Best things to do in Phuket: 76 Phuket Ranked rankings, each scored from published best-of lists. Winners as of October 2026.
| Question | #1 | Points | #2 | #3 | Lists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| What is the best nightlife spot in Bang Tao? | Catch Beach Club | 17 | Xana Beach Club | Casuarina Beach Club | 2 |
| What is the best thing to do in Bang Tao? | Phuket Adventure Mini Golf | 11 | Catch Beach Club | Carpe Diem Beach Club | 4 |
| Where is the best shopping in Bang Tao? | Boat Avenue | 20 | Lemongrass House | Banyan Tree Gallery | 2 |
| What is the best thing to do in Cape Panwa? | Panwa Beach | 36 | Phuket Aquarium | Khao Khad Views Tower | 4 |
| What is the best thing to do in Chalong? | Wat Chalong | 39 | Big Buddha Phuket | The Distillery Phuket | 5 |
| Where is the best shopping in Chalong? | Chalong Night Market | 17 | Pearl Art Factory | HomePro Village Chalong | 2 |
| What is the best nightlife spot in Kamala? | Cafe del Mar Phuket | 50 | Pine Beach Bar | Phuket FantaSea | 6 |
| What is the best thing to do in Kamala? | Phuket FantaSea | 25 | Carnival Magic | Laem Singh Beach | 5 |
| Where is the best shopping in Kamala? | Kamala Beach Plaza | 19 | Kamala Friday Market | Kamala Walk Way | 3 |
| What is the best nightlife spot in Karon? | COAST Beach Club & Bistro | 13 | Walkabout Sports Bar | Bangla Plaza | 3 |
| What is the best thing to do in Karon? | Karon Beach | 84 | Big Buddha | On The Rock Restaurant | 11 |
| Where is the best shopping in Karon? | Karon Temple Market | 25 | Karon Bazaar | Siam Herbal | 3 |
| What is the best nightlife spot in Kata? | After Beach Bar | 20 | Art Space Gallery and Music Bar | Heaven Rooftop & Bar | 4 |
| What is the best thing to do in Kata? | Kata Night Market | 38 | Karon Viewpoint | Kata Noi Beach | 8 |
| Where is the best shopping in Kata? | Kata Night Market | 18 | Kata Plaza | Kata Walking Street | 3 |
| What is the best thing to do in Kathu? | Freedom Beach | 23 | Bangla Road | Tiger Kingdom | 8 |
| What is the best thing to do in Mai Khao? | Splash Jungle Water Park | 24 | Wat Mai Khao | Turtle Village | 3 |
| What is the best thing to do in Nai Harn? | Nai Harn Beach | 41 | Ao Sane Beach | Promthep Cape | 6 |
| What is the best nightclub in Patong? | Illuzion | 50 | Sugar Club | Hollywood Phuket | 6 |
| What is the best nightlife spot in Patong? | Illuzion Phuket | 90 | Simon Cabaret | Sugar Club | 14 |
| What is the best thing to do in Patong? | Bangla Road | 49 | Simon Cabaret | Jungceylon | 16 |
| Where is the best shopping in Patong? | Jungceylon | 30 | Malin Plaza Patong | OTOP Market Patong | 4 |
| What is the best Instagram spot in Phuket? | Phuket Old Town | 42 | Promthep Cape | Big Buddha Phuket | 8 |
| What is the best Phi Phi day tour from Phuket? | V. Marine Tour | 34 | Simba Sea Trips | Phi Phi Islands and Khai Islands Snorkeling Tour | 4 |
| What is the best attraction for kids in Phuket? | Andamanda Phuket | 54 | Splash Jungle Water Park | Aquaria Phuket | 15 |
| What is the best beach for families in Phuket? | Kata Beach | 53 | Bang Tao Beach | Kamala Beach | 9 |
| What is the best beach for snorkeling in Phuket? | Ao Sane Beach | 44 | Ya Nui Beach | Laem Singh Beach | 5 |
| What is the best beach for swimming in Phuket? | Kata Beach | 46 | Nai Harn Beach | Karon Beach | 7 |
| What is the best beach in Phuket? | Kata Beach | 143 | Karon Beach | Patong Beach | 31 |
| What is the best boat trip in Phuket? | Phi Phi With Maya And Bamboo Island Day Trip By Speedboat | 10 | Leopard 51 Powercat Luxury Cruise | Phi Phi, Bamboo & Maiton Speed Catamaran Tour | 2 |
| What is the best cabaret show in Phuket? | Simon Cabaret | 18 | Carnival Magic | Junkyard Theatre | 2 |
| What is the best day trip from Phuket? | Phi Phi Islands | 74 | Phang Nga Bay | Similan Islands | 14 |
| What is the best dive site near Phuket? | Anemone Reef | 43 | King Cruiser Wreck | Shark Point | 7 |
| What is the best elephant sanctuary in Phuket? | Phuket Elephant Sanctuary | 44 | Phuket Elephant Nature Reserve | Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket | 7 |
| What is the best free thing to do in Phuket? | Big Buddha | 39 | Phuket Old Town | Wat Chalong | 4 |
| What is the best golf course in Phuket? | Red Mountain Golf Club | 58 | Blue Canyon Country Club | Loch Palm Golf Club | 8 |
| What is the best hidden gem in Phuket? | Black Rock Viewpoint | 31 | Freedom Beach | Nai Harn Beach | 5 |
| What is the best hike in Phuket? | Kathu Waterfall | 68 | Bang Pae Waterfall | Big Buddha Hike | 12 |
| What is the best island near Phuket? | Phi Phi Islands | 98 | Coral Island | Racha Islands | 18 |
| What is the best kayaking trip in Phuket? | Phang Nga Bay Canoeing & James Bond Island Tour | 10 | James Bond, Panyee, Hong & Naka Island Speedboat Tour | Twilight Sea Canoe Tour | 2 |
| What is the best kitesurfing school in Phuket? | Kiteboarding Asia | 18 | Kite Zone Phuket | 2 | |
| What is the best market in Phuket? | Chillva Market | 57 | Phuket Weekend Market | Sunday Walking Street Market | 11 |
| What is the best museum in Phuket? | Thai Hua Museum | 57 | Museum Phuket | Phuket Mining Museum | 8 |
| What is the best national park in Phuket? | Khao Phra Thaeo National Park | 69 | Sirinat National Park | 7 | |
| What is the best night market in Phuket? | Chillva Market | 85 | Lard Yai Sunday Walking Street | Malin Plaza | 17 |
| What is the best nightclub in Phuket? | Illuzion | 49 | Sugar Club | Hollywood | 6 |
| What is the best nightlife spot in Phuket? | Catch Beach Club | 45 | Illuzion | Café Del Mar | 13 |
| What is the best park in Phuket? | Sirinat National Park | 15 | Kata Beach Community Park | Suan Luang Rama IX Park | 3 |
| What is the best quiet beach in Phuket? | Banana Beach | 51 | Ao Sane Beach | Freedom Beach | 12 |
| What is the best rainy day activity in Phuket? | Baan Teelanka | 20 | Central Phuket | Jungceylon | 5 |
| What is the best running route in Phuket? | Bang Tao Beach | 19 | Bang Wad Dam | Patong Beach | 4 |
| What is the best shopping mall in Phuket? | Central Phuket | 65 | Jungceylon | Porto de Phuket | 10 |
| What is the best show in Phuket? | Phuket FantaSea | 46 | Simon Cabaret | Siam Niramit Phuket | 7 |
| What is the best snorkeling spot near Phuket? | Ao Sane Beach | 73 | Ya Nui Beach | Freedom Beach | 13 |
| What is the best souvenir shop in Phuket? | Naka Weekend Market | 30 | Lard Yai Sunday Night Market | Jim Thompson | 9 |
| What is the best sunset spot in Phuket? | Promthep Cape | 90 | Windmill Viewpoint | Karon Viewpoint | 10 |
| What is the best surf beach in Phuket? | Kata Beach | 68 | Kalim Beach | Nai Harn Beach | 9 |
| What is the best surf school in Phuket? | Phuket Surf | 30 | Talay Surf | Saltwater Dreaming | 5 |
| What is the best temple in Phuket? | Wat Chalong | 80 | Big Buddha Phuket | Wat Phra Thong | 15 |
| What is the best thing to do in Phuket? | Big Buddha | 204 | Wat Chalong | Patong Beach | 68 |
| What is the best viewpoint in Phuket? | Karon Viewpoint | 66 | Promthep Cape | Black Rock Viewpoint | 11 |
| What is the best water park in Phuket? | Andamanda Phuket | 53 | Splash Jungle Water Park | Phuket Wake Park | 6 |
| What is the best waterfall in Phuket? | Bang Pae Waterfall | 103 | Ton Sai Waterfall | Kathu Waterfall | 12 |
| What is the best zipline in Phuket? | Hanuman World | 26 | Jungle Xtrem | Skyline Adventure | 5 |
| Where is the best art gallery in Phuket? | Phuket Art Village | 15 | Soul of Asia Gallery | Napas Art Gallery | 3 |
| Where is the best place to watch Muay Thai in Phuket? | Patong Boxing Stadium | 15 | Bangla Boxing Stadium | Rawai Muay Thai Boxing Stadium | 3 |
| Where is the best shopping in Phuket? | Naka Weekend Market | 20 | Jungceylon | Chillva Market | 4 |
| What is the best Instagram spot in Phuket Town? | Soi Romanee | 42 | Thalang Road | Dibuk Road | 6 |
| What is the best nightlife spot in Phuket Town? | Bebop Live Music Bar | 47 | The Library | Siam Niramit Phuket | 9 |
| What is the best thing to do in Phuket Town? | Thai Hua Museum | 111 | Sunday Walking Street Market | Soi Romanee | 33 |
| What is the best thing to do with kids in Phuket Town? | Old Phuket Town | 38 | Central Phuket | Naka Weekend Market | 7 |
| Where is the best shopping in Phuket Town? | Naka Weekend Market | 26 | Sunday Walking Street Market (Lard Yai) | Central Phuket | 4 |
| What is the best nightlife spot in Rawai? | Madame Bar | 17 | Freedom Bar | Nikita's | 4 |
| What is the best thing to do in Rawai? | Promthep Cape | 19 | Yanui Beach | Nai Harn Beach | 5 |
| Where is the best shopping in Rawai? | Shops at Phromthep Cape | 20 | Phuket Seashell Museum | Lotus's go fresh Rawai Beach | 3 |
| What is the best thing to do in Surin? | Laem Singh Beach | 26 | Surin Beach | Pansea Beach | 3 |
Every ranking adds up points from published best-of lists: 10 for first place on a list, 9 for second, down to 1 for tenth, and 5 for a place named on a list without an order. How we rank.