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Old City guesthouses and hotels

Some of the best and worst of Chiang Mai's guesthouses and hotels are within the city walls, much concentrated around Tha Phae Gate. With such a big selection within walking distance, don't settle for anything less than what you're really satisfied with.

Flashpacker
600B to 1,500B

3 Sis Guest House3 Sis Guest House - A wonderful addition with friendly staff

Online booking is not available 
1, Phra Pokklao Soi 8, Chiang Mai
Tel: (053) 273 243;

Once in a while you come across a truly excellent enterprise, and the 3 Sis Guesthouse is certainly that. Set in a quiet back soi, this charming business is run by three welcoming and friendly ... 3 Sis Guest House complete profile

Luxury
over 8,000B

RachamankhaRachamankha - The hotel Chiang Mai has long deserved

Online booking is available 
6 Rachamankha 9, Phra Singh
Tel: (053) 904 111; Fax: (053) 904 114

This 25-room hotel opened in mid-2004 is what Chiang Mai has long deserved. Beautifully designed by the same architect responsible for Tamarind Village, only on a larger budget, Rachamankha's ... Rachamankha complete profile

Toprange
4,000B to 8,000B

Tamarind VillageTamarind Village - A charming, unique boutique hotel

Online booking is available 
50/1 Ratchadamnoen Rd, Chiang Mai
Tel: (053) 418 896-9; Fax: (053) 418 900

This is one of Chiang Mai's most unique and lovely hotel, with low-rise, whitewashed rooms built around a 320-year-old tamarind tree and a restaurant by the pool. Room service is prompt and ... Tamarind Village complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

CM Blue HouseCM Blue House - A bargain for better-than-basic amenities

Online booking is not available 
30/1 Moon Muang Rd, Chiang Mai
Tel: (053) 418 511-2;

This is one of the best options in town for basic but clean rooms with a couple of extra amenities at a good price. Friendly and helpful staff administer very clean (very blue) spacious rooms which ... CM Blue House complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Julie Guest HouseJulie Guest House - Very popular choice

Online booking is not available 
7/1 Soi 5 Phra Pokklao Rd, Chiang Mai
Tel: (053) 274 355;

Tucked away off Phra Pokklao Road, Julie Guest House has a very pleasant and quiet garden area with a pool table and plenty of space to relax -- the garden area also acts as a restaurant and travel ... Julie Guest House complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Na Inn - Classy new rooms in a great location

Online booking is not available 
136/7 Ratchapakinai Rd, Chiang Mai
Tel: (053) 276 823; Fax: (053) 276 795

Set along Ratchapakinai Rd just before Moon Muang Soi 4 is the brand new Na Inn. There are ten rooms, furnished with new comfy beds and sofas, with some rooms having terrific views of the mountain ... Na Inn complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Pakinai Guest House - Great location, no-nonsense rooms

Online booking is not available 
173 Ratchapakinai Rd (north end), opp. Soi 9, Chiang Mai
Tel: (053) 287 521; Fax: (053) 418 063

This brand new spot constitutes a refurbished building that was most likely a basic condominium in the past. There's 21 large rooms with fridges, cable TV, and comfortable beds. Don't expect swanky ... Pakinai Guest House complete profile

Flashpacker
600B to 1,500B

SP HotelSP Hotel - Well improved

Online booking is not available 
7/1 Moon Muang road Soi 7
Tel: (053) 214 522; Fax: (053) 223 042

A whole complex, including alleyways and small pockets of garden and seating areas, SP Hotel uses its limited space quite well. Staff are very helpful and friendly. Rooms are not huge, and are ... SP Hotel complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Jonadda Guest HouseJonadda Guest House - Spotless rooms

Online booking is not available 
23/1 Ratchavithi Rd Soi 2, Chiang Mai
Tel: (053) 227 281;

This Australian-Thai owned place has spotless rooms all powered by solar energy. Three cheers! The management are friendly and chatty. If you're not planning on trekking, make that clear before you ... Jonadda Guest House complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Lamchang HouseLamchang House - Nice wooden house in a quiet area

Online booking is not available 
24 Moon Muang Road Soi 7
Tel: (053) 210 586;

The small and cute Lamchang House is situated on a quiet soi within reasonable walking distance of many of the attractions within Chiang Mai's old city. The wooden building has basic rooms with share ... Lamchang House complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Mountain View Guesthouse - Great setting

Online booking is not available 
105 Sri Phum Rd, (between soi 4 & 5), Chiang Mai
Tel: (053) 212 866; Fax: (053) 222 635

A large garden setting is always a pleasantry within a large city. The rooms here are set around a large courtyard-style garden, with plenty of mature trees and small shrubs. In the centre of the ... Mountain View Guesthouse complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Nice Place Tour and Travel 2Nice Place Tour and Travel 2 - Popular with a pool few match

Online booking is not available 
133 Ratchapakinai Rd, Chiang Mai
Tel: (053) 418 305-6; Fax: (053) 219 634

Nice Place's big sell is its pool. You can smell the chlorine from 100m away, but the backpacker room prices make it an attractive extra that few other guesthouses match. Trekking pressure here is a ... Nice Place Tour and Travel 2 complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Pha Thai Guest HousePha Thai Guest House - Pleasant homely place

Online booking is not available 
48/1 Ratchaphakinai Rd, Chiang Mai
Tel: (053) 278 013; Fax: (053) 274 075

The Pha Thai Guest House has amiable staff and comfortable, clean and very well-sized rooms. There is also a lush garden area that makes for a quiet spot of contemplation. All rooms have bathrooms ... Pha Thai Guest House complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

RCN Court and Inn - Long-termer favourite

Online booking is not available 
35 Moon Muang Rd Soi 7
Tel: (053) 418 280-2; Fax: (053) 211 969

RCN is a very popular long-term choice and is often full for months in advance, so a reservation is highly recommended -- their monthly rates are very competitive. The rooms are nothing special, a ... RCN Court and Inn complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Rose Guest HouseRose Guest House - Basic but popular with backpackers

Online booking is not available 
87 Ratchamankha Rd, Chiang Mai
Tel: (053) 273 869;

Set atop the Jungle Corner Bar, the rooms here are very basic with paper-thin walls guaranteeing ample eavesdropping opportunities -- light sleepers you've been warned. Rooftop beds are a cheap ... Rose Guest House complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Safe House guesthouse - Popular mid-range backpacker joint

Online booking is not available 
178 Ratchapakinai Rd,(opp. Phra Pokklao Soi 10), Chiang Mai
Tel: (053) 418 957; Fax: (053) 418 026

This sizeable and busy guesthouse was expanding in mid 2007 to meet demand, by adding a bunch of improved rooms from their initial 20 moderate but basic affairs. Facilities include lockers (for when ... Safe House guesthouse complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Sumit HotelSumit Hotel - Old Chinese-Thai hotel

Online booking is not available 
198 Ratchapakinai Rd, Chiang Mai
Tel: (053) 211 033;

This old Chinese-Thai hotel has prison-style rock hard beds set in non-descript air-con/fan rooms. The bathrooms are clean but basic. Most rooms have a small balcony and a tiny window. Although it's ... Sumit Hotel complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Thapae Gate LodgeThapae Gate Lodge - Reasonable budget choice

Online booking is not available 
38/7 Moon Muang Rd Soi 2, Chiang Mai
Tel: (053) 207 134;

Thapae Gate is a smallish guesthouse hidden away behind the bars on Moon Muang Rd, Unlike it's surroundings, they've managed to create a nice spot here. The rooms are clean and well kept, with cute ... Thapae Gate Lodge complete profile

Flashpacker
600B to 1,500B

The Red HibiscusThe Red Hibiscus - Overpriced

Online booking is not available 
1 Arak Rd, Chiang Mai
Tel: (053) 416 074-5; Fax: (053) 217 631

Set in the north-western corner of the old city, Red Hibiscus has standard sized rooms, all kitted out with air-con, Thai TV, fridge and warm water showers. There is a small terrace out front. The ... The Red Hibiscus complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Top North Guest HouseTop North Guest House - Very friendly family spot

Online booking is not available 
15 Moon Muang Rd Soi 2
Tel: (053) 278 900; Fax: (053) 278 485

This massive guesthouse is an ok choice for families or travellers willing to pay a little more for some creature comforts. The rooms here are nothing special, a tad uncared for, and some of the ... Top North Guest House complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Top North HotelTop North Hotel - Comfortable hotel

Online booking is not available 
41 Moon Muang Rd
Tel: (053) 279 623-25; Fax: (053) 279 626

This large, centrally-located hotel has a range of rooms, all with private bathrooms. The rooms are clean and the staff are courteous though there has been no effort at all made to decorate or make ... Top North Hotel complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Banana Guest HouseBanana Guest House - Popular traveller flophouse

Online booking is not available 
4/9 Ratchapakinai Rd, Chiang Mai
Tel: (053) 206 285; Fax: (053) 275 077

This popular Japanese-Thai managed place is often full, though the popularity is a little difficult to fathom as the staff were really offhand upon our last visit. Separate male and female dorms are ... Banana Guest House complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Eagle House 2Eagle House 2 - Grimy rooms but a good traveller centre

Online booking is not available 
26 Ratchawithi Rd
Tel: (053) 210 600; Fax: (053) 874 366

This is the second branch of the very popular Eagle House. It has a range of rooms, all of which are pretty grungy, though the staff are good and a comfortable and gregarious open air restaurant make ... Eagle House 2 complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Nat Guest HouseNat Guest House - Popular trekking outfit

Online booking is not available 
7 Prapokklao Rd Soi 6, Chiang Mai
Tel: (053) 277 878;

Nat Guest House is a large, trekking-orientated guesthouse that is popular with travellers and often full. The rooms are basic but a good size and, like the pastel green building, a little on the ... Nat Guest House complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

The Chiang Mai White HouseThe Chiang Mai White House - Featureless but clean

Online booking is not available 
12 Ratchadamnoen soi 5, Chiang Mai
Tel: (053) 357 130;

The centrally located and aptly-named White House has fan rooms with bathroom and air-con rooms as well; most rooms have balconies. While it's a nondescript set up, the rooms are clean and well kept. ... The Chiang Mai White House complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Your House Guest HouseYour House Guest House - One good building, one firetrap

Online booking is available 
8 Ratchavithi Rd Soi 2, Chiang Mai
Tel: (053) 217 492; Fax: (053) 419 093

This place has two buildings, a small wooden house and a multi-storey concrete job down the road. Overall this is quiet a good budget traveller option. The rooms were clean and cheap with a bathroom ... Your House Guest House complete profile


Eastern Chiang Mai guesthouses and hotels

The eastern part of Chiang Mai, between the moat and the Ping River hosts dozens of excellent value guesthouses along with a good range of mid to upper range hotels. If you want to stay within very easy walking distance of the Night Bazaar and the Ping River bar scene, then this is the area to look in.

Flashpacker
600B to 1,500B

Baan OrapinBaan Orapin - Delightful

Online booking is not available 
150 Charoenrat Rd, Chiang Mai
Tel: (053) 243 677; Fax: (053) 247 142

Baan Orapin is a delightful find which sits on the east side of the Ping River within easy walking distance of the riverside bars. The tasteful, spacious and spotless rooms are furnished with firm ... Baan Orapin complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Chiang Mai Thai HouseChiang Mai Thai House - Outstanding value

Online booking is not available 
5/1 Tapae Soi 5, Chiang Mai
Tel: (053) 904 110;

The Chiang Mai Thai House opened in mid 2005 and represents outstanding flashpacker value. While it is more of a hotel than a guesthouse, the rooms and bathrooms are immaculate and we mean ... Chiang Mai Thai House complete profile

Flashpacker
600B to 1,500B

Galare Guest HouseGalare Guest House - Very popular riverside spot

Online booking is not available 
7 Charoenprathet Rd
Tel: (053) 818 887; Fax: (053) 279 088

Galare Guest House is a mid-range choice which is very popular with the NGO set and is in a lovely setting on the Ping River, within easy walking distance of the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar. Rooms are ... Galare Guest House complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Manee GuesthouseManee Guesthouse - Clean, new and friendly

Online booking is not available 
23/5 Moon Muang Rd Soi 7, Chiang Mai
Tel: (053) 227 210; Fax: (053) 227 210

Right beside a temple, Manee Guesthouse is a lovely clean building with simple but large rooms and a selection of amenities, all set in the well-located Moon Muang Rd area of Chiang Mai. Run by a ... Manee Guesthouse complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Pagoda InnPagoda Inn - Elegant touches for a budget price

Online booking is not available 
49 Chang Moi Rd, Chiang Mai
Tel: (053) 233 290;

Pagoda Inn's distinctive terracotta-painted buildings surround peaceful gardens with ponds flowing through them. Rooms are all different, and quite elegantly decorated for a low-budget guesthouse. ... Pagoda Inn complete profile

Midrange
1,500B to 4,000B

Raming LodgeRaming Lodge - Odd name but good value

Online booking is available 
17-19 Loi Kroh Rd, Chiang Mai
Tel: (053) 271 777; Fax: (053) 270 039

The oddly named Raming Lodge is set in the centre of the Loi Kroh shopping and bar strip and is great value for those determined to stay at the heart of the action. Both the standard and superior ... Raming Lodge complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Sri Pat GuesthouseSri Pat Guesthouse - Not a bad mid-range choice

Online booking is not available 
16 Soi 7 Moon Muang Rd, Chiang Mai
Tel: (053) 218 716; Fax: (053) 218 718

Quite some work has gone into making Sri Pat look good. Nice rooms have elegant styling and full amenities, like air-con, telephone, fridge, TV with English-language programming and a hair dryer. ... Sri Pat Guesthouse complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Bow Chiang Mai HouseBow Chiang Mai House - Quite a nice guesthouse

Online booking is not available 
15 Soi 9 Moon Muang Road
Tel: (053) 211 707; Fax: (053) 418 890

Despite the odd name, Bow Chiang Mai is quite a nice guesthouse come hotel with a decent lobby and efficient staff. A small fifth floor rooftop balcony has a good view across Chiang Mai to the ... Bow Chiang Mai House complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Lanna ThaiLanna Thai - Clean basic rooms behind the night market

Online booking is not available 
41/8 Soi 6, Loikroh Rd
Tel: (053) 275 563; Fax: (053) 820 391

Simple but sizeable clean rooms fill this guesthouse which is a great choice if you're looking for somewhere near the night market. All rooms have a telephone, bathroom with hot shower, and a choice ... Lanna Thai complete profile

Flashpacker
600B to 1,500B

Riverview LodgeRiverview Lodge - A backpacker splashout

Online booking is not available 
25 Soi 2 Charoen Prathet Rd, Chiang Mai
Tel: (053) 271 110;

This well located and low-rise hotel on the banks of the Ping River is quiet and very comfortable, with a swimming pool rounding out the deal making it a very good mid-range budget choice or a ... Riverview Lodge complete profile

Midrange
1,500B to 4,000B

Rydges AmoraRydges Amora - Great location and top views

Online booking is available 
22 Chaiyaphum Rd, Chiang Mai
Tel: (053) 251 531; Fax: (053) 251 465

Built in 2001, the Rydges Amora is within easy walking distance of the Tha Phae Gate area of Chiang Mai and offers stunning mountain views over Doi Suthep. Overall a pretty standard mid-range hotel, ... Rydges Amora complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Sarah Guest HouseSarah Guest House - A favourite sleepy choice

Online booking is available 
20 Thapae Rd Soi 4, Chiang Mai
Tel: (053) 208 271; Fax: (053) 279 423

This lovely little guesthouse has clean basic rooms set in a private, relaxing garden. The staff are reportedly friendly and deservedly bring back stacks of return customers, although we have had ... Sarah Guest House complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

SK HouseSK House - Many services, attractive buildings

Online booking is not available 
30 Moon Muang Rd Soi 9, Chiang Mai
Tel: (053) 210 690; Fax: (053) 210 675

This very popular guesthouse has a whole complex of attractive and recently renovated buildings including a restaurant and bar showing movies, internet, travel agency and swimming pool. Rooms are ... SK House complete profile

Flashpacker
600B to 1,500B

Suriwongse HotelSuriwongse Hotel - Old style grandeur

Online booking is not available 
110 Changklan Road
Tel: (053) 270 051-7; Fax: (053) 270 063

A drab exterior hides old-style grandeur at the Suriwongse, right in the centre of the night market. A huge number of rooms available in different sizes come with elegant old-world Thai style and ... Suriwongse Hotel complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Tapae Place HotelTapae Place Hotel - Great value in top location

Online booking is not available 
2 Tapae Rd, Soi 3, Chiang Mai
Tel: (053) 270 159; Fax: (053) 271 982

For the price, the Tapae Place Hotel is a pretty good deal if you're after standard cheap hotel fare within easy walking distance of Chiang Mai's central attractions. The hotel is pretty clean and ... Tapae Place Hotel complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Tawan Guest HouseTawan Guest House - Lovely spot

Online booking is not available 
4 Thapae Soi 6, Chiang Mai
Tel: (081) 681 1335;

This family-run place shows a lot of promise and has already developed into a popular choice amongst backpackers and independent travellers. Tawan Guest House has a lovely shaded garden and a ... Tawan Guest House complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Thana Guest HouseThana Guest House - Israeli house of choice

Online booking is not available 
Thapae Rd Soi 4, Chiang Mai

Thana Guest House targets itself primarily at the Israeli backpacker market, but non-Israelis are equally welcome. The guest house is actually in two buildings (either side of the road) so there's a ... Thana Guest House complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Baan Jong Come Guest HouseBaan Jong Come Guest House - Tasteful, hidden-away gem

Online booking is not available 
47 Thapae Rd Soi 4, Chiang Mai
Tel: (053) 274 823;

This tasteful little place has a small, very pleasant jazz-filled courtyard and garden along with very clean rooms which are mid-sized and functional, though nothing to write home about. One ... Baan Jong Come Guest House complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Eagle House No 1Eagle House No 1 - Very popular, a little grotty

Online booking is not available 
16 Chang Moi Kao Rd Soi 3
Tel: (053) 874 126; Fax: (053) 874 366

Eagle House's big asset is its very pleasant garden and common area, which draws a steady custom. As with the other Eagle House, however, the rooms are grimy and the walls in particular could do with ... Eagle House No 1 complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Lai Thai Guest HouseLai Thai Guest House - Popular spot with a pool, but aging

Online booking is not available 
111/4-5 Kotchasan Rd
Tel: (053) 271 725; Fax: (053) 272 724

The Lai Thai Guest House is a very popular spot with travellers and tour groups alike, but their rooms have not aged well. On the upside, the staff are friendly and there is a pleasant restaurant by ... Lai Thai Guest House complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Pun Pun GuesthousePun Pun Guesthouse - Very friendly management

Online booking is not available 
321 Charoenrat Rd, Chiang Mai
Tel: (053) 243 362; Fax: (053) 246 140

Pun Pun has a selection of small rooms in a rambling property that runs down to the Ping River. The rooms are a little run-down but for the price and location represent fair value. The riverside area ... Pun Pun Guesthouse complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Regina Restaurant and Guest houseRegina Restaurant and Guest house - Homely spot, pokey rooms

Online booking is not available 
69-73 Chareonrat Rd, Chiang Mai
Tel: (053) 262 882;

Set behind a house that is over 100 years old and packed with a huge array of knick knacks for sale, the rooms here are a little on the dark and dank side, but the very pleasant riverside setting ... Regina Restaurant and Guest house complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Libra GuesthouseLibra Guesthouse - A rabbit warren of average rooms

Online booking is not available 
28 Moon Muang Rd Soi 9, Chiang Mai
Tel: (053) 210 687; Fax: (053) 210 687

Long-time established Libra has grown up into a rabbit warren of guesthouse buildings glued together with small but attractive garden areas. Many quite newly built, rooms are fairly standard for ... Libra Guesthouse complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B

Nice Place 1Nice Place 1 - Very popular trekking centre

Online booking is not available 
77/1 Kampangding Rd (soi 1), Chiang Mai
Tel: (053) 272 919; Fax: (053) 206 068

This very popular trekking and backpacker centre is a passable choice as long as you plan to go trekking. The rooms are basic and pokey, but well-priced. You can reach the guest house either from Loi ... Nice Place 1 complete profile

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