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. The property is around 3.7 km from Central Plaza ChiangRai, 13 km from Wat Rong Khun - The White Temple and 19 km from Mae Fah Luang University. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. At the hostel, every room includes a balcony with a city view. At Backpack Hostel, rooms are equipped with air conditioning and a shared bathroom. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Chiang Rai Saturday Night Walking Street, Statue of King Mengrai and Wat Pra Sing. Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport is 6 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Chiang Rai, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 large double bed
1 bunk bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.9
High score for Chiang Rai

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kirsty
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff here were amazing, very friendly and always said hello to me when I came downstairs in the morning or walked in the door throughout the day. Wished me well on my future travels as I was leaving as well. I would definitely go back here...
  • Andrew
    Ireland Ireland
    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...
  • Mery
    Australia Australia
    Everything was exceptional from the time I arrived until I left. The owners are so friendly and very helpful especially for helping me to rent a scooter and the places where are more enjoyable. Perfect location. 1 minute from bus station and 1...
  • Connor
    Australia Australia
    Awesome location, bus station and market are 2 and 5min walk. Staff are very friendly and will accommodate to make sure your stay is as good as possible. In house laundry, free coffee, tea and even some snacks. Sells beer and water too
  • Raghav
    Australia Australia
    Clean, lovely atmosphere, Apple (owner) is soooo helpful and delightful. A complete one stop shop for discovering Chiang Rai or taking the slow boat. Delightful. Oh and the location is fantastic.
  • Marlon
    France France
    The most comfortable hostel I have stayed in Thailand The owner is really nice and will help you out any time Plus, it is placed besides the bus terminal station which is a nice bonus You can rent motorbike from the hostel directly
  • Justus
    Germany Germany
    Very close to bus terminal and night market. Nice and beautiful owner
  • Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Was a great hostel the staff are super friendly. Close by to a few bars and found it very social
  • Bunn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely host. Very helpful and friendly speaks great English. Really tidy comfy bedroom. Clearly a lot of love and care has gone into the hostel.
  • Martin
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The owners and Som made my stay. I loved talking to them and they are the reason that I stayed 1.5 months. The hostel is well located next to the bus station and imo Thailand's best cook is just around the corner (Mheewok). Their scooter rental...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Backpack Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • City view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Evening entertainment
  • Darts

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Snack bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs THB 20 per day.

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Laptop safe
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Wellness

  • Public Bath

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Thai

House rules
Backpack Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Backpack Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about Backpack Hostel