VC Apartment – affordable lodging in Haatyai

Me and friends made our second trip this year to Haatyai with the sole intention to hunt for good food. As usual, it was not super fulfilling (in terms of locating mouth watering local delicacies), however we faired much better than our last attempt.

We upgraded our stay from the previous 450 Bhat  to a 500 Bhat apartment this trip and the place was surprisingly pleasant.  VC Apartment is located just a few  blocks away from the town’s hotspot.


Just a few minutes walk from the Lee Garden, the price we paid for our lodging is quite reasonable. 500 Bhat for 1 and 750 Bhat for 2 queen size bed, especially affordable for those who love to squeeze everyone into a single room.

Lee Garden is located on the opposite right, few blocks down the street from this place. The van who took us from Penang to Haatyai had some trouble findings this apartment at first, but luckily the locals knew it quite well and was able to provide useful directions. The rooms at VC were brightly lit, spacious, and most important of all very clean. Even the bathroom was impressively big. Most of the streets here are one-way. It can be difficult for you to drive around if you are not familiar with the town.

Though crowded with bargain hunters during weekends, the jams are not as bad as in Penang. There can still be times when the streets are empty, with just a couple of motorbikes zooming by.

Getting around here is never difficult. Road signs are all over the place, better still if you can read Thai. I strongly recommend you to get a map of the town from any Hotel you pass by. These maps are available free of charge, and with one in your hands, you will know exactly where everything is. 

All the place you will want to visit is within walking distance, and if you are in the mood for some light exercise, why not take a tut-tut. The price normally ranges between 10 Bhat to 20 Bhat.