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Mae Sot Commune

Mae Sot

Located in Mae Sot, Mae Sot Commune features a garden, shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available and the hostel also provides bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. Excellent communication with the staff.

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9.4
Wonderful
3,235 reviews
Price from
$1
per night

Green Sleep Hostel

Chiang Mai Old Town, Chiang Mai

Well situated in the centre of Chiang Mai, Green Sleep Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 1 km from Chang Puak Market, 1.3 km from Chiang Mai Gate and 1 km from Chang Puak Gate. Tha Pae Gate is 1.2 km away and Chiang Mai Night Bazaar is 2.7 km from the hostel. Very friendly and helpful staff, they helped with making eggs for the breakfast, always there for any information. The hostel is very clean, nicely decorated and light, I really enjoyed my stay

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9.2
Wonderful
1,393 reviews
Price from
$12
per night

THE BOSS CHIANGMAl

Chang Phueak, Chiang Mai

Located in Chiang Mai, 2.5 km from Chiang Mai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, THE BOSS CHIANGMAl provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are a tour desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and an ATM.

Guest rooms at the hostel include air conditioning and a wardrobe. I recommend it for short and long stays. A great breakfast, the staff who work at the hostel are very hospitable and are very receptive. Comfortable bed, good air conditioning, and great location. There is laundry, 7-11, ATM, hair salon all nearby.

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9.6
Exceptional
128 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

Comfort Zone Hostel @ Tha Pae

Chang Moi, Chiang Mai

Situated in Chiang Mai and within 500 metres of Tha Pae Gate, Comfort Zone Hostel @ Tha Pae has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 1.3 km from Chiang Mai Gate, 1.6 km from Chang Puak Gate and 2 km from Wat Phra Singh. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Everything. It was definitely one of the best places I’ve ever stayed. First of all, George and Kim, the hosts, really make you feel at home. They are so nice and dedicated to provide the best experience. The location is great, just around the main gate. The rooms are very comfortable with good space to keep your stuff. The toilets are super clean. We have coffe, snacks, banana available all day. Breakfast in the morning with toasts, ham, butter, peanut butter, fruits, biscuits. And everyday they offer a homemade local snack for us to try. That’s so kind. They give you flipflops when you arrive to use in the building. Every day we spent there was a joy. Definitely recomend it to anyone going to Chiang Mai 😍

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9.8
Exceptional
125 reviews
Price from
$11
per night

Society House Luxury Hostel

Pai

Situated in Pai, less than 1 km from Pai Bus station, Society House Luxury Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. The property is around 8.9 km from The World War 2 bridge, 8.9 km from Pai Canyon and 4.7 km from Wat Nam Hoo. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, free shuttle service and organising tours for guests. Beautiful property with lovely outdoor common area. Beds (dorm) are comfortable and you get your own locker. Kitchen is clean and they provide potable water. Bathroom is spacious and clean and staff is friendly. Would stay there anytime again!

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9.2
Wonderful
352 reviews
Price from
$12
per night

Mercy Hostel

Chiang Rai

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. The property is around 1.3 km from Wat Pra Sing, 2 km from Statue of King Mengrai and 3.3 km from Central Plaza ChiangRai. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests. The beds and room were very comfortable, the staff was fantastic and very helpful. There was information about things to do in Chiang Rai, how to get there, and easy booking for the slow boat. Breakfast was great and there was fruit and nice tea available all day. Would recommend to anyone coming to Chiang Mai!

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9
Wonderful
240 reviews
Price from
$10
per night

HUG Backpackers

Chiang Mai Old Town, Chiang Mai

Situated conveniently in the centre of Chiang Mai, HUG Backpackers offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. Popular points of interest nearby include Chedi Luang Temple, Wat Phra Singh and Chiang Mai Gate. The property is non-smoking and is set 400 metres from Chang Puak Gate.

The rooms in the hostel are equipped with a kettle. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at HUG Backpackers also have a city view. The units feature bed linen. The best Hostel experience so far.. The property is very nice and clean, location is easy to find as well. Offers free breakfast and unlimited coffee and tea. All staffs were so approachable and helpful, specially the owner. I forgot a very important item in the hostel and she never hesitated to contact me and sent the same to the country I was at the moment.

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9
Wonderful
144 reviews
Price from
$5
per night

October Hostel ChiangMai

Nimmanhaemin, Chiang Mai

Set in Chiang Mai, 2.3 km from Chang Puak Market, October Hostel ChiangMai offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace. The property is around 2.8 km from Wat Phra Singh, 3.2 km from Chang Puak Gate and 3.2 km from Three Kings Monument. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Nice Owner and free laundry 🙂 Cleanings

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9.3
Wonderful
155 reviews
Price from
$10
per night

T2B Hostel

Chiang Mai Old Town, Chiang Mai

Featuring a shared lounge and a terrace, T2B Hostel is located in the centre of Chiang Mai, 300 metres from Chiang Mai Gate. The property is close to Three Kings Monument, Wat Phra Singh and Chang Puak Gate. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The owner, she is the best and she is always trying to help you as much as she can!

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9.1
Wonderful
249 reviews
Price from
$7
per night

Bloomin' Moon hostel & cafe, Chiang Mai Old Town

Chiang Mai Old Town, Chiang Mai

Situated in Chiang Mai, 700 metres from Chedi Luang Temple, Bloomin' Moon hostel & cafe, Chiang Mai Old Town features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Located around less than 1 km from Chiang Mai Gate, the hostel with free WiFi is also a 14-minute walk away from Three Kings Monument. The property is 800 metres from the city centre and 800 metres from Wat Phra Singh. One of my favorite hosts I have ever encountered during all my trips. Extremely friendly, sweet and welcoming. The hostel itself is super cute and located in the center of Chiang Mai. The breakfast was included in the price and there were a few good options to choose from. Anything I went for was super tasty and fulfilling. The girls working at the cafe are so lovely and kind. I would come back in a heartbeat just for the wonderful owner, her beautiful cat (who totally stole my heart) and the overall welcoming atmosphere that made my trip so much more amazing. Thank you for everything!

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9.5
Exceptional
221 reviews
Price from
$11
per night

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