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Pattaya, Thailand party city

Pattaya, Thailand party city - Pattaya beach and city sign
Pattaya beach and city sign

Thailand is already known for its awesome parties - and, for the beachside part, Pattaya is main place to party only. Situated on the Eastern part of the Thai gulf, this city is nearly only dedicated to party, the main activity, mostly in walking street, and beach. With ton of cabarets, 24h night clubs, strip clubs, it is the perfect place for people who cannot - or do not want to sleep. The large beach is boarded by all kind of hotels, from hostels to 5* resorts, and everybody can find its place. Overall most places are affordable, and large crowds of tourists can be seen all along the beach.

  • Is tap water safe to drink in Pattaya, Thailand ?
  • No - drink bottled water only and use it to brush your teeth
  • Average prices in TH (USD - 1€ = USD$1.102256 )
  • Public transport ticket : 0.74 |
  • Taxi (5km) : 1.85 |
  • Train (200km) : 3.26 |
  • Restaurant (2 persons) : 50 |
  • 5* hotel : 180 |
  • 3* hotel : 110 |
  • Appartment rent : 500 |
  • Women haircut : 12.81 |
  • Men haircut : 9.53 |
  • Weekend city break (2 persons, 1 hotel night, without flights) : 320
Great Great 5/6 (1)  |Affordable-Affordable Affordable  |See on map of Pattaya, Thailand Pattaya, Thailand

 Best hotels - Where to stay in Pattaya, Thailand ?

Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya

Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya - Outdoor pool view
Outdoor pool view

With a very large outdoor pool which includes basketball backboard and other equipment for pool play, fun games for the kids, and a pool bar, plus ton of seating space, and a beachfront location, this hotel has everything to spend a great holiday time. The nearby Hard Rock Cafe is not the only restaurant available, with a pool service, an indoor lounge, and a tasty restaurant. The rooms are comfortable, staff is smiling, and walking street is only a 10 minutes walk away. Hotel also hosts a spa and a gym, which hosts interesting events like training with Muai Thai champions.

Great Great 5/6 (1)  |No problem experienced with free wifi during the stay Perfect wifi  |Affordable-Affordable Affordable  |100 EUR  |See on map of Pattaya, Thailand Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya, 429 M. 9 PATTAYA BEACH RD, Pattaya, Thailand

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Hard Rock Cafe Pattaya

Hard Rock Cafe Pattaya - Entrance and Hard Rock guitar
Entrance and Hard Rock guitar

Hard Rock cafes are generally awesome, and the one in Pattaya does not fail to the reputation ! With an outdoor terrace bar, above the beach, featuring an outdoor jacuzzi, and the usual indoor bar with live music, the place is great. Some meals are adapted to local specialties, and the ambiance is great.

Great Great 5/6 (1)  |No problem experienced with free wifi during the stay Perfect wifi  |Expensive-Expensive Expensive  |500 THB  |See on map of Pattaya, Thailand 429 Moo.9 Pattaya Beach Road Nongprue Banglamung Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand

Chill inn restaurant

Chill inn restaurant - Chicken thai pad
Chicken thai pad

Good restaurant appreciated by locals for its great cook and affordable prices, it is also an hotel. Do try the thai pad, they are awesome.

Good Good 4/6 (1)  |Free wifi is fine but could be better Good wifi  |Affordable-Affordable Affordable  |200 THB  |See on map of Pattaya, Thailand Chill inn, Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand

Russian cafe Pattaya

Russian cafe Pattaya - Meal with sea view at night
Meal with sea view at night

Offering a Russian menu and Russian speaking staff, this restaurant in the heart of the walking street has a terrace above Pattaya Tai beach, and offers both tasty Russian dishes and Thai food.

Good Good 4/6 (1)  |Affordable-Affordable Affordable  |500 THB  |See on map of Pattaya, Thailand Walking street, Pattaya, Thailand

The Shack bar Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya

The Shack bar Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya - Thai food on deck chairs
Thai food on deck chairs

Restaurant and bar of the Hard Rock Hotel pool, they offer a great choice of Western and Thai food, perfect to spend some lazy time around the very large pool.

Good Good 4/6 (1)  |No problem experienced with free wifi during the stay Perfect wifi  |Expensive-Expensive Expensive  |500 THB  |See on map of Pattaya, Thailand Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya, 429 M. 9 PATTAYA BEACH RD, Pattaya, Thailand

Soul Lounge Hard Rock Hotel

Soul Lounge Hard Rock Hotel - Private buffet
Private buffet

This privatized lounge in the Hard Rock Hotel offers great food for small groups, or Hard Rock hotel VIP guests. It also hosts some live music events.

Starz Diner Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya

Starz Diner Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya - Cake with sugar guitar
Cake with sugar guitar

The indoor restaurant of the Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya, Starz Diner, offers great buffet choice, and also a good a la carte menu.

 Excellent activities - What to do in Pattaya, Thailand ?

Cartoon Network Amazone Pattaya

Cartoon Network Amazone Pattaya - Kids entertainment area
Kids entertainment area

Amazing water park, right at the border of Pattaya ! Themed with all the Cartoon Network characters (Powerpuff girls, Dexter laboratory, ...), the decoration will mostly please to the kids, to whom a very large area is dedicated with about 10 slides and many more attractions. The park will nevertheless also be a ravishment for adult crowd, with about 10 adult rides on inflatable buoys. A calm river offers the opportunity to relax, and a wave pool lets everybody enjoy a great time. The surf academy lets you try - or show off - surfing. Two bars serves amazing cocktails in the center of the resort. And a scene displays live shows, mostly for kids, with the Cartoon Network characters all along the day. Also features a good dining area with large choice of food : thai, american, italian, ...

Amazing Amazing 6/6 (1)  |Free wifi is fine but could be better Good wifi  |Expensive-Expensive Expensive  |1890 THB  |See on map of Pattaya, Thailand 888 Moo8 NaJomtien, Najomtien, Sattahip District, Chon Buri 20250, Thailand

Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya pool

Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya pool - Floating path on the outdoor pool
Floating path on the outdoor pool

Huge outdoor pool offering many games to be played : basketball, waterpolo, hot dog race, floating path, and some slides and other splashing games for the kids. Some events are organized at regular times by the staff, mostly for children, but it is also possible to have them host bigger events for groups.

Great Great 5/6 (1)  |No problem experienced with free wifi during the stay Perfect wifi  |Affordable-Affordable Affordable  |See on map of Pattaya, Thailand Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya, 429 M. 9 PATTAYA BEACH RD, Pattaya, Thailand

Walking Street Pattaya

Walking Street Pattaya - Walking street entry sign
Walking street entry sign

The busiest area in the city, especially at night, the Walking street hosts all kind of possible night entertainment, right next to each others : bars, restaurants, night clubs, gogo dancing, ping pong shows, and more ! It also has street food and some street shows.

Pattaya Tai beach

Pattaya Tai beach - Pattaya Tai beach at night
Pattaya Tai beach at night

Long beach all along Pattaya beachfront hotels and bars, it ends right at the beginning of the walking street. This public beach has a large sand area, and always enough spots to lay down.

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 Best clubs - Where to party in Pattaya, Thailand ?

Club Insomnia and I iBar

Club Insomnia and I iBar - Bar view from entrance
Bar view from entrance

In the middle of the walking street, this location has on the lower floor a large bar, ending with a terrace above the beach, and, on the upper floor, a night club. Both are great, with a good crowd, great prices, and awesome shots.

Lovely corner

Lovely corner - Live band next to the bar
Live band next to the bar

With live music, billiard tables, and large seating area, this waterfront bar has also a great ambiance, and is a good place to start the evening.

Model bar Pattaya

Model bar Pattaya - Pool table and view on next bar
Pool table and view on next bar

One of the many billiard bars in the open bar area, Model bar has one of the nicest staff. Great prices, free pool table, and great ambiance !