Phuket Town is a historically rich part of the island, built on riches reaped from Phuket’s tin industry. The town has absorbed many aspects of the varying cultures which have called it home over the centuries. Along its narrow streets, you will find grandiose Sino-colonial mansions, Buddhist and Taoist temples, ornate and beautifully preserved shophouses, quaint cafés, tiny printing shops, and art galleries.
Being the hub of local life, Phuket Town is probably the best place to get the ‘real Thailand’ experience on the island. It is compact enough to explore on foot – visit early in the morning or after the day has lost its heat. There are enough restaurants and local markets to provide you with delicious local food and drinks throughout the day.
There aren’t so many villas for rent and sale in Phuket Town, but it is easy to find many apartments and condos both for rent and for sale for reasonable prices. Also townhouses quite popular type of properties in Phuket Town. It is a beautiful, vibrant little town with amazing food options, sincerely nice local people with reasonably priced accommodation option for those who want to experience real Thailand living.
Quick Facts
Average Price Per Square Meter: 80,000 THB (January 2021)
Distance to the Airport: Around 31km
International Schools: KIS, Headstart, BIS, QSI
International Hospitals: Bangkok Hospital, Siriroj International Hospital, Dibuk Hospital
Buying property in Phuket Town in 2026
Phuket Town is the island’s administrative and commercial centre, in Mueang Phuket District, with the old town, hospitals, schools, government offices and shopping malls. Housing here is mostly condominiums, townhouses and shophouses bought to live in, and prices per square metre are usually below the west-coast beach areas. It suits buyers who work on the island or want everyday services close by.
New projects in Phuket Town
We have no new-project page for Phuket Town published yet. Ask us for current condominium and townhouse projects in and around town; for homes a short drive away, see our Koh Kaew, Chalong and Cape Panwa guides.
What you can buy in Phuket Town by budget
We have no listings in Phuket Town itself right now, so we do not show price bands. The listings filed under Mueang Phuket District are mostly villas in Rawai, Chalong, Karon and Koh Kaew. Tell us your budget and we check what is for sale in town.
From our current listings, October 2026. Availability changes daily, so tell us your budget and we send what fits, including homes that are not online yet.
FAQ
How far is Phuket Town from the airport and the beaches?
The guide above gives around 31 km to Phuket International Airport; by car allow about 40 to 50 minutes. The nearest west-coast beaches are a drive over the hills.
How much does property in Phuket Town cost?
We have no listings in Phuket Town at the moment, so we cannot give a range from our own data. Ask us and we send current condos and townhouses with prices.
Is there rental demand in Phuket Town?
Phuket Town is mainly a long-term rental market: people who work on the island, students and families. Ask us for actual rental figures for comparable homes; we do not quote projected yields.
Tell us your budget, the type of home and when you plan to buy, and we will send a short list for Phuket Town, including new projects that are not on the site yet. Message us on WhatsApp or send an enquiry.
