Welcome to your detailed guide for hostels in Chiang Mai, Thailandia. You can choose from 171 Chiang Mai hostels. In total, there are 298 cheap places to stay in Chiang Mai such as guesthouses and bnbs. Prices start from $4 for a dorm.
Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in Chiang Mai, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels
171
Average dorm price
$4
Average private room price
$14
Most Chiang Mai hostels are located in
Phra Singh, City Centre, Mueang Chiang Mai District
Average rating of all hostels
7.5
Below you can discover the best hostels to suit every traveller type. All of our recommendations are based on information shared by genuine travellers, the hostels and data that has been calculated from the system. Don't forget to check the ratings and see how these compare with the rates.
Travelling on your own to Chiang Mai? Fabulous!
Pick a great hostel designed with solo travellers in mind, and you're bound to meet plenty of like-minded people who have also dared to venture to Chiang Mai alone. Here are the top hostels for solo travellers in Chiang Mai. We've also highlighted which hostel offers special perks you, as a solo traveller, will love. Each hostel offers great social spaces to meet fellow backpackers and wonderful opportunities for making new friends. You'll soon realise that travelling on your own definitely does not mean travelling alone.
We wrote a complete guide about backpacking Chiang Mai here. This guide is only available in English. Please click the link to read our handwritten guide.
There are plenty of frequently asked questions about hostels in Chiang Mai. We've collected the most common questions and doubts when it comes to picking your preferred accommodation in Chiang Mai. The more you know, the better you can plan with confidence and ease, right?
A hostel in Chiang Mai costs on average $4 for a dorm. A hostel in Chiang Mai with private rooms costs on average $14.
Hostelz.com shows all 171 Hostels in Chiang Mai. Simply filter by neighborhood and price to find your perfect budget place to stay.
Oxotel Hostel is the best hostel in Chiang Mai for couples.
Gongkaew Chiangmai Home is the best hostel in Chiang Mai for families.
Hobnob Hostel is the best hostel in Chiang Mai for groups.
Hostel Lullaby and Stay Thapae Hostel are the best rated hostels in Chiang Mai for female solo travellers.
Hostelz.com compares prices for 171 hostels in Chiang Mai, Thailandia. We list for you other cheap places to stay in Chiang Mai such as
Family Home 2 (Absolute House by Joe) is the best rated hostel for partying in Chiang Mai.
It offers: Bar.
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Pack smart, not hard
Hostel? Check! Now le0t's have at your hostel packing list for Chiang Mai and Thailandia.
You may wonder what to pack when staying in hostels? There is a few absolute basics you always have to pick. Other items are more optional and depend more on your location. Here is the must-packing items when staying in hostels:
These are the basics, yet there is more. We wrote a big, detailed guide on what to pack, tech gear and things you won't need.