Chiang Mai

Old City

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
93%
6 votes
 

3 Sis Bed and Breakfast - A wonderful addition with friendly staff
1, Phra Pokklao Soi 8, Chiang Mai
T: (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 Bed and Breakfast complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
82%
7 votes
 

Na Inn - Classy new rooms in a great location
136/7 Ratchapakinai Rd, Chiang Mai
T: (053) 276 823; F: (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
78%
4 votes
 

Pakinai Guest House - Great location, no-nonsense rooms
173 Ratchapakinai Rd (north end), opp. Soi 9, Chiang Mai
T: (053) 287 521; F: (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

Toprange
4,000B to 8,000B
77%
2 votes
 

Tamarind Village Hotel - A charming, unique boutique hotel
50/1 Ratchadamnoen Rd, Chiang Mai
T: (053) 418 896-9; F: (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 Hotel complete profile

Flashpacker
600B to 1,500B
74%
2 votes
 

SP Hotel - Well improved
7/1 Moon Muang road Soi 7
T: (053) 214 522; F: (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
74%
3 votes
 

Sumit Hotel - Old Chinese-Thai hotel
198 Ratchapakinai Rd, Chiang Mai
T: (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
71%
52 votes
 

CM Blue House - A bargain for better-than-basic amenities
30/1 Moon Muang Rd, Chiang Mai
T: (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

Luxury
over 8,000B
70%
1 vote
 

Rachamankha - The hotel Chiang Mai has long deserved
6 Rachamankha 9, Phra Singh
T: (053) 904 111; F: (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

Backpacker
Under 600B
70%
2 votes
 

RCN Court and Inn - Long-termer favourite
35 Moon Muang Rd Soi 7
T: (053) 418 280-2; F: (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
69%
7 votes
 

The Chiang Mai White House - Featureless but clean
12 Ratchadamnoen soi 5, Chiang Mai
T: (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
68%
24 votes
 

Julie Guest House - Very popular choice
7/1 Soi 5 Phra Pokklao Rd, Chiang Mai
T: (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

Flashpacker
600B to 1,500B
60%
1 vote
 

The Red Hibiscus - Overpriced
1 Arak Rd, Chiang Mai
T: (053) 416 074-5; F: (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
60%
1 vote
 

Lamchang House - Nice wooden house in a quiet area
24 Moon Muang Road Soi 7
T: (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
60%
1 vote
 

Safe House Court - Popular mid-range backpacker joint
178 Ratchapakinai Rd,(opp. Phra Pokklao Soi 10), Chiang Mai
T: (053) 418 957; F: (053) 418 026
This sizeable and busy guesthouse has expanded in recent years to meet growing demand, by adding a bunch of improved rooms from their initial 20 moderate but basic affairs. Facilities include lockers ... Safe House Court complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
59%
6 votes
 

Top North Hotel - Comfortable hotel
41 Moon Muang Rd
T: (053) 279 623-25; F: (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
59%
2 votes
 

Banana Guest House - Popular traveller flophouse
4/9 Ratchapakinai Rd, Chiang Mai
T: (053) 206 285; F: (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
59%
2 votes
 

Rose Guest House - Basic but popular with backpackers
87 Ratchamankha Rd, Chiang Mai
T: (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
58%
1 vote
 

Mountain View Guesthouse - Great setting
105 Sri Phum Rd, (between soi 4 & 5), Chiang Mai
T: (053) 212 866; F: (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
57%
3 votes
 

Nice Place Tour and Travel 2 - Popular with a pool few match
133 Ratchapakinai Rd, Chiang Mai
T: (053) 418 305-6; F: (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
56%
6 votes
 

Yourhouse Guesthouse - One good building, one firetrap
8 Ratchavithi Rd Soi 2, Chiang Mai
T: (053) 217 492; F: (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 ... Yourhouse Guesthouse complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
55%
6 votes
 

Jonadda Guest House - Spotless rooms
23/1 Ratchavithi Rd Soi 2, Chiang Mai
T: (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
50%
1 vote
 

Nat Guest House - Popular trekking outfit
7 Prapokklao Rd Soi 6, Chiang Mai
T: (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
43%
2 votes
 

Thapae Gate Lodge - Reasonable budget choice
38/7 Moon Muang Rd Soi 2, Chiang Mai
T: (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

Backpacker
Under 600B
38%
10 votes
 

Top North Guest House - Very friendly family spot
15 Moon Muang Rd Soi 2
T: (053) 278 900; F: (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
37%
2 votes
 

Pha Thai Guest House - Pleasant homely place
48/1 Ratchaphakinai Rd, Chiang Mai
T: (053) 278 013; F: (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
28%
6 votes
 

Eagle House 2 - Grimy rooms but a good traveller centre
26 Ratchawithi Rd
T: (053) 210 600; F: (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

Eastern Chiang Mai

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.

Backpacker
Under 600B
88%
7 votes
 

Sri Pat Guesthouse - Not a bad mid-range choice
16 Soi 7 Moon Muang Rd, Chiang Mai
T: (053) 218 716; F: (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

Midrange
1,500B to 4,000B
80%
1 vote
 

Raming Lodge - Odd name but good value
17-19 Loi Kroh Rd, Chiang Mai
T: (053) 271 777; F: (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
79%
5 votes
 

Libra Guesthouse - A rabbit warren of average rooms
28 Moon Muang Rd Soi 9, Chiang Mai
T: (053) 210 687; F: (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

Flashpacker
600B to 1,500B
77%
2 votes
 

Suriwongse Hotel - Old style grandeur
110 Changklan Road
T: (053) 270 051-7; F: (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
77%
2 votes
 

Baan Jong Come Guest House - Tasteful, hidden-away gem
47 Thapae Rd Soi 4, Chiang Mai
T: (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

Flashpacker
600B to 1,500B
74%
10 votes
 

Baan Orapin - Delightful
150 Charoenrat Rd, Chiang Mai
T: (053) 243 677; F: (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

Flashpacker
600B to 1,500B
71%
11 votes
 

Galare Guest House - Very popular riverside spot
7 Charoenprathet Rd
T: (053) 818 887; F: (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
70%
43 votes
 

Chiang Mai Thai House - Outstanding value
5/1 Tapae Soi 5, Chiang Mai
T: (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

Backpacker
Under 600B
66%
4 votes
 

Bow Chiang Mai House - Quite a nice guesthouse
15 Soi 9 Moon Muang Road
T: (053) 211 707; F: (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
66%
3 votes
 

Manee Guesthouse - Clean, new and friendly
23/5 Moon Muang Rd Soi 7, Chiang Mai
T: (053) 227 210; F: (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

Midrange
1,500B to 4,000B
65%
1 vote
 

Rydges Amora - Great location and top views
22 Chaiyaphum Rd, Chiang Mai
T: (053) 251 531; F: (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

Flashpacker
600B to 1,500B
62%
3 votes
 

Riverview Lodge - A backpacker splashout
25 Soi 2 Charoen Prathet Rd, Chiang Mai
T: (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

Backpacker
Under 600B
60%
2 votes
 

Thana Guest House - Israeli house of choice
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
60%
1 vote
 

Regina Restaurant and Guest house - Homely spot, pokey rooms
69-73 Chareonrat Rd, Chiang Mai
T: (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
60%
1 vote
 

Pun Pun Guest House - Very friendly management
321 Charoenrat Rd, Chiang Mai
T: (053) 243 362; F: (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 Guest House complete profile

Backpacker
Under 600B
57%
7 votes
 

Lai Thai Guest House - Popular spot with a pool, but aging
111/4-5 Kotchasan Rd
T: (053) 271 725; F: (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
53%
5 votes
 

Tawan Guest House - Lovely spot
4 Thapae Soi 6, Chiang Mai
T: (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
53%
2 votes
 

Tapae Place Hotel - Great value in top location
2 Tapae Rd, Soi 3, Chiang Mai
T: (053) 270 159; F: (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
51%
4 votes
 

Eagle House No 1 - Very popular, a little grotty
16 Chang Moi Kao Rd Soi 3
T: (053) 874 126; F: (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
50%
11 votes
 

Sarah Guest House - A favourite sleepy choice
20 Thapae Rd Soi 4, Chiang Mai
T: (053) 208 271; F: (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
46%
7 votes
 

Pagoda Inn - Elegant touches for a budget price
49 Chang Moi Rd, Chiang Mai
T: (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

Backpacker
Under 600B
43%
5 votes
 

Lanna Thai - Clean basic rooms behind the night market
41/8 Soi 6, Loikroh Rd
T: (053) 275 563; F: (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

Backpacker
Under 600B
37%
2 votes
 

Nice Place 1 - Very popular trekking centre
77/1 Kampangding Rd (soi 1), Chiang Mai
T: (053) 272 919; F: (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

Backpacker
Under 600B
28%
12 votes
 

SK House - Many services, attractive buildings
30 Moon Muang Rd Soi 9, Chiang Mai
T: (053) 210 690; F: (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