Old Town hotel vs beach — split nights?

Somchai P.· Local · 1h

Old Town guesthouses run 800–1500 baht vs beach 2000+ for same quality. Split works: 3–4 nights Old Town for food and Sunday market, rest Kata/Karon for sand. Grab Old Town–Kata 300–500 baht — still cheaper than all-beach if you tour daily. CAT bus exists but slow. Old Town at night is cafes and murals, not Bangla. Book AC room — shophouse charm without AC is rough March–April.