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 September is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Chiang Mai hostels for as low as €3/night. In general, Chiang Mai hostels for €7 or less are a good deal.

What’s the best hostel in Chiang Mai?

Based on our data, Green Sleep Hostel is the best Chiang Mai hostel, with a rating of 9.1/10 from 2,807 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 7% of our users looking to stay in Chiang Mai searching for hostels in this area over the last 12 months. The Common Hostel 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.

What is the most popular hostel in Chiang Mai closest to Chiang Mai Night Bazaar?

The most popular hostel in Chiang Mai that’s close to Chiang Mai Night Bazaar is Lanna Hostel. Just 1.2 km separate Lanna Hostel from Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, the city’s most popular attraction. 706 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Lanna Hostel a score of 7.3/10.

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

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Chiang Mai is April (€10). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Chiang Mai is December (€19).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Chiang Mai is Wednesday (€7). On the other hand, travellers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is €16.

How much is a hostel in Chiang Mai tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Chiang Mai tonight starting as low as €6, rising to an average cost of €22, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from €15 for a 4-star hostel in Chiang Mai for tonight.

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

Save money by booking a hostel at least 15 days before your trip to Chiang Mai. The lowest price found when booking 15 days ahead was €9 per night.

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Cheapest hostels in Chiang Mai, Thailand

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.

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Iris Hostel

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

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Travel insights for hostels in Chiang Mai

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

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Chiang Mai is April (€10). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Chiang Mai is December (€19).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Chiang Mai is Wednesday (€7). On the other hand, travellers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is €16.

How much is a hostel in Chiang Mai tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Chiang Mai tonight starting as low as €6, rising to an average cost of €22, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from €15 for a 4-star hostel in Chiang Mai for tonight.

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

Save money by booking a hostel at least 15 days before your trip to Chiang Mai. The lowest price found when booking 15 days ahead was €9 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Chiang Mai, Thailand

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.

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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 8 September 2026.

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What hostel is closest to Chiang Mai Airport?

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

What is the most popular hostel in Chiang Mai closest to Chiang Mai Night Bazaar?

Should I stay in a Chiang Mai hostel?

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