Located in Chiang Rai and with Clock Tower Chiang Rai reachable within a 7-minute walk, Backpack Hostel has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is around 2.3 miles from Central Plaza, 8.2 miles from Wat Rong Khun – The White Temple and 12 miles from Mae Fah Luang University. The property provides airport transportation, while a car rental service is also available. At the hostel, rooms include a patio with a garden view. Rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom with a shower, while some rooms have a balcony and others also feature city views. At Backpack Hostel, every room includes air conditioning and a safety deposit box. 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 3.7 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-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 queen bed
1 bunk bed
2 twin 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

  • Marcos
    Australia Australia
    Nice staff, good location, free cookies and coffee
  • Danielle
    United States United States
    Awesome roof top to hangout and close to night market
  • Blake
    Canada Canada
    Good clean hostel. Owner is awesome and very helpful and bakes fresh treats everyday. Rooftop was nice to hang out and meet people
  • Lior
    Israel Israel
    The cleanest dorms I’ve stayed in. They keep the place clean and tidy all day, not one or two times a day. And make sure it smells good. Strong wifi and Free coffee stand with cakes! Location is just around the night market!
  • Duman
    Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
    Excellent hostel - very nicely thought out amenities and logistics. One of the few I’ve seen with signs asking not to slam doors, so it’s nice and quiet. The lady who works there baked cookies/brownies, which was extra nice :) location is perfect...
  • Mark
    Australia Australia
    I stayed for a short time during August 24. It was the low season so it was very empty. However, the staff are so nice and welcoming. I booked a single queen room and it was cosy with air con. The location is excellent and just 1 min walk to the...
  • Yana
    Finland Finland
    A wonderful place to stay for backpackers. The location is amazing, the facilities are great. The owners Neung and Bpern are amazing people! They were so friendly to me, I felt right at home for these couple of days❤️ P'Neung told me about how this...
  • Jiawei
    France France
    The host, Apple, is simply the sweetest and she waa super helpful. The hotel is located right next to the bus terminal 1 and the night market but the street remains pretty calm. Everything was clean and cozy. And the dog Wesley is a highlight!!
  • Amore
    Philippines Philippines
    I like everything. The owner was really friendly,kind,helpful,hospitable. He will tell you everything what to do around the city.. The place is really clean his staff is also friendly.. Overall my stay is great! Best hostel in Chiang Rai.❤️
  • Patrik
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely staff with a happy chappy dog. Always napping somewhere. Definitely recommend. Fresh brownies in the morning alongside with tea/coffee available all the time.

Area info

Amenities of Backpack Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

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

Outdoors

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

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

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

Activities

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

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Snack bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

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

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

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage

Front Desk Services

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

Entertainment & 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
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Laptop safe
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Spa

  • Public Bath

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Thai

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

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Backpack Hostel