Krabi, neighbourhood by neighbourhood
Where you stay changes your whole trip. 5 distinct areas, compared without the spin — so you book the right one.
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Ao Nang
The hub of Krabi tourism — where the boats, food and nightlife are, and the easiest base for a first trip.
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Krabi Town
The real, working town up the river — cheap, local, no beach, and the best night markets and transport links in the province.
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Railay
Krabi's cliff-locked peninsula — postcard beaches, world-class climbing, and no roads. Reachable only by boat, and worth it.
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Klong Muang & Tubkaek
The quiet resort beaches north of Ao Nang — calm sea, slow days, and some of the best sunset views in Krabi. Where to go to switch off.
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Koh Phi Phi
The Phi Phi islands sit southwest of Krabi — dramatic cliffs and Maya Bay, with crowds to match, and a handful of places to stay on Phi Phi Don.
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