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Pakping Hostel

Phra Sing, Chiang Mai

Ideally set in the center of Chiang Mai, Pakping Hostel has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

N
Natalie
From
United States
Had the most lovely stay at Pakping Hostel. Everything was super clean, the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was delicious. The location is prefect for seeing everything in the old town. I have already booked my future stay coming back through Chiang Mai.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,201 reviews
Price from
$19.77
1 night, 2 adults

Green Sleep Hostel

Si Phum, Chiang Mai

In a prime location in the center of Chiang Mai, Green Sleep Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

C
Charlene
From
Germany
The staff was the best! helped me out many times, memorized my name and made me feel so welcome.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,880 reviews
Price from
$17.22
1 night, 2 adults

Lazy Gibbon 2 Chiang Mai - Haiya

Hai Ya, Chiang Mai

Located in Chiang Mai and with Chiang Mai Night Bazaar reachable within a 17-minute walk, Lazy Gibbon 2 Chiang Mai - Haiya provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a...

R
Raymond
From
Belgium
The owners are amazing Very friendly staff Location is really convenient
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews
Price from
$12.45
1 night, 2 adults

Nonoteru Chiangmai

Hai Ya, Chiang Mai

Located in Chiang Mai, within a 12-minute walk of Chiang Mai Night Bazaar and 0.7 miles of Chiang Mai Gate, Nonoteru Chiangmai provides accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the...

S
Sam
From
Netherlands
I really love the way they do things in Nonoteru Chiangmai. Super comfy beds that are big and you get good privacy in the shared rooms. The room is comfortably airconditioned. Staff is very friendly and very helpful also thinking about personal needs. I feel welcome here and find this a unique place having traveled many countries and staying in many hostels. The facilities are good. Personal safe for every bed, plenty toilets, plenty showers. When fully booked it doesn’t feel crowded. Many friendly solo travelers that have become good friends! A hidden gem for sure!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews
Price from
$21.75
1 night, 2 adults

The Yard Hostel Chiang Mai

Si Phum, Chiang Mai

Located in Chiang Mai, a 3-minute walk from Three Kings Monument, The Yard Hostel Chiang Mai has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

J
JOANNA
From
Taiwan
Terrific vibes for all ages. Wonderful atmosphere. Friendly staff who help with anything.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews
Price from
$44.92
1 night, 2 adults

Chiza hostel Chiangmai

Si Phum, Chiang Mai

Located within a 8-minute walk of Three Kings Monument and 0.6 miles of Chang Puak Market, Chiza hostel Chiangmai has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Chiang Mai.

H
Heather
From
Canada
Location location location !! Personalized service was superb! And spotlessly clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
Price from
$17.34
1 night, 2 adults

Allred Hostel Chiangmai

Fa Ham, Chiang Mai

Located in Chiang Mai, a 17-minute walk from Chiang Mai Bus Station, Allred Hostel Chiangmai has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

W
William
From
United Kingdom
So clean, calm and comfortable. Beautiful house. Near the bus station which was very handy. You can tell it's so well organised and run. Thanks
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
Price from
$20.43
1 night, 2 adults

Comfort Zone Hostel @ Tha Pae

Chang Moi, Chiang Mai

Ideally set in the Chang Moi district of Chiang Mai, Comfort Zone Hostel @ Tha Pae is located a 15-minute walk from Chedi Luang Temple, 0.8 miles from Chiang Mai Gate and a 18-minute walk from Chang...

S
Stephan
From
Switzerland
Probably the best Hostel I ever stayed at. Spacious beds with nicd privacy curtains, nice bedding, personal locker, light and outlet. Good faciltites and complimentary coffee/tea/snacks. But by far the best selling point are the owners, George and Kim. They are so nice, going above and beyond with any questions you might have. They speak excellent english and are super interesting to talk to. It feels like family!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 370 reviews
Price from
$28.09
1 night, 2 adults

Shapel Hostel and Cafe

Si Phum, Chiang Mai

Located in the center of Chiang Mai, a 9-minute walk from Chang Puak Gate, Shapel Hostel and Cafe provides air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

K
Kristina
From
United States
The owners are super friendly, very comfortable beds, clean, perfect location in old town to visit the different temples, night markets, & cafes; very quiet at night, warm showers, great wifi :) I ended up extending my stay here since I liked it so much!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews
Price from
$27.24
1 night, 2 adults

October Hostel ChiangMai

Nimmanhaemin, Chiang Mai

Located in Chiang Mai, 1.4 miles from Chang Puak Market, October Hostel ChiangMai has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

C
Claudiu Filip
From
Romania
Room is huge, wish I had a blackout curtain in the middle to make two rooms and remove any light from the bed area. Location can not be better for Nimman area, right in middle of everything. The host, Mr Fischer, very friendly and helpful. There is not a cohort of staff and we liked this, feels like home, probably this is the reason the place is called a Hostel and not a Hotel, as the room quality is too good for a hostel. The room has a small balcony, allowing you to dry clothes, washed in the washing machines found in the hostel premises or any damp clothes from laundry service. Money wise, property is good value
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 246 reviews
Price from
$27.31
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

Most booked hostels in Chiang Mai and surrounding area in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 772 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 424 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 276 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,880 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,833 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 497 reviews

Great access to the city center. Check these hostels in Chiang Mai and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 214 reviews

    Pran At Kumuang Boutique House has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Chiang Mai. With free WiFi, this 3-star hostel offers room service and a concierge service.

    From $246.18 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 523 reviews

    Conveniently located in the Si Phum district of Chiang Mai, The August Hostel is located a 6-minute walk from Three Kings Monument, half a mile from Chedi Luang Temple and a 13-minute walk from Chang...

    From $47.28 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 358 reviews

    Well set in the center of Chiang Mai, The Corner มุมม่วน คาเฟ่ แอนด์ โฮสเทล MumMuan hostel provides free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

    From $25.53 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews

    Ideally set in Chiang Mai, Bed in Town has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. This 2-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews

    Ideally set in the center of Chiang Mai, Phukhao Hostel has free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is close to Chang Puak Market, Chiang Mai Gate and Chang Puak Gate.

    From $24.90 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

    Conveniently located in Chiang Mai, Jeune Hotel at Phra Singh provides an à la carte breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.

    From $29.94 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 537 reviews

    The Sila Boutique Bed & Breakfast is located opposite from Wat Phra Singh Temple. It offers modern air-conditioned rooms with a balcony and free Wi-Fi.

    From $63.04 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews

    Located in Chiang Mai and with Wat Phra Singh reachable within a 2-minute walk, Salee Hostel provides a tour desk, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

    From $34.07 per night

No credit card needed to book these hostels in Chiang Mai and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews

    Siriwan Hostel is conveniently set in the center of Chiang Mai, and provides a garden, free WiFi and a bar. The property is close to Chedi Luang Temple, Wat Phra Singh and Tha Pae Gate.

    From $24.43 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 828 reviews

    Located in a convenient area of Chiang Mai Old City, Sherloft Home & Hostel offers accommodations set within a walking distance to several famous areas, restaurants and message parlors.

    From $44.68 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 994 reviews

    Well located in Chiang Mai, Premier Hostel Chiang Mai provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

    From $37.07 per night
  • 9 Hostel

    Si Phum, Chiang Mai
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 439 reviews

    Located conveniently in the Si Phum district of Chiang Mai, 9 Hostel is located a 7-minute walk from Chang Puak Market, half a mile from Three Kings Monument and a 13-minute walk from Tha Pae Gate.

    From $15.45 per night
  • F Plus F Hostel

    Chiang Mai
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews

    Located in Chiang Mai, 1.5 miles from Chang Puak Market, F Plus F Hostel has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking and a shared lounge.

    From $18.28 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 503 reviews

    Attractively set in the Phra Sing district of Chiang Mai, JJ Guesthouse is located a 5-minute walk from Chiang Mai Gate, 0.6 miles from Three Kings Monument and a 8-minute walk from Tha Pae Gate.

    From $11.98 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 485 reviews

    Attractively set in the center of Chiang Mai, Satop travelers Guesthouse has free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

    From $14.18 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews

    Located in Chiang Mai, within a 3-minute walk of Chiang Mai Gate and 0.6 miles of Chedi Luang Temple, SherVa101 Home and Hostel provides accommodations with a garden as well as free private parking...

    From $34.67 per night

Save money on hostels in Chiang Mai and nearby – budget options available

  • Pinghostel

    Si Phum, Chiang Mai
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 188 reviews

    Ideally set in the center of Chiang Mai, Pinghostel has air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. The property is close to Chang Puak Gate, Chiang Mai Gate and Tha Pae Gate.

    From $53.55 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 597 reviews

    Ideally set in the center of Chiang Mai, Sleep Walker Poshtel has free WiFi, a shared lounge and free private parking for guests who drive.

    From $66.19 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,298 reviews

    Located in Chiang Mai, a 2-minute walk from Three Kings Monument, Chiangmai Midpoint Activity Hostel provides accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    From $63.06 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

    In a prime location in the center of Chiang Mai, Past Tense Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service.

    From $47.28 per night
  • Me U Hostel

    Si Phum, Chiang Mai
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 426 reviews

    Well set in Chiang Mai, Me U Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking. This 2-star hostel offers a shared lounge and a tour desk.

    From $48.69 per night
  • KAYAN Hostel

    Si Phum, Chiang Mai
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 736 reviews

    Attractively set in Chiang Mai, KAYAN Hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking. This 2-star hostel offers a terrace.

    From $27.10 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

    Located within a 3-minute walk of Chang Puak Market and 500 yards of Chang Puak Gate, 三狗3dogs hostel has rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Chiang Mai.

    From $78.80 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 370 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a tennis court, Blue Moon House - A budget hostel for easy travellers is located in the center of Chiang Mai, a 8-minute walk from Chedi Luang Temple.

    From $25.22 per night

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  • Avg. price/night: $26.52
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,880 reviews
    The staff and the Hostel. Warm and welcoming, clean and modern. I kept extending my stay and stayed for almost two weeks. The ladies that work there and the owner are super helpful and friendly and ready to help with anything. Free filter water and coffee and tea, they have a fridge and microwave you can use and you can do your laundry and use the tumbledryer for cheap. Great mobile coffee van right around the corner. Sunday night street market right behind them. Safe to walk around at night.
    Guest review by
    Andrea
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $29.35
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,201 reviews
    Great location, small social yet quiet no party hostel, met lovely people here. Very good value for money, good aircon, clean, clean bathroom and bedding, very pleasant atmosphere and common area to relax, study, read, work..very helpful and kind hosts. There is a small spa just at the corner run by a sweet lady who also does laundry at a very good price, very convenient. Felt very safe here and slept really well in the female dorm. Locker keys and fresh towel are provided at 300 Baht deposit. I’ll be back.
    Guest review by
    Nora
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $29.35
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,201 reviews
    best hostel we’ve ever stayed in!! so clean, tidy, lovely staff and great facilities. complimentary tea, coffee and snacks and free breakfast☺️can’t recommend enough, thanks so much! Great location nearby everything.
    Guest review by
    madeleine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $63.06
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,298 reviews
    Great location. Bed is comfortable, and if not comfortable, you can ask for different mattress or pillow. Clean bathroom. Large hostel so very social. You can meet a lot of new people from here. Cafe just next to the hostel But I liked the very cheap local breakfast just downstairs of the hostel.
    Guest review by
    Jessica
    Solo traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 896 reviews
    Amazingly cheap hostel. Great for budget travels, get what you pay for. Very social with a ping pong table and indoor/outdoor seating. Great location. Moped rental available.
    Guest review by
    Ben
    Young couple
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 419 reviews
    Easily best hostel I’ve stayed in 2 months of travel. The rooms were very private and a great atmosphere compared to the typical bunk beds. Close enough to the city. Quiet when you wanted some quiet in your room and the daily events were great for mingling without being over the top or party centric. Couldn’t of have had a better time meeting new people and finding travellers to do daily things with.
    Guest review by
    Nilay
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $37.07
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 994 reviews
    great location super nice staffs cheap price compare to its facilities i will definitely come back here best hostel ever stayed.
    Guest review by
    katie gogo
    Solo traveler
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