What is the cost of a hostel in Chiang Mai?

The average price for a hostel in Chiang Mai is £10/night. A good hostel deal in Chiang Mai would be for £8/night or less. The lowest hostel price found recently on HotelsCombined was £2/night. If your travel schedule is flexible, then try not to book in November, because it is the most expensive month of the year. Booking in July is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Chiang Mai.

What’s the best hostel in Chiang Mai?

While there may be other highly-rated hostels in Chiang Mai, Heuan Pak-Dee Hostel@Gallery is currently the best, based on 306 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 9.2/10.

What hostel is closest to Chiang Mai Airport?

Green Sleep Hostel is 1.9 mi away from Chiang Mai Airport, making it the closest Chiang Mai hostel to the city’s most popular airport.

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

While there are other neighbourhoods throughout Chiang Mai, 7% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in Chiang Mai Old City in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. The Common Hostel is our most popular hostel in this area.

What is the most popular hostel in Chiang Mai closest to Doi Inthanon National Park?

The most popular hostel in Chiang Mai that’s close to Doi Inthanon National Park is Alexa Nimman. Just 34.5 mi separate Alexa Nimman from Doi Inthanon National Park, the city’s most popular attraction. 661 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Alexa Nimman a score of 9.0/10.

Should I stay in a Chiang Mai hostel?

Staying at a hostel is beneficial if you’re looking to travel to Chiang Mai on a budget. Spending less on accommodations means you can spend more on activities, food, and souvenirs. You may find that some hostels in Chiang Mai offer amenities similar to those that hotels provide, such as continental breakfasts, 24/7 check-in, an on-site bar, and free Wi-Fi - so there’s often no need to forego any travel comforts.

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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 July (£4). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Chiang Mai is November (£17).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Chiang Mai is Monday (£2). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is £6.

How much is a hostel in Chiang Mai tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Chiang Mai tonight starting as low as £3, rising to an average cost of £21, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £10 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 £3/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as £3/night. For a 4-star hostel in Chiang Mai, the cheapest rate recently found was £10/night for this weekend.

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

Save money by booking a hostel at least 83 days before your trip to Chiang Mai. The lowest price found when booking 83 days ahead was £6 per night.

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9/4 Samlarn Road Soi 1, Chiang Mai, Thailand

0.4 mi from city centre

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Airport shuttle

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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 July (£4). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Chiang Mai is November (£17).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Chiang Mai is Monday (£2). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is £6.

How much is a hostel in Chiang Mai tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Chiang Mai tonight starting as low as £3, rising to an average cost of £21, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £10 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 83 days before your trip to Chiang Mai. The lowest price found when booking 83 days ahead was £6 per night.

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