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Baan Mai Kradan Hostel Chiang Rai, hotel in Chiang Rai

Situated in Chiang Rai, 400 metres from Statue of King Mengrai, Baan Mai Kradan Hostel Chiang Rai features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Was quite clean
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
1,135 reviews
Price from
£21.25
1 night, 2 adults
Grace hostel - Chiang Rai, hotel in Chiang Rai

Located within 2 km of Clock Tower Chiang Rai and 2.1 km of Wat Pra Sing, Grace hostel - Chiang Rai in Chiang Rai provides a terrace and rooms with free WiFi.

JJ and his family are incredibly welcoming and put in a huge amount of effort to make guests feel at home. It's clean, includes a great breakfast (with eggs) and is spacious with nice to have facilities like a terrace and 20 baht washing machine.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
509 reviews
Price from
£11.24
1 night, 2 adults
Chean-Chean House, hotel in Chiang Rai

Located in Chiang Rai, less than 1 km from Central Plaza ChiangRai, Chean-Chean House provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

The owner is so lovely and can’t do enough for you! The room was very nice and big and clean! We also had a balcony area which was lovely! So nice! Thank you for having us! 😊
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
129 reviews
Price from
£17.99
1 night, 2 adults
Busket Hostel, hotel in Chiang Rai

Situated in Chiang Rai and with Clock Tower Chiang Rai reachable within 600 metres, Busket Hostel features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the...

I had a great night of sleep at Busket Hostel! I was fortunate to be alone in the dorm room. The hostel is right behind the bus terminal, yet surprisingly quiet. The facilities were extremely clean, bed was comfy for hostel standard, and the hostel owner was very nice and helpful. Also snacks and a shared kitchen!
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
468 reviews
Price from
£14.61
1 night, 2 adults
Stay In Chiangrai, hotel in Chiang Rai

Located within 1.2 km of Clock Tower Chiang Rai and 1.8 km of Chiang Rai Saturday Night Walking Street, Stay In Chiangrai provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Chiang Rai.

The host is amazing and knows everything about the city. He helped us to get the correct prices and gave us many great recommendations. Breakfast is simple and good, there even was homemade jam and cake. The rooms are very comfortable, with the curtains you can get more than enough privacy in the dorm, and the beds are huge.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
630 reviews
Price from
£10.34
1 night, 2 adults
Backpack Hostel, hotel in Chiang Rai

Situated in Chiang Rai and with Clock Tower Chiang Rai reachable within 600 metres, Backpack Hostel features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a...

Very nice hostel to stay in. Great rooftop area and amazing staff! I also did the slow boat to Luang Prabang through them and it was amazing!
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
389 reviews
Price from
£13.04
1 night, 2 adults
Mercy Hostel, hotel in 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...

Great value for money, a little out of the hustle and bustle of the main area but still a very short walk. Lovely a quiet and the staff were great to deal with, very helpful.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
298 reviews
Price from
£25.90
1 night, 2 adults
Bann Tawan Hostel Chiang Rai, hotel in Chiang Rai

Situated in Chiang Rai and within 100 metres of Chiang Rai Saturday Night Walking Street, Bann Tawan Hostel Chiang Rai has free bikes, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Clean , good service and location
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
832 reviews
Price from
£22.04
1 night, 2 adults
Huen Chan Thip, hotel in Chiang Rai

Offering an outdoor pool, Huen Chan Thip is located in Chiang Rai. Free WiFi access is available throughout. Rooms here provide guests with a flat-screen cable TV, air conditioning and a refrigerator....

Great breakfast, friendly staff, good location to see Chiang rai
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
782 reviews
Price from
£19.83
1 night, 2 adults
Connect Hotel Chiang Rai, hotel in Chiang Rai

Situated in Chiang Rai, 1.1 km from Clock Tower Chiang Rai, Connect Hotel Chiang Rai features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

The staff is very friendly Full Breakfast
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
799 reviews
Price from
£20.64
1 night, 2 adults
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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.

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  • Baan Mai Kradan Hostel Chiang Rai
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1,135 reviews

    Situated in Chiang Rai, 400 metres from Statue of King Mengrai, Baan Mai Kradan Hostel Chiang Rai features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Amazing facilities and super friendly and helpful host !

  • BED Friends Poshtel
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 619 reviews

    BED Friends Poshtel is situated in Chiang Rai, 1.6 km from Statue of King Mengrai and 2.9 km from Central Plaza ChiangRai.

    Excellent location! The room and bathroom were clean.

  • Bann Tawan Hostel Chiang Rai
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 832 reviews

    Situated in Chiang Rai and within 100 metres of Chiang Rai Saturday Night Walking Street, Bann Tawan Hostel Chiang Rai has free bikes, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Very clean. Lovely informative staff. Very convenient

  • Connect Hotel Chiang Rai
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 799 reviews

    Situated in Chiang Rai, 1.1 km from Clock Tower Chiang Rai, Connect Hotel Chiang Rai features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Super friendly and helpful staff plus great communication

  • Little One
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 88 reviews

    Located in Chiang Rai, 200 metres from Clock Tower Chiang Rai, Little One provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

    Service and staff were really kindness and helpful !

  • O'Kane's Pub and Hostel
    Budget options available

    O'Kane's Pub and Hostel in Chiang Rai provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a restaurant and a bar.

  • Suree House
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 86 reviews

    Situated in Chiang Rai, within 300 metres of Clock Tower Chiang Rai and 500 metres of Chiang Rai Saturday Night Walking Street, Suree House features accommodation with a shared lounge and a bar, and...

    very clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful!

  • Sook Jai Guest House
    Budget options available
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 286 reviews

    Set in Chiang Rai, Sook Jai Guest House has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Super nice people and staff, very nice vibe and very social!

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Chiang Rai

  • Chean-Chean House
    Scored 9.6
    9.6
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 129 reviews

    Located in Chiang Rai, less than 1 km from Central Plaza ChiangRai, Chean-Chean House provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

    Very friendly and accommodating owner, would visit again.

  • Busket Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 468 reviews

    Situated in Chiang Rai and with Clock Tower Chiang Rai reachable within 600 metres, Busket Hostel features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the...

    Great location awesome stuffs, ao clean and organised!

  • Stay In Chiangrai
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 630 reviews

    Located within 1.2 km of Clock Tower Chiang Rai and 1.8 km of Chiang Rai Saturday Night Walking Street, Stay In Chiangrai provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Chiang Rai.

    Amazing staff. Good breakfast. Perfect bed and clean bathroom

  • Backpack Hostel
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 389 reviews

    Situated in Chiang Rai and with Clock Tower Chiang Rai reachable within 600 metres, Backpack Hostel features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace...

    The owner and staff was soooo sweet, it really felt like home <3

  • Mercy Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 298 reviews

    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...

    Everything was super clean, very comfortable and the staff was fantastic.

  • Jidjai hostel
    Central location
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 42 reviews

    Jidjai hostel is situated in Chiang Rai, within 2.2 km of Chiang Rai Saturday Night Walking Street and 1.1 km of Central Plaza ChiangRai.

    Nice private room, shared bathroom was nice and clean.

  • Bed & Bike Hostel
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 208 reviews

    Situated in Chiang Rai, 200 metres from Clock Tower Chiang Rai, Bed & Bike Hostel features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

    Comfy beds with curtains. Clean rooms and bathrooms

  • Your Home
    Central location
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 96 reviews

    Located in Chiang Rai, within 500 metres of Chiang Rai Saturday Night Walking Street and 700 metres of Wat Pra Sing, Your Home provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the...

    Fantástica la mujer del Your Home, recomiendo el lugar

  • Spinomad hostel
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 160 reviews

    Situated in Chiang Rai, 400 metres from Clock Tower Chiang Rai, Spinomad hostel features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    Clean rooms and bathrooms. Great common area. Great location

  • Bedcabin Hostel
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 3 reviews

    Set in Chiang Rai and with Mae Fah Luang University reachable within 3.6 km, Bedcabin Hostel offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

  • Huen Chan Thip
    Central location
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 782 reviews

    Offering an outdoor pool, Huen Chan Thip is located in Chiang Rai. Free WiFi access is available throughout.

    Nice, comfy, clean, With good wifi and good breakast

  • Garden House INChiangrai
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 156 reviews

    Situated in Chiang Rai, 700 metres from Clock Tower Chiang Rai, Garden House INChiangrai features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

    No air conditioning but cool at night, wake up with the birds.

  • The Target Residence
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 34 reviews

    Situated in Chiang Rai and with Central Plaza ChiangRai reachable within 2.4 km, The Target Residence features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout...

    Kamer / locatie/ aankleding gebouw/parkeerplaats

  • TT Hostel Chiangrai
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 727 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi and a shared lounge, TT Hostel Chiangrai offers accommodation in Chiang Rai, less than 1 km from Clock Tower Chiang Rai and a 12-minute walk from Chiang Rai Saturday Night Walking...

    Perfect location, near the bus terminal. Big room for two. Free water.

  • OD Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 5.0
    5.0
    Rated passable
    Average
     · 1 review

    Situated in Chiang Rai, 300 metres from Clock Tower Chiang Rai, OD Hostel features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

  • YOYO HOUSE
    Central location
    Scored 4.0
    4.0
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing
     · 1 review

    Situated in Chiang Rai, YOYO HOUSE features a garden and shared lounge. The hostel has family rooms. At the hostel, all rooms are fitted with a desk.

FAQ about hostels in Chiang Rai

Hostels that guests love in Chiang Rai

  • Avg. price/night: £125.81
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 663 reviews
    Great location, family room with bunk bed, water park
    christine
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £17.99
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 619 reviews
    The staff were amazing with the smile,the recommendations and the guy even went beyond his job and drove me to the terminal so i dont have to walk with my bags! The place itself is really good,one of the best hostels ive been in facilities wise Plus there is a worker(at night a security guard) almost 24/7 which is really convenient!
    MORIS
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 163 reviews
    Very clean, comfortable and private bunk beds, very helpful reception and staff. Bathrooms impeccable. Great food in the restaurant, breakfast and dinners. Best hostel I’ve been to, highly recommend.
    Marta
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £9.55
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 389 reviews
    Walked from the bus station. Lots of food within 300m. Clean enough. Mini-fridge, hot water, and AC if you want that. Staff were polite. Speak some English. Only stayed one night to catch a plane. Price was OK and safe neighborhood. Maybe good for budget traveler who doesn't want to be in a hostel.
    andrew
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 119 reviews
    Best hostel in Chiang Mai :) Nuy is amazing, she will make you feel like home. Best food (breakfast) and (dinner) and is all included for the cheapest price you’ll pay in Chiang Mai, you’ll get also a bicycle for free and motorbike with extra discount.
    Armend
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £35.94
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 468 reviews
    The best hostel I stayed in during my trip. the design is beautiful, the place is extremely clean, it’s less than a minute from the bus station. The owner and staff were absolutely lovely, trusting and took great care of me. I loved that there are laundry facilities and a cute kitchen and hang out area. I always felt my stuff was safe. Note that there are strict house rules. The hostel also offered some very comprehensive tours of Chiang Mai’s attractions
    Chloe
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £35.94
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 468 reviews
    great location next to the bus terminal. safety is in place as door access card is required to enter the hostel.
    Jenny
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £35.94
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 468 reviews
    Amazing little hostel so clean comfy and safe, great location near bus station so easy to get anywhere and the staff were fantastic!
    Zoë
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £7.87
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 286 reviews
    Great location near bus station and walking street. Lots of bars and restaurants nearby. Hostel very laidback and has a reggae bar feel to it. No beer sold here but 7/11 round corner. Weed available too. Would recommend. Stopped in dormitory for 3 nights.
    Tom
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £9.19
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 727 reviews
    great location- so central! staff are friendly, we had a private twin room. most comfortable bed we’ve had in Thailand so far. relatively clean- bathrooms could have a good going over but not bad compared to some hostels at all. Cheapest hostel we’ve had so far :)
    Becky
    People with friends

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