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Baan Mai Kradan Hostel Chiang Rai, hotel in Chiang Rai

Located in Chiang Rai, a 4-minute walk from Statue of King Mengrai, Baan Mai Kradan Hostel Chiang Rai has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

The grounds and landscaped garden are a peaceful oasis near a busy intersection and runway in front of the hostel. Open-air dining room and lounge are delightful in the afternoons and evenings, but cold in the mornings since they open all the windows and the transition area is open (January). Shoe policy is a nuisance with cold concrete flooring, provide sandals if you insist on maintaining a shoeless policy. Breakfast was more than generous considering it was free; coffee/tea, bread, bananas, salad and boiled eggs and sundries. The bathrooms seem inadequate for the amount of guests, but hot water for showers kept the chill out. Overall, great location, short walk to the city center, handsome hill tribe and lanna decor, space to meet &greet or quiet contemplation, love the ficus religiosa.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
1,271 reviews
Price from
$27.23
1 night, 2 adults
Together Backpackers Hostel, hotel in Chiang Rai

Located in Chiang Rai and with Chiang Rai Saturday Night Walking Street reachable within a few steps, Together Backpackers Hostel provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared...

The location is very central. Many attractions are within walking distance. The hostel feels just like home. The staff was amazing. It's a very social hostel. I had intended to stay for 2 days but ended up staying for a week. One of the best hostel experiences that I have had recently.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
109 reviews
Price from
$19.60
1 night, 2 adults
Chean-Chean House, hotel in Chiang Rai

Located in Chiang Rai, a 11-minute walk from Central Plaza, Chean-Chean House provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

Chean-Chean House is a lovely small guest house with only 4 rooms and a large common balcony. My room was directly connected to the balcony, which gave us a dining table outside. The room was tastefully decorated and contained a small fridge as well as a kettle. The bed was very comfortable, the en suite bathroom was quite nice with a nice hot shower. Location was in a quiet residential street opposite a Buddhist Temple. The lady that ran the place was very nice, and quite cheerful.
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
151 reviews
Price from
$23.05
1 night, 2 adults
Busket Hostel, hotel in Chiang Rai

Located in Chiang Rai and with Clock Tower Chiang Rai reachable within a 7-minute walk, Busket Hostel has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the...

The staff was very friendly and helpful. Was close to everything. Had everything you needed. Would recommend to others.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
540 reviews
Price from
$18.73
1 night, 2 adults
Stay In Chiangrai, hotel in Chiang Rai

Located within 1.6 miles of Statue of King Mengrai and 2 miles of Central Plaza, Stay In Chiangrai has rooms in Chiang Rai.

This is hands down the best hostel I’ve stayed at! It was exceptionally clean and comfortable. The owner is the sweetest man who has so much information to share and is a very genuine host. There is an awesome free breakfast everyday and a nice common area to hang out at. 11/10 in every way!
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
708 reviews
Price from
$13.83
1 night, 2 adults
Backpack Hostel, hotel in Chiang Rai

Located in Chiang Rai and with Clock Tower Chiang Rai reachable within a 7-minute walk, Backpack Hostel has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace....

Excellent hostel - very nicely thought out amenities and logistics. One of the few I’ve seen with signs asking not to slam doors, so it’s nice and quiet. The lady who works there baked cookies/brownies, which was extra nice :) location is perfect for Chiang Rai - 2 min from bus station/market.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
423 reviews
Price from
$16.71
1 night, 2 adults
Mercy Hostel, hotel in Chiang Rai

Located in Chiang Rai, within a 7-minute walk of Clock Tower Chiang Rai and 0.7 miles of Chiang Rai Saturday Night Walking Street, Mercy Hostel has accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi as...

Big common areas for socializing, blackout curtains on beds and big lockers, breakfast of toast and make-your-own eggs, friendly staff that gave me good restaurant recommendations, walking distance from night bazaar/ night market
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
353 reviews
Price from
$33.20
1 night, 2 adults
Social Garden Hostel, hotel in Chiang Rai

Located in Chiang Rai, a 7-minute walk from Statue of King Mengrai, Social Garden Hostel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

If you are homesick and looking for your little community away from home, Social Garden is the place to be. The owners as well as the volunteers are extremely friendly, they will welcome you with open arms and gladly talk to you for hours, help with any questions you have about Chiang Rai and beyond. You can immediately feel that passion and love is at the heart of what they built. Location is convenient without being in the main city center area: running track in close proximity, 7eleven, other restaurants as well. In my opinion, it’s better to be slightly further since it can be very crowded due to the several markets that are around the clock tower. In terms of facilities, there is a bathroom inside the guest house and another one outside. 3 showers, 2 sinks, a kitchen and open communal area outside. They host themed nights, during my stay I participated in Beer Pong, Saturday Night market and Skyjo card game. It’s very cool since of course you are free to join whenever and also only if you are in the mood for it! I stayed in the 6-bed female dorm. Beds are comfortable, you get 2 pillows which are quite thick but fluffy at the same time, a bedside lamp and plug. Temperature in the room is regulated by the staff and it was quite good, not too cold, not too warm! I was there for 3 nights but could easily extend for a few more nights since there are many things to do around Chiang Rai which are mostly excursions. Overall, very nice homey and cozy stay in Chiang Rai, recommended for those who are more laidback, open-minded and chill.
Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
25 reviews
Price from
$17.35
1 night, 2 adults
Bann Tawan Hostel Chiang Rai, hotel in Chiang Rai

Located in Chiang Rai and within a few steps of Chiang Rai Saturday Night Walking Street, Bann Tawan Hostel Chiang Rai has free bikes, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

The location
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
896 reviews
Price from
$26.28
1 night, 2 adults
Huen Chan Thip, hotel in Chiang Rai

Offering an outdoor pool, Huen Chan Thip is located in Chiang Rai. Free WiFi access is available throughout. Rooms here provide guests with a flat-screen cable TV, air conditioning and a refrigerator....

Nice breakfast
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
810 reviews
Price from
$25.93
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.

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  • Baan Mai Kradan Hostel Chiang Rai
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,271 reviews

    Located in Chiang Rai, a 4-minute walk from Statue of King Mengrai, Baan Mai Kradan Hostel Chiang Rai has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Amazing facilities and super friendly and helpful host !

  • Bann Tawan Hostel Chiang Rai
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 896 reviews

    Located in Chiang Rai and within a few steps of Chiang Rai Saturday Night Walking Street, Bann Tawan Hostel Chiang Rai has free bikes, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Very clean. Lovely informative staff. Very convenient

  • Connect Hotel Chiang Rai
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 857 reviews

    Located in Chiang Rai, a 13-minute walk from Clock Tower Chiang Rai, Connect Hotel Chiang Rai has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Super friendly and helpful staff plus great communication

  • Little One
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 91 reviews

    Located in Chiang Rai, a 2-minute walk from Clock Tower Chiang Rai, Little One provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

    Service and staff were really kindness and helpful !

  • O'Kane's Pub and Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1 review

    O'Kane's Pub and Hostel in Chiang Rai provides adults only accommodations with a garden, a restaurant and a bar.

  • Bedcabin Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 3 reviews

    Located in Chiang Rai and with Mae Fah Luang University reachable within 2.2 miles, Bedcabin Hostel provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

  • Suree House
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 95 reviews

    Located in Chiang Rai, within a 3-minute walk of Clock Tower Chiang Rai and 500 yards of Chiang Rai Saturday Night Walking Street, Suree House has accommodations with a shared lounge and a bar, and...

    Thanks for the help from staff. Excellent and well appreciated

  • BED Friends Poshtel
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 639 reviews

    BED Friends Poshtel is located in Chiang Rai, a 19-minute walk from Statue of King Mengrai and 1.8 miles from Central Plaza.

    Excellent location! The room and bathroom were clean.

Great access to the city center! Check these hostels in Chiang Rai

  • Chean-Chean House
    Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 151 reviews

    Located in Chiang Rai, a 11-minute walk from Central Plaza, Chean-Chean House provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

    Very friendly and accommodating owner, would visit again.

  • Busket Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 540 reviews

    Located in Chiang Rai and with Clock Tower Chiang Rai reachable within a 7-minute walk, Busket Hostel has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the...

    Great location awesome stuffs, ao clean and organised!

  • Backpack Hostel
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 423 reviews

    Located in Chiang Rai and with Clock Tower Chiang Rai reachable within a 7-minute walk, Backpack Hostel has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    The owner and staff was soooo sweet, it really felt like home <3

  • Bed & Bike Hostel
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 255 reviews

    Located in Chiang Rai, a 2-minute walk from Clock Tower Chiang Rai, Bed & Bike Hostel has air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

    Ideal location, comfortable bed and room gets nice and cool.

  • Your Home
    Central location
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 130 reviews

    Located in Chiang Rai, within a 5-minute walk of Chiang Rai Saturday Night Walking Street and 0.4 miles of Wat Pra Sing, Your Home provides accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout...

    Fantástica la mujer del Your Home, recomiendo el lugar

  • Spinomad hostel
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 165 reviews

    Located in Chiang Rai, a 4-minute walk from Clock Tower Chiang Rai, Spinomad hostel has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    - nice and clean room - good shower and nice bathroom - balcony

  • Huen Chan Thip
    Central location
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 810 reviews

    Offering an outdoor pool, Huen Chan Thip is located in Chiang Rai. Free WiFi access is available throughout.

    Nice, comfy, clean, With good wifi and good breakast

  • OD Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 6 reviews

    Located in Chiang Rai, a 4-minute walk from Clock Tower Chiang Rai, OD Hostel has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

    Super dejlige og rolige omgivelser, inde fra værelserne kan man ikke høre larmen fra gaden. Pænt og rent. Det er meget praktisk med en butik lige under. Venligt personale

  • The Target Residence
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 34 reviews

    Located in Chiang Rai and with Central Plaza reachable within 1.5 miles, The Target Residence has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property...

    Kamer / locatie/ aankleding gebouw/parkeerplaats

  • Garden House INChiangrai
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 188 reviews

    Located in Chiang Rai, a 8-minute walk from Clock Tower Chiang Rai, Garden House INChiangrai has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

    V centru a klidek bezpecne parkovani pro motocykl

  • Sook Jai Guest House
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 334 reviews

    Located in Chiang Rai, Sook Jai Guest House has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Super nice people and staff, very nice vibe and very social!

  • TT Hostel Chiangrai
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 764 reviews

    Located within a 17-minute walk of Wat Pra Sing and 2.3 miles of Central Plaza, TT Hostel Chiangrai has rooms in Chiang Rai.

    good location, great hotel and very kind staff. Recommended!

  • YOYO HOUSE
    Central location
    Scored 4.0
    4.0
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing
     · 1 review

    Located in Chiang Rai, YOYO HOUSE has a garden and a shared lounge. The hostel features family rooms. At the hostel, all rooms have a desk.

  • Saijai Cafe and Hostel

    Located within a 15-minute walk of Statue of King Mengrai and 2.4 miles of Central Plaza, Saijai Cafe and Hostel has rooms in Chiang Rai.

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  • Avg. price/night: $167.13
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 750 reviews
    Great location, family room with bunk bed, water park
    christine
    Family with young children
  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 639 reviews
    The staff were amazing with the smile,the recommendations and the guy even went beyond his job and drove me to the terminal so i dont have to walk with my bags! The place itself is really good,one of the best hostels ive been in facilities wise Plus there is a worker(at night a security guard) almost 24/7 which is really convenient!
    MORIS
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 159 reviews
    Very clean, comfortable and private bunk beds, very helpful reception and staff. Bathrooms impeccable. Great food in the restaurant, breakfast and dinners. Best hostel I’ve been to, highly recommend.
    Marta
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $12.25
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 482 reviews
    Walked from the bus station. Lots of food within 300m. Clean enough. Mini-fridge, hot water, and AC if you want that. Staff were polite. Speak some English. Only stayed one night to catch a plane. Price was OK and safe neighborhood. Maybe good for budget traveler who doesn't want to be in a hostel.
    andrew
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 110 reviews
    Best hostel in Chiang Mai :) Nuy is amazing, she will make you feel like home. Best food (breakfast) and (dinner) and is all included for the cheapest price you’ll pay in Chiang Mai, you’ll get also a bicycle for free and motorbike with extra discount.
    Armend
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 540 reviews
    The best hostel I stayed in during my trip. the design is beautiful, the place is extremely clean, it’s less than a minute from the bus station. The owner and staff were absolutely lovely, trusting and took great care of me. I loved that there are laundry facilities and a cute kitchen and hang out area. I always felt my stuff was safe. Note that there are strict house rules. The hostel also offered some very comprehensive tours of Chiang Mai’s attractions
    Chloe
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 540 reviews
    great location next to the bus terminal. safety is in place as door access card is required to enter the hostel.
    Jenny
    Family with young children
  • Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 540 reviews
    Amazing little hostel so clean comfy and safe, great location near bus station so easy to get anywhere and the staff were fantastic!
    Zoë
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $10.09
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 334 reviews
    Great location near bus station and walking street. Lots of bars and restaurants nearby. Hostel very laidback and has a reggae bar feel to it. No beer sold here but 7/11 round corner. Weed available too. Would recommend. Stopped in dormitory for 3 nights.
    Tom
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $10.63
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 764 reviews
    great location- so central! staff are friendly, we had a private twin room. most comfortable bed we’ve had in Thailand so far. relatively clean- bathrooms could have a good going over but not bad compared to some hostels at all. Cheapest hostel we’ve had so far :)
    Becky
    Travelers with friends

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