Phetchaburi Travel Guide: Located 120 km south of Bangkok, the city of Phetchaburi, known as the "City of Diamonds," is often overlooked by tourists in favor of its coastal neighbors, Cha Am and Hua Hin. The nearest beach is Hat Chao Samran, 15 km from the city center. Puek Tian and its beach are 20 km away. However, Phetchaburi has some interesting sights to offer: temples dating back to the Ayutthaya period, royal palaces, cave temples, and even a large national park. Among the most famous monuments are Tham Khao Luang, a cave temple—in our opinion, the most interesting place in Phetchaburi—and the Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park, which overlooks the city from Khao Wang hill and is considered a landmark of Phetchaburi. With its rich history, Phetchaburi is a worthwhile destination for history and culture enthusiasts. Archaeological evidence shows that the city dates back to the Dvaravati period, between the 6th and 11th centuries, before becoming a royal stronghold during the Sukhothai and Ayutthaya periods. The three kings of the Rattanakosin period, Rama IV, Rama V, and Rama VI, had residences during the rainy season named Phra Nakhon Khiri, Phra Ram Ratchanivet, and Phra Ratchnivet Marugadayawan, respectively. Kaeng Krachan National Park also attracts nature lovers. A visit to Phetchaburi offers the opportunity to discover a provincial town away from mass tourism. Unfortunately, there are few truly good accommodations for those who want to take their time exploring. All information on getting around in and around Phetchaburi can be found in our section "Getting Around Phetchaburi".

Accommodation in Phetchaburi: Finding a small hotel or affordable guesthouse with nice, quiet rooms in Phetchaburi isn't easy. Budget-friendly options are scarce and often noisy, especially if you're familiar with the traffic. A good alternative is private accommodation. We currently only have a few private accommodation listings in Phetchaburi, but we're working on adding more. If you'd like to enjoy the beach, you'll find several hotels and guesthouses in Hat Chao Samran, about 15 kilometers from Phetchaburi. Prices there are somewhat higher than in Phetchaburi itself. Find accommodation in Phetchaburi. Choose a destination: Amphawa Ayutthaya Bang Saphan Bangkok Buriram Cha Am Chachoengsao Chaiyaphum Chanthaburi Chiang Dao Chiang Khan Chiang Mai Chiang Rai Chonburi Chumphon Dan Sai Hat Yai Hua Hin Kalasin Kamphaeng Phet Kanchanaburi Khao Lak Khao Sok Koh Chang Koh Jum Koh Kood Koh Lanta Koh Larn Koh Lipe Koh Mak Koh Phangan Koh Phayam Koh Phi Phi Koh Samet Koh Samui Koh Sichang Koh Tao Koh Wai Krabi Lampang Lamphun Loei Lopburi Mae Hong Son Nakhon Pathom Nakhon Phanom Nakhon Ratchasima Nakhon Si Thammarat Nan Nang Rong Nong Khai Pai Pak Chong Pattaya Phang Nga Phang Nga Phayao Phetchabun Phetchaburi Phitsanulok Phrae Phuket Prachuap Khiri Khan Pranburi Railay Ranong Ratchaburi Rayong Roi Et Samut Songkhram Sangkhlaburi Sattahip Sukhothai Surat Thani Surin Tak Trang Trat Ubon Ratchathani Udon Thani all categories from 300 THB to 500 THB from 500 to 1000 THB from 1000 to 2500 THB from 2500 to 5000 THB plus 5000 THB // Grey The prices that are not available in the city selection ("All prices" are always available) function findAccommodationCategories(citySelect) { var option=citySelect.options[citySelect.selectedIndex]; var price=parseInt(option ? option.getAttribute("data-price") : 0,10) || 0; var categories=citySelect.form.elements["categories"]; if(!categories) return; for (var i = 0; i < categories.options.length; i++) { var val = categories.options[i].value; categories.options[i].disabled = !(val == "all" || val == "-" || (Math.pow(2, parseInt(val, 10))&price)); } } (function() { var forms = document.querySelectorAll("#form-accommodations form"); var form = forms[forms.length-1]; if (form && form.elements["cities"]) findAccommodationCategories(form.elements["cities"]); })(); My Recommendations I am often asked which accommodations I recommend in Thailand. Here are my recommendations for Phetchaburi. JJ. Homepage Phetchaburi Hotel in Phetchaburi Location Phetchaburi City 8.9/10 Book now More details Arrow_circle_right View all accommodations in Phetchaburi

Practical information about Phetchaburi: There are numerous accommodations in Hat Chao Samran, the beach 15 km from Phetchaburi. Staying there is probably a better choice than in the town itself, where accommodations are often in poor condition and/or noisy. As with any destination with few tourists, it is helpful if you can speak some Thai, especially if you plan to have dinner at the night market in front of the post office.

How do I get to Phetchaburi? Phetchaburi is 121 km south of Bangkok and can be reached by bus or train in 2 to 3 hours. Buses and minivans depart from the Sai Tai Mai South Bus Station in Bangkok. Note: Buses that don't list Phetchaburi as their final destination may drop you off on Phetkasem Road rather than in the city. Therefore, ask where you want to get off before boarding. Minivans to Phetchaburi stop at the Night Market. [arrow_circle_right] See all travel options to Phetchaburi

What's the best way to get around Phetchaburi? The most convenient option is to rent a scooter or bicycle. Alternatively, you can take a rickshaw or motorcycle taxi; a ride within the city costs around 20–40 baht. A daily rental is approximately 200–300 baht. There's also a bus system using songthaews (10 baht). However, there's no city map available.

Phetchaburi Phra Nakhon Khiri Festival. This festival usually takes place in February. More about the Phetchaburi Phra Nakhon Khiri Festival

Salt Art Festival This festival usually takes place in March. More about the Salt Art Festival

Harmony Puppet Festival This festival usually takes place in May. arrow_circle_right More about the Harmony Puppet Festival

Big Mountain Music Festival. This festival usually takes place in December. More about the Big Mountain Music Festival

Other sights in Phetchaburi include: Wat Yai Suwannaram (this temple is worth visiting for its murals in the ordination hall, its wooden vicarage, and its small pond), Wat Khoi (a newer temple whose unique architecture and beautiful statues will delight you), Phra Ram Ratchaniwet (this palace, built by a German architect during the reign of King Rama V, should interest lovers of beautiful houses), Wat Kamphaeng Laeng (an old Khmer temple, of which only a few ruins remain, now a Buddhist temple), and Wat Mahathat Worawihan (with its tall white prang, it is impossible to miss in Phetchaburi). Also located here is a highly revered Buddha, Wat Ko Kaew Suttharam. Particularly interesting are the nearly 300-year-old murals in the main hall, which depict the life of Buddha. Wat Phra Non houses a large reclining Buddha and many other statues. The Pa La U Waterfall is located about 60 kilometers from Hua Hin in Kaeng Krachan National Park. It is a beautiful natural area, but not the most photogenic waterfall in Thailand.

How do you ask for directions to Phetchaburi in Thai? I want to go to Phetchaburi / Yak pai thi Petboori. Where is Phetchaburi? / Petboori yu thi nai?