Patio Oldtown Market
An evening neighborhood market where the food stalls matter more than the souvenirs.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Mon 17:30–23:00, Wed 17:30–22:30, Thu–Sat 17:30–23:00, Sun 17:30–22:30
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
Full opening hours
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Why go, and how to do it well
Skip this one if you want the big, polished night markets Hua Hin is known for. This is a smaller evening affair in a residential pocket off Soi 72/2, the kind of place where the crowd is mostly people who live nearby and the prices reflect that. Street food stalls, some handmade crafts, clothing, regional souvenirs. Nothing you need to line up for.
My advice is to treat it as dinner rather than shopping. Graze across a few stalls, take your time, and let the place fill up around you. It gets going properly after dark and weekends are the busiest, which is when it's most fun but also when you'll be shuffling past people. Come early in the week and it's a quiet wander instead. Either way, it's open air, so wear something light even at night. Hua Hin doesn't cool off much.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Around here, on foot
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Experience hints
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ซอย 72/2 Tambon Hua Hin, Amphoe Hua Hin, Chang Wat Prachuap Khiri Khan 77220, 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.
Patio Oldtown Market: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Patio Oldtown Market worth visiting?
Patio Oldtown Market holds a 4.7★ rating from 414 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated markets & shopping in Hua Hin.
What are the opening hours of Patio Oldtown Market?
Patio Oldtown Market is typically open 17:30–23:00 — 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 Patio Oldtown Market?
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 Patio Oldtown Market located?
Patio Oldtown Market is at ซอย 72/2 Tambon Hua Hin, Amphoe Hua Hin, Chang Wat Prachuap Khiri Khan 77220, Thailand, in Hua Hin. Getting around Hua Hin: Songthaews (green, along Phetkasem Road to Khao Takiab); Motorbike taxis.
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