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Situated in Chiang Rai, within 600 metres of Clock Tower Chiang Rai and 1.1 km of Chiang Rai Saturday Night Walking Street, Mercy Hostel features accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Boasting a sun terrace, this property is located a short distance from Wat Pra Sing and Statue of King Mengrai. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests.

The place is absolutely perfect. The location is good, the staff is kind and the amenities are more than the one you will see on the booking menu. Even if breakfast is not included they provide free eggs for everyone during the morning but also fruit (as bananas), bread, coffe and other all day long.

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Wonderful
217 reviews
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$9
per night

Tongsiam is located in Chiang Rai, within 1.3 km of Statue of King Mengrai and 3.8 km of Central Plaza ChiangRai. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

Every room comes with air conditioning, and certain units at the hostel have a balcony. At Tongsiam all rooms have bed linen and towels.

Really nice standard double room for the price. Comfy bed. Friendly staff. Central location, handy for most places. 7 eleven 4 minutes away. Laundry and drying machine on rooftop for use, with communal eating area with dishes and microwave. Very handy.

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9
Wonderful
165 reviews
Price from
$7
per night

Situated in Chiang Rai and with Clock Tower Chiang Rai reachable within 600 metres, Backpack Hostel features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is set 3.7 km from Central Plaza ChiangRai, 13 km from Wat Rong Khun - The White Temple and 19 km from Mae Fah Luang University. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

great place to stay that’s walking distance to the night markets! the owner was very helpful and welcoming, and prepared to help us organising things and recommending things to do!

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9.1
Wonderful
362 reviews
Price from
$7
per night

Guest rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with slippers, rooms at the hostel also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms are equipped with a balcony.

Lovely, clean and has everything you need but the best thing is really the kindness of the hosts. So much attention to make you feel welcome.

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9.6
Exceptional
112 reviews
Price from
$22
per night

Situated in Chiang Rai and with Clock Tower Chiang Rai reachable within 600 metres, Busket Hostel features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is located 3.7 km from Central Plaza ChiangRai, 13 km from Wat Rong Khun - The White Temple and 19 km from Mae Fah Luang University. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a tour desk and luggage storage for guests.

The staff is amazing, especially the lady. She always has a smile for you and supports you with anything you need. There is a water dispenser and free instant coffee and tea 24/7. You can use the laundry machine for a very affordable price, cheaper than any laundry service outside.

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9.4
Wonderful
384 reviews
Price from
$9
per night

Chiang Rai Saturday Night Walking Street is 1.8 km from the hostel, while Wat Pra Sing is 1.6 km away. The nearest airport is Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport, 9 km from Stay In Chiangrai.

Im surprise the bed was very comfortable and room was very clean.They even offer free breakfast. The owner was very helpful and easy to communicate. He offered lots useful suggestions about visiting chiangrai and how to cross the border to take slow boat, as this is many backpacker’s purpose.

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9.4
Wonderful
583 reviews
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$6
per night

Located in Chiang Rai, within 2 km of Clock Tower Chiang Rai and 2.1 km of Wat Pra Sing, Grace hostel - Chiang Rai provides accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. The property is set 2.5 km from Chiang Rai Saturday Night Walking Street, 3.4 km from Statue of King Mengrai and 4.4 km from Central Plaza ChiangRai. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a city view.

the hostel is huge, it looks like a 5-star hotel, very comfortable and close to everything, one of the best I've ever stayed at.

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9
Wonderful
455 reviews
Price from
$7
per night

Situated in Chiang Rai, 400 metres from Statue of King Mengrai, Baan Mai Kradan Hostel Chiang Rai features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a tour desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Some rooms at the property have a balcony with a city view.

It was the quietest hostel so far. And it has a spacious and comfortable common zone. Clean, and visually esthetic. I even changed my plans so I could stay in this hostel .

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9
Wonderful
898 reviews
Price from
$16
per night

Jidjai hostel is situated in Chiang Rai, within 2.2 km of Chiang Rai Saturday Night Walking Street and 1.1 km of Central Plaza ChiangRai. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is allergy-free and is located 1.9 km from Clock Tower Chiang Rai.

We highly recommend Jidjai hostel. The owners are very nice and kind and we felt at home! They are very enthusiastic and told us about places to visit around. Also, at night Leo played some music and we all had a great chat. The room was very clean and cosy. The toilet was very clean as well and it's provided with shower gel and shampoo. Breakfast was very nice, cause you get to make your own one. There is mototbike rental service which is very handy. The area where the hostel is located is very quiet and safe. We'll come back for sure!

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9
Wonderful
9 reviews
Price from
$6
per night

Located in Chiang Rai and with Chiang Rai Saturday Night Walking Street reachable within 70 metres, Together Backpackers Hostel provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is around 3.5 km from Central Plaza ChiangRai, 13 km from Wat Rong Khun - The White Temple and 18 km from Mae Fah Luang University. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

Fantastic place with comfy beds, AC inside the room and breakfast included. Family vibes and good energy. I would definitely stay more days if not my visa.

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9.3
Wonderful
69 reviews
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$9
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • Mercy Hostel
    Budget options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 217 reviews

    Located in Chiang Rai, within a 7-minute walk of Clock Tower Chiang Rai and 0.7 miles of Chiang Rai Saturday Night Walking Street, Mercy Hostel has accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi as...

    Very comfortable and clean. Great women’s facilities - shower/toilets. Staff were nice

  • Baan Mai Kradan Hostel Chiang Rai
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 898 reviews

    Located in Chiang Rai, a 4-minute walk from Statue of King Mengrai, Baan Mai Kradan Hostel Chiang Rai has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Beautiful hostel, nice decoration and kind people working there

  • Bann Tawan Hostel & Spa
    Budget options available
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 778 reviews

    Located in Chiang Rai and within a few steps of Chiang Rai Saturday Night Walking Street, Bann Tawan Hostel & Spa has free bikes, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Very clean. Lovely informative staff. Very convenient

  • Little One
    Budget options available
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 74 reviews

    Located in Chiang Rai, a 2-minute walk from Clock Tower Chiang Rai, Little One provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

    Le personnel en ligne était incroyable ! Chambre au top.

Great access to the city center! Check these hostels in Chiang Rai

  • Chean-Chean House
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 112 reviews

    Located in Chiang Rai, a 11-minute walk from Central Plaza, Chean-Chean House provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    it was clean, near the mall and you have all what you need

  • Busket Hostel
    Central location
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 384 reviews

    Located in Chiang Rai and with Clock Tower Chiang Rai reachable within a 7-minute walk, Busket Hostel has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the...

    Great location, very friendly staff and clean room

  • Backpack Hostel
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 362 reviews

    Located in Chiang Rai and with Clock Tower Chiang Rai reachable within a 7-minute walk, Backpack Hostel has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    The owner and staff was soooo sweet, it really felt like home <3

  • Jidjai hostel
    Central location
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 9 reviews

    Jidjai hostel is located in Chiang Rai, 1.4 miles from Statue of King Mengrai and 1.7 miles from Wat Pra Sing.

    Die Besitzer sind so so nett und sehr hilfsbereit Betten bequem

  • Tongsiam
    Central location
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 165 reviews

    Tongsiam is located in Chiang Rai, within a 15-minute walk of Statue of King Mengrai and 2.4 miles of Central Plaza.

    It was a nice place. Even the dorm is really small.

  • BED Friends Poshtel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 523 reviews

    BED Friends Poshtel is located in Chiang Rai, a 19-minute walk from Statue of King Mengrai and 1.8 miles from Central Plaza.

    Excellent location! The room and bathroom were clean.

  • Bed & Bike Hostel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 137 reviews

    Located in Chiang Rai, a 2-minute walk from Clock Tower Chiang Rai, Bed & Bike Hostel has air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

    Hostel sympathique, bien situé, personnel agréable

  • Your Home
    Central location
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 90 reviews

    Located in Chiang Rai, within a 5-minute walk of Chiang Rai Saturday Night Walking Street and 0.4 miles of Wat Pra Sing, Your Home provides accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout...

    Fantástica la mujer del Your Home, recomiendo el lugar

  • Bedcabin
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2 reviews

    Located in Chiang Rai and with Mae Fah Luang University reachable within 2.2 miles, Bedcabin provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

  • Spinomad hostel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 148 reviews

    Located in Chiang Rai, a 4-minute walk from Clock Tower Chiang Rai, Spinomad hostel has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    Clean rooms and bathrooms. Great common area. Great location

  • Connect Hostel
    Central location
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 711 reviews

    Located in Chiang Rai, a 13-minute walk from Clock Tower Chiang Rai, Connect Hostel has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Super friendly and helpful staff plus great communication

  • Huen Chan Thip
    Central location
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 652 reviews

    Offering an outdoor pool, Huen Chan Thip is located in Chiang Rai. Free WiFi access is available throughout.

    Lady at reception was great. Breakfast was awesome.

  • Suree House
    Central location
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 85 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, bar and free WiFi, Suree House is located in Chiang Rai, a 3-minute walk from Clock Tower Chiang Rai and 500 yards from Chiang Rai Saturday Night Walking Street.

    very clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful!

  • The Target Residence
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 32 reviews

    The Target Residence is 1.1 mi from Central Plaza Department Store. It offers air-conditioned rooms with balcony and free Wi-Fi. Free public parking is possible on site.

    Kamer / locatie/ aankleding gebouw/parkeerplaats

  • TT Hostel Chiangrai
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 655 reviews

    Located within a 17-minute walk of Wat Pra Sing and 2.3 miles of Central Plaza, TT Hostel Chiangrai has rooms in Chiang Rai.

    Free basic breakfast Cheep Private room Location Kind staff

  • YOYO HOUSE
    Central location
    4.0
    Scored 4.0
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 1 review

    Located in Chiang Rai, YOYO HOUSE has a garden and a shared lounge. The hostel features family rooms. At the hostel, all rooms have a desk.

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Hostels that guests love in Chiang Rai

  • Avg. price/night: $9.47
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 807 reviews
    Great for a cheap budget stop over, basic room but it was fine. The owner is lovely and it's not too far from the bust station.
    Grahame 😊
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $18.81
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 384 reviews
    Best hostel I’ve ever stayed in. Very comfortable and clean and staff were always lovely and helpful
    Karishma
    Solo traveler
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 170 reviews
    Very clean, comfortable and private bunk beds, very helpful reception and staff. Bathrooms impeccable. Great food in the restaurant, breakfast and dinners. Best hostel I’ve been to, highly recommend.
    Marta
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $10.35
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 323 reviews
    Walked from the bus station. Lots of food within 300m. Clean enough. Mini-fridge, hot water, and AC if you want that. Staff were polite. Speak some English. Only stayed one night to catch a plane. Price was OK and safe neighborhood. Maybe good for budget traveler who doesn't want to be in a hostel.
    andrew
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $10.87
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 114 reviews
    Best hostel in Chiang Mai :) Nuy is amazing, she will make you feel like home. Best food (breakfast) and (dinner) and is all included for the cheapest price you’ll pay in Chiang Mai, you’ll get also a bicycle for free and motorbike with extra discount.
    Armend
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $18.81
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 384 reviews
    The best hostel I stayed in during my trip. the design is beautiful, the place is extremely clean, it’s less than a minute from the bus station. The owner and staff were absolutely lovely, trusting and took great care of me. I loved that there are laundry facilities and a cute kitchen and hang out area. I always felt my stuff was safe. Note that there are strict house rules. The hostel also offered some very comprehensive tours of Chiang Mai’s attractions
    Chloe
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $18.81
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 384 reviews
    great location next to the bus terminal. safety is in place as door access card is required to enter the hostel.
    Jenny
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $18.81
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 384 reviews
    Amazing little hostel so clean comfy and safe, great location near bus station so easy to get anywhere and the staff were fantastic!
    Zoë
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $9.47
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 265 reviews
    Great location near bus station and walking street. Lots of bars and restaurants nearby. Hostel very laidback and has a reggae bar feel to it. No beer sold here but 7/11 round corner. Weed available too. Would recommend. Stopped in dormitory for 3 nights.
    Tom
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $9.44
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 655 reviews
    great location- so central! staff are friendly, we had a private twin room. most comfortable bed we’ve had in Thailand so far. relatively clean- bathrooms could have a good going over but not bad compared to some hostels at all. Cheapest hostel we’ve had so far :)
    Becky
    Travelers with friends

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