Green Tulip House - Chiang Mai, Thailand

Comment by Charlene Lilly, Canada / Seoul, South Korea

January 2009

Amazing!
This is by far one of the best hostels I've ever stayed in my travels across the world. This was my first visit in Chiang Mai, and in Thailand alone, so I was a bit nervous about how my vacation would be spent. I only had five days in the city before I had to take off, but it was some of the best, most relaxing five days I've ever had. Nine, Stella, and everyone who works there made me feel right at home from the moment I walked in to the Green Tulip. They showed me my room, got some delicious red curry into me and helped me figure out the best way to spend my vacation in Chiang Mai. Starting from the looks alone, this is one of the most gorgeous hostel's I've been in. Bright colors everywhere, wide wooden tables in the lobby/restaurant, beautiful wooden floors in the rooms, a nice terrace to sit out on. It's well-kept, always clean and bright and fresh. Such a nice place to come back to after a long day of trekking and adventuring. The food as well is unbeatable. Fairly good prices, a nice variety of both Thai and Western, and the chef always comes out to make sure you enjoyed it all. Made me feel like I was back home with my mom. Nine's got a bundle of adventuring booklets and makes you do your homework (though she helps you out a lot as well), and it's pretty easy to find the right tour for you. Not to mention that by staying at the Green Tulip, you get a great discount on everything that you do -- whether it be going to the jungle or watching a Thai boxing match, it's always cheaper booking through them. I just can't say enough. It's a great deal, not that expensive, good food, amazing people -- everyone I saw there was happy to be at home in the Green Tulip. And the best part is, you're in Chiang Mai, which has got to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Enjoy everyone.