Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sleeping
Once bereft of guesthouses, Phetchaburi's accommodation options have improved signi-
ficantly in the last couple of years. But there aren't many places, so it's worth booking
ahead, especially in high season.
GUESTHOUSE
$
2N Guesthouse
( 0 3240 1309; two_nguesthouse@hotmail.com; 98/3 Moo 2, Tambol Bankoom; d & tw 580B; )
There
are only six big and bright rooms, all with small balconies. The friendly staff are a solid
source of information and they offer free pick-ups and bicycles.
Sabaidee Resort
( 0 3240 0194; sabai2505@gmail.com; 65-67 Th Klongkrachang; r 250-500B; )
Basic but well-
kept bungalows and rooms, some fan only and all with shared bathrooms, set around a
small garden. Pleasant staff and a popular spot for breakfast.
GUESTHOUSE
$
J.J. Home
( 08 1880 9286; a.sirapassorn@hotmail.com; 2 Th Chisa-In; r 200-500B; )
By the road, so a little
noisy, but the rooms here are spacious and clean and a decent deal. The more expensive
options have private bathrooms and air-con.
GUESTHOUSE
$
Sun Hotel
( 0 3240 1000;
www.sunhotelthailand.com
; 43/33 Soi Phetkasem; r 900-1150B; )
The only real-
istic midrange option in town, the Sun Hotel sits opposite the back entrance to Phra Nak-
hon Khiri. It has large, modern but uninspired rooms with professional staff. There's a
pleasant cafe downstairs and you can rent bikes for 20B per hour.
HOTEL
$$
Eating
Surrounded by palm sugar plantations, Phetchaburi is famous for Thai sweets, including
kà·nŏm môr gaang
(egg custard) and the various 'golden' desserts made from egg yolks
to portend good fortune. Nearby fruit orchards produce refreshingly aromatic
chom·pôo
Phet
(Phetchaburi rose apple), pineapples and golden bananas.
