Hello,

I'm moving to Phuket for a few months starting in two weeks time.... I'm taking a hiatus from work to do some teaching in Patong. Now as excited as I am about the idea of a change for a few months I'm rather nervous (and maybe even worried) about one small practical matter.... finding a place to stay for a few months.

Is it easier to find a place that allows you to pay on a month to month basis? Where do you look to find a place?

To give a small idea, I'd be looking for a one bedroom apartment with aircon in a liveable area either in a hotel or a furnished place and obviously the cheaper the better!

Any advice would be appreciated.... I guess I'm more 'freaked' by the fact I'm not sure how easy it is to find a place and of course not knowing where to look!

Thanks!

Sadie

At this time of the year it might be best just to rent a room in a guest house for 2 months. You can find deals on Nanai Road as cheap as 6,000 - 8,000 baht/month including electric & cleaning. You would be very lucky to rent a small apartment at that sort of price on a short term let, plus you will likely have electric & services on top.

For sure an apartment will give you more space, maybe even a kitchen for cooking/eating in, but could be tricky finding a nice place at a good price for 2 months let. Not impossible, but will take some searching when you get here.

Thanks for that info!

I didn't realise you could get places for so cheap.... I'll have a look in to it!

If I'm going to be staying there for like 3 - 4 months is it still better to go into a guest house versus an apartment? Or will that be in the period where prices will rise (drastically?) due to switching to high season?

Hello,

I'm moving to Phuket for a few months starting in two weeks time.... I'm taking a hiatus from work to do some teaching in Patong. Now as excited as I am about the idea of a change for a few months I'm rather nervous (and maybe even worried) about one small practical matter.... finding a place to stay for a few months.

Is it easier to find a place that allows you to pay on a month to month basis? Where do you look to find a place?

To give a small idea, I'd be looking for a one bedroom apartment with aircon in a liveable area either in a hotel or a furnished place and obviously the cheaper the better!

Any advice would be appreciated.... I guess I'm more 'freaked' by the fact I'm not sure how easy it is to find a place and of course not knowing where to look!

Thanks!

Sadie

there are lots of apartments and guest houses in phuket at present whjch have vacancies at present check them out when you get here you will have no problem finding accomadation