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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
Wonderful
2,976 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. Location is top, friendly staff

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9.2
Wonderful
1,355 reviews
Price from
£9
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. The facilities are all modern, clean and comfortable. But the staff makes it feel like home! They’re the nicest people I’ve met in Thailand - bar none. So friendly and helpful. They answered all the questions I had and made it so I could have a relaxing and fun time.

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9.7
Exceptional
101 reviews
Price from
£9
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. It was in a very convenient location the hosts were kind hearted people I will definitely stay here again. I live an hour away from Chiang mais and often come on the weekends and before coming I saw the exceptional reviews. Luckily when I got there it was only me and one another lady staying in the room so that was perfect.

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9.8
Exceptional
117 reviews
Price from
£9
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. Beautiful property with lovely outdoor common area. Beds (dorm) are comfortable and you get your own locker. Kitchen is clean and they provide potable water. Bathroom is spacious and clean and staff is friendly. Would stay there anytime again!

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9.2
Wonderful
341 reviews
Price from
£9
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. Excellent staff, they help you to organize your visit, tips , recommendations etc. They assisted renting a motorbike and booking some excursions. Nice commo areas where you can meet more people.

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9
Wonderful
228 reviews
Price from
£7
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
Wonderful
133 reviews
Price from
£5
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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9.3
Wonderful
142 reviews
Price from
£9
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. Amazing host, very kind and helpful, great location, walkable distance to anywhere

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9.1
Wonderful
246 reviews
Price from
£6
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. Super clean, great location and the staff were lovely. One of our favourite stays on our trip and would definitely come back again.

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9.5
Exceptional
202 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

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