Skip to main content

The best hostels in Chiang Rai

Some of the best backpacker spots in Chiang Rai

Filter by:

Review score

See the latest prices and deals by choosing your dates.

Situated in Chiang Rai, 400 metres from Statue of King Mengrai, Baan Mai Kradan Hostel Chiang Rai features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Everyone was helpful, room was very clean and facilities super nice!
Review score
9.0
Superb
1,463 reviews
Price from
£21.46
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Chiang Rai and with Chiang Rai Saturday Night Walking Street reachable within 70 metres, Together Backpackers Hostel provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared...

- Mink (owner) is a legend who if you befriend might take you on fun outings. - Beds are extremely comfortable - Place has a homely atmosphere - Hostel is very clean
Review score
9.3
Superb
137 reviews
Price from
£13.90
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Chiang Rai, less than 1 km from Central Plaza ChiangRai, Chean-Chean House provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

Very friendly owner providing useful tips for sightseeing. Comfortable room.
Review score
9.6
Exceptional
175 reviews
Price from
£17.93
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in Chiang Rai and with Clock Tower Chiang Rai reachable within 600 metres, Busket Hostel features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the...

Very very Close to bus station and night market and very clean.
Review score
9.4
Superb
611 reviews
Price from
£14.57
1 night, 2 adults

Located within 2.6 km of Statue of King Mengrai and 3.3 km of Central Plaza ChiangRai, Stay In Chiangrai features rooms in Chiang Rai.

everything was perfect. Valm hostel with a nice and friendly host. Really clean and confortable room. The sharing spaces are also clean and there is everything available for making sure we spend a good time in the hostel.
Review score
9.3
Superb
769 reviews
Price from
£10.76
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in Chiang Rai and with Clock Tower Chiang Rai reachable within 600 metres, Backpack Hostel features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a...

The hostel had a lovely, welcoming atmosphere from the moment I checked in. The staff are exceptional - always willing to help and they make a point of remembering your name to greet you every time they see you, which I hadn’t experienced in any hostel previously. Perfect location too - I’d happily stay again.
Review score
9.1
Superb
472 reviews
Price from
£13.90
1 night, 2 adults

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...

Amazing hostel. Staff were super friendly and went out of their way to help with any issues we had. The common room is really well set up for socialising and there was plenty of facilities all very clean. The rooms are spacious and the lockers were big enough to fit my whole bag in. Breakfast is basic but plenty of it and easily made better with a quick trip to the shop. Lovely outdoor area to chill in the sun. Location was good, within walking distance to the center and just off the main road so not noisy
Review score
9.0
Superb
429 reviews
Price from
£23.20
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Chiang Rai, 700 metres from Statue of King Mengrai, Social Garden Hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

Best hostel I've stayed in in thailand. Management and volunteers are amazing. The volunteers stay in the hostel and create a really friendly and social vibe. Though they are also really respectful if you want to do your own thing. They have partnered with local businesses so they organised a motorbike to be brought to the hostel and was then collected from the hostel when I left
Review score
9.6
Exceptional
57 reviews
Price from
£13.22
1 night, 2 adults

Set in Chiang Rai and with Clock Tower Chiang Rai reachable within 300 metres, Saijai Cafe and Hostel offers a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

We loved the hostel so much and even extended our stay there. The staff was great and helped us with everything
Review score
9.7
Exceptional
27 reviews
Price from
£10.36
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in Chiang Rai and within 100 metres of Chiang Rai Saturday Night Walking Street, Bann Tawan Hostel Chiang Rai has free bikes, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Great place
Review score
8.0
Very good
960 reviews
Price from
£17.74
1 night, 2 adults
All hostels in Chiang Rai
Looking for a hostel?
Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

Most booked hostels in Chiang Rai this month

See all

Save money on hostels in Chiang Rai – budget options available!

  • Review score
    9.0
    Superb · 1,463 reviews

    Situated in Chiang Rai, 400 metres from Statue of King Mengrai, Baan Mai Kradan Hostel Chiang Rai features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Guest review
    Chilled hostel managed by great people. Nice atmosphere and vibe.
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    9.0
    Superb · 430 reviews

    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...

    Guest review
    Everything was super clean, very comfortable and the staff was fantastic.
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.9
    Fabulous · 108 reviews

    Located in Chiang Rai, 200 metres from Clock Tower Chiang Rai, Little One provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

    Guest review
    Service and staff were really kindness and helpful !
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.7
    Fabulous · 629 reviews

    Situated in Chiang Rai and with Clock Tower Chiang Rai reachable within 500 metres, BED Friends Poshtel features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the...

    Guest review
    Excellent location! The room and bathroom were clean.
  • Review score
    8.0
    Very good · 960 reviews

    Situated in Chiang Rai and within 100 metres of Chiang Rai Saturday Night Walking Street, Bann Tawan Hostel Chiang Rai has free bikes, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Guest review
    Very clean. Lovely informative staff. Very convenient
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.3
    Very good · 944 reviews

    Situated in Chiang Rai, 1.2 km from Clock Tower Chiang Rai, Connect Hotel Chiang Rai features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Guest review
    Super friendly and helpful staff plus great communication
  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.0
    Very good · 3 reviews

    O'Kane's Pub and Hostel in Chiang Rai provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a restaurant and a bar.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    9.3
    Superb · 769 reviews

    Located within 2.6 km of Statue of King Mengrai and 3.3 km of Central Plaza ChiangRai, Stay In Chiangrai features rooms in Chiang Rai.

    Guest review
    It was very clean. Great friendly service always helpful :)

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Chiang Rai

  • Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 27 reviews

    Set in Chiang Rai and with Clock Tower Chiang Rai reachable within 300 metres, Saijai Cafe and Hostel offers a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    Guest review
    We loved the hostel so much and even extended our stay there. The staff was great and helped us with everything
  • Review score
    9.6
    Exceptional · 175 reviews

    Located in Chiang Rai, less than 1 km from Central Plaza ChiangRai, Chean-Chean House provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

    Guest review
    Very friendly and accommodating owner, would visit again.
  • Central location
    Review score
    9.4
    Superb · 611 reviews

    Situated in Chiang Rai and with Clock Tower Chiang Rai reachable within 600 metres, Busket Hostel features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the...

    Guest review
    Great location awesome stuffs, ao clean and organised!
  • Review score
    9.1
    Superb · 472 reviews

    Situated in Chiang Rai and with Clock Tower Chiang Rai reachable within 600 metres, Backpack Hostel features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace...

    Guest review
    The owner and staff was soooo sweet, it really felt like home <3
  • Central location
    Review score
    8.7
    Fabulous · 167 reviews

    Located in Chiang Rai, within 500 metres of Chiang Rai Saturday Night Walking Street and 700 metres of Wat Pra Sing, Your Home provides accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the...

    Guest review
    Beds were comfortable and room was a good size. Owner was friendly.
  • Review score
    8.7
    Fabulous · 707 reviews

    Located within 2 km of Clock Tower Chiang Rai and 2.1 km of Wat Pra Sing, Grace hostel - Chiang Rai in Chiang Rai provides a terrace and rooms with free WiFi.

    Guest review
    Everything is perfect, and I loved the breakfasts!
  • Review score
    8.5
    Very good · 31 reviews

    Located in Chiang Rai, within 500 metres of Clock Tower Chiang Rai and less than 1 km of Chiang Rai Saturday Night Walking Street, KingSun HOSTEL 金珊旅馆 provides accommodation with a shared lounge and...

    Guest review
    Location was amazing people were amazing. Free Chinese lessons on certain days outstanding.
  • Review score
    8.5
    Very good · 333 reviews

    Situated in Chiang Rai, 200 metres from Clock Tower Chiang Rai, Bed & Bike Hostel features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

    Guest review
    Good location, well equipped and clean, with cafe downstairs
  • Review score
    8.3
    Very good · 3 reviews

    Set in Chiang Rai and with Mae Fah Luang University reachable within 3.6 km, Bedcabin Hostel offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

  • Review score
    8.0
    Very good · 62 reviews

    Set in Chiang Rai, 400 metres from Clock Tower Chiang Rai, The Lab Sleep Hostel offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

    Guest review
    Location, comfort of bed and service offered by staff
  • Central location
    Review score
    8.0
    Very good · 875 reviews

    Offering an outdoor pool, Huen Chan Thip is located in Chiang Rai. Free WiFi access is available throughout.

    Guest review
    Nice, comfy, clean, With good wifi and good breakast
  • Central location
    Review score
    7.9
    Good · 39 reviews

    Situated in Chiang Rai, 300 metres from Clock Tower Chiang Rai, OD Hostel features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

    Guest review
    We liked the room, the bed was very comfy and everything new
  • Review score
    7.9
    Good · 172 reviews

    Situated in Chiang Rai, 400 metres from Clock Tower Chiang Rai, Spinomad hostel features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    Guest review
    - nice and clean room - good shower and nice bathroom - balcony
  • Central location
    Review score
    7.9
    Good · 109 reviews

    Boasting a shared lounge, bar and free WiFi, Suree House is situated in Chiang Rai, 300 metres from Clock Tower Chiang Rai and 500 metres from Chiang Rai Saturday Night Walking Street.

    Guest review
    Really nice and clean, staff super, perfect location
  • Review score
    7.7
    Good · 222 reviews

    Situated in Chiang Rai, 700 metres from Clock Tower Chiang Rai, Garden House INChiangrai features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

    Guest review
    Great vibes, super friendly owners, convenient location
  • Review score
    7.7
    Good · 37 reviews

    Situated in Chiang Rai and with Central Plaza ChiangRai reachable within 2.4 km, The Target Residence features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout...

    Guest review
    It was that good I can't even remember staying there 😃
  • Review score
    7.5
    Good · 393 reviews

    Set in Chiang Rai, Sook Jai Guest House has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Guest review
    Super nice people and staff, very nice vibe and very social!
  • Review score
    7.4
    Good · 816 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi and a shared lounge, TT Hostel Chiangrai offers accommodation in Chiang Rai, less than 1 km from Clock Tower Chiang Rai and a 12-minute walk from Chiang Rai Saturday Night Walking...

    Guest review
    good location, great hotel and very kind staff. Recommended!
  • Central location
    Review score
    4.0
    Disappointing · 1 review

    Situated in Chiang Rai, YOYO HOUSE features a garden and shared lounge. The hostel has family rooms. At the hostel, all rooms are fitted with a desk.

  • Situated within 100 metres of Clock Tower Chiang Rai and 600 metres of Chiang Rai Saturday Night Walking Street, Stay at Go Green Chiang Rai features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom...

FAQ about hostels in Chiang Rai

Hostels that guests love in Chiang Rai

See all
  • Avg. price/night: £82.93
    Review score
    9.1
    Superb · 817 reviews
    Great location, family room with bunk bed, water park
    Guest review by
    christine
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £11.21
    Review score
    8.7
    Fabulous · 629 reviews
    The staff were amazing with the smile,the recommendations and the guy even went beyond his job and drove me to the terminal so i dont have to walk with my bags! The place itself is really good,one of the best hostels ive been in facilities wise Plus there is a worker(at night a security guard) almost 24/7 which is really convenient!
    Guest review by
    MORIS
    Solo traveller
  • Review score
    7.9
    Good · 152 reviews
    Very clean, comfortable and private bunk beds, very helpful reception and staff. Bathrooms impeccable. Great food in the restaurant, breakfast and dinners. Best hostel I’ve been to, highly recommend.
    Guest review by
    Marta
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £11.92
    Review score
    8.2
    Very good · 552 reviews
    Walked from the bus station. Lots of food within 300m. Clean enough. Mini-fridge, hot water, and AC if you want that. Staff were polite. Speak some English. Only stayed one night to catch a plane. Price was OK and safe neighborhood. Maybe good for budget traveler who doesn't want to be in a hostel.
    Guest review by
    andrew
    Solo traveller
  • Review score
    7.8
    Good · 95 reviews
    Best hostel in Chiang Mai :) Nuy is amazing, she will make you feel like home. Best food (breakfast) and (dinner) and is all included for the cheapest price you’ll pay in Chiang Mai, you’ll get also a bicycle for free and motorbike with extra discount.
    Guest review by
    Armend
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £30.93
    Review score
    9.4
    Superb · 611 reviews
    The best hostel I stayed in during my trip. the design is beautiful, the place is extremely clean, it’s less than a minute from the bus station. The owner and staff were absolutely lovely, trusting and took great care of me. I loved that there are laundry facilities and a cute kitchen and hang out area. I always felt my stuff was safe. Note that there are strict house rules. The hostel also offered some very comprehensive tours of Chiang Mai’s attractions
    Guest review by
    Chloe
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £30.93
    Review score
    9.4
    Superb · 611 reviews
    great location next to the bus terminal. safety is in place as door access card is required to enter the hostel.
    Guest review by
    Jenny
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £30.93
    Review score
    9.4
    Superb · 611 reviews
    Amazing little hostel so clean comfy and safe, great location near bus station so easy to get anywhere and the staff were fantastic!
    Guest review by
    Zoë
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £7.85
    Review score
    7.5
    Good · 393 reviews
    Great location near bus station and walking street. Lots of bars and restaurants nearby. Hostel very laidback and has a reggae bar feel to it. No beer sold here but 7/11 round corner. Weed available too. Would recommend. Stopped in dormitory for 3 nights.
    Guest review by
    Tom
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £8.27
    Review score
    7.4
    Good · 816 reviews
    great location- so central! staff are friendly, we had a private twin room. most comfortable bed we’ve had in Thailand so far. relatively clean- bathrooms could have a good going over but not bad compared to some hostels at all. Cheapest hostel we’ve had so far :)
    Guest review by
    Becky
    People with friends

Research, refine and make plans for your whole trip