Jumping Off Point

[Vigile]

I'll be arriving in Pattaya at the end of this month and will be there for a month or more. I've been to Phuket, but this will be my first trip to Pattaya.

 

Anyway, not having been there, I don't know which part of the area I would like to stay yet, and need advice on a good jumping off point that I can spend a few days in as I explore the area. What is the best "central" location that is close to nightlife, grocery shopping, restaurants, et al? This will absolutely help me narrow down my search.

 

Thanks!

[SlowlyMan]

This is low season, so rooms will be easy to find. I suggest booking a couple nights on Soi 13. Sandy Spring, AA, MaMaison. Once you get there walk around, check out a few places. My first few trips I stayed one place for a week and moved on. I got to see different areas of town and different hotels.

[Vigile]

Thanks CC, this is exactly the kind of advice I was looking for.

[kash buc]

Vigile, If you've been to Phuket before but never in Pattaya you're in for a couple pleasant surprises. One is accommodation. a great choice of hotels & guesthouses GF and they are a lot cheaper than Phuket. Number two is transportation, no tuk-tuk mafia. Even though Pattaya is a big city getting around is easy and cheap on the baht bus system. So you don't need a hotel right on top of the action.

 

 

You should tell us what your price range is? What your looking for in facilities? and if your looking for a hotel or guesthouse? August is low season so you should be able to find something pretty easy

 

Like CheapCharlie above I like staying Soi 13 good central location, close to everything, quiet (no beerbars)

 

 

Check this thread out choose your hotel

[Vigile]

I'm hoping to keep my rent below 10k/month. Ideally, I'd like a kitchenette so I can do some cooking. I grew weary of restaurant food when in Phuket. I'd also like a place that is quiet at night as I will be working from the internet while there and won't be out partying every night. Finally, I would like a bit of life around as well as shopping and such. I don't mind using transportation, but like to find life, shopping, what have you within walking distance as well, otherwise I get a bit lazy and don't go out enough.

 

I stayed in a guesthouse in Phuket for 10k. Really nice owner from Denmark. It was an overall great experience, if a bit noisy some nights as people outside blasted music in the streets.

[SlowlyMan]

I'm hoping to keep my rent below 10k/month. Ideally, I'd like a kitchenette so I can do some cooking. I grew weary of restaurant food when in Phuket. I'd also like a place that is quiet at night as I will be working from the internet while there and won't be out partying every night. Finally, I would like a bit of life around as well as shopping and such. I don't mind using transportation, but like to find life, shopping, what have you within walking distance as well, otherwise I get a bit lazy and don't go out enough.

 

I stayed in a guesthouse in Phuket for 10k. Really nice owner from Denmark. It was an overall great experience, if a bit noisy some nights as people outside blasted music in the streets.

 

 

Again, I think your best option is book a hotel for a few days and scope out a few places. Everybody has different opinions.

 

I stayed at this place. It was quiet, near everything, and reasonable.

 

I know a guy currently staying at Nurin Condo, Pattaya for 6 months. He loves it. http://pattayacondo.dokbua.com/

 

You might want to check out this thread http://www.pattaya-addicts.com/forum/topic/50844-norcalkid-on-the-cheap-and-sober/page__st__324

Edited July 22, 2011 by CheapCharlie

[LRanger]

I agree also that between Soi's 10 and 13 is a good area for a new starter. And yes, just book 3 nights around there as you are likely to find some good walk-in rates. Theres a few new small places on these sois with pretty good rates. I spotted a new place called Westerly Hill on Soi 13/1 i think, nice clean rooms but I dont think they had balcony or pool.