Krabi Town is located at the mouth of the Krabi River, it is a big town or a very small city.

Krabi Town is the provincial capital of Krabi and the seat of government offices, banks, schools and shopping. There is a Tessco Lotus shopping mall, Big C, and Marko on the far outer areas of Krabitown.

If you are after an 'authentic' Thai experience, Krabi Town is the place. Most of the dining and shopping is geared towards locals - hence the prices are the best. There is a large range of accommodation in Krabi town, from the dirt cheap 150 THB backpacker special to the Meritime world class Resort. Most of the Krabi Town guesthouses are located around the 'old pier' of Chao Fa Road.

The Krabi international airport is 12km outside the city center area. And the 'new pier' is located 5km from the city center area of Krabi Town.

Krabi Town has no beach. Rather Krabi Town has a lovely waterfront with views of the mangrove river. Krabi's most famous landmark, Khao Kanab Nam, features two 'rabbit-ear' rocks, visible from river road of Utarakit Road.