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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
Nea
From
Finland
One of the best hostels I've been so far. Proper breakfast, clean, quiet but still social.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,229 reviews
Price from
US$36.09
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.

M
Mostafa_Saber9
From
Egypt
I liked everything about this amazing hostel. Despite having a bike accident on the first day in the city that confined me to the hostel for the entire time, I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The young ladies at the reception were friendly and helpful, creating a sweet and amazing vibe in the place. The cleanliness was impeccable, and the shared kitchen was well-equipped. Overall, it was truly one of my best accommodations around the world.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,895 reviews
Price from
US$28.29
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...

J
Jia Le
From
Malaysia
- Staff is awesome - Bed is comfy - Location is out of the city, but you get a more local thai experience - WAY underpriced for its value
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews
Price from
US$18.41
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...

S
Schalk
From
South Africa
Amazing staff. Great areas to hang out in. Made some amazing friends. Safe. Short walk to Old Town. Has everything you could need close by too, including scooter rentals. Sweetest owners. Could use new sheets and pillows.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 222 reviews
Price from
US$25.95
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.

X
Ximu
From
China
The host is super sweet and considerable. It is in the old town and surrounded by many good restaurants, massage shop and 711, which are very convenient. All-girl room is big and clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
Price from
US$18.41
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.

N
Naiza
From
Brunei Darussalam
Friendly and helpful landlady and daughter, Super clean and convenient. The sitting area near my room and downstairs - it's chill and relaxing . Near to 7-11, petrol station, McDonald's drive thru, central festival and my school TTC.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
Price from
US$19.89
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.

D
Divya Gratian
From
India
Nice cozy hotel with excellent staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews
Price from
US$76.65
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.

R
Raido
From
Canada
Very clean hostel, friendly staff, comfortable beds
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews
Price from
US$26.52
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.

P
Panagiota
From
Denmark
We really enjoyed our stay in Hooman hostel! The room was clean, the location was great -close to Wat Phra Singh and a lot of restaurants and cafes- and the owner was very kind and helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 402 reviews
Price from
US$20.72
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.

T
Taiane
From
Brazil
Khun Sky is lovely! She was extra helpful, always very gentle and arranging everything to make my experience better. It's impressive that she's been doing all that on her own. Clean, very well located, too bad I didn't have time to get the breakfast, but it looked delicious. I'll stay there again for sure.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 396 reviews
Price from
US$16.85
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 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 274 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 217 reviews
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    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 9.8
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 429 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 274 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,895 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,812 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 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 964 reviews

    Conveniently set in 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, 220 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, 429 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, 102 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, 490 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 488 reviews

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

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 512 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...

  • 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 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 9.2
    Superb - 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 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 90 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 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 608 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 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 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,812 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.

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,307 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, 407 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews

    Well located in the centre 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, 721 reviews

    Attractively situated in Chiang Mai, KAYAN Hostel features 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

    Situated within 300 metres of Chang Puak Market and 500 metres of Chang Puak Gate, 三狗3dogs hostel features 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 centre of Chiang Mai, 700 metres from Chedi Luang Temple.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

    Located in Chiang Mai, 300 metres from Chang Puak Gate, SHIN Hostel Changphuak ChiangMai provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,895 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, 1,229 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, 1,229 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, 1,307 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 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 964 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