Thailand

Hat Yai

Hat Yai is the largest city in the Songkhla province and a vibrant commercial hub in Southern Thailand. It's known for its bustling markets, diverse culinary scene, and as a gateway to nearby attractions like the islands of Koh Lipe.

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Language

Thai

Population

Approx. 160,000

Currency

Thai Baht (THB)

Timezone

Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+07:00

Best season

November to April for drier weather and more pleasant temperatures, ideal for exploring markets and surrounding areas.

Est. daily cost

$50-75

Climate

Weather & seasons

Climate

Tropical rainforest climate with high temperatures and humidity year-round, marked by distinct rainy and dry seasons.

Best seasons: November to April for drier weather and more pleasant temperatures, ideal for exploring markets and surrounding areas.

Right now

26°C

Cloudy

Humidity 89%

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Top attractions

Greenway Night Market

4.3(1,897 reviews)

Vibrant, tented marketplace featuring stalls selling snacks & of-the-moment fashion & accessories.

1406, 3 ถนน กาญจนวณิชย์, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Khlong Hae Floating Market

4.2(12,555 reviews)

Waterside market with vendors selling Thai street food, drinks & souvenirs from boats.

ถ.คลองแห-คูเต่า Tambon Khlong Hae, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Hatyai City Municipal Park

4.5(6,872 reviews)

Quirky city park with religious statues, gondola rides, pedal boating, playgrounds & sweeping views.

266 Kanjanavanich Rd, Tambon Kho Hong, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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The Central Mosque of Songkhla

4.6(3,585 reviews)

352 หมู่ที่ Thanon Lopburi Ramaed, Tambon Khlong Hae, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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SeaVerse Cafe & Restaurant

4.3(1,794 reviews)· inexpensive

Thanon Lopburi Ramaed, Thesaban Nakhon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Hat Yai Clock Tower

4.2(3,659 reviews)

Landmark tower on a plaza known for markets with street food stalls, clothes, cosmetics & homewares.

Hat Yai, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Mahattamangkalaram Temple (Wat Hat Yai Nai)

4.5(2,301 reviews)

Open-air temple known for its massive statue of a reclining Buddha, one of the largest in the world.

2 Wathatyainai Rd, ต.หาดใหญ่, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Kho Hong Mountain vista point

4.6(2,044 reviews)

Food stalls, an aviary & a pavilion on a pond are installed amid sculpture & flower gardens.

Unnamed Road 2GR6+853, Tambon Kho Hong, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Wat Chue Chang

4.5(1,172 reviews)

118 Supasarnrangsan Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Cable Car Hat Yai City

3.9(1,014 reviews)

Unnamed Rd Tambon Kho Hong Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Wat Khuan Lang

4.5(364 reviews)

100 Tasapatana Soi 3 Rd, Tambon Khuan Lang, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Phra Mahatha Chedi Traiphop Trai Mongkhol

4.6(1,413 reviews)

Airy Buddhist temple constructed out of stainless steel with a dramatic contemporary design.

2G38+XGV, Kho Hong, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Stay

Where to sleep

Lee Gardens Plaza Hotel Hat Yai

4.1(6,066 reviews)

Down-to-earth quarters in an unfussy hotel offering lake views, dining & a rooftop pool.

29 Prachathipat Road, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Hatyai Signature Hotel

4.2(1,326 reviews)

Contemporary rooms in a relaxed hotel offering a restaurant, an outdoor pool & a gym.

44 Noppakaow-Rimmaung Road Korhong Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Crystal Hotel Hat Yai

4.2(2,495 reviews)

Streamlined rooms in a polished property offering breakfast & a hip restaurant, plus city views.

4 ถนน กาญจนวนิช ซอย 23 Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Hansa JB Hotel

3.5(416 reviews)

Contemporary property featuring a buffet eatery & a Chinese restaurant, plus a nightclub.

99 Jootee Anusorn Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Buri Sriphu Hotel

4.3(2,327 reviews)

Modern rooms & suites in a contemporary hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a relaxed eatery.

XFWJ+RW4, 310 Sripoovanart Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Centara Hotel Hat Yai

4.7(5,919 reviews)

Airy quarters, some with city views, in an upscale hotel offering dining, plus a pool & a spa.

3 Saneha Nusorn Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Richmann Resort Hotel Hat Yai

4.6(724 reviews)

Sophisticated hotel offering a restaurant, a sauna & a gym, plus an outdoor pool with a swim-up bar.

3 Soi Rattanasopha, Tambon Kho Hong, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Hi Season

4.0(2,091 reviews)

Streamlined rooms in a down-to-earth hotel featuring a restaurant & complimentary Wi-Fi.

2F6J+FQH 33/2 Ratyindi Road Soi 4 Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Easy Planet Hat Yai

3.8(1,845 reviews)

Contemporary hotel featuring streamlined rooms, a spa & meeting rooms, plus free parking.

152, 154-156 Nipatuthit 2 Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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B2 Hat Yai Premier Hotel

4.4(1,857 reviews)

Streamlined rooms featuring Wi-Fi & flat-screens in a relaxed hotel offering off-street parking.

179 Sripoovanart Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Indigo Hotel Hat Yai

4.7(378 reviews)

598 3 Phet Kasem Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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LeeVaNa Hotel - โรงแรมลีวาน่า

4.1(1,184 reviews)

738 Rajuthit Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Five star

Best luxury hotels

Laguna Grand Hotel & Spa Songkhla

4.5(974 reviews)

Upmarket hotel offering a restaurant, 3 bars & a spa, plus a gym, a lagoon & an outdoor pool.

81 Laguna Grand Hotel & Spa Songkhla 1, Tambon Phawong, Amphoe Mueang Songkhla, Chang Wat Songkhla 90100, Thailand

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Remas Hotel Hatyai

4.2(106 reviews)

533/53 ซอย โอฬาร ถนน ควนลังศรีภูวนารถ Tambon Khuan Lang, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Smart value

Best budget stays

Silla House Hostel

4.0(148 reviews)

234 Niphat Uthit 3 Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Chartame Boutique Hotel

3.9(209 reviews)

71 1059 Tambon Khlong Hae, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Leelawadee 1 Resort Hatyai

3.7(88 reviews)

78, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Florida Hotel

3.5(458 reviews)

Simply furnished rooms & suites in a straightforward hotel offering free Wi-Fi & a cafe/restaurant.

Hat Yai, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Baan650 hostel

4.9(190 reviews)

650 Phet Kasem Rd, Thesaban Nakhon Hat Yai, Hatyai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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The 1 Place HatYai

3.8(126 reviews)

11 Phetkasem Soi 20, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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We Hostel Hatyai

3.8(175 reviews)

11 Nipatuthit 2 Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Sakura Budget Hotel

4.1(1,011 reviews)

Simply furnished rooms with bright accents in an unfussy budget hotel offering Wi-Fi & breakfast.

87 Rajyindee Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Hub Hostel Hatyai

4.2(83 reviews)

79/21 Thumnoonvithi Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Taste

Where to eat

Central Hatyai

4.5(14,946 reviews)

1520 Kanjanavanich Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Lee Gardens Plaza Hotel Hat Yai

4.1(6,066 reviews)

Down-to-earth quarters in an unfussy hotel offering lake views, dining & a rooftop pool.

29 Prachathipat Road, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Greenway Night Market

4.3(1,897 reviews)

Vibrant, tented marketplace featuring stalls selling snacks & of-the-moment fashion & accessories.

1406, 3 ถนน กาญจนวณิชย์, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Kai-Tod Decha (Bangloh) Chee Uthit Branch

4.2(3,927 reviews)· moderate

Well-known place with a large, covered dining area turning out fried chicken, seafood & sides.

2F3F+HF7, 93 Chee Uthit Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Rusdee Boat Noodle(Halal Muslim Restaurant)

4.5(1,652 reviews)· inexpensive

Modest, open-air restaurant specializing in braised beef, liver & chicken, plus noodles & sweets.

168/2 ท่าช้าง Tambon Tha Chang, Amphoe Bang Klam, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Chokdee Dim Sum

4.3(4,678 reviews)· moderate

Easygoing eatery with a down-to-earth vibe offering dim sum for breakfast & evening meals.

58 25 Lamaisongkrew Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Crystal Hotel Hat Yai

4.2(2,495 reviews)

Streamlined rooms in a polished property offering breakfast & a hip restaurant, plus city views.

4 ถนน กาญจนวนิช ซอย 23 Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Hansa JB Hotel

3.5(416 reviews)

Contemporary property featuring a buffet eatery & a Chinese restaurant, plus a nightclub.

99 Jootee Anusorn Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Krua Pa-Yad hatyai

4.7(1,881 reviews)· moderate

272 Sripoovanart Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Buri Sriphu Hotel

4.3(2,327 reviews)

Modern rooms & suites in a contemporary hotel featuring an outdoor pool & a relaxed eatery.

XFWJ+RW4, 310 Sripoovanart Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Centara Hotel Hat Yai

4.7(5,919 reviews)

Airy quarters, some with city views, in an upscale hotel offering dining, plus a pool & a spa.

3 Saneha Nusorn Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Dimsum Chabura Hatyai

4.4(3,429 reviews)· moderate

Dim sum, breakfast dishes & coffees are offered in this functional, bustling restaurant.

2FG9+M2Q, Khlong Hae, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Slow mornings

Cafés & coffee

Away Coffee & Co. - Nipatsongkrew Rd.

4.9(1,634 reviews)· inexpensive

99 Nipatsongkrew 3 Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Ampersand Coffee and Roastery

4.9(53 reviews)· inexpensive

70 Karnjanavanit Soi 17 Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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The Company

4.7(1,132 reviews)· inexpensive

Rajyindee Soi 7 Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Cat Around Cafe | Breakfast & Coffee Hatyai

4.9(401 reviews)· inexpensive

159 ถ Khlong Rien 2, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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REALM Songkhla (เริ่ม สงขลา)

4.7(636 reviews)· inexpensive

29, 20-21 Sripoovanart Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Locals.hdy

4.5(575 reviews)· inexpensive

104 Krajang Uthit Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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LUCKY CUP Hatyai

4.9(45 reviews)· inexpensive

452/3 Phet Kasem Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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สิบห้าห้าสิบ 1550 Café Brunch & Coffee [十五五十咖啡店] กาแฟสดและอาหารเช้า

4.9(115 reviews)· inexpensive

15, 15 Padungpukdee Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Lagom House

4.6(203 reviews)· inexpensive

74/3 Nipatsongkrew 1 Soi 4 Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Sacred

Temples & shrines

Phra Mahatha Chedi Traiphop Trai Mongkhol

4.6(1,413 reviews)

Airy Buddhist temple constructed out of stainless steel with a dramatic contemporary design.

2G38+XGV, Kho Hong, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Mahattamangkalaram Temple (Wat Hat Yai Nai)

4.5(2,301 reviews)

Open-air temple known for its massive statue of a reclining Buddha, one of the largest in the world.

2 Wathatyainai Rd, ต.หาดใหญ่, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Wat Thawararam

4.5(124 reviews)

2F5F+X55, Soi Watthavorn, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Wat Khok Saman Khun

4.5(402 reviews)

10 Chokesaman 3 Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Wat Hatyai Sitaram

4.8(71 reviews)

1025, 23 ม .1, Tambon Khuan Lang, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Hatyai Four Face Buddha Shrine

4.4(48 reviews)

XFVM+W8G, Hat Yai, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Wat Tha Kian

4.3(322 reviews)

25 Kolkit Soi, Tambon Khuan Lang, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Wat Chue Chang

4.5(1,172 reviews)

118 Supasarnrangsan Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Stainless Steel Temple

4.6(288 reviews)

Unusual, contemporary Buddhist place of worship with a conical shape made of open-work metal.

2G38+XGM, Kho Hong, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Shoreline

Beaches & bays

Chalathat Beach

4.5(2,385 reviews)

5JW4+RRW, Bo Yang, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla 90000, Thailand

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Bor It Beach

4.3(648 reviews)

4M78+V4Q ตลาด Tambon Ko Taeo, เมือง Chang Wat Songkhla 90000, Thailand

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Golden Mermaid Statue

4.5(5,119 reviews)

6H8W+688, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla 90000, Thailand

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Maharat Beach

4.3(292 reviews)

FCFW+W7M, Cha Thing Phra, Sathing Phra District, Songkhla 90190, Thailand

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Muang Ngam Beach

4.3(319 reviews)

Highway 4220 , Muang Ngam , 90280 Singha Nakhon, Song Khla, ตำบล ม่วงงาม อำเภอ สิงหนคร สงขลา 90280, Thailand

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Kao Seng Beach

4.5(199 reviews)

Songkhla, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla 90000, Thailand

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Thung Yai Beach

4.4(27 reviews)

5J6M+VH4, Songkhla-Nathawee Soi 11 Rd, Tambon Khao Rup Chang, Amphoe Mueang Songkhla, Chang Wat Songkhla 90000, Thailand

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Pantai Samila

4.7(42 reviews)

Samila Beach, 90000, Thailand

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Samila Beach

4.3(7,800 reviews)

Small, popular beach known for swimming, sunbathing & eateries & a famed mermaid sculpture.

Samila Beach, Songkhla, Thailand

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After dark

Night markets

Lee Garden Night Market

4.3(1,456 reviews)

2F4C+9JR, Hat Yai, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Muslim Street Food

5.0(5 reviews)

1097 Phet Kasem Rd, Tambon Khuan Lang, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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ASEAN Night Bazaar Hatyai

4.3(9,789 reviews)

Covered market with clothing & souvenir stalls, plus vendors selling classic Thai dishes & drinks.

76, 5 Chotevittayakul 4 Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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State Railway Market , Hat Yai Junction Railway Station

4.2(287 reviews)

2F68+GJW, Hat Yai, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Greenway Night Market

4.3(1,897 reviews)

Vibrant, tented marketplace featuring stalls selling snacks & of-the-moment fashion & accessories.

1406, 3 ถนน กาญจนวณิชย์, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Jiranakorn Market (Florida Night Market)

4.4(381 reviews)

XFWC+RQV, Soi Niphat Phakdi, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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ตลาดศรีภู ไนท์มาร์เก็ต (Sri Phu Night Market)

5.0(10 reviews)

ตลาดศรีภู ไนท์มาร์เก็ต ถนนศรีภูวนาถ ต.หาดใหญ่ Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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ตลาดเพชรเทศา

4.4(25 reviews)

92 Thesaban Nakhon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Takien Night Market

3.2(9 reviews)

XFW4+MR5, Khuan Lang, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Shopping

Malls & retail

Central Hatyai

4.5(14,946 reviews)

1520 Kanjanavanich Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Odean Shopping Mall

3.9(1,396 reviews)

Indoor mall with 5 floors of varied retailers, plus coffee shops, on-site parking & a food court.

79/7 Thumnoonvithi Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Hatyai Village

4.8(1,208 reviews)

1 4 Nuankaew Uthit, Tambon Kho Hong, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Diana Complex Shopping Center (Hat Yai)

4.2(2,285 reviews)

Spacious indoor mall with a food court, a movie theater, a supermarket & a kids' play area.

55/3 Sripoovanart Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Lee Gardens Plaza Shopping Mall

4.1(896 reviews)

2F4C+5MP, Hat Yai, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Hatyai Thailand

4.3(204 reviews)

2F4C+5JP grand plaza Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Plaza Shoping Hatyai

4.2(54 reviews)

2F69+MV8, Unnamed Road, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Central Department Store CentralFestival Hadyai

4.9(86 reviews)

1520 ถนน กาญจนวณิช, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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ASEAN Night Bazaar Hatyai

4.3(9,789 reviews)

Covered market with clothing & souvenir stalls, plus vendors selling classic Thai dishes & drinks.

76, 5 Chotevittayakul 4 Rd, Tambon Hat Yai, Amphoe Hat Yai, Chang Wat Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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Interesting facts

Hat Yai means 'large hat' in Thai, referring to a nearby prominent hill.
It is a popular destination for Malaysian tourists, especially for shopping and food.
The city is a major transportation hub, connecting Thailand with Malaysia.

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