Soi Hua Hin 50'Far From Worries' Palace, the current residence of the Thai King. It is sometimes open for visitors, but we're not sure when - so double check before you go for a visit!
This Thai-Victorian teak wood palace was built in the 1920s by Rama VI. The buildings, beach and extensive grounds are open to visitors. Double check opening times as it is currently being renovated!
74 locals recommend
Santorini Park Cha-am
1281 เพชรเกษม Thanon Phet KasemThis Thai-Victorian teak wood palace was built in the 1920s by Rama VI. The buildings, beach and extensive grounds are open to visitors. Double check opening times as it is currently being renovated!
We enjoyed riding elephants here in this nearby elephant sanctuary, where the animals are happy and well treated
27 locals recommend
Hutsadin Elephant Foundation
176 Soi Mu Ban Plumeria Hua HinWe enjoyed riding elephants here in this nearby elephant sanctuary, where the animals are happy and well treated
Boathouse Hua Hin is just a block of houses by the sea - what we want to point out is the beach behind it! This is our local beach that we visit frequently.
Boathouse Hua Hin
1500 Thanon Phet KasemBoathouse Hua Hin is just a block of houses by the sea - what we want to point out is the beach behind it! This is our local beach that we visit frequently.
All the main hotels line this public beach - but be adventurous and find your own favourite beach! We often go south of Hua Hin to find quieter beaches.
159 locals recommend
Hua Hin Beach
All the main hotels line this public beach - but be adventurous and find your own favourite beach! We often go south of Hua Hin to find quieter beaches.
Khao Tao Temple is located in a neighbouring town. There's a huge golden Buddha on top of a hill with scenic views.
22 locals recommend
Khao Tao
Soi RuamjaiKhao Tao Temple is located in a neighbouring town. There's a huge golden Buddha on top of a hill with scenic views.
Food Scene
We love the cakes and fresh bread from this not-quite-French bakery, and given its proximity to the house....... why not??
21 locals recommend
The Baguette Cha-am 2016
29-31 Thanon Phet KasemWe love the cakes and fresh bread from this not-quite-French bakery, and given its proximity to the house....... why not??
A Hua Hin institution - the quality goes up and down, but everyone comes to this Thai fish restaurant on the pier.
30 locals recommend
Chaolay Seafood Huahin
15 Soi NaresdamriA Hua Hin institution - the quality goes up and down, but everyone comes to this Thai fish restaurant on the pier.
Brasserie De Paris Hua Hin
3 Soi NaresdamriA cosy French brasserie with sea view
This is a renowned vineyard with wine bar and restaurant, very popular among visitors to Hua Hin.
72 locals recommend
Monsoon Valley Vineyard
This is a renowned vineyard with wine bar and restaurant, very popular among visitors to Hua Hin.
This is one of our favourite restaurants, serving top quality vegan food and for very low prices.
Hua Hin Vegan Cafe & Wine
221 Phet Kasem RoadThis is one of our favourite restaurants, serving top quality vegan food and for very low prices.
This is one of the closest restaurants to our house. Really good food and friendly service.
Krua Chef Cha
This is one of the closest restaurants to our house. Really good food and friendly service.
Hua Hin Bird Chili
Our favourite restaurant at the Night Market. Great for barbequed seafood.
Essentials
This large supermarket is actually a wholesale supplier to restaurants and hotels, but is also open to the ordinary shopper. Good selection and great prices - we like the fish!
32 locals recommend
makro foodservice
164 Thanon Phet KasemThis large supermarket is actually a wholesale supplier to restaurants and hotels, but is also open to the ordinary shopper. Good selection and great prices - we like the fish!
We like this supermarket chain - they sell great fruit and vegetables, and also stock lots of foreign foods if you miss the taste of home!
29 locals recommend
Villa market JP Co.,Ltd.
1-4 Phet Kasem RoadWe like this supermarket chain - they sell great fruit and vegetables, and also stock lots of foreign foods if you miss the taste of home!
One of our go-to supermarkets is the chain Tesco Lotus. We usually visit the one in Market Village.
27 locals recommend
Tesco Lotus Hua Hin
เลขที่ 234 Thanon Phet KasemOne of our go-to supermarkets is the chain Tesco Lotus. We usually visit the one in Market Village.
Entertainment & Activities
Black Mountain Water Park
1 หินเหล็กไฟ 2A popular water park for families