Julie Guest House

Cheap, decent value - 17th June, 2008
I made a reservation here a few days in advance; arrived to find out that I could stay for a night, but then a trekking group was coming back, so I was going to get booted. So much for reservations! Had a single room with hot-water shower for 160B, which was cheap and decent, though with dodgy plumbing. Staff wasn't super-friendly and the place is a bit rickety, but it's fine for backpackers who want to meet people. This place tends to get glowing recommendations from people; it's OK, and there are some good chill-out areas, but the facilities and service really aren't all that great.

Julie Guest House reviewed by rheannab on 17th June, 2008, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 2/2007
Total reviews submitted: 12.
rheannab also reviewed: Ao Yai Ma, Burmese Inn, Cave Lodge, Garden Home Guesthouse, Nature Lovers Bungalows, No 4 Guesthouse, P Guest House, Rose Guest House, The Chiang Mai White House, V.N.Guesthouse.

Diverse, fun, and busy! - 6th June, 2008
I stayed here for about 4 nights and I really liked the place. They have an honor system with the beer where you write down what you've taken from the cooler in a book with your room # on it. I booked a cooking class through them and had a great time, however, their massage place around the corner was the worst massage I'd had in Thailand. They had some 16 year old girl who looked bored and pissed and gave a terrible foot massage. There's cheap laundry nearby and internet. Within walking distance of the night bazaar and some other good hangouts. I got an air con room which was clean and inexpensive. The staff is extremely busy, and to those who were surprised when they received a cold reception after booking a tour elsewhere...well, welcome to Thailand. That's pretty much the norm. Don't s**t where you eat (or sleep). The food was quite good, and the common area was a wonderful place to hang out and meet interesting people from all over the world. Make sure to add something to one of the several volumes of ''journal books'' that have had drawings, poems, and other interesting additions by previous guests! The staff, while very busy, were quite helpful in assisting with changing a flight through their travel agent, and even corrected a mistake efficiently and without extra charge. Overall, I really recommend the place. Probably the best place I stayed in Thailand.

Julie Guest House reviewed by omnithought on 6th June, 2008, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 8/2006
Total reviews submitted: 3.
omnithought also reviewed: Haad Chao Phao Bungalows, Shambara Boutique Hostel.

Loved it - 25th February, 2008
Loved the vibe and staff really nice. Great hangout areas. Stayed in 2 rooms and happy with both. Atmosphere really was great. Would stay again definitely. No booking though makes it hard as it is very popular and full most of the time. First in first served for rooms though they do try to move you around so that you can stay longer. Some rooms better than others, but all clean. Rooster next door is the only downside - 3 am 4am and then from about 6m onwards!

Julie Guest House reviewed by celianz on 25th February, 2008, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 2/2008
Total reviews submitted: 11.
celianz also reviewed: D&D Inn, Halo, Mali Namphu, Nam Hai 1, Okay Guest House, Prince 1 Hotel, Rainbow Lodge, Thansila Resort, Top Banana Guesthouse, Tung Trang Hotel.

Great place to meet up - 13th January, 2008
The rooms are very simple, but also pretty cheap (we stayed in a triple with hot shower for 70 baht each), but the lounge areas are the best part. The restaurant serves decent food, and you can grab your own beers from the fridge, they have plenty of space, usually play some decent music, and there is a pool table. There's also a roof-top area to hang out (with a great view of Doi Suthep). We met a ton of cool people here, and had a great time together.

Julie Guest House reviewed by chadmoone on 13th January, 2008, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 11/2007
Total reviews submitted: 5.
chadmoone also reviewed: Baan Lotus, Shambara Boutique Hostel, Siam Oriental Inn.

Pretty cool place - 11th November, 2007
I agree with most of the comments below, that the hangout areas are the highlight of Julie's--the rooms are just OK, but certainly not bad for the price (we paid 240 baht for a pretty big double with ensuite hot shower). The food is decent, and the location's good, too--cheap laundry and internet down the alley, and an awesome massage place (touted on Julie's web site) just around the corner.

Julie Guest House reviewed by planetclare on 11th November, 2007, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 10/2007
Total reviews submitted: 4.
planetclare also reviewed: Baan Phu Lae, Chiang Dao Nest, Eagle House No 1.

Very disappointed... - 21st August, 2007
I reservated by internet at this guesthouse after visiting their beautiful website. It seemed very good on the photos. What a disappointment! When you arrive you think you're in some kind of old garage! The rooms are old, the sheets even more and smell awfull. The toilets don't fonction right so you must put your basket with used toiletpaper in front of your door... Staff is friendly though. Maybe it is a good stay for 18 year old backpackers, but not for a family with children!!!

Julie Guest House reviewed by petrouschka on 21st August, 2007, rated 2 out of 5.
Stayed here 7/
Total reviews submitted: 5.
petrouschka also reviewed: Ao Leuk Bungalows, Lamphu House, Nett Hotel, Taa Tao Lagoon Dive Resort.

Great staff - 16th June, 2007
Not only does it have a great area to relax in after a busy day but the staff at Julie's were fabulous at organizing everything from trekking trips to cooking classes. We have been travelling for 2 months and this was definitely the best place we've stayed in.

Julie Guest House reviewed by AmandaJordan on 16th June, 2007, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 5/2007
Total reviews submitted: 3.
AmandaJordan also reviewed: Dreams Hotel.

It's cheap - 10th February, 2007
I stayed at Julie Guesthouse for four nights. Don't expect great rooms but at least no cockroaches or rats. I was disappointed to find out later that for 40B more you could get a better room. I asked for the best when reserving but was given a tiny place. I moved to a better one the last night. Too long waiting for the food, but there's a nice patio and great Thai massages. Recommended.

Julie Guest House reviewed by traveljournos on 10th February, 2007, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 1/2007
Total reviews submitted: 4.
traveljournos also reviewed: Krabi River Hotel, Ya Ya Resort.

great place if you can stand the smell - 10th January, 2007
This place is one of the friendliest and comfortable I have stayed at anywhere in Thailand. the rooms are small and definitely not fancy, but they are comfortable and interesting. The common area and gardens are also very comfortable and pretty. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the 'serve-yourself' policy at the restaraunt and beer fridge is a nice change from the constant expectation of service one gets accustomed to in this country. Only drawback to this one is the ever-present smell of open sewer in the fron entrance and in the older rooms.

Julie Guest House reviewed by teknotribes on 10th January, 2007, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 1/2007
Total reviews submitted: 4.
teknotribes also reviewed: Lanta Sandy Beach Bungalow, Lek House.

Cute place, low-key vibe - 6th December, 2006
Stayed 1 night. Great rooms, nice decor. Back patio was total zen, especially at night with all the candles lit. Food was good, have pool table, music plays in the main area. Helpful staff, no internet. GREAT massage place out on main street and to left. Get the Thai Herbal massage. It was the best ever!

Julie Guest House reviewed by Averydka on 6th December, 2006, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 11/2006
Total reviews submitted: 5.
Averydka also reviewed: Sunday Guesthouse, Thai Cozy House, The Little Mermaid Resort.

More details - 21st July, 2006
Any idea if they provide free airport pick-up?Read in travel guides that they do provide. Do they have a kitchen or at least a pantry for drinkable hot water?

Julie Guest House reviewed by DShan on 21st July, 2006, rated 0 out of 5.
Stayed here /
Total reviews submitted: 3.
DShan also reviewed: Thapae Gate Lodge.

Apalling service but cheap, sociable and central - 4th April, 2006
Don't come here if you want friendly staff or good service. I checked into a dorm on the promise that a single would be available the following day. It wasn't. So not only was i misinformed but, knowing that i was waiting for a single, a guy who checked into the dorm room AFTER me was given the next single that became available instead of me) However on the plus side, this place is incredibly cheap, really central (though, just off the main drag) and the garden/chill out area/bar/restaurant is a fantastic place to meet people.

Julie Guest House reviewed by kiara on 4th April, 2006, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 2/2006
Total reviews submitted: 4.
kiara also reviewed: Sugar Cane Guest House 2, TR Guesthouse, You Hong Guesthouse.

Cool but hot - 29th March, 2006
We got a room here at the end of July and just couldn't make it without a/c. Nothing to do with Julie, just Chiang Mai in general; however, the ambiance is killer- we paid for two rooms (one at Raming Lodge with a/c and one here) just to be able to hang out at Julie because it was such a cool place to be.

Julie Guest House reviewed by vkbobo on 29th March, 2006, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 7/2005
Total reviews submitted: 7.
vkbobo also reviewed: 3 Sis Bed and Breakfast, Baan Panburi Village, Dolphin, Raming Lodge, Rim-Pai Cottage, White Wind.

Excellent - 31st December, 2005
This is a wonderful little guesthouse. The location is fantastic (walking distance to everything and on a quiet little soi near shops and restaurants), the staff are friendly and very helpful, and the common area/restaurant is charming with strings of lights and areas for chatting, eating, and reading. Wonderful!

Julie Guest House reviewed by elb3 on 31st December, 2005, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2005
Total reviews submitted: 4.
elb3 also reviewed: Bangtao Lagoon Bungalow, Shambara Boutique Hostel.

A good one - 9th May, 2005
Have stayed here a few times over the years - pretty good value and friendly. Easy walking distance to Tha Phae etc.

Julie Guest House reviewed by joebloom on 9th May, 2005, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2004
Total reviews submitted: 3.
joebloom also reviewed: Hin Wong Bungalows, Thipwimarn Resort.