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Best Hostels for Solo Travellers, Couples, & Groups in Chiang Mai

Best Hostels for Solo Travellers, Couples, & Groups in Chiang Mai
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Most visitors to Northern Thailand spend at least some time in Chiang Mai. It's a fun city that attracts all types of travelers for it's excellent cuisine, beautiful natural setting, and impressive markets. Many visitors end up spending longer than they expected in Chiang Mai.

There is no shortage of affordable accommodation in Chiang Mai. There are a variety of hostels and guesthouses around and most offer comparable amenities. Most hostels can arrange any tours and activities you many want but some guesthouses will more aggressively push their tours than others. Make sure you read plenty of reviews before committing to a place.
How much do hostels in Chiang Mai cost?

You can find our comprehensive analysis of all hostel prices in Chiang Mai here. We've found the average prices of dorms and private rooms, as well as the typical prices of hostels with various amenities, too.



Dorm Bed from $19.07
Private Room from $27.05
Overall Rating: 88%
5/18 Ratchadamnoen Road Soi 7 Sriphum, Mueang, Chiang Mai
The Pinghostel is a hotel/hostel combination with some very posh and upscale amenities for a budget-friendly place to stay. The dorm beds are modern and offer lockers, lights, plugs, and privacy curtains. The private rooms rival the hotel rooms of nearby budget hotels, as they are clean, modern, and well designed.

The staff is friendly, and the vibe is quite and relaxing. Hang out in the common lounge area at the front to meet your fellow guests, read, update your travel photos, and more.

This hostel welcomes all types of guests from younger backpackers to families to older travelers. You'll meet all kinds of people here in this friendly environment.


Dorm Bed from $3.65
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 100%
78/6 Waulai Road Haiya, Muang, Chiang Mai
You'll love this hostel because of it's good location and quality amenities. It features friendly service, bicycle hire, and cable tv. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's self-catering facilities and a microwave. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, luggage storage, key card access, internet access, air conditioning, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $11.82
Private Room from $12.21
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 100%
88/2-3 Phrapokklao Road Prasingha, Muang, Chiang Mai
This terrific hostel offers bicycle hire and board games. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's free breakfast, a cafe, and a microwave. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, security lockers, luggage storage, key card access, towels included, air conditioning, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $11.72
Private Room from $11.72
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 100%
98/1 Siri Mangkalajarn Road Tambon Su Thep, Mueang, Chiang Mai
You'll love this hostel because of it's good location and quality amenities. It features friendly service. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a cafe and a microwave. Wi-fi, security lockers, luggage storage, key card access, towels included, internet access, and air conditioning are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $12.72
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 100%
7/2, Santirak Road, Chang Phuak, Muang, Chiang Mai
LIL Hostel is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features a common room and board games. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a cafe and a microwave. Wi-fi, security lockers, key card access, parking, towels included, internet access, and air conditioning are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $7.22
Private Room from $9.63
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 100%
10/4 Nimmanhaemin Soi 17, Chiang Mai
Nimman Nest Hostel & Cafe is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features friendly service. Security lockers, luggage storage, towels included, and air conditioning are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Dorm Bed from $5.45
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 100%
116/1 Manee Nopparat Road, Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Muang, Chiang Mai
You'll love this hostel because of it's good location and quality amenities. It features friendly service and a common room. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a microwave. Wi-fi, towels included, internet access, air conditioning, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Private Room from $25.12
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 100%
91/1, M.3. T.Ki Lek, Mae Rim, Chiang Mai
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