CHIANG MAI

Old City

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Tha Phae Gate and old city brick wall. Photo: Christophe95, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Listed now35

For rent17

For sale11

Rent from฿8,000

Typical rent฿15,000฿375/m²Median of 17 current listings.

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About Old City

The Old City is the moated square at the heart of Chiang Mai, with temples, guesthouses, cafes and weekend markets. It is walkable and cheaper than Nimman, but increasingly tourist-facing and noisy near Tha Phae.

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Getting around: Compact and walkable, with songthaews and Grab for longer trips. Bicycles and scooters are common; traffic inside the moat can be slow.

Typical rent in Old City

Studio condo: 3,500-6,000 per month
1-bed condo: 8,000-15,000 per month

monthlychiangmai.com guide ranges for 2025-26; other guides put one-beds up to about 18,000-25,000.

What to do in Old City

Wat Phra SinghtempleMajor Lanna temple on Ratchadamnoen Road.
Wat Chedi LuangtempleRuined large chedi from the 14th-15th centuries.
Wat Chiang MantempleOne of the oldest temples in the city.
Sunday Walking StreetmarketWeekly market along Ratchadamnoen Road.
Saturday Night Market (Wualai Road)marketWeekly walking market on the south side.
Tha Phae GatecultureThe eastern gate and a central meeting point.

Where to eat in Old City

Warorot MarketFood and snacks near the Ping River side.
Ratchadamnoen RoadCafes and restaurants beside the main temples.

What is nearby

Chiang Mai International Airport4 kmairport
Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai (Suan Dok) Hospitalhospital
Warorot Marketmarket
Chiang Mai Universityuniversity

Good to know

Parts of the Old City can flood in the rainy season (June-October).
Weekend noise is significant near Tha Phae and on market days.
Burning season runs about February to April and peaks in March; PM2.5 is often unhealthy then, and November to January is generally clear.

Frequently asked questions about Old City

Where is Old City?

Old City is an area of Chiang Mai, Thailand.

What is the typical rent in Old City?

The median monthly rent across our current listings in Old City is about ฿15,000 (about ฿375 per sqm). Median of 17 current listings.

How much does it cost to rent or buy in Old City?

We currently show 35 listings in Old City: 17 for rent and 11 for sale. Rents start from about ฿8,000 per month (typical ฿15,000).

Is the Old City walkable?

Yes. It is a roughly 1.5 km moated square and most temples are within walking distance.

What is rent like inside the moat?

About 3,500-6,000 THB for a studio and 8,000-15,000 for a one-bedroom per month in 2025-26 guides.

What should I check before renting in Old City?

Ask for the exact unit's photos, the monthly rent plus water, electricity and common fees, the deposit and the contract length. Visit in person and meet the owner or agent at the place.