The old town is particularly worth visiting and taking some time there. There’s plenty of car parking available by the pier or sometimes it’s possible to park on the road side by the restaurants. It can get quite busy so some care is needed when walking down the Main Street. Close to the carpark, is the community museum which is fascinating with free admission ( there is a donation box). The locals are very proud of their museum and there are many interesting artifacts on display along with the history of the Island. It’s not a modern interactive place but don’t be put off by that! Walking down the Main Street, most of the restaurants will be on the left hand side and there is an excellent choice…The Pinto is a firm favourite with superb seafood and reasonable prices. In addition to places to eat, there are a considerable number of shops selling mainly touristy items like tee shirts etc. It’s worth taking time wandering about. On the way back to the car, it’s worth strolling down the pier particularly if the tide is in. Additionally there is an interesting Buddhist temple not far from the car park…Buddhist temples aren’t exactly numerous on Koh Lanta so it’s worth visiting this one. It’s possible to spend a couple of hours here or more if you want a relaxing meal. Highly recommended.

Lanta Old Town ist wirklich sehr nett. Es gibt sehr viele Shops und Restaurants, die auch wirklich unterschiedliche Dinge anbieten. Auf jeden Fall eine Empfehlung wert. Lanta Old Town is really very nice. There are a lot of shops and restaurants that offer really different things. Definitely worth recommending.

We spent the afternoon here. Pretty cute place, very picturesque with some restaurants on the water. We paid too much for very average food at Fresh restaurant so do your research as to where to eat, do not go to Fresh. The shops are quaint but majority sell the same things as the last. Not many shops are up for bartering, frustrating as majority of items are not at all worth the cost. I would 100% recommend the hammock shop. Extremely helpful staff. We had many questions about getting hammocks back to Australia and they were fantastic in helped up navigate that. Fun drive on the scooter to Old Town and a nice wonder through the streets but don’t need to go back.

The place turned out to be very commercial, with lots of souvenir shops, restaurants, bars and hotels. We still get a nice view of the place and what it used to be by walking on the pier. If you are in the area, why not come and see the place, but this is not the most exciting part of the island.

We travelled by scooter from Saladan there. Just a little traffic in the morning about 10 a.m. At that time Lanta Old Town was quiet, but many restaurants were open already and little shops too. I liked those old brown buildings.This time we didn’t go to the Community museum but people have recommended that. Obs! The museum is closed on Mondays and there are no swimming beaches at Lanta Old Town.