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Pakping Hostel

Phra Sing, Chiang Mai

Attractively located in the centre of Chiang Mai, Pakping Hostel features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

N
Nataliia
From
Ukraine
Good price. City centre - old town. Very clean. Breakfast included. Helpful stuff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,226 reviews
Price from
US$36.21
1 night, 2 adults

Green Sleep Hostel

Si Phum, Chiang Mai

Well situated in Chiang Mai, Green Sleep Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

N
Nela
From
Slovakia
clean, location, nice room, awesome people
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,899 reviews
Price from
US$28.38
1 night, 2 adults

Whoopers Hostel Chiang Mai - Harry Potter Themed

Chang Phueak, Chiang Mai

Located within 2.9 km of Chiang Mai International Convention and Exhibition Centre and 4 km of Chang Puak Market, Whoopers Hostel Chiang Mai - Harry Potter Themed provides rooms with air conditioning...

E
Eunhee
From
South Korea
I’ve stayed many hostels this time in Chiangmai, this is the best one for me. Good price, clean and nice host and staffs! They are very nice, warm hearted and gentle. I’d so glad to know this hostel. Plus, I like this area, jadyod, where is local vibes with nice local restaurants and street food.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews
Price from
US$18.47
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 1.5 km, Lazy Gibbon 2 Chiang Mai - Haiya provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared...

H
Hansenne
From
Belgium
Perfect hostel to stay in Chiang Mai ! All the accommodations you need are close, the way to the city centre is nice by walk and coffee are good 🌞
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 221 reviews
Price from
US$26.03
1 night, 2 adults

Chiza hostel Chiangmai

Si Phum, Chiang Mai

Situated within 700 metres of Three Kings Monument and less than 1 km of Chang Puak Market, Chiza hostel Chiangmai features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Chiang Mai.

S
Sara
From
United States
the owners of this hostel are the most lovely people ever! the hostel is colorful and comfortable - my home in chiang mai that I can't wait to return to [have already stayed there on 2 different occassions]
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
Price from
US$18.47
1 night, 2 adults

Allred Hostel Chiangmai

Fa Ham, Chiang Mai

Situated in Chiang Mai, 1.4 km from Chiang Mai Bus Station, Allred Hostel Chiangmai features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace.

M
Mai
From
Vietnam
The owner and staff are very friendly and kind. The place is quiet and clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
Price from
US$19.95
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. This 3-star hostel offers room service, a concierge service and free WiFi.

S
SHIRLEY
From
New Zealand
We loved the big room with its french doors on to the terrace and quirky, stylish decor. The breakfast was excellent, and we appreciated the opportunity to try different Thai dishes each day. Being in the old city we could walk to the night markets and all the attractions.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 222 reviews
Price from
US$76.89
1 night, 2 adults

Shapel Hostel and Cafe

Si Phum, Chiang Mai

Located in the centre of Chiang Mai, less than 1 km from Chang Puak Gate, Shapel Hostel and Cafe provides air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

N
Niklaz
From
Denmark
Sweet workers and people there and nice bed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews
Price from
US$22.52
1 night, 2 adults

Hooman Hostel

Phra Sing, Chiang Mai

Attractively situated in the Phra Sing district of Chiang Mai, Hooman Hostel is situated 600 metres from Three Kings Monument, 700 metres from Chedi Luang Temple and 1.3 km from Chiang Mai Gate.

E
Etti Dawaraschvili
From
Israel
I chose to start with the best "thing" about this place who's called Pissamon, the owner. She is the best, no questions asked. From giving that extra attention to our kids, she very helpful on advice what to do and where to go . The location of the place is excellent. Nearby to old Town, Sunday Market, cool coffee place and massages. The place offers basic facilities for cooking but then again Pissamon helped us out with the necessary items. The room is comfortable with warm water, towels, water and cleaning service when necessary. Be sure to stay here, great value for money.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 402 reviews
Price from
US$20.78
1 night, 2 adults

T2B Hostel

Hai ya, 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.

A
Antoine
From
France
The host were awesome !! There was a real guesthouse community with a lot of useful information sharing :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 397 reviews
Price from
US$16.91
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.

Most booked hostels in Chiang Mai and surroundings in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 222 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 271 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - 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
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 221 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 430 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,899 reviews
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,816 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 situated in Chiang Mai, Bed in Town features 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
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews

    Siriwan Hostel is well set in the centre 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
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 814 reviews

    Located in a convenient area of Chiang Mai Old City, Sherloft Home & Hostel offers accommodation 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, 969 reviews

    Conveniently set in the centre of Chiang Mai, Premier Hostel Chiang Mai provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 221 reviews

    Conveniently set in the Si Phum district of Chiang Mai, U2 & i-smile Hostel is set 400 metres from Chang Puak Gate, 1.2 km from Three Kings Monument and 1.4 km from Wat Phra Singh.

  • 9 Hostel

    Si Phum, Chiang Mai
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 431 reviews

    Ideally located in the Si Phum district of Chiang Mai, 9 Hostel is set 600 metres from Chang Puak Market, less than 1 km 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

    Situated in Chiang Mai, 2.4 km from Chang Puak Market, F Plus F Hostel features accommodation 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

    JJ Guesthouse features accommodation with free WiFi in Chiang Mai, attractively set 400 metres from Chiang Mai Gate and less than 1 km from Three Kings Monument.

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  • The August Hostel

    Si Phum, Chiang Mai
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 514 reviews

    Conveniently situated in the Si Phum district of Chiang Mai, The August Hostel is located 600 metres from Three Kings Monument, less than 1 km from Chedi Luang Temple and a 13-minute walk from Chang...

  • Phukhao Hostel

    Si Phum, Chiang Mai
    Budget options available
    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 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 544 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.

  • Pinghostel

    Si Phum, Chiang Mai
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 181 reviews

    Attractively located in Chiang Mai, Pinghostel features 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
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 606 reviews

    Attractively located in the centre of Chiang Mai, Sleep Walker Poshtel features free WiFi, a shared lounge and free private parking for guests who drive.

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

    Located in Chiang Mai, 200 metres from Three Kings Monument, Chiangmai Midpoint Activity Hostel provides accommodation 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

    Situated conveniently in the centre of Chiang Mai, Past Tense Hostel offers 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, 412 reviews

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

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

    Conveniently situated 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 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews

    Located in Chiang Mai and with Wat Phra Singh reachable within 200 metres, 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 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 118 reviews

    Ln House Chiang Mai is attractively set in Chiang Mai, and has a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,816 reviews

    Located in the Old Town area of Chiang Mai, The Common Hostel offers both private and dormitory rooms with free WiFi in all area. Sunday Walking Street is 500 metres from the property.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews

    Situated conveniently in the centre of Chiang Mai, Non@Chiang Mai offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 349 reviews

    Conveniently situated in the Phra Sing district of Chiang Mai, Smile Capsule Hostel is located 700 metres from Wat Phra Singh, less than 1 km from Chedi Luang Temple and a 12-minute walk from Chiang...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 159 reviews

    Well located in the centre of Chiang Mai, The White House Rachamankha เดอะ ไวท์เฮ้าส์ ราชมรรคา provides free WiFi throughout the property, an outdoor swimming pool and free private parking for guests...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 601 reviews

    Well situated in the centre of Chiang Mai, Baan Ploy In offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

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Hostels that guests love in Chiang Mai

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,899 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 traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - 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 traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - 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 traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - 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 traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 969 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 traveller