Dinosaur Market, Soi Hua Hin 56
Come after 4pm, when the food stalls are all up and the grill smoke starts.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 13:00–21:00
Haggle at Markets, Not Malls
Prices at market stalls are negotiable — start at 50–60% of the asking price and meet in the middle. Fixed-price shops and malls don't haggle. Smile and keep it friendly; aggressive bargaining is considered rude.
Details
- Phone
- +66 98 517 9153
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
Turn up at one o'clock and you'll wonder what the fuss is about. Most of the stalls here don't get going until around 4 or 4.20pm, so the early afternoon is a half-empty shed with a dinosaur theme. Come at dusk instead and it's a proper local food market, with oysters shucked in front of you, grilled seafood, BBQ fish at around 139 baht, trays of pre-cooked Thai dishes to take home, and piles of fruit and veg at prices set for people who live on Soi Hua Hin 56 rather than people passing through.
It's all under a roof, which matters in the wet season, and nobody hassles you to buy. Alongside the food there's a small bar, a scattering of general shops, a children's play area and a 7-Eleven across the street. No frills, clean, cheap. If you want souvenirs or a night bazaar atmosphere, this isn't it and I wouldn't pretend otherwise.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Reviews from Google
The best place for pre-cooked Thai food, street food, fresh fruit and veggies and snacks, all of it under a decent roof where you stay dry when it rains. There's a nice bar too, a few shops, a 7-11 across the street, plus a Do-It-Yourself store. Pleasant atmosphere, no pushy vendors, good quality and good price.
Inexpensive local market with lots of nice fruit and vegetables. Some good meat and seafood, lots of places to eat or take away your dinner.
Still good local market with good Thai food and fresh fruit, vegetables, seafood (spotted seller shucking oysters) and meat; all good quality at good prices. Has a small children's play area and some general merchandise. A few vacant areas for additional sellers.
A sample of visitor reviews from Google. Read all 1,166 reviews on Google.
27 123 ซอย หมู่บ้านเขาน้อย Tambon Hua Hin, Amphoe Hua Hin, Chang Wat Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110, Thailand
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Tips for Visiting Markets & Shopping
Arrive Early or Late
Vendors believe the first sale of the day is lucky — you'll often get a better deal if you arrive right when the market opens. Late in the evening, sellers may also discount to avoid packing unsold goods.
Claim Your VAT Refund
Spend 2,000+ THB at a single store displaying 'VAT Refund for Tourists' signs, get a yellow form at the register, and claim 7% VAT back at the airport. It adds up fast on bigger purchases.
Dinosaur Market, Soi Hua Hin 56: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dinosaur Market, Soi Hua Hin 56 worth visiting?
Dinosaur Market, Soi Hua Hin 56 holds a 4.2★ rating from 1,166 Google reviews — a strong rating for markets & shopping in Hua Hin.
What are the opening hours of Dinosaur Market, Soi Hua Hin 56?
Dinosaur Market, Soi Hua Hin 56 is typically open 13:00–21:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Dinosaur Market, Soi Hua Hin 56?
The best months to visit Hua Hin are November – August, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in Weekends year-round (Bangkok day-trippers) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: October (wettest month).
Where is Dinosaur Market, Soi Hua Hin 56 located?
Dinosaur Market, Soi Hua Hin 56 is at 27 123 ซอย หมู่บ้านเขาน้อย Tambon Hua Hin, Amphoe Hua Hin, Chang Wat Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110, Thailand, in Hua Hin. Getting around Hua Hin: Songthaews (green, along Phetkasem Road to Khao Takiab); Motorbike taxis.
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