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Patong Beach is the engine of Phuket’s nightlife. By 11 p.m., Bangla Road is packed shoulder-to-shoulder with bar touts, neon signs, and basslines that shake the pavement. It’s not subtle, but it’s effective: backpackers land here because the party is already happening, and the hostels are right in the mix. Mad Monkey Phuket sits five minutes uphill from the chaos, offering dorms that still buzz at 3 a.m. with travellers comparing stories from the night before. Beyond Patong, Phuket Town gives you a breather: cheaper bars, street-art alleys, and hostels where the Wi-Fi actually works. The island’s split personality means you can wake up on a sunbed in Kata or a pool table in Patong: just decide which version you want before the tuk-tuk drops you off.
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Mad Monkey Phuket in Patong Beach is the ultimate party hotspot, just moments from Bangla Road's lively scene. With a pool for day lounging and gourmet delights by night, it guarantees an unforgettable blend of beach vibes and nightlife.
Closest to one of the most famous surfing beach in Phuket's Beaches. In the center of the surfing culture in Thailand, you'll be close to surf schools, surfing bars, with a lot of daily events.
This is the most popular hostel of 2019 in Phuket. And the reason is simple, it is versitile and has everything you want from a hostel. It is the golden mean between partying and chillng. It is super social, has an amazing bar and outdoor swimming pool. The locations is perfect, it is close to the beach and the nightlife at the same time.
BearPacker Patong Hostel offers an unparalleled beachfront party experience in Phuket. With a rooftop pool showcasing stunning views from dawn till dusk, and steps away from Patong Beach and Bangla Walking Street, it's the ultimate base for non-stop fun.
Organised nights out with a local guide
Starts at Bodega Phuket on Bangla Road with free vodka shots if you wear no pants (optional). The crawl visits two more bars: usually Seduction and Tiger: before ending at Illuzion. Includes a free shot at each stop, a welcome drink, and queue-jump entry to the club. Hosts wear bright orange shirts so you can spot them easily.
A smaller crawl that sticks to Bangla Road, hitting four bars in three hours. Each stop includes a free shot or beer, and the group gets a 20% discount on drinks. The crawl ends at a club of the group’s choice: usually Seduction or Tiger. Limited to 20 people, so book ahead.
How Phuket's nightlife zones break down
Bangla Road is the epicentre: neon, noise, and neon again. The side streets (Soi Bangla 1, Soi Seadragon) hide smaller bars and street-food stalls where a pad see ew costs 60 THB. Hostels cluster uphill on Rat U Thit Road: expect pool parties and bar crawls every night of the week.
Colourful Sino-Portuguese shophouses line Thalang Road, now filled with coffee shops and speakeasies. The night market on Sunday (6–10 p.m.) sells everything from durian smoothies to vintage Levi’s. Hostels here are quieter, cheaper, and a 30-minute songthaew ride from Patong.
Two beaches south of Patong with a slower vibe. Kata has a decent beach break for surfing in the rainy season; Karon is wider and flatter, better for sunbathing. Nightlife is limited to beachfront bars like After Beach Bar, where fire dancers perform at sunset. Hostels are family-run and a 20-minute songthaew from Patong.
Where the hostel pub crawls end up, and where to go on your own
A two-level superclub on Rat U Thit Road, Illuzion packs in 2,000 people for international DJs like Tiësto and Martin Garrix. Expect laser grids, confetti cannons, and a 300 THB entry fee that includes one drink. The crowd is 18–30, split between backpackers and package tourists. Doors fill after midnight; pre-book a table if you want a seat.
Four dance floors under one roof: hip-hop, EDM, reggaeton, and live Thai bands. Entry is 200 THB after 11 p.m., but happy hour (9–11 p.m.) is free with a drink purchase. The upstairs terrace is the best spot to escape the smoke. Cover charge includes a free shot of local rum.
Daytime beach party on Paradise Beach, 20 minutes by longtail from Patong. Entry is 500 THB and includes a free bucket and sunbed. DJs play house and tech-house from 2 p.m. till sunset. Arrive before 4 p.m. to avoid the cover charge.
Backpacker bar on Bangla Road with a pool table and 50 THB Chang beers during happy hour (5–8 p.m.). The crowd is 90% travellers, so it’s easy to make friends. They run a pub crawl every Thursday and Saturday that hits two bars and a club: sign up at the hostel or at the bar.
Tiny reggae bar tucked under the trees at the south end of Patong Beach. No cover, 90 THB cocktails, and bean bags in the sand. Live bands start at 9 p.m.; the crowd is older (25+) and chilled. Walk past the touts on the beach road: it’s the last bar before the rocks.
Go-go bar that transitions into a nightclub after midnight. Entry is free before 11 p.m., 200 THB after. The music is commercial hip-hop and EDM; expect a mixed crowd of locals and tourists. Stick to bottled beer: cocktails are overpriced and watered down.
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