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Hostels in Chiang Mai

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

Most booked hostels in Chiang Mai and surroundings in the past month

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 496 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 925 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 441 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 97 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,308 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 315 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,878 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 438 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Chiang Mai

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,793 reviews

Save money on hostels in Chiang Mai and nearby – budget options available

The August Hostel

Si Phum, Chiang Mai
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 488 reviews

Conveniently situated in the Si Phum district of Chiang Mai, The August Hostel is located 600 metres from Three Kings Monument, less than 1 km from Chedi Luang Temple and a 13-minute walk from Chang...

From US$58.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 543 reviews

The Sila Boutique Bed & Breakfast is located opposite from Wat Phra Singh Temple. It offers modern air-conditioned rooms with a balcony and free Wi-Fi.

From US$86.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 608 reviews

Attractively located in the centre of Chiang Mai, Sleep Walker Poshtel features free WiFi, a shared lounge and free private parking for guests who drive.

From US$55.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,308 reviews

Located in Chiang Mai, 200 metres from Three Kings Monument, Chiangmai Midpoint Activity Hostel provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$129.31 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Situated conveniently in the centre of Chiang Mai, Past Tense Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service.

From US$46.27 per night

Me U Hostel

Si Phum, Chiang Mai
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 389 reviews

In a prime location in Chiang Mai, Me U Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking. This 2-star hostel offers a shared lounge and a tour desk.

From US$54.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 925 reviews

Conveniently set in Chiang Mai, Premier Hostel Chiang Mai provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

From US$29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews

Well located in the centre of Chiang Mai, Stay North Gate Bed and Breakfast provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

From US$77.12 per night

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Bed in Town

Si Phum, Chiang Mai
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 220 reviews

Ideally situated in Chiang Mai, Bed in Town features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. This 2-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space.

From US$129.57 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews

Siriwan Hostel is well set in the centre of Chiang Mai, and provides a garden, free WiFi and a bar. The property is close to Chedi Luang Temple, Wat Phra Singh and Tha Pae Gate.

From US$24.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 213 reviews

Conveniently set in the Si Phum district of Chiang Mai, U2 & i-smile Hostel is set 400 metres from Chang Puak Gate, 1.2 km from Three Kings Monument and 1.4 km from Wat Phra Singh.

From US$18.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 771 reviews

Monkey Toe Guesthouse in Chiang Mai provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$34.43 per night

9 Hostel

Si Phum, Chiang Mai
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 438 reviews

Ideally located in the Si Phum district of Chiang Mai, 9 Hostel is set 600 metres from Chang Puak Market, less than 1 km from Three Kings Monument and a 13-minute walk from Tha Pae Gate.

From US$15.12 per night

F Plus F Hostel

Chiang Mai
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews

Situated in Chiang Mai, 2.4 km from Chang Puak Market, F Plus F Hostel features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking and a shared lounge.

From US$18.51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 471 reviews

JJ Guesthouse features accommodation with free WiFi in Chiang Mai, attractively set 400 metres from Chiang Mai Gate and less than 1 km from Three Kings Monument.

From US$11.72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 494 reviews

Attractively set in the centre of Chiang Mai, Satop travelers Guesthouse features free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

From US$13.88 per night

Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Chiang Mai and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews

Phukhao Hostel features air-conditioned rooms with cable TV in the Si Phum district of Chiang Mai. This 2-star hostel offers room service, dry cleaning services and free WiFi.

From US$51.42 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews

Conveniently situated in Chiang Mai, Jeune Hotel at Phra Singh provides an à la carte breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.

From US$30.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 98 reviews

Located in Chiang Mai and with Wat Phra Singh reachable within 200 metres, Salee Hostel provides a tour desk, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 133 reviews

Ln House Chiang Mai is attractively set in Chiang Mai, and has a garden, free WiFi and a terrace.

From US$15.42 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,793 reviews

Located in the Old Town area of Chiang Mai, The Common Hostel offers both private and dormitory rooms with free WiFi in all area. Sunday Walking Street is 500 metres from the property.

From US$29.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 751 reviews

Situated conveniently in Chiang Mai, HILLDA HOUSE offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews

Situated conveniently in the centre of Chiang Mai, Non@Chiang Mai offers air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

From US$29.92 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 356 reviews

Conveniently situated in the Phra Sing district of Chiang Mai, Smile Capsule Hostel is located 700 metres from Wat Phra Singh, less than 1 km from Chedi Luang Temple and a 12-minute walk from Chiang...

From US$18.51 per night

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Hostels that guests love in Chiang Mai

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,878 reviews
The staff and the Hostel. Warm and welcoming, clean and modern. I kept extending my stay and stayed for almost two weeks. The ladies that work there and the owner are super helpful and friendly and ready to help with anything. Free filter water and coffee and tea, they have a fridge and microwave you can use and you can do your laundry and use the tumbledryer for cheap. Great mobile coffee van right around the corner. Sunday night street market right behind them. Safe to walk around at night.
Guest review by
Andrea
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,232 reviews
Great location, small social yet quiet no party hostel, met lovely people here. Very good value for money, good aircon, clean, clean bathroom and bedding, very pleasant atmosphere and common area to relax, study, read, work..very helpful and kind hosts. There is a small spa just at the corner run by a sweet lady who also does laundry at a very good price, very convenient. Felt very safe here and slept really well in the female dorm. Locker keys and fresh towel are provided at 300 Baht deposit. I’ll be back.
Guest review by
Nora
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,232 reviews
best hostel we’ve ever stayed in!! so clean, tidy, lovely staff and great facilities. complimentary tea, coffee and snacks and free breakfast☺️can’t recommend enough, thanks so much! Great location nearby everything.
Guest review by
madeleine
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$129.31
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,308 reviews
Great location. Bed is comfortable, and if not comfortable, you can ask for different mattress or pillow. Clean bathroom. Large hostel so very social. You can meet a lot of new people from here. Cafe just next to the hostel But I liked the very cheap local breakfast just downstairs of the hostel.
Guest review by
Jessica
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$29
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 925 reviews
great location super nice staffs cheap price compare to its facilities i will definitely come back here best hostel ever stayed.
Guest review by
katie gogo
Solo traveller
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