Krabi, neighbourhood by neighbourhood
Where you stay changes the whole trip. 5 areas, compared straight, so you book the one that matches the week you actually want.
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Neighbourhood
Ao Nang
The hub I would pick for a first trip: boats, food and a walkable strip, with the better beaches a short longtail away.
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Krabi Town
The working town up the river: cheap beds, the best night markets, the transport links, and no beach.
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Railay
Krabi's cliff-locked peninsula: postcard beaches, serious climbing, and no roads. Boat only, and worth the wet landing.
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Klong Muang & Tubkaek
The quiet resort beaches north of Ao Nang: calm sea, slow days, and some of the best sunset views in Krabi.
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Koh Phi Phi
The Phi Phi islands sit southwest of Krabi: dramatic cliffs and Maya Bay, with crowds to match, and a handful of places to stay on Phi Phi Don.
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