The Wharf Walking Street
Come for the food end, bring cash, and don't turn up on a Thursday or Saturday.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Mon 17:00–00:00, Tue 16:30–23:30, Wed 17:00–00:00, Fri 17:00–00:00, Sun 16:30–23:30
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
The food is the reason to come, and it's not at the entrance. Walk to the back end, toward the road, and that's where the stalls cluster, with Thai standards, a fair bit of international cooking including German and Spanish, cocktails and cold drinks, desserts, and a fresh fruit seller right at the far end near the 7-Eleven. If you want the adventurous stuff, scorpions and insects are sold here too. The front half is the shopping half, jewelry, bags, clothes, shoes, souvenirs, electronics and general trinkets, plus entertainment along the way, so it plays as an evening out rather than a quick errand.
People often talk about a night market at Fisherman's Village. On Fridays that's the Walking Street along the beach road, and on other nights the street there is mostly shops and restaurants, so this is the market with stalls. It's busy and it's a walk, so wear something you can stand around in for a couple of hours.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Reviews from Google
The Walking Street in Fisherman's Village; Entertaining to explore! Pretty much Cash Only. Chocked full of sellers with souvenirs, clothing, knick knacks, electronics. Prices are not posted so haggle to your hearts content and they will give you a "special discount". Good variety of food sellers at the back end towards the road. Pretty much any kind of dish you could want ; also a fresh fruit seller all the way at the far end (towards the 7-11). If you want to sit down at a table to eat your food you need to enter a "beverage zone". They are around the food vendors and watch their tables closely so no stopping to sit for a second to rest; they'll boot you out! Drinks (alcohol or not) are 99thb; we really enjoyed the Samui Sunset. You can also opt to get a pitcher with 2 foot long straws for 300thb. Waking street is open Sunday to Wednesday and Friday. They are Closed on Thursday and Saturday.
One of the best street markets I’ve been to! Wharf Street Market has an amazing selection of food, drinks, and desserts with so many options to choose from. There are also tons of vendors selling jewelry, purses, clothes, shoes, and unique trinkets, so it’s easy to find something you love. The variety and atmosphere make it such a fun place to wander around and check everything out. Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the area!
Good night market! Offers everything you need. Thai food and some international food as well. Cocktails, other drinks etc. Souvenirs, clothing, electronics. This is THE night market in the area. The information about there being a night market at Fisherman’s Village is not correct. It’s just a regular street with shops and restaurants. No stalls. Come here if you want an actual night market.
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H25G+GPX, Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, 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.
The Wharf Walking Street: Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Wharf Walking Street worth visiting?
The Wharf Walking Street holds a 4.4★ rating from 336 Google reviews — a strong rating for markets & shopping in Koh Samui.
What are the opening hours of The Wharf Walking Street?
The Wharf Walking Street is typically open 17:00–00:00 — 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 The Wharf Walking Street?
The best months to visit Koh Samui are January – September, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in July – August & December — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: October – December (Gulf Coast monsoon).
Where is The Wharf Walking Street located?
The Wharf Walking Street is at H25G+GPX, Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand, in Koh Samui. Getting around Koh Samui: Songthaews (fixed routes around the ring road); Motorbike or scooter rental.
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