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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. Such pleasant people with amazing sense for community

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9.4
Superb
3,139 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. The owner and the girls working at Green Sleep Hostel were absolutely amazing. Always happy to help, welcoming, up for a chat... they really made this place feel like home. I would come back here any time.

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9.2
Superb
1,378 reviews
Price from
US$11
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. The best place so far in Chiang Mai. Bedding Mattress, Bed Linen, Towels, Toiletteries, Breakfast are all 5 Stars and most importantly, value for money!!! 7-Eleven convenient store (24 hours) is just 3 mins away from the hotel.

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9.6
Exceptional
118 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. clean, comfortable, nice owner, good recommendations for food

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9.8
Exceptional
121 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. Perfect silent location.Iloved the wooden cabin. Very neat. Staff helped me out to get a room, because I accidentally booked a wrong stay. Very friendly and helpful.

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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. Excellent staff, comfortable beds, good AC, great bathrooms.

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9
Superb
235 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
142 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. great location, the hostel is inside Nimman center, can easily get good foods and coffees in walking distance; the room is clean and quite big as a dorm room; the bed is very comfortable. highly recommend!

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9.3
Superb
151 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
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 coziness of the place! The staff are so lovely and helpful most of the time. I love their room, and they also have a working space and a coffee shop. The breakfast tastes great! I appreciate that they can still serve me breakfast since I always wake up around 11 am. The place is also near some of the tourist spots and 2-min. Walk to 7/11. Plus, they have a cute Garfield cat 😻

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9.5
Exceptional
216 reviews
Price from
US$11
per night

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