Try Something Fun

Travel Adventures and Photography

  • About
  • Portfolio
  • Contact
  • Blog
  • California
    • Los Angeles
    • San Diego
    • San Francisco
    • Santa Barbara
    • Napa Valley
  • US Destinations
    • Hawaii
    • Las Vegas
    • Oregon
    • Chicago
    • Washington
  • Non-US Destinations
    • Italy
    • France
    • Japan
    • Canada
    • Thailand
    • Bali
    • UK
    • Costa Rica
  • Find Remote Jobs

Where to Stay in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Tags: Asia, Hotels, Thailand


chiang mai Thailand map

Illustrated map of Chiang Mai is by the talented Chaloempon “Booklinn” Khuankhong.

With a whopping 32,000 hotel rooms in this northern Thailand city, where do you even begin? The truth is, many travelers who pass through Chiang Mai just rent a room from a guest house for weeks at a time because it’s so inexpensive and there is plenty to explore. Some of us, however, are just visiting for a few days and are in search of more comfortable, but still affordable accommodations full of Thai charm and that’s exactly what I’ve detailed for you here.

Best Location to Stay in Chiang Mai

As a base, I suggest you find accommodations inside or within walking distance to the Old City, an area surrounded by a 700 year-old wall (see map above). Make sure your choice is on the tucked-away small residential streets because they offer a quiet stay removed from the noisy main roads.  For central convenience, hotels near the Thapae Gate are best.

Best Affordable Hotels in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai Hotels_Thapae Boutique HouseMy top recommendation is the hotel where I stayed, the Thapae Boutique House. I think it’s the best mid-range hotel in the city with rates starting at $25 per night and discounts for a full week stay. They offer free breakfast, wifi, a business center with computers, a coffee bar, and laundry services. It is in walking distance to anything you could need and all the popular markets.

 

 

 

Chiang Mai Hotels_Baan OrapinFurther up the ladder in cost, the Baan Orapin Heritage B&B is $50 per night for Thai bungalows totally surrounded by tropical gardens while still within walking distance to the Thapae Gate. It’s the ideal setting and in fact won the 2013 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award.

 

 

 

 

Chiang Mai Hotels_RImping VillageThe Rimping Village Hotel is an excellent hotel for $75 per night offering free wifi, a beautiful pool and grounds, an on-site restaurant, coffee shop, spa, and business center. It’s a 20 minute walk to the Thapae Gate.

 

 

 

 

Chiang Mai Hotels_affordable luxuryIf you are willing to spend $125-200 per night, some luxury Thai hotels await you, complete with western amenities and gorgeous grounds. The luxury hotels I recommend are the Tamarind Village Hotel, the Ping Nakara Hotel and Spa, the Puripunn Baby Grand Boutique Hotel and Siripanna Villa Resort and Spa. The first two are also winners of the 2016 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award.

 

 

 

Chiang Mai Hotels_Lisu Lodge

If you plan on doing a trekking tour, consider the all-inclusive eco lodges Lisu Lodge and Khum Lanna for $115 per night. They are located in the Chiang Mai countryside, with packages for those who seek trekking, rafting, cooking classes, Thai massage, and bike rides to local markets, farms and villages. They have no tv or internet but this is by far the most immersive and personal way you can experience the hill tribe and Thai farming culture.

oOo

If you are looking for less expensive options such as hostels or guest houses, TripAdvisor is your best resource or refer to this list of Chiang Mai guesthouses, most of which are not featured anywhere else online.

As always, thank you for reading. If you found this helpful in deciding where to stay in Chiang Mai I would be grateful if you could use the Agoda link below so I can receive a small commission that helps me keep this site running.

 


(Visited 1,633 time, 122 visit today)

You Might Also Like:

Bamboo_island_beach_Andaman_SeaThailand’s Best Underrated Places to Visit Mt Fuji at sunsetBeautiful Trip to Mt Fuji and Hot Springs Damnoen Saudak monkWhich Bangkok Floating Market to Visit? where to stay in Bangkok ThailandWhere to Stay in Bangkok
Meet Suzette
suzetteHoly crap, you found me. That’s fantastic. I’m Suzette and I’m so glad you’re here! I’ve built a successful career as a travel photographer where I have the opportunity to work from anywhere in the world, and run this blog where I share inspiration for YOUR travel photography. This website is specifically for those of us who love to wander with our cameras. We take it slow. We are curious. We love nature and the outdoors. Most of all, we love taking great photographs.

Follow me on Instagram Twitter Pinterest or Facebook

On this website you’ll find lovely travel experiences and great locations to take photographs wherever you are heading. Subscribe to see new posts via email. If it doesn't float your boat you can unsubscribe any time.
Hello travelers! Do you love to wander with your camera? Me too. Subscribe for great travel experiences and places to photograph.
Japan_travel_recommendations
california_road_trip_recommendations

FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM:



CONNECT:

Copyright ©2023, Try Something Fun. All Rights Reserved.