Best Hotels Krabi

Certainly a must see if you are visiting Thailand is the small city of Krabi. It has no beaches as it is situated just up river from the coast. However, you can find the lovely beaches of Rai Leh, Ao Nang or Had Yao close by, which makes this charming place a very good base to return to or to plan further Thailand excursions from. Whatever your budget from small guest house to best hotels Krabi Town will give you a less commercial experience than the traditional resort towns and give you a real flavor of what Thai life is like. The river is a hive of activity offering taxi services to all of the nearby beaches and islands and with its laid back, yet very welcoming people it would be well worth spending a couple of nights in a local hotel soaking up the atmosphere.

When thinking of options for best hotels Krabi would be a good choice. The unique personality of the place can been seen all around and nowhere more so than the interesting traffic light statues, which raise a smile. If you've never seen a caveman "carrying" a set of traffic lights then Krabi is the place to see it along with a variety of other animals, likewise assisting drivers with their stop, wait and go needs. The beautiful River Walk and Park offers a maze of walking trails, ponds and many places to find some peace and watch the world - or the boats go by. There is also a children's statue park and, if you're a sporty person, somewhere to run laps.

If rock climbing is more your speed, it is worth noting that with its impressive limestone cliffs Krabi is a popular choice. Many people will recognize Khao Kanab Nam, the two 100m hills, which sit either side of the Maenam Krabi River. Almost side by side these popular landmarks sit as if guarding the town. The right hand side hill also has a cave inside it with two entrances, one of them is not really suitable for children or people who have difficulty walking as it involves a very steep incline, but the other entrance can be enjoyed by all with rest areas and well made steps it shouldn't take longer than 10 minutes to get to the cave. Stalactites and stalagmites flank the path up and it is thought the cave was once home to humans as a large number of skeletal remains have been found there.

If you like to shop then there are certainly many options and a good place to venture out of your hotel room is the downtown market, where you can buy branded goods at a fraction of the cost of back home. It's a pretty good bet you'll be hard pressed not to find anything you were looking for here. Krabi has both a night and day market these mainly cater for fresh produce and cheap takeaway food. If you're looking for unusually shaped fruit and vegetables or a spicy bite to eat then this is the place to come. There are a large variety of malls and more commercial shopping options in Krabi, but if you're looking for culture the markets will satisfy your needs amply.

Some of the best hotels Krabi offers are found right next to the markets and other attractions. Others can be found nearby the nightlife hot spots. There are a large variety of bars and clubs to chose from encompassing anything from slamming tracks and hot DJ's to rock music and even a Wild West bar can be found, but there are also plenty of bars where you can sit, talk and while away the evening.

If you chose not to eat at your hotel restaurant you can easily find somewhere to tickle your taste buds here. Alongside tradition Thai cooking you'll find Italian, Mexican and there is even an eating choice for the health conscious in the form of a bar-cum-surf shack, which can also offer a pool table, live music and impromptu parties.

So whether you are interested in its very long history ( it is likely to have been inhabited since stone age times) or you want a taste of the Thai life with plenty to do and high quality best hotels Krabi has a lot to offer any traveler.

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