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Cheapest monthSeptember
Most expensive monthFebruary
Top rated by travellersChang Chang Hostel, SAR 44
Cheapest bed foundHug Glur House Tour and Hostel, SAR 24

Finding cheap hotels in Chiang Mai: FAQs

According to our pricing calendar data, you can bag the cheapest bed in September.
No! Hostels are a great option for anyone looking for a budget stay. These days, hostels in Chiang Mai are full of digital nomads and holidaymakers of all ages.
Yes. Party hostels and youth hostels with 20-person dorms do still exist in most cities, but so do ultra-modern boutique hostels with plenty of private rooms, cosy bars, and even swimming pools. These kinds of hostels are popular with solo travellers over 30.
Since you’ll be surrounded by other likeminded travellers, hostels are always the safest (and most sociable!) places to stay in Chiang Mai. You’ll meet new friends to go out with, share tips and advice on how to get around and find out if there are any unsafe places to avoid. Most major Chiang Mai hostels even have female-only dorms. And if you’re worried about your belongings, don’t be — you can lock them away in a padlocked locker or safe while you’re out exploring.
Yes! Hostels in Chiang Mai generally tend to be the most budget-friendly option in Chiang Mai. Not only can you bag a bed for as little as SAR 24 per night, you can cook your own food in the hostel kitchen.
Other backpackers rated Chiangmai First House & Tour, 9 Hostel and BB House Budget & Boutique as the best central Chiang Mai hostels for value, cleanliness and comfort.