Where To Stay On Koh Phangan - A Short Area Guide
Where to Stay on Koh Phangan: A Guide for Party People, Peace Seekers & People Who Came for Yoga but Stayed for Pancakes Koh Phangan is like that friend who’s super spiritual on weekdays and completely unhinged on weekends. It’s world-famous for Full Moon Parties, but there’s so much more. Jungle vibes, beach naps, raw food cafés, and more yoga mats than humans. But where should you stay? Depends on how much neon paint you want in your life. Let’s break it down, with brutal honesty. 1. Haad Rin – “Party like it's still 2005” Vibe : Home of the infamous Full Moon Party, and every kind of tourist mistake you can imagine. Pros : If you’re here to party, this is Mecca. Beachfront bars, DJ sets, buckets of joy (and regret). You won’t need transport as everything you need (or want to forget) is walkable. Cons: Loud. Like, “did someone bring a jet engine to the beach?” loud. The beach is beautiful, until it’s been partied on. Accommodations range from “just okay” to “this is definit...