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Reviews of October Hostel ChiangMai

9 Nimmana Haeminda Road Lane 13, 50200 Chiang Mai, Thailand

#103 of 909 hotels in Chiang Mai

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Review Score

Based on 127 hostel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free Wifi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: March 18, 2025

    10
    Already looking forward to coming back some day!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    - No Elevator. Not really a problem for me since I'm a one-bag traveler, but it's something to keep in mind if you have a lot of luggage or mobility issues.

    I've stayed in Chiang Mai for almost three weeks, jumping between various hotels and hostels. I've found that each place always had some problem with it (noise, bugs, mold, location, etc.). However, October Hostel is the only place I've stayed where I have zero complaints. I've stayed in both the private room and the hostel room, and I can say both are great, but I'll limit my review to just the private room: + Great Location. It's in Nimmanhaemin. (Enough said.) You are surrounded by good food/drinks/shopping all within walking distance, and a short Grab away from the old city and airport. + Quiet. In most places I've stayed, I could hear music from nearby bars and clubs playing late into the night. However, in this room, I couldn't hear any outside noise other than the occasional plane. + Clean. The room felt new, and everything looked clean. + Spacious. There's enough space that you can slide around on the hardwood floors in your socks. Not saying I did, but you could. (I did.) + Comfy Bed. + Good Price. The price is similar to the other hotels I've stayed in, but the room doesn't come with any of their problems.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    1. some people had sex in the rooftop tent. Can be awkward for the shared common area. (well its the guest fault) 2. towel rack shall be numbered. I did not find my towel after daily cleanup.

    cozy room. I love the hair dryer!!! Built in Toilet was nice! Very comfortable. I love the washing machine!!!thanks a lot!!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2025

    10
    Fantastic Room in a Bustling Part of Town
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It would be nice to have someone on the front desk, but check in instructions are thorough and the hosts are responsive to messages.

    The rooms were absolutely huge, more like a studio than a hotel room. The tv had Google Chromecast so we could watch Netflix. Very short walk to great cafes, bars and restaurants. Very friendly and effective service.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My flight arrived in Chiang Mai very late, but fortunately, this place offers self-check-in, which made everything incredibly convenient. Many accommodations require you to call the staff to wake them up for a late check-in, but here, the staff had already arranged my bed and sent me detailed check-in instructions in advance. The whole process was smooth and hassle-free. I stayed in the tent room this time, and it completely exceeded my expectations! The tent not only had air conditioning but also a real bed, creating a cozy and comfortable space. The tent door could be locked, providing both privacy and security. Overall, it was a fantastic stay!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I stayed there for 10 days - very big room, big bed, kind and helpful staff

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2025

    8.0
    Good Room, Good Value, Good Location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I stayed in one of the private rooms, I don't know what the hostel experience is like. Great room, excellent location within a cool, hip neighborhood, very walkable to everything. Great staff.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 25, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Location was excellent. I had the private room, which was great.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2025

    9.0
    GREAT!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I would just suggest to put a curtain in the kitchen window since light enters in the morning and during the nigth

    The place was GREAT quality price, the location couldn’t be better. And my biiiig thank you goes to the stuff, Xenia couldn’t have been better. Took care of us from the second one in an amazing way.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 23, 2024

    9.0
    We spent 5 days at this hostel and it truly felt like home!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cons: 1. Limited security with just a simple key lock. 2. The door is a bit worn, with peeling and small holes. 3. The bed is quite firm and faces a large mirror (which might be a taboo for some). 4. Plane noises due to poor soundproofing (anyhow all hotels in Nimman area are facing the same issue). 5. No lift, so carrying luggage to our 3F room was a challenge. 6. Contacted Line ID: Ming scanned from the banner outside hostel thinking it was customer support but the chat was unresponsive.

    Pros: 1. Spacious room and bathroom. 2. Smart TV with Netflix. 3. A small kitchen equipped with a fridge and microwave. 4. Comfortable shower with strong hot water pressure. 5. There’s a small yard to hang clothes. 6. Found a Dyson hairdryer (unsure if it’s genuine tho). 7. Excellent location, everything you need is just steps away. 8. Easy to call e-hailing rides.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 6, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Large comfortable room.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 30, 2024

    10
    My favorite place in Nimman. Wonderful people
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooftop hangout, the owner, and the vibe he creates among the people staying there. A very real and at home feeling

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: November 29, 2024

    10
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Kind and friendly owner, clean and neat room and welcome tea service (the teabags were in the table). I felt so much hospitality at this hostel!!!!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 3, 2024

    10
    Traveling at its greatest!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I loved everything about this place. From the dorm rooms to the private rooms everything is great here.

    The owners are the coolest people you may ever meet!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very big rooms. Staff very friendly. Great location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 20, 2024

    10
    Great hostel staff location :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything! Location, Hostel, Staff, everything was really awesome, such an amazing price rooftop was a bonus! Yummy coffee shop, staff go above and beyond and I was able to share food with them for the moonfest. I came back here to stay again because I was so impressed the first time! Thanks heaps guys

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great location in the Nimman area. Helpful host. More than expected in terms of the price.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This is self check-in hostel in the long term stay apartment building. It was great I could check in anytime I like, even very late night. There was no front desk so you need to make a booking online. I saw someone who walked around the place for walk-in so I advised them to make a reservation first.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2024

    10
    I enjoyed the October Hostel and felt the management team is very warm, hospitable and flexible!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Awesome people and connections made here!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 10, 2024

    10
    Clean room and convenient location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great Location in nimman area, walking distance to super market like Macro, good restaurants, cafes. I stayed in the dorm also equipped with refrigerator and microwave inside.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Super Spacious Fast internet

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Huge rooms in a great location! Staff were friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 23, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    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.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 24, 2023

    10
    Great Host, Value for Money, Perfect Location.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing I didn't like.

    Very kind and such a great host! The location is very good, clean room, has shower gel, shampoo, hair dryer, microwave, fridge, kitchen sink, shelf, wardrobe, a table and 2 chairs all in the room. The hostel provides laundry machine for use at no cost (detergent and fabric softener provided), and a big area to hang and dry your clothes.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 5, 2023

    10
    October Hostel - 3 night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely big room with kitchenette, spacious bathroom with all the amenities you'd need. Even free laundry service upstairs on the top floor. Really great area, lots to do without going into Chiang Mai centre. Felt very safe.

    Stayed in November 2023

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