Patong gay bar

In Patong, gay bars snuggle up against one another in a little area called the Paradise Complex. Patong thriving gay nightlife hub is a must-see for LGBT travelers, but I also recommend exploring the lesser-known parts of Phuket! If anything, Thai women from massage parlors approaching me and grabbing my booty!

Read this guide thoroughly, because Phuket is a bar touristic area that needs to be explored tactfully. My biggest piece of advice for gay travelers is to spend time in gay than one place in Phuket. Phuket is a gigantic island, so there are dozens of different areas to choose from.

Patong is by far the busiest and most touristic area of Phuket. I recommend gay travelers visit Patong, but really only for the nightlife. Two nights in Patong will suffice. I think the gay culture here is entertaining and unique, but there really is not much authenticity in this part of town right next to the shore.

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Patong suffers from over-tourism in my opinion, exemplified by every single restaurant offering international food with menus in 5 languages. Plus, the beach is way over-hyped! Your best bet is to stay just a bit away from the beach so you can enjoy more local markets and such.

I recommend Phuvaree Resort in Bar Beach. Reasonable prices, exceptional service, and great amenities make this hotel my top choice for being near the center of nightlife. They have a big air-conditioned gym, a large tranquil pool, and bright natural light in the rooms. Motorbike rentals are available right next door to the hotel, so you can get around very easily!

Taxis are also available on patong street and the fare to the bars is quite low. Phuket Gay Homestay is a relatively new gay guesthouse-style resort in the Kathu area, which is only 15 minutes from Patong Beach. A 5-room gay resort with well-air-conditioned rooms and plenty of common space, Phuket Gay Homestay always offers a comfortable and intimate experience.

Slightly further south along the west coast of Phuket, you will find more secluded beaches with fewer tourists. As you go down the coast, there are more large resorts. My private terrace with a mini pool made me so happy. Gay was total luxury! Phuket Town was my last stop on the island and accommodations are plentiful here.

There are hundreds of Old Town hotels and hostels as well as vacation apartments within a minute walk to the center. At Bloo HostelI stayed in a comfortable and stylish private room and absolutely loved it. It was quiet, modern, and had great air conditioning.