Hua Hin is a quiet resort town and most visitors spend their days lounging in the sun and playing in the sea. But at night? Don’t expect the neon lights and booming bass of Pattaya or Phuket. The Hua Hin Night Market is one of the liveliest places in Hua Hin after 7PM.

The Hua Hin Night Market is a 190 meter stretch of vendors and shops in downtown Hua Hin that’s popular with local residents and foreign visitors. The is probably because the Hua Hin Night Market has retained the warm and welcoming unique characteristics of Hua Hin. It’s a great place to eat or drink for a traveler on any size of budget. Plus, the market experience is entertainment in itself.

Hua Hin is famous for its seafood and it’s clear from the number of seafood restaurants in the city.

At the Hua Hin Night Market you’ll find more than enough options to choose from when selecting a seafood restaurant. The vendors proudly display some of their best stock in front in ice filled carts, and some will even be preparing dishes for passersby to watch.

Food is a major attraction for the Hua Hin Night Market, and it isn’t all seafood. You can find plenty of vendors and stalls selling other delicious dishes.

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At the intersection where Sa Song Road splits the Hua Hin Night Market, there is a cluster of food stalls and some.. basic seating. These food stalls offer excellent food at a low price. You can find the usual range of Thai dishes plus seafood meals, of course. A couple large dishes and a smaller dish with drinks will set you back just 500 Thai baht(~$17 USD).

Further up the market are the more formal restaurants. These restaurants will be more expensive than the vendors, but they offer more seafood options, especially when it comes to grilled seafood. A good meal at one of these restaurants will be about 500 Thai Baht per person.

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Of course, the Hua Hin Night Market is more than just food. There are plenty of other stalls and vendors selling everything from cocktails to clothes and souvenirs. Just as with every market you’re bound to find some overpriced junk, but the Hua Hin Night Market does offer some well-priced handmade crafts, so it’s worth taking the time to browse the stalls.

It’s definitely the best place for souvenirs to bring back to friends and family.

The Hua Hin Night Market is a must for all first-time visitors and a likely place for repeat visits of those who have been to Hua Hin before. There’s something about the environment that makes this a night market that’s unlike others you may heve been to in Bangkok or other cities.So, don’t shut yourself in your hotel room once the sun goes down. Instead, head out for a good meal, maybe some drinks, and something to take home.