Koh Samui · Where to stay

PICK YOUR BASE

Where to sleep in Koh Samui — the neighborhoods and the picks, siesta side to fiesta side.

Chaweng — the main event

The longest beach and the loudest nights — resorts of every rank.

📍 Map · €€

Lamai — the mellower sibling

Good sand, gentler pace, granite-boulder ends.

📍 Map · €€

Bophut & Fisherman's Village — boutique north

Friday walking street, shophouse dinners, calm water.

📍 Map · €€€

Maenam & the northwest — hammock time

Quiet sands facing Koh Phangan — sunset side.