Patio Oldtown Market
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 that needs queueing 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.
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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 March – 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: September – November (rainy season).
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 (blue, along main roads); Motorbike taxis.
Location Info
ซอย 72/2 Tambon Hua Hin, Amphoe Hua Hin, Chang Wat Prachuap Khiri Khan 77220, Thailandwww.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553087782444&mibextid=kFxxJDVisitor Information
Best time to visit
March – August
Avoid: September – November (rainy season)
Rainy season
September – November
Avg. temperature
23°C – 33°C(73°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: Weekends year-round (Bangkok day-trippers)
Getting there
Minivan from Bangkok's Victory Monument (~3.5 hrs). Train from Hua Lamphong station (~4 hrs, scenic). I'd go with a private car.
Getting around
- •Songthaews (blue, along main roads)
- •Motorbike taxis
- •Bicycle rental
- •Grab available
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Tips for Visiting Markets & Shopping
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.
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.
Be Cautious with Tailors
Bangkok has excellent tailors, but also many tourist traps. Avoid anyone offering suspiciously cheap suits or who approaches you on the street. Ask your hotel for recommendations, read reviews, and always get two fittings.
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Hua Hin Night Market
Grilled seafood, roti and souvenir stalls on a closed street, best hit after 7pm when everything's up.
Chatchai Market
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
March – August
Avoid: September – November (rainy season)
Rainy season
September – November
Avg. temperature
23°C – 33°C(73°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: Weekends year-round (Bangkok day-trippers)
Getting there
Minivan from Bangkok's Victory Monument (~3.5 hrs). Train from Hua Lamphong station (~4 hrs, scenic). I'd go with a private car.
Getting around
- •Songthaews (blue, along main roads)
- •Motorbike taxis
- •Bicycle rental
- •Grab available