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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. Mike was very nice, helpful, communication with him was perfect. We definitely recommend this place :-)

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9.4
Superb
2,936 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 staff was the best! helped me out many times, memorized my name and made me feel so welcome.

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9.2
Superb
1,348 reviews
Price from
£10
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
115 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. Perfect silent location.Iloved the wooden cabin. Very neat. Staff helped me out to get a room, because I accidentally booked a wrong stay. Very friendly and helpful.

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9.2
Superb
341 reviews
Price from
£9
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. Staff was great, clean building, great experience!

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9
Superb
316 reviews
Price from
£6
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, comfortable beds, good AC, great bathrooms.

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9
Superb
226 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. This is one of the best hostels I’ve stayed in in Thailand! Everything was very clean and comfortable, and the atmosphere was very friendly and relaxed. I’ll definitely stay here again!

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9
Superb
132 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. I loved everything about this hostel. The private room was the best of my 2 months in Thailand. The location is phenomenal and absolutely go up to the rooftop and watch sunrise, sunset or both. Absolutely gorgeous.

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9.3
Superb
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. Everything about it. Already stayed here last week, went up to Pai, then the original plan was pass through one night here on my way to Chiang Rai. But loved the hostel so much decided to stay here again instead. Sky as always was awesome and welcoming. Insane value for your money. Thanks for everything!

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9.1
Superb
245 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. The aesthetics of this hostel is AMAZING, starting from the appearance, to the beautiful garden and the relaxing communal room. Our room was comfortable, had a nice view to a nearby temple, and the shower worked well. The breakfast was delicious. I highly recommend the iced hazelnut latte!

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9.5
Exceptional
199 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

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