Hat Yai It is a touristic and lively city in southern Thailand. It is located in a province called Songkhla, which is full of visitors from neighboring countries Malaysia and Singapore (and much less tourists from Western countries). It is an important Thai metropolis, with many malls and shops, restaurants, street food and of course tourist attractions such as night markets, temples, museums and huge statues. Many travelers choose to come to the city to renew their residence visa in the country, but it is definitely worth a visit regardless. It actually offers a similar travel experience in Bangkok but at lower prices.
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Had Yai abounds in places to stay, in different budgets and at relatively cheap prices. Most of the accommodations are in the city center, close to all shopping malls and places of entertainment. The city's train station is also in the center, which makes the location particularly accessible and convenient.
Two recommended high-budget hotels are: Centara Hotel Hat Yai and-Lee Garden Plaza Hotel which are right in the center. Both are considered luxury hotels and offer comfortable conditions including a gym, pool and a pampering spa center.
Two recommended places to stay on a lower budget are: Get GuestHouse and-Silla House. Both offer a central and accessible location near shopping centers and large markets, as well as strong WiFi (not a given in Thailand) and comfortable and clean rooms.
throughout most of the year The weather in Had Yai is hot and humid. The "wet" season, in which many monsoons fall and frequent storms occur, occurs between the months of May and December. The "dry" season of the area is between January and April, and in Weather Considered ideal for a trip to the area.
The airport of Had Yai (HDY) is located about 10 kilometers from the city center. Several daily flights reach this field from Phuket and Bangkok, of local Lowcost companies such as Thai Airways, Nok Air and Thai Air Asia.
From Bangkok's South Terminal Air-conditioned buses leave daily, for a trip that takes about 13 hours. In addition, local buses and minivans arrive at Had Yai from various destinations throughout Thailand such as Crabby, Surathani, Patani and Chumporn.
Several trains depart daily from Bangkok to the region. You can update on the train's website Regarding updated times and rates.
Had Yai has all the means of transportation available in Thailand - taxis (there's also Uber!), tuk-tuks, rental cars, local buses, motorbikes, songthaew... so you probably won't have to use your legs much. As in any large and central city, the roads can be quite congested in the morning and afternoon. Note that if you took a taxi or a tuk-tuk, it is advisable to bargain for the prices, because there is a tendency to increase them significantly for tourists.
Had Yai is considered the southern shopping bastion of Thailand. It has a selection of markets with a large supply of anything you can think of - fashion, electronics, counterfeits of successful brands, cosmetics and more. Everything at relatively affordable prices (if you know how to bargain with the merchants). If you want a more air-conditioned and classic experience, the city has several department stores for example- Central Department Store Hat Yai and-Robinson Department Store, and large malls with movie theaters, game halls and even karaoke clubs, such as Lee Garden Plaza.
Thailand is known for its floating markets, of course Had Yai also has one. The Had Yai floating market is open on Sundays and Saturdays only and offers photogenic photos of beautiful scenery, along with lots of good food. To avoid the rush hours, it is recommended to arrive in the early morning hours, when the goods are also the freshest.
In Had Yai there are two night markets, with smells and mass noise that expresses well the essence of the city. Conveniently, they are right next to each other and are actually on the same long road.
Asean night bazaar It is a lively market with a lot of varied goods and on the second floor there is also delicious traditional food - Pad Thai, fried rice, seafood and more.
Greenway Night Market Located just a 3-minute walk away and offers a similar but slightly cleaner experience (so those with a sensitive stomach might want to consider eating there). Next to them is a large and western shopping center - Central festival, which even contains an ice skating rink.
A pastoral and peaceful natural wonder that is a good retreat from the bustling city. This is a very high and impressive waterfall, located in the heart of a wild jungle that will make you forget you are in the city. The way to the waterfall involves a short trek, so you should have comfortable shoes.
An impressive Buddhist temple that, unlike other temples in big cities, receives few visitors each day. That's why it has a particularly quiet atmosphere. The highlight of the place is the huge and golden reclining Buddha statue that is placed in front of the temple.
A spacious and green city park with a beautiful view, especially if you worked hard and climbed to the top. The atmosphere in the place is peaceful and pastoral, which makes it a worthwhile destination for a calm walk at dusk.
A beautiful and peaceful temple, which is an extraordinary attraction. The place is built completely differently from the other temples in Thailand, among other things you will see rounded entrance doors and walls made of steel.
A small and pastoral fishing village located half an hour's drive from Had Yai. It is a relatively quiet place, few tourists come to it. In the area you can admire special rocks in different shapes and a royal temple, next to a spectacular view of the sea.
An urban beach where a legendary and important statue is located. The golden mermaid statue is an iconic symbol of the district. The locals believe that if they touch it, it will bring them good luck, so why not try it yourself? In addition, the place has a lovely animal corner, with the possibility of riding ponies and of course a peaceful stretch of beach, which is fun to stretch out on with a refreshing coconut in hand.
As mentioned, Had Yai is a large and modern city, so there is almost no chance that you won't find something to eat there. The city abounds in diverse, expensive and cheap restaurants, large markets, street food stalls as well as global food chains such as McDonald's, Pizza Hut and KFC. A particularly recommended place for a good dinner is Prachathipat Street, which offers 10 restaurants next to each other with outdoor seating areas and plenty of fresh and authentic food that will make you lick your fingers.
Had Yai is a touristic and lively city in southern Thailand. This is an important Thai metropolis, which actually offers a travel experience similar to that of Bangkok but at lower prices.
Throughout most of the year the weather in Had Yai is hot and humid. The "wet" season, in which monsoons descend and storms occur, occurs between the months of May and December. The "dry" season of the area is between January and April, and the weather is considered ideal for a trip to the area.
Had Yai abounds in places to stay, in different budgets and at relatively cheap prices. Most of the accommodations are in the city center, close to all shopping malls and places of entertainment. The city's train station is also in the center, which makes the location particularly accessible and convenient.
On the Simple Thailand website, we have compiled for you the most recommended places to stay in Had Yai, including the possibility of quick booking in a few clicks. You are welcome to take a look at these places on the website and reserve a place for yourself.