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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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9.4
Superb
3,209 reviews
Price from
US$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. Very friendly and helpful staff, they helped with making eggs for the breakfast, always there for any information. The hostel is very clean, nicely decorated and light, I really enjoyed my stay

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9.2
Superb
1,389 reviews
Price from
US$12
per night

THE BOSS CHIANGMAl

Chang Phueak, Chiang Mai

Located in Chiang Mai, 2.5 km from Chiang Mai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, THE BOSS CHIANGMAl provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are a tour desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and an ATM.

Guest rooms at the hostel include air conditioning and a wardrobe. I recommend it for short and long stays. A great breakfast, the staff who work at the hostel are very hospitable and are very receptive. Comfortable bed, good air conditioning, and great location. There is laundry, 7-11, ATM, hair salon all nearby.

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9.6
Exceptional
124 reviews
Price from
US$19
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
125 reviews
Price from
US$11
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. Super chill hostel a bit away from all the parties and stuff in the middle of town. Super nice staff and very clean. Beds comfy and good privacy

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9.2
Superb
350 reviews
Price from
US$12
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. The property is around 1.3 km from Wat Pra Sing, 2 km from Statue of King Mengrai and 3.3 km from Central Plaza ChiangRai. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests. The best place we got during our stay in Thailand. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The place close to the night market, very clean, got a pool, a gym and a leisure area. Breakfast am with coffee and eggs (cooked by the guests themselves), fruits and biscuits. The room very spacious and nicely decorated. We wished we could stay longer in this hotel!

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9
Superb
239 reviews
Price from
US$10
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. This is one of the best hostels I’ve stayed in in Thailand! Everything was very clean and comfortable, and the atmosphere was very friendly and relaxed. I’ll definitely stay here again!

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9
Superb
143 reviews
Price from
US$5
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. Room is huge, wish I had a blackout curtain in the middle to make two rooms and remove any light from the bed area. Location can not be better for Nimman area, right in middle of everything. The host, Mr Fischer, very friendly and helpful. There is not a cohort of staff and we liked this, feels like home, probably this is the reason the place is called a Hostel and not a Hotel, as the room quality is too good for a hostel. The room has a small balcony, allowing you to dry clothes, washed in the washing machines found in the hostel premises or any damp clothes from laundry service. Money wise, property is good value

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9.3
Superb
153 reviews
Price from
US$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 best host of all time. She was so sweet, attentive and ready to help or talk. Arrived early with the sleeper train and had a great morning with her. The hostel is nice. Got a lot of amenities, nice bed and great location.

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9.1
Superb
249 reviews
Price from
US$7
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. Super clean, great location and the staff were lovely. One of our favourite stays on our trip and would definitely come back again.

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9.5
Exceptional
221 reviews
Price from
US$11
per night

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