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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. Donations booking, communication on a high level, everything was perfect.

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9.5
Exceptional
2,904 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. The accommodation features room service and a tour desk for guests. This hostel was so comfortable, it felt like home! The staff is so nice and friendly, the room is super clean and quiet, it doesn’t look there’s more people in it. The bed is super comfy and the toilets were always clean. The location is also super convenient, close to everything! And people here is super nice, so easy to make friends at the common area! I stayed here 4 nights and I could have stayed longer. Incredible value for money!

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9.2
Superb
1,345 reviews
Price from
£10
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. as someone who is picky with what hostel they stay at (and reads tons of reviews before booking) this hostel absolutely exceeded my expectations. george and his wife kim are the most incredible people. (I would come back and stay here just for them) the rooms are clean, beds are so comfortable, showers are clean, you get a locker AND an extra drawer for your stuff, and it is very close to everything in CM. the best part is that the kitchen has a ton of snacks, drinks and coffee all day. I am already planning my trip back here and cannot wait to come back just because of this hostel. thank you george for being the best host and for your incredible hospitality!!

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9.8
Exceptional
115 reviews
Price from
£9
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. - amazing garden with lake and ducks and flowers you can take a stroll around anytime 🌸 - very private beds with 2 plugs and very good lamp, mattress is big and comfortable - easy to get your own private space, there’s many sitting areas including hammocks around the property to relax - very soothing and calm area in general - luxe bathrooms with hot water and luxe shampoos / soaps - simple breakfast in the properly for 100 baht - very calm during the night hours even though the dorm has 16 beds - walking distance from the Center - cheap laundry 🧺

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9.2
Superb
341 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

TarTar & Nay Hostel

Chang Moi, Chiang Mai

Set in Chiang Mai, 700 metres from Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, TarTar & Nay Hostel offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and room service, along with free WiFi. The hostel provides a terrace and a 24-hour front desk. Well, this place is awesome because of the people inside. Of course you can find better places to stay in the nearby, with more services or newer environment, but the happy and chilling atmosphere you can get here, man that has no price! Great location close to city center, bars and restaurants. Rooms are fine, as well as beds, just a little bit hard maybe! Restrooms are clean and well cared. Breakfast is included, a basic one but many places don't even care about that. The outdoor is a flexible area where you can enjoy a cigarette, chatting or just dry your laundry. They rent scooterbike if you need and they provide organized tours. Stuff is so kind and friendly, they try to help you with all your requests. Well, just come here and you won't complain!

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9
Superb
313 reviews
Price from
£6
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. Boasting a sun terrace, this property is located a short distance from Wat Pra Sing and Statue of King Mengrai. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests. Excellent staff, comfortable beds, good AC, great bathrooms.

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9
Superb
223 reviews
Price from
£8
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 staff was so sweet, the lady who runs the hostel is so kind and welcoming. We really enjoyed our stay. Loved how there was toast for breakfast and free coffee tea and water. The location was good too, within walking distance to the bars/clubs and the Sunday night market. If we ever come back to Chiang Mai we will definitely stay here again!

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9
Superb
131 reviews
Price from
£4
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. Great Location in nimman area, walking distance to super market like Macro, good restaurants, cafes. I stayed in the dorm also equipped with refrigerator and microwave inside.

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9.2
Superb
141 reviews
Price from
£9
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 bed is comfortable, great location to access the old town. The host Sky is exceptional, she will help you with anything you need. There is a few times I am back when Sky's family was having dinner, they always invite me to join them, they are very warm and helpful.

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9.1
Superb
242 reviews
Price from
£6
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. Everything was great! The staff were so nice and attentive. The bathroom and room were clean. The location in the old city was perfect, making everything conveniently close.

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9.5
Exceptional
197 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

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