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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.

G
Gabija
From
Lithuania
Very cute and homely hostel - everything was perfect! It was relatively quiet but still social and I enjoyed the free breakfast in the morning which always had some fruit options. There were big lockers in the room where you could store your bags, the beds were really comfy and very little light coming through the curtain
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,226 reviews
Price from
ZAR 626.01
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.

W
Whitehurst
From
Thailand
Central to everything, 1 block from sunday night market, and clean and comfortable accommodations
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,900 reviews
Price from
ZAR 490.64
1 night, 2 adults

Whoopers Hostel Chiang Mai - Harry Potter Themed

Chang Phueak, Chiang Mai

Located within 1.8 miles of Chiang Mai International Convention and Exhibition Center and 2.5 miles of Chang Puak Market, Whoopers Hostel Chiang Mai - Harry Potter Themed provides rooms with air...

A
Anton
From
Russia
This place gathers incredible people, that's phenomenal
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews
Price from
ZAR 319.40
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...

M
Markos
From
Australia
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Location: Just a few minutes from Tha Phae Gate, close to temples, cafes, and the Sunday Night Market. Central yet peaceful at night. Staff: Super friendly and helpful — always ready with local tips, tour bookings, and transport advice. Cleanliness: Rooms and bathrooms are spotless. Daily cleaning keeps everything fresh and tidy. Comfort: Comfy beds, good linens, and strong A/C. Quiet at night — perfect for resting after a day out. Common Areas: Cozy shared space with free tea, coffee, and a water refill station. Great for relaxing or chatting with other travelers. Wi-Fi: Fast and reliable — works well throughout the property. Atmosphere: Friendly, chill, and welcoming. Easy to meet people, but not a party hostel. Security: Secure entry, lockers available, and the neighborhood feels safe even after dark. Extras: Luggage storage, scooter rental nearby, and laundry service around the corner. Extended my stay because everything just worked — location, vibe, value, and comfort all in one.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 221 reviews
Price from
ZAR 450.08
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.

P
Patricia
From
Indonesia
I booked for 3 nighths initially but ended up staying for almost 3 weeks. The hostel is a small but pretty one. It's thoughtfully decorated and equipped. My bed in the 6-bed dorm for only females was a comfortable one, with aircon working well. All day round fruits, snacks, coffee and tea are provided. A fridge, a microwave and drinking water is available. Toilets and bathrooms are always clean. Location is unbeatable with tons of eateries, ATM and 7-11 in short walking distance and walking distance to the centre of Old Town and outside Old Town. The best part is Chiza and Jackie, the couple who own and manage the hostel. They are both very kind and helpful to all guests, making us feel like we're their kids and the hostel is our home. I got sick when I was there and Chiza took good care of me. Thank you so much. Chiza also has a shop right next to the hostel with beautiful designs. Everything was wonderful here. Thank you, Chiza and Jackie 🙏🏾
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
Price from
ZAR 319.40
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.

Y
Yang
From
China
It’s very clean, quite and beautiful. Good location, with AC, hot water showering, free cold water and hot water for free coffee it offered.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
Price from
ZAR 344.95
1 night, 2 adults

Pran At Kumuang Boutique House

Si Phum, Chiang Mai

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.

W
WAN
From
China
delicious breakfast, warmth, kindness and genuine hospitality exhibited by the owners. the hotel is incredibly beautiful and well equipped.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 222 reviews
Price from
ZAR 1,329.48
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.

J
Johanna
From
Germany
Super friendly staff, nice rooms and laundry :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews
Price from
ZAR 389.41
1 night, 2 adults

Hooman Hostel

Phra Sing, Chiang Mai

Attractively set in the Phra Sing district of Chiang Mai, Hooman Hostel is located a 7-minute walk from Three Kings Monument, 0.4 miles from Chedi Luang Temple and a 16-minute walk from Chiang Mai...

J
Joanna
From
Canada
Pissamorn is wonderful. Best host. The location is so convenient. You are next to all the temples, amazing shops, the next street over is the Sunday market. It’s fabulous. I would 100% stay again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 402 reviews
Price from
ZAR 359.32
1 night, 2 adults

T2B Hostel

Hai Ya, Chiang Mai

Featuring a shared lounge and a terrace, T2B Hostel is well located in the center of Chiang Mai, a 3-minute walk from Chiang Mai Gate.

Y
Yana
From
Finland
The location is great, very convenient for so many things! This stay definitely felt like I came to visit some relatives or something😆 Mae Sky is a wonderful person and I am so thankful for her kindness! She is always ready to help and just is so selfless in general. She always fed me and gave me cold water to stay hydrated haha! The hostel was closed for a long time because of covid, so some things are not 100% repaired yet, but it was very comfy anyway.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 397 reviews
Price from
ZAR 292.34
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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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 221 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 271 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 221 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 430 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 271 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,900 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,818 reviews

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

  • Bed in Town

    Si Phum, Chiang Mai
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 217 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 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 108 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 814 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 971 reviews

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

  • 9 Hostel

    Si Phum, Chiang Mai
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 432 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.

  • F Plus F Hostel

    Chiang Mai
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 103 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 492 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 487 reviews

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

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 514 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...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews

    Phukhao Hostel features air-conditioned rooms with cable TV in the Si Phum district of Chiang Mai. This 2-star hostel offers room service, dry cleaning services and free WiFi.

  • 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 543 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 87 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 182 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 606 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews

    Ln House Chiang Mai is attractively located in the center of Chiang Mai, and has a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is close to Tha Pae Gate, Chang Puak Gate and Chang Puak Market.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,306 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.

  • 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.

  • Me U Hostel

    Si Phum, Chiang Mai
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 413 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews

    Well located in the center of Chiang Mai, Stay North Gate Bed and Breakfast provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

  • KAYAN Hostel

    Si Phum, Chiang Mai
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 728 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.

  • 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 379 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

    Located in Chiang Mai, a 3-minute walk from Chang Puak Gate, SHIN Hostel Changphuak ChiangMai provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,900 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,226 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,226 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,306 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 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 411 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
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 971 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