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Popular hostels in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Discover well-known properties in Chiang Mai, Thailand that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 5,360 hotels in Chiang Mai, Thailand and price data was last updated on 9 September 2025. The average price for a hotel in Chiang Mai, Thailand is €11/night.
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138/7 Ratchamakka Rd, Pra-Sing District, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Hostel in Chiang Mai, a quick walk to Sunday Walking Street Market Along with dry cleaning, this smoke-free hostel has laundry facilities and express check-in. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, express check-out, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe are onsite. Smile Capsule Hostel offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. This Chiang Mai hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
7.0
Good
472 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
65/64 Moo 10 Soi Wat Umong, Suthep Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Hostel with free parking, near Chiang Mai University This hostel features a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a reception hall. Bathrooms are shared. Insight Hostel offers 6 accommodations with air conditioning. Cable television is provided. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. This Chiang Mai hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Air conditioning
8.9
Excellent
90 reviews
Location
3.5 km from city centre
54/2,4 Singharat Road, Sripoom, Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Hostel with free parking, a short walk to Chiang Mai University Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this hostel has laundry facilities and an arcade/game room. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a front-desk safe are onsite. The Common Hostel offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. This Chiang Mai hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.9
Excellent
3829 reviews
Location
0.9 km from city centre
98 Samlarn Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang Mai panda Hostel is conveniently located in the popular Old City area. The hotel offers a wide range of amenities and perks to ensure you have a great time. Facilities like free Wi-Fi in all rooms, taxi service, daily housekeeping, convenience store, laundromat are readily available for you to enjoy. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. The hotel's peaceful atmosphere extends to its recreational facilities which include theme park. No matter what your reasons are for visiting Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai panda Hostel will make you feel instantly at home.
Free Wi-Fi
8.0
Excellent
325 reviews
Location
0.8 km from city centre
248/15 Sahasriphum Pl., Maninopparat Rd, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Suburban hostel with a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop A rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a business center are available at this hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and an arcade/game room are onsite. I-smile MeU2 Hostel offers 3 shared accommodations with air conditioning, safes, and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. This Chiang Mai hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Microwaves, refrigerators, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.6
Excellent
468 reviews
Location
1.1 km from city centre
93/1 Nantharam Road, Haiya, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Hostel with free parking, near Tha Phae Gate Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hostel has a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and dry cleaning are onsite. The Entaneer Poshtel - Hostel offers 63 shared accommodations with air conditioning, hair dryers, and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
8.8
Excellent
990 reviews
Location
1.0 km from city centre
7 Ratchamakka Soi 7, Phra Sing District, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Hostel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Wat Phra Singh This hostel features a restaurant, coffee/tea in a common area, and a microwave in a common area. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities. Sherloft Home & Hostel offers 12 shared accommodations with air conditioning, safes, and slippers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations have kitchens with separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and refrigerators can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.7
Excellent
1344 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
19/2 Charoensuk Rd., Changpuak, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Hotel with free parking, near Tha Phae Gate Free self parking and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free hotel. DewyHouse offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. This Chiang Mai hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.0
Excellent
85 reviews
Location
1.8 km from city centre
24 Soi 7 Prapokklao Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Adults-only hostel in Chiang Mai with free breakfast A snack bar/deli, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden. Bathrooms are shared. Hostel Lullaby - Adults Only offers 33 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and shared/communal kitchens. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
9.0
Excellent
648 reviews
Location
0.3 km from city centre
101 Prapoklao Road, Prasingha Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to Tha Phae Gate Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a snack bar/deli and a rooftop terrace. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a microwave in a common area, and a communal living room are onsite. ASAYA House offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and slippers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and minibars. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
8.8
Excellent
236 reviews
Location
0.2 km from city centre

Travel insights for hostels in Chiang Mai

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in Chiang Mai including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Chiang Mai?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Chiang Mai is April (€6). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Chiang Mai is October (€13).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Chiang Mai?

The cheapest day to stay in Chiang Mai is Saturday (€4). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Monday, when the average nightly price is €10.

How much is a hostel in Chiang Mai tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Chiang Mai tonight starting as low as €5, rising to an average cost of €24, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from €11 for a 4-star hostel in Chiang Mai for tonight.

How much is a Chiang Mai hostel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hostels in Chiang Mai this weekend for as little as €5/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as €5/night. For a 4-star hostel in Chiang Mai, the cheapest rate recently found was €13/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Chiang Mai?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 83 days before your trip to Chiang Mai. The lowest price found when booking 83 days ahead was €6 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Discover affordable stays in Chiang Mai, Thailand that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Chiang Mai, Thailand can be found for as low as €6 per night. There is currently one property in Chiang Mai, Thailand that can be booked for this price. Trekker Camp is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Price data was last updated on 9 September 2025
At the moment, these hostels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Chiang Mai. Consider alternative dates if you're able to compare prices.
20 Paprow, Padad, Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand
2.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€6
Avg. per night
9/4 Samlarn Road Soi 1, Chiang Mai, Thailand
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
€6
Avg. per night
109/8 Ragang Rd. Changklan, Chiang Mai, Thailand
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
€7
Avg. per night
120 Nantharam Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand
1.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
€7
Avg. per night
2/3 Chang Moi Road Soi 3, Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€8
Avg. per night
37/1 Bumrung Buri Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Air conditioning
€8
Avg. per night
185/4 Lumphun Road Watket, Chiang Mai, Thailand
2.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€8
Avg. per night
116/1 Sirimangkalajarn Road T. Suthep, Chiang Mai, Thailand
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
€8
Avg. per night
23 Ratchamanka Soi 3, Lane 3/1, Chiang Mai, Thailand
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€8
Avg. per night
20-20/1 Changmoi Kao Rd, Changmoi, Chiang Mai, Thailand
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€9
Avg. per night
8/2 Soi Champi, Sirimangkalajarn Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand
2.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
€9
Avg. per night
22/7 Aruk 5 Rd A.Mueang, Chiang Mai, Thailand
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€9
Avg. per night
5/10 Soi 7, Opposite Chiang Mai District Office Rachadumnuen Road, Sri Poom, Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€9
Avg. per night
78/4 Wualai Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€9
Avg. per night
105 Kampangdin Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€9
Avg. per night
129/2 Mueang Road, T. Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
€9
Avg. per night

Hostel prices in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Chiang Mai to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Chiang Mai at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 9 September 2025.
hostels located in the Chiang Mai area sorted by price and hostel class. We've also highlighted the most popular hostels and best value within each hostel class.
3 stars
5/10 Soi 7, Opposite Chiang Mai District Office Rachadumnuen Road, Sri Poom, Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand
2 stars and under
54/2,4 Singharat Road, Sripoom, Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand
2/3 Chang Moi Road Soi 3, Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Other accommodations in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Find the perfect theme hotel or holiday rental for your stay in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
126 Chiangmai Lamphun Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand
2.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€25
Avg. per night
10 Moo. 8 Loi Kroh Soi 2, Chiang Mai, Thailand
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€65
Avg. per night
6/6 Prapokklao Road, Chiang Mai, Thailand
0.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€101
Avg. per night
63/3 Moo 4 Tambol Padead, Chiang Mai, Thailand
5.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Airport shuttle
€15
Avg. per night
Chiang Mai, Thailand
1.6 km from city centre
Air conditioning
€9
Avg. per night
1/1 Soi 9, Chalernprated Rd., Changklan, Chiang Mai, Thailand
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€117
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Chiang Mai

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Chiang Mai, Thailand to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 9 September 2025.
Use the map to find hostels in Chiang Mai that are close to the points of interest you'll be frequenting. You can find more information on a particular hostel within the map by clicking on its name.

Facts about staying in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Chiang Mai to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 9 September 2025.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Chiang Mai?

    €11/night is an average price for a hostel in Chiang Mai throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in November is the most expensive month to book, and in August is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Chiang Mai hostels for as low as €2/night. In general, Chiang Mai hostels for €8 or less are a good deal.

  • What’s the best hostel in Chiang Mai?

    Based on our data, Heuan Pak-Dee Hostel@Gallery is the best Chiang Mai hostel, with a rating of 9.2/10 from 306 reviews.

  • What hostel is closest to Chiang Mai Airport?

    Green Sleep Hostel is the nearest hostel in Chiang Mai to Chiang Mai Airport, at a distance of 3.1 km.

  • What area of Chiang Mai is most popular to stay in?

    The most popular neighbourhood is Chiang Mai Old City, with 15% of our users looking to stay in Chiang Mai searching for hostels in this area over the last 12 months. Pinghostel is a popular hostel in Chiang Mai Old City that might be available for your travel dates, though there are other great properties in the area as well.

  • Should I stay in a Chiang Mai hostel?

    Staying in a Chiang Mai hostel has many benefits, including cost savings, proximity to the centre of the city, a social and laid-back atmosphere, and similar amenities to hotels (such as Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, or 24/7 check-in). Hostels in Chiang Mai tend to attract younger, solo travellers, but they can be great for couples and families as well.

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