What is the cost of a hostel in Chiang Mai?

Chiang Mai hostels are S$ 19/night, on average. However, you may find that prices fluctuate depending on the time of year. In August is often the cheapest month to book, and in November is the most expensive month to book a hostel in Chiang Mai. Our users recently found hostels for S$ 3/night - which is currently the lowest price. Keep in mind that we would consider anything in Chiang Mai for S$ 10/night or less a good deal.

What’s the best hostel in Chiang Mai?

Based on rated reviews, the best hostel in Chiang Mai is Green Sleep Hostel. 2,836 users from HotelsCombined gave the Green Sleep Hostel a 9.1/10 rating.

What hostel is closest to Chiang Mai Airport?

It is 3.1 km to get from Chiang Mai Airport to Green Sleep Hostel (the nearest Chiang Mai hostel to the airport).

What area of Chiang Mai is most popular to stay in?

Chiang Mai Old City is the most popular area of Chiang Mai to stay in. In the past year, 4% of HotelsCombined users looking for Chiang Mai hostels searched within Chiang Mai Old City. The Common Hostel is a popular hostel in Chiang Mai Old City if you choose to stay in the area.

What is the most popular hostel in Chiang Mai closest to Chiang Mai Night Bazaar?

If you’re looking for a hostel near Chiang Mai Night Bazaar while in Chiang Mai, then opt for the popular Lanna Hostel with a 7.3/10 review score from 709 users. The distance from Chiang Mai Night Bazaar to Lanna Hostel is 1.2 km.

Should I stay in a Chiang Mai hostel?

Hostels in Chiang Mai tend to have a more active social scene than hotels, so they’re perfect for outgoing travellers looking to meet other people. Chiang Mai hostels are, on average, cheaper than other stays in the city due to their dorm-style sleeping quarters. However, this means you can spend your money elsewhere such as on local tours and events.

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What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Chiang Mai?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Chiang Mai is April (S$ 15). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Chiang Mai is February (S$ 24).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Chiang Mai?

The cheapest day to stay in Chiang Mai is Tuesday (S$ 11). On the other hand, travellers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is S$ 23.

How much is a hostel in Chiang Mai tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Chiang Mai tonight starting as low as S$ 6, rising to an average cost of S$ 38, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from S$ 8 for a 4-star hostel in Chiang Mai for tonight.

How much is a Chiang Mai hostel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hostels in Chiang Mai this weekend for as little as S$ 8/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as S$ 10/night. For a 4-star hostel in Chiang Mai, the cheapest rate recently found was S$ 8/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Chiang Mai?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 87 days before your trip to Chiang Mai. The lowest price found when booking 87 days ahead was S$ 13 per night.

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Cheapest hostels in Chiang Mai, Thailand

These Chiang Mai properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. As prices can vary by date, change the dates if you're flexible to compare rates.

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11/5 Moonmuang Rd. Soi 6, T.Sriphum, A.Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand

0.8 km from city centre

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S$ 12

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Travel insights for hostels in Chiang Mai

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Chiang Mai?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Chiang Mai is April (S$ 15). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Chiang Mai is February (S$ 24).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Chiang Mai?

The cheapest day to stay in Chiang Mai is Tuesday (S$ 11). On the other hand, travellers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is S$ 23.

How much is a hostel in Chiang Mai tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Chiang Mai tonight starting as low as S$ 6, rising to an average cost of S$ 38, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from S$ 8 for a 4-star hostel in Chiang Mai for tonight.

How much is a Chiang Mai hostel room this weekend?

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Chiang Mai?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 87 days before your trip to Chiang Mai. The lowest price found when booking 87 days ahead was S$ 13 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Chiang Mai, Thailand

These Chiang Mai properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. As prices can vary by date, change the dates if you're flexible to compare rates.

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Where to stay in Chiang Mai

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What’s the best hostel in Chiang Mai?

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What area of Chiang Mai is most popular to stay in?

What is the most popular hostel in Chiang Mai closest to Chiang Mai Night Bazaar?

Should I stay in a Chiang Mai hostel?

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