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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. It was a donation, I support the commune!

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9.4
Superb
3,182 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. Chacha, Mon, and Kate were fantastic hosts. They were very friendly and always answered or guided you in the right direction when it came to day trips or where to find convenient services/products. The location is brilliant: just in the middle of Chiang Mai, on a quiet street if you need to park your moped. I'd highly suggest staying here.

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9.2
Superb
1,385 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 have lived and traveled in Thailand for more than 3 years. I have to say this is the best hostel I have ever stayed in Thailand, in all aspects. I like the design of the building. The facilities, especially the big tables and the sofa on the first floor are very comfortable. Everything is clean and well organized. The staff are very friendly and helpful. They are doing their best to keep the hostel clean and make the guests feel comfortable, such as the coffee, water, tea, they even bought ice for me after I asked is there any ice.

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9.6
Exceptional
122 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. Great atmosphere with a nice shared space with tea, coffee and snacks all the time. The crew was really nice, always welcoming and ready to help. Also, clean rooms and very comfortable beds.

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9.8
Exceptional
124 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. The staff especially Ron were super helpful and welcoming. They were available to answer any questions and help us with booking day trips and transport. Loved this hostel and will be back. Recommend to all travellers.

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9.2
Superb
349 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. Amazing people working at the reception, everything is nice and clean, good beds, good showers, good dorms at all and a spacious common area. Free food available and a kitchen! One of the best places I’ve stayed

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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. Nice staff, perfect location, good wifi.

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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
151 reviews
Price from
US$10
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. Everything about it. Already stayed here last week, went up to Pai, then the original plan was pass through one night here on my way to Chiang Rai. But loved the hostel so much decided to stay here again instead. Sky as always was awesome and welcoming. Insane value for your money. Thanks for everything!

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9.1
Superb
248 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. the cleanliness, the smell, the attention of the girls, the privacy of the beds and the food. Everything was perfect

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9.5
Exceptional
220 reviews
Price from
US$11
per night

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