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=== By bus ===
=== By bus ===
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From Bangkok, buses to Hua Hin leave from the [[Bangkok#Southern_Bus_Terminal|Sai Tai Mai]] terminal about every 20 minutes and take around 3.5 hr. The price (1st class) is under 200 baht. Buses run 04:00–22:20. For more information, contact Hua Hin-Pran Buri Tour, ☎ +66 3 2884 6191-2; Bang Saphan Tour, ☎ +66 3 2435 5105, +66 3 2884 8895; Bus Southern Terminal, ☎ +66 3 2435 1199, +66 3 2435 5605, +66 3 2434 7192 [http://www.transport.co.th]. More convenient to downtown Bangkok, you can also take a minibus from near the Victory Monument (Anusawari Chai), near the BTS skytrain. Cost is 180 baht, limited baggage. The Hua Hin vans board in the alleyway next to Century Movie Plaza close to the stairs at the southern end of Victory Monument BTS station. From the Skytrain station, take the walkway south, descend the staircase on the east side to street level. The minibus area is next to the stairs. Look for a small table with "Cha Am, Hua Hin" written in English to buy your ticket. T-Tour, ☎ +66 80 0906540.
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From Bangkok, buses to Hua Hin leave from the [[Bangkok#Southern_Bus_Terminal|Sai Tai Mai]] terminal about every 20 minutes and take around 3.5 hr. The price (1st class) is under 200 baht. Buses run 04:00–22:20. For more information, contact Hua Hin-Pran Buri Tour, ☎ +66 3 2884 6191-2; Bang Saphan Tour, ☎ +66 3 2435 5105, +66 3 2884 8895; Bus Southern Terminal, ☎ +66 3 2435 1199, +66 3 2435 5605, +66 3 2434 7192 [http://www.transport.co.th]. More convenient to downtown Bangkok, you can also take a minibus from near the Victory Monument (Anusawari Chai), near the BTS skytrain. Cost is 180 baht, limited baggage. The Hua Hin vans board in the alleyway next to Century Movie Plaza close to the stairs at the southern end of Victory Monument BTS station. From the Skytrain station, take the walkway south, descend the staircase on the east side to street level. The minibus area is next to the stairs. Look for a small table with "Cha Am, Hua Hin" written in English to buy your ticket. T-Tour, ☎ +66 80 090 6540.
Minibuses from Hua Hin back to BKK (180 baht) leave opposite the Pananchai Hotel in Naebkehas Rd, some 200 m along a side road from the clock tower. Service to Pattaya as well.
Minibuses from Hua Hin back to BKK (180 baht) leave opposite the Pananchai Hotel in Naebkehas Rd, some 200 m along a side road from the clock tower. Service to Pattaya as well.
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===Local souvenirs===
===Local souvenirs===
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One of Hua Hin's most renowned local product is ''pha phim khommaphat'' or printed cotton, a typical product of Hua Hin which is to be sold by the metre. The finished Khommaphat print is colourful and can be turned into shirts, handkerchiefs, wraps, even toy elephants or fish, as well as decorative pieces such as pillows, bags, fans. ☎ +66 32 511250, +66 32 513506.
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One of Hua Hin's most renowned local product is ''pha phim khommaphat'' or printed cotton, a typical product of Hua Hin which is to be sold by the metre. The finished Khommaphat print is colourful and can be turned into shirts, handkerchiefs, wraps, even toy elephants or fish, as well as decorative pieces such as pillows, bags, fans. ☎ +66 3 251 1250, +66 3 251 3506.
A large variety of other cotton products are also obtainable, such as place mats, table clothes, and pillowcases. Most of the products, fresh and dried seafood, souvenirs, dishes made of seafood are available at Hua Hin Market.
A large variety of other cotton products are also obtainable, such as place mats, table clothes, and pillowcases. Most of the products, fresh and dried seafood, souvenirs, dishes made of seafood are available at Hua Hin Market.
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=== Budget ===
=== Budget ===
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* '''Rooms@102''' Includes air-con and TV in all rooms, Fan, Hot Water, Wi-Fi. Rooms from 300 baht. Address: Soi 102, just across the rail road track from Petchkasem Rd. Tel:+66 80 4337113.
* '''Rooms@102''' Includes air-con and TV in all rooms, Fan, Hot Water, Wi-Fi. Rooms from 300 baht. Address: Soi 102, just across the rail road track from Petchkasem Rd. Tel:+66 80 4337113.
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* '''Victor Guesthouse''', 16 Naresdamri Rd, ☎ +66 3251 1564, ([[mailto:victorguesthouse@gmail.com]]). 16 rooms in a Thai traditional teak guesthouse in the heart of Hua Hin, close to beaches, restaurants and night life. Family suites available. Includes air-con, LED TV and DVD in all rooms. Fan, hot water, Wi-Fi, 24/7 security and friendly staff in a relaxed atmosphere. Rooms 350-700 baht.
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* '''Victor Guesthouse''', 16 Naresdamri Rd, ☎ +66 3 251 1564, ([[mailto:victorguesthouse@gmail.com]]). 16 rooms in a Thai traditional teak guesthouse in the heart of Hua Hin, close to beaches, restaurants and night life. Family suites available. Includes air-con, LED TV and DVD in all rooms. Fan, hot water, Wi-Fi, 24/7 security and friendly staff in a relaxed atmosphere. Rooms 350-700 baht.
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* '''Pananchai Hotel 71''', Naebkehas Rd, (''200 m back from the clock tower in the centre of town along a road that slopes away from the road back to Bangkok''). Air conditioning, TV, and hot water in the shower. Breakfast is a very Spartan continental one: two pieces of toast and tea/coffee. 650 baht.
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* '''Pananchai Hotel 71''', Naebkehas Rd, (''200 m back from the clock tower in the centre of town along a road that slopes away from the road back to Bangkok''). Air conditioning, TV, and hot water in the shower. Breakfast is a very Spartan continental one: two pieces of toast and tea/coffee. 650 baht.
* '''Royal Express Inn''', 79/9 Petchkasem Rd, (''opposite Hua Hin Soi 78, near station''), ☎ +66 32 533778-81, ([[mailto:enquiry@royalexpresshh.com]]). Small hotel a few minutes walk to the beach, restaurants, and convenience stores. The rooms are well-designed with a simple, cosy and modern style with flat screen TV, en suite bath, and free Wi-Fi.
* '''Royal Express Inn''', 79/9 Petchkasem Rd, (''opposite Hua Hin Soi 78, near station''), ☎ +66 32 533778-81, ([[mailto:enquiry@royalexpresshh.com]]). Small hotel a few minutes walk to the beach, restaurants, and convenience stores. The rooms are well-designed with a simple, cosy and modern style with flat screen TV, en suite bath, and free Wi-Fi.
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* '''Tientong''', 226/107 Petchkasem Rd, (''behind Grand Hotel. Near station''), ☎ +66 89 2249353; ([[mailto:tientong2001@yahoo.com]]). Rooms with private baths. Includes sometimes high-speed Wi-Fi (if starts working slow, just reboot the router). Located downtown at end of secluded street near market. Friendly staff. Nice views of hillside from communal balcony. 10 minute walk from beach. 400 baht [low-season] to 600 baht.
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* '''Tientong''', 226/107 Petchkasem Rd, (''behind Grand Hotel. Near station''), ☎ +66 89 224 9353; ([[mailto:tientong2001@yahoo.com]]). Rooms with private baths. Includes sometimes high-speed Wi-Fi (if starts working slow, just reboot the router). Located downtown at end of secluded street near market. Friendly staff. Nice views of hillside from communal balcony. 10 minute walk from beach. 400 baht [low-season] to 600 baht.
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* '''Chom-Haad Guesthouse''', 178/175 Soi Hua Hin 80, ☎ +66 86 8031796, ([[mailto:kungkai_80@hotmail.com]]). Nice rooms, on a quiet road with lots of guesthouses, close to Tientong, San Paolo hospital & Grand Hotel. Nice fresh-looking furniture in bright colours. 700 baht for double.
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* '''Chom-Haad Guesthouse''', 178/175 Soi Hua Hin 80, ☎ +66 86 803 1796, ([[mailto:kungkai_80@hotmail.com]]). Nice rooms, on a quiet road with lots of guesthouses, close to Tientong, San Paolo hospital & Grand Hotel. Nice fresh-looking furniture in bright colours. 700 baht for double.
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* '''Kings Home Hua Hin''', Quite small and very friendly guesthouse in the centre of Hua Hin. It is really very safe place. 600 baht for double with air-conditioning, 600-1,200 baht.
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* '''Kings Home Hua Hin''', Quite small and very friendly guesthouse in the centre of Hua Hin. It is really very safe place. 600 baht for double with air-con, 600-1,200 baht.
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* '''Sukwilai Hotel and Guesthouse''', (''on western Soi Bintabaht 150 m to Burger King''). Up scale rooms available in the main building. Guesthouse is opposite to some bars playing quite loud until 02:00. Fan rooms for 300 baht, or 350 with cable TV.
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* '''Sukwilai Hotel and Guesthouse''', (''on western Soi Bintabaht 150 m to Burger King''). Up scale rooms available in the main building. Guesthouse is opposite to some bars playing quite loud until 02:00. Fan rooms for 300 baht, or 350 with cable TV.
* '''Memory Guesthouse''', (''near 21 Guesthouse''). 200 baht for single room and 300 baht for double.
* '''Memory Guesthouse''', (''near 21 Guesthouse''). 200 baht for single room and 300 baht for double.
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=== Mid-range ===
=== Mid-range ===
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* '''Anantasila Resort''', 33/15 Moo Bann Huadon, Petchkasem Rd. Nongkae, [http://www.ANANTASILARESORT.COM]. Several room types. Price ranges between 2,000-15,000 baht/night.
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* '''Anantasila Resort''', 33/15 Moo Bann Huadon, Petchkasem Rd. Nongkae, [http://www.anantasilaresort.com]. Several room types. Price ranges between 2,000-15,000 baht/night.
*'''Chom View Hua Hin'''[http://www.chomviewhuahin.com] Nice, not big, but cheap, clean. Near Kao Takeab, on the private beach with beachfront swimming pool.
*'''Chom View Hua Hin'''[http://www.chomviewhuahin.com] Nice, not big, but cheap, clean. Near Kao Takeab, on the private beach with beachfront swimming pool.
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Offers 50 comfortable guest rooms each with a private balcony overlooking the green hills beyond. Facilities of this cozy hotel include a rooftop pool, sundeck, Internet stations, restaurant and a free shuttle service to Hua Hin Beach, Hua Hin Market Village & Hua Hin Night Market.
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50 comfortable guest rooms each with a private balcony overlooking the green hills beyond; rooftop pool, sundeck, Internet stations, restaurant and a free shuttle service to Hua Hin Beach, Hua Hin Market Village & Hua Hin Night Market.
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Beach resort for families.
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Beach resort for families.
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Sparkling clean, accommodating staff, great location. Has a teriffic little restaurant on the ground floor. air-conditioning, cableTV, free WiFi, minibar, convenience store open till 01:00 adjacent. Just far away from the bar scene to offer 2 minute access but quiet ambience.
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Sparkling clean, accommodating staff, great location. Has a teriffic little restaurant on the ground floor. air-conditioning, cableTV, free Wi-Fi, minibar, convenience store open until 01:00 adjacent. Just far away from the bar scene to offer 2 minute access but quiet ambience.
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* '''Nern Chalet Hotel''', [http://www.nernchalet.com], ([[mailto:rsvn@nernchalet.com rsvn@nernchalet.com]]). Private beach, relaxing atmosphere, free WiFi
* '''Nern Chalet Hotel''', [http://www.nernchalet.com], ([[mailto:rsvn@nernchalet.com rsvn@nernchalet.com]]). Private beach, relaxing atmosphere, free WiFi
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Clean and modern, with friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast is included. The rooms have large flat screen TV with plenty of channels, and there are tea and coffee making facilities provided. No lift.
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Clean and modern, with friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast included. The rooms have large flat screen TV with plenty of channels, and there are tea and coffee making facilities provided. No lift.
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Located on a beach with many other 4- and 5-star resorts. It has a spa, swimming pool, and sea view rooms.
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Located on a beach with many other 4- and 5-star resorts. It has a spa, swimming pool, and sea view rooms.
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A small luxury beach resort privately located on the beach between Cha Am and Hua Hin, with only 24 villas and rooms, all with sea view and charmingly decorated. Excellent food and services.
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A small luxury beach resort privately located on the beach between Cha Am and Hua Hin, with only 24 villas and rooms, all with sea view and charmingly decorated. Excellent food and services.
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Resort with private pool
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Resort with private pool
* '''Evason Hideaway''' Pool villas, luxurious/secluded 5-star hotel, Six Senses Spa.
* '''Evason Hideaway''' Pool villas, luxurious/secluded 5-star hotel, Six Senses Spa.
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Le Bayburi Villas is a private complex of 4 luxury beachfront villas, each with self-contained facilities, including private pool.
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Le Bayburi Villas is a private complex of 4 luxury beachfront villas, each with self-contained facilities, including private pool.
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Nice cozy resort on a lovely stretch of beach. Not too big, staff and service excellent and facilities are excellent.
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Nice resort on a lovely stretch of beach. Not too big, staff and service excellent and facilities are excellent.
=== Renting a house for a long stay ===
=== Renting a house for a long stay ===