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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.

J
Jan Marc
From
Panama
Great place. Friendly owner, free breakfast and water.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,205 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
US$20.10
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.

S
Sofia
From
Italy
kind staff, very helpful, fantastic mood, meeting people from all over the world in a chill place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,886 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
US$20.26
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...

M
Maaike Sylvana
From
Netherlands
Amazing owners, do everything to make you feel at home. The bunks give you a lot of privacy because of the curtain, each with it's own fan and reading light.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
US$12.12
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...

V
Vishnu Priya
From
India
Amazing hosts and really good stay for solo travellers. The place was super clean and tidy
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews
Location 9.0
Price from
US$14.77
1 night, 2 adults

The Yard Hostel Chiang Mai

Si Phum, Chiang Mai

Set in Chiang Mai, 300 metres from Three Kings Monument, The Yard Hostel Chiang Mai offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

M
Mahee Hossain
From
Australia
Vibe is amazing, staff and travellers here are all very friendly. Easy to have a chat to people and to join groups to do activities. Facilities were also great, bathroom is clean, rooms have good air-con, dorm beds are comfortable enough and have plenty of room. Location is also good, close to places to eat, and is a 2 minute walk away from some of the temples and main museums.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 247 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
US$49.62
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, 161 reviews
Location 9.7
Price from
US$17.27
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.

F
Francesco
From
Italy
Really kind and friendly staff. They help me with everything i needed :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews
Location 8.2
Price from
US$20.35
1 night, 2 adults

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.

A
Aaron
From
United States
George and Kim are the nicest people, the hostel is new and very clean and comfortable. It’s become a home away from home for me and in general feels very homely. They go out of their way to make sure you’re comfortable. There is good breakfast and snacks. If you’re looking for recommendations on things to do around town or food or anything, George and Kim are super helpful to ask. It’s also a great location to the tha phae Gate and Sunday Night Market. I’ve stayed in hostels for over a few years and this one stands out as one of the best.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 370 reviews
Location 9.8
Price from
US$27.98
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.

N
Nazri
From
Malaysia
The setting and interior is beautiful, they have very helpful staff. It is a great room for 3 person.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews
Location 9.2
Price from
US$54.55
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.

H
Helena
From
Poland
Super friendly staff, comfortable bed, good location with lots of restaurants, street food places, shops and fruit market. I enjoyed staying there a lot.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
US$27.13
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 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 800 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 773 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 426 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 81 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,886 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 247 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 217 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 497 reviews
  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,832 reviews

Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Chiang Mai and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 521 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...

    From US$47.10 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 358 reviews

    In a prime location in the centre of Chiang Mai, The Corner มุมม่วน คาเฟ่ แอนด์ โฮสเทล MumMuan hostel offers free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

    From US$25.44 per night
  • 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.

    From US$91.07 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews

    Attractively located in the centre of Chiang Mai, Phukhao Hostel features free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

    From US$24.81 per night
  • 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.

    From US$29.83 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 537 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.

    From US$62.80 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 81 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.

    From US$25.35 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 601 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.

    From US$62.80 per night

No credit card needed to book these hostels in Chiang Mai and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 107 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.

    From US$24.34 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 822 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.

    From US$44.51 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 988 reviews

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

    From US$29.52 per night
  • 9 Hostel

    Si Phum, Chiang Mai
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 436 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.

    From US$12.56 per night
  • F Plus F Hostel

    Chiang Mai
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 104 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.

    From US$18.21 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 501 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.

    From US$14.13 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 485 reviews

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

    From US$14.13 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 212 reviews

    Located in Chiang Mai, within 300 metres of Chiang Mai Gate and less than 1 km of Chedi Luang Temple, SherVa101 Home and Hostel provides accommodation with a garden and as well as free private parking...

    From US$37.68 per night

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, 1,303 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.

    From US$62.82 per night
  • 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.

    From US$47.10 per night
  • Me U Hostel

    Si Phum, Chiang Mai
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 419 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.

    From US$48.51 per night
  • KAYAN Hostel

    Si Phum, Chiang Mai
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 736 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.

    From US$27 per night
  • 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.

    From US$78.51 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 671 reviews

    Ideally set in the centre of Chiang Mai, Hostel One Art and Gallery features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$31.09 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 375 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.

    From US$25.12 per night
  • Fav Inn Town

    Phra Sing, Chiang Mai
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 538 reviews

    Attractively set in Chiang Mai, Fav Inn Town features air-conditioned rooms, free bikes, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

    From US$34.54 per night

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Hostels that guests love in Chiang Mai

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  • Avg. price/night: US$26.42
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,886 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, 1,205 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, 1,205 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
  • Avg. price/night: US$62.82
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,303 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 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 896 reviews
    Amazingly cheap hostel. Great for budget travels, get what you pay for. Very social with a ping pong table and indoor/outdoor seating. Great location. Moped rental available.
    Guest review by
    Ben
    Young couple
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 412 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
  • Avg. price/night: US$29.52
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 988 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