Underrated Neighborhoods in Chiang Mai

Nimman gets the crowds, but rents fall fast once you head out of town. This guide compares Nimmanhaemin, Hang Dong, Mae Hia, San Kamphaeng and San Sai on price, distance from the Old City and daily convenience.

Chiang Mai is one of Thailand’s largest provinces and covers everything from a busy city to quiet farmland and mountain villages. Whether you’d like to be in the heart of the city or on the outskirts in the suburbs, you’ll have no problem renting an apartment in an area that suits your lifestyle.

In Chiang Mai, you have three areas that offer a good deal.