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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. Donations booking, communication on a high level, everything was perfect.

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9.4
Superb
3,014 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 hostel is perfectly located. Everything was in walking distance but nevertheless the hostel was calm, and you can get decent sleep. They provided daily fruits, free water and coffee. The staff is absolutely friendly, and the rooms and the bathrooms are very clean. The also offer really lovely tours.

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9.2
Superb
1,361 reviews
Price from
€ 11
per night

THE BOSS CHIANGMAl

Chang Phueak, Chiang Mai

Located in Chiang Mai, within 2.5 km of Chiang Mai International Convention and Exhibition Centre and 4.2 km of Chang Puak Market, THE BOSS CHIANGMAl provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is set 4.5 km from Chiang Mai 700th Anniversary Stadium, 4.7 km from Chang Puak Gate and 5.3 km from Wat Phra Singh. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

Guest rooms at the hostel include air conditioning and a wardrobe. I have lived and traveled in Thailand for more than 3 years. I have to say this is the best hostel I have ever stayed in Thailand, in all aspects. I like the design of the building. The facilities, especially the big tables and the sofa on the first floor are very comfortable. Everything is clean and well organized. The staff are very friendly and helpful. They are doing their best to keep the hostel clean and make the guests feel comfortable, such as the coffee, water, tea, they even bought ice for me after I asked is there any ice.

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9.6
Exceptional
106 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. Great atmosphere with a nice shared space with tea, coffee and snacks all the time. The crew was really nice, always welcoming and ready to help. Also, clean rooms and very comfortable beds.

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9.8
Exceptional
119 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. Loved this hostel so much I had to extend. Situated in a beautiful place on a farm stay, it’s definitely a calm and peaceful place. The dorms and the showers are really clean and the beds are comfortable. The staff is very friendly and kind. I’ve been to many hostels in Thailand but this one was by far my favourite! Thank you for everything and I wish I could’ve stayed longer. :)

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9.2
Superb
345 reviews
Price from
€ 10
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. The property is around 1.3 km from Wat Pra Sing, 2 km from Statue of King Mengrai and 3.3 km from Central Plaza ChiangRai. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests. perfect location. staff are wonderful. they have free food in the kitchen with good facilities.

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9
Superb
230 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
137 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. Great Location in nimman area, walking distance to super market like Macro, good restaurants, cafes. I stayed in the dorm also equipped with refrigerator and microwave inside.

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9.3
Superb
142 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. This place is perfect. Very helpful and friendly host. Everything is clean & cosy. Location is optimal. Hosts speaks good English & a bit of French too. You can book a mini van at the hostel (e.g. to Pai), which is cheaper than online businesses (like 12go) + the mini van will pick you up from the hostel! Also perfect hostel to meet and chill with people, or to spend time on your own. What you prefer.

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9.1
Superb
246 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. Amazing location, seven 11 is less than a minute walk. There is a mini wat right next to the hostel. The rooms are very nice, bed comfortable and there's enough space to put your stuff. Bathroom is in a good enough condition. I loved the staff, they are young and super friendly, smiley and helpful. When I couldn't make it for the breakfast they would prepare it to go. The breakfast was yummy. Overall I had a very pleasant stay for my first hostel and met some nice girls. The AC wasnt loud at all and it was always cool in the room.

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9.5
Exceptional
203 reviews
Price from
€ 11
per night

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