Nana
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Sukhumvit nightlife and Middle-Eastern quarter.
Nana is the busy lower Sukhumvit area around BTS Nana in Bangkok, known for the Middle Eastern restaurants of Sukhumvit Soi 3 and the bars around Soi 4. It suits singles, short-stay visitors and people who want to be in the thick of things, and suits families or anyone who needs early nights much less.
Nana at a glance
Living in Nana
Nana is dense, loud and open late. Soi 3, often called Arab Street, is lined with Lebanese, Egyptian and other Middle Eastern restaurants, shisha cafés and shops, while Soi 4 and the streets around Nana Plaza are given over to bars and adult nightlife. Daytime is calmer, with office workers, patients and families visiting Bumrungrad Hospital and shoppers on Sukhumvit Road. Weekdays and weekends blur together, with crowds building every night. Large hotels bring a steady flow of visitors. For quieter streets within walking distance, residents often look towards Wireless Road or Ploenchit.
Renting in Nana
The stock is mainly mid-range condo towers and serviced apartments packed into the sois off Sukhumvit Road. Studios cost about 20,000–32,000 THB a month, one-bedrooms 28,000–48,000 THB a month and two-bedrooms 50,000–95,000 THB a month, prices that reflect the central location more than luxury finishes. Tenant turnover is high, so check building rules and soundproofing, and ask which way the bedroom faces before signing. For quieter value further along the line, compare Asoke vs Ekkamai vs On Nut.
- Studio
- ฿20k–฿32kTHB / mo
- 1 bedroom
- ฿28k–฿48kTHB / mo
- 2 bedroom
- ฿50k–฿95kTHB / mo
Typical furnished condo listings in Nana and neighbouring blocks, compiled by BKK Oracle editors from DDProperty, Hipflat and agent listings. Utilities are extra.
Getting around Nana
BTS Nana on the Sukhumvit Line is about 50 metres from the centre, so the train is always close. Phloen Chit and Asok stations are each around 700 metres away, and MRT Sukhumvit on the Blue Line is about 800 metres, giving access to a second network via the Asok interchange. Taxis and motorbike taxis are everywhere, but Sukhumvit Road traffic is slow at rush hour, so the BTS is usually faster.
- Nana · Sukhumvit Line50 m
- Phloen Chit · Sukhumvit Line700 m
- Asok · Sukhumvit Line700 m
- Sukhumvit · Blue Line800 m
Who Nana suits
- Nightlife lovers who want bars within walking distance
- Middle Eastern food and halal options every day
- Short stays needing central BTS access
- Noisy late at night, especially around Soi 4
- Adult nightlife dominates some streets
- Rents are high for the condo quality you get
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Read guideNana FAQs
Is Nana a good area to live in Bangkok?
Nana is a good fit for nightlife, short stays and singles. It sits in Bangkok's mid-range rent tier, with one-bedroom condos typically at 28,000–48,000 THB a month. The nearest rail station is Nana on the Sukhumvit Line, about 50 m from the centre of the area.
How much is rent in Nana?
Typical furnished condo rents in Nana are studios 20,000–32,000 THB, one-bedrooms 28,000–48,000 THB and two-bedrooms 50,000–95,000 THB a month. Electricity, water and internet usually add 2,500–5,000 THB a month, and most landlords ask for a two-month deposit plus the first month upfront.
What is the nearest BTS or MRT station to Nana?
Nana (Sukhumvit Line, about 50 m), Phloen Chit (Sukhumvit Line, about 700 m) and Asok (Sukhumvit Line, about 700 m) are the closest rail stations to central Nana. Walking times depend on the soi you live on, so time the walk in the midday heat before signing a lease.
What is Soi Arab in Nana?
Soi Arab is the informal name for Sukhumvit Soi 3 and its side lanes, where Middle Eastern restaurants, shisha cafés, travel agents and shops cluster. It is popular with visitors from the Gulf and with residents looking for Lebanese, Egyptian and other regional food, and it stays busy late into the night.
Is Nana suitable for families?
It is rarely the first choice. The nightlife around Soi 4 and Nana Plaza, late-night noise and crowded pavements make it hard going with children. Families who want this part of Sukhumvit usually choose quieter streets towards Wireless Road and Ploenchit, or areas further east along the BTS line.
Is Nana close to Bumrungrad Hospital?
Yes. Bumrungrad International Hospital is on Sukhumvit Soi 3, within walking distance of BTS Nana. It brings many medical visitors to the area, and nearby hotels and serviced apartments cater to patients and families staying for treatment.