Hua Hin Artist Village Visiting Guide- Is it worth a visit?

Just 5km from the main centre (clock tower) of Hua Hin is the Artist Village which is most definitely worth a visit – even if you don’t plan to buy any art.

A visit to the Artists Village is among the top choices of things to do in Hua Hin and Attractions.

The look and feel of the place and the restaurant next to the lily pond alone may make it well worth a visit, as it did for me.

Open: Daily (closed Mondays) – 10.00 am – 5.00 pm
Admission: 20 THB kids, 40 THB adults
Address: 299/8 3218 Tambon Hin Lek Fai, Amphoe Hua Hin, Chang Wat Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110.

Artist Village Things To Know

The village or arts centre was opened up in the year 2000, and the website states that 15 artists work there as well as other support staff.

When walking through you get a village feel of the place, and most of the small buildings and artists’ rooms are wooden which provides a traditional Thai feel.

There is a charge of 40 THB at the entrance for adults and 20 THB for children.

To walk around the arts village and out the other side it may only take about 10 minutes, and then it will depend on how much time you want to look at the artwork. Despite visiting during the very hot season walking around inside was not too hot.

You can purchase many of the art items, and some are reasonably priced that could make suitable souvenirs for people back home.

Workshops

Visitors are able to attend DIY workshops for painting and clay work; however, there is nobody to teach you – it’s a do-it-yourself area, and staff will support people. It is great for children and costs 100 THB for kids and 150 THB for adults. There is a charge for other materials, such as clay.

Cafe

There is a cool cafe to stop off at for refreshments with a view of the small but beautiful lake. Art and crafts are displayed in the cafe for sale.

Baansillapin Restaurant

This is a great restaurant with a really good menu of Thai food. I only got to try out the noodles with a pouched egg in the centre, and they were really delicious.

I can imagine (I have enough experience of Thai food) just by trying the noodles that other dishes here are pretty good, which makes just coming along to eat here near the lily pond worth the 5km trip out of Hua Hin centre if you have transport.

Getting To The Artists’ Village

It’s easy to get to if you are on a motorbike or driving a car, and just 5km from the centre of Hua Hin. Taxis or tuk-tuks (small open vans) will cost around 200 + THB each way.

I asked one driver while I was at the arts village how much he charges, and he quoted 600 THB for bringing passengers from central Hua Hin, waiting and returning.