The Patio Old Town Night Market is a charming little night market in Hua Hin and, along with the Tamarind Market located a bit further out of town, probably my favorite. This market, with its nostalgic charm, welcomes visitors through a narrow alleyway adorned with attractive murals and countless lanterns. At the heart of the market, in the courtyard, alongside food and drink stalls, are booths offering a wide selection of handcrafted goods such as clothing, retro-patterned T-shirts, postcards, notebooks, accessories, decorative items, and gadgets. Tables in the central area invite visitors to linger, a small stage provides pleasant live music, and the five old, two-story, white-painted wooden houses, connected by a wooden terrace, house small art galleries, primarily on the upper floors. These houses, originally rented as bungalows to government employees on vacation in the 1950s, have been renovated and converted into the market. The market's atmosphere evokes the spirit of Hua Hin's past. The Patio Old Town Night Market is located right next to the Hua Hin Night Market and is connected to it. Therefore, switching between the two markets is convenient and pleasant. Whether you prefer the Patio Night Market – as I did – remains to be seen. By the way, this charming little night market in Hua Hin was formerly called Chatsila Night Market and has since been renamed Patio Old Town Night Market.

Admission is free. The Patio Old Town Night Market is open from Wednesday to Sunday (and is therefore closed on Mondays and Tuesdays) from 5:30 pm to 11:00 pm.

The Patio Old Town Night Market is located on a street between Petchkasem Road and the Hua Hin Night Market. You can reach it from the Hua Hin Night Market via Soi Hua Hin 72/1 and Soi Hua Hin 72, or through a small alley near the clock tower. If you are staying near the tower or at the Hilton Hotel, the market is within easy walking distance. Otherwise, take a green songthaew (shared taxi) that will drop you off in the middle of the Hua Hin Night Market and walk for about five minutes. Alternatively, you can take a tuk-tuk or book a ride through Grab.

How to get there

How do I get to Patio Old Town Night Market (formerly Chatsila Night Market)? Patio Old Town Night Market is located on a street between Petchkasem Road and Hua Hin Night Market. You can reach it from Hua Hin Night Market via Soi Hua Hin 72/1 and Soi Hua Hin 72, or via a small alley near the clock tower. If you are staying near the tower or at the Hilton Hotel, the market is just a short walk away. Otherwise, take a green songthaew (shared taxi) that will drop you off in the middle of Hua Hin Night Market and walk for about five minutes from there. Alternatively, you can take a tuk-tuk or book a ride through Grab.