Central & East
Pattaya
Two cities in one: a family-and-culture side of the Sanctuary of Truth, Nong Nooch gardens, and a hilltop Big Buddha, and the nightlife it's famous for. On the Gulf's eastern seaboard.
19 guides Best: Nov–Feb
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Best time to go The best time to visit Pattaya is November through February, the cool-dry season, when rainfall is lowest (December averages just 8mm over roughly 1 rainy day, per Climates to Travel) and the sea is at its calmest and… Best Time to Visit Pattaya: Month-by-Month Guide → Cost of living A single person can get by in Pattaya on a lean budget of roughly ฿25,000-30,000/month (US$758-909 at ฿33 = US$1, July 2026), covering a studio or older one-bed condo, mostly Thai food, and baht buses instead of a sco… Cost of Living in Pattaya 2026: Monthly Budget Breakdown → Getting around Pattaya sits about 140-160km from Bangkok and 45 minutes from its own U-Tapao Airport, with several realistic ways in. Getting to Pattaya: Every Route from Bangkok, BKK & U-Tapao → Top things to do Pattaya splits cleanly into two cities in one: a family-and-culture side (the wood-carved Sanctuary of Truth at ฿500/US$15, Nong Nooch Tropical Garden from ฿500/US$15, Art in Paradise 3D museum at ฿400/US$12, the free… Things to Do in Pattaya 2026: The Complete Guide →
Where to stay in Pattaya
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★★★★★ Grande Centre Point Pattaya 9.420,959 reviews
★★★★★ Grande Centre Point Space Pattaya 9.514,918 reviews
★★★★★ Centre Point Prime Hotel Pattaya 8.924,997 reviews
★★★★ Siam At Siam Design Hotel Pattaya 8.921,529 reviews
★★★★★ Cape Dara Resort 8.918,413 reviews
★★★★ The Grass Serviced Suites by At Mind 8.917,488 reviews
★★★★★ Ana Anan Resort & Villas Pattaya 9.013,866 reviews
★★★★★ Arbour Hotel and Residence Pattaya 9.112,093 reviews
Every Pattaya guide
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Things to do · 8
Big Buddha Hill Pattaya: The Complete Guide to Wat Phra Yai Nong Nooch Tropical Garden: Tickets, Shows & Getting There Pattaya 3-Day Itinerary: The Perfect First Trip Pattaya Floating Market: Tickets, Boats and an Honest Review Pattaya Nightlife 2026: Walking Street, Bars & Shows Pattaya Walking Street: What to Expect Before You Go Sanctuary of Truth Pattaya: Tickets, Hours and What to Expect Things to Do in Pattaya 2026: The Complete Guide