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Mae Sot Commune

Mae Sot

Located in Mae Sot, Mae Sot Commune features a garden, shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available and the hostel also provides bike hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. nice staff , cleaning.everything 👍

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9.5
Exceptional
2,905 reviews
Price from
€ 1
per night

Green Sleep Hostel

Chiang Mai Old Town, Chiang Mai

Well situated in the centre of Chiang Mai, Green Sleep Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 1 km from Chang Puak Market, 1.3 km from Chiang Mai Gate and 1 km from Chang Puak Gate. The accommodation features room service and a tour desk for guests. The location was amazing and the staff were very friendly. The private room was clean and close to the communal bathrooms.

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9.2
Superb
1,345 reviews
Price from
€ 11
per night

Comfort Zone Hostel @ Tha Pae

Chang Moi, Chiang Mai

Situated in Chiang Mai and within 500 metres of Tha Pae Gate, Comfort Zone Hostel @ Tha Pae has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 1.3 km from Chiang Mai Gate, 1.6 km from Chang Puak Gate and 2 km from Wat Phra Singh. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Probably the best Hostel I ever stayed at. Spacious beds with nicd privacy curtains, nice bedding, personal locker, light and outlet. Good faciltites and complimentary coffee/tea/snacks. But by far the best selling point are the owners, George and Kim. They are so nice, going above and beyond with any questions you might have. They speak excellent english and are super interesting to talk to. It feels like family!

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9.8
Exceptional
115 reviews
Price from
€ 10
per night

Society House Luxury Hostel

Pai

Situated in Pai, less than 1 km from Pai Bus station, Society House Luxury Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar. The property is around 8.9 km from The World War 2 bridge, 8.9 km from Pai Canyon and 4.7 km from Wat Nam Hoo. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, free shuttle service and organising tours for guests. Best hostel in Pai with the chillest people I’ve met during my travels. Super clean and the bed was comfortable. More for flashpackers who like their peace/comfort than a party hostel, which I prefer. They also have the cutest puppy!

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9.2
Superb
341 reviews
Price from
€ 10
per night

TarTar & Nay Hostel

Chang Moi, Chiang Mai

Set in Chiang Mai, 700 metres from Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, TarTar & Nay Hostel offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and room service, along with free WiFi. The hostel provides a terrace and a 24-hour front desk. super nice and helpful stuff (manager) very cosy and modern

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9
Superb
313 reviews
Price from
€ 7
per night

Mercy Hostel

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 well as free private parking for guests who drive. Boasting a sun terrace, this property is located a short distance from Wat Pra Sing and Statue of King Mengrai. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests. Everything. Eggs in the mornings, nice rooms, nice people, nice service. They are very welcoming and friendly. Everything was great.

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9
Superb
223 reviews
Price from
€ 9
per night

HUG Backpackers

Chiang Mai Old Town, Chiang Mai

Situated conveniently in the centre of Chiang Mai, HUG Backpackers offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi. Popular points of interest nearby include Chedi Luang Temple, Wat Phra Singh and Chiang Mai Gate. The property is non-smoking and is set 400 metres from Chang Puak Gate.

The rooms in the hostel are equipped with a kettle. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at HUG Backpackers also have a city view. The units feature bed linen. The staff was so sweet, the lady who runs the hostel is so kind and welcoming. We really enjoyed our stay. Loved how there was toast for breakfast and free coffee tea and water. The location was good too, within walking distance to the bars/clubs and the Sunday night market. If we ever come back to Chiang Mai we will definitely stay here again!

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9
Superb
131 reviews
Price from
€ 4
per night

October Hostel ChiangMai

Nimmanhaemin, Chiang Mai

Set in Chiang Mai, 2.3 km from Chang Puak Market, October Hostel ChiangMai offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a terrace. The property is around 2.8 km from Wat Phra Singh, 3.2 km from Chang Puak Gate and 3.2 km from Three Kings Monument. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Nice Owner and free laundry 🙂 Cleanings

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9.2
Superb
141 reviews
Price from
€ 10
per night

T2B Hostel

Chiang Mai Old Town, Chiang Mai

Featuring a shared lounge and a terrace, T2B Hostel is located in the centre of Chiang Mai, 300 metres from Chiang Mai Gate. The property is close to Three Kings Monument, Wat Phra Singh and Chang Puak Gate. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. I had the pleasure of staying at 2TB Hostel, and I must say, the owner is an incredibly kind and helpful woman. Her warm hospitality made my stay one of the best experiences I've had so far. – comfortable, welcoming, and truly memorable. Highly recommended!

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9.1
Superb
243 reviews
Price from
€ 7
per night

Bloomin' Moon hostel & cafe, Chiang Mai Old Town

Chiang Mai Old Town, Chiang Mai

Situated in Chiang Mai, 700 metres from Chedi Luang Temple, Bloomin' Moon hostel & cafe, Chiang Mai Old Town features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Located around less than 1 km from Chiang Mai Gate, the hostel with free WiFi is also a 14-minute walk away from Three Kings Monument. The property is 800 metres from the city centre and 800 metres from Wat Phra Singh. The coziness of the place! The staff are so lovely and helpful most of the time. I love their room, and they also have a working space and a coffee shop. The breakfast tastes great! I appreciate that they can still serve me breakfast since I always wake up around 11 am. The place is also near some of the tourist spots and 2-min. Walk to 7/11. Plus, they have a cute Garfield cat 😻

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9.5
Exceptional
197 reviews
Price from
€ 10
per night

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