What is the cost of a hostel in Chiang Mai?

$14 per night is how much hostels in Chiang Mai cost, on average. $3 per night was the lowest price recently found by HotelsCombined users - but anything for $7 per night or less is a good deal. Chiang Mai hostel prices fluctuate throughout the year, with November being the most expensive month to book, and in August being the cheapest.

What’s the best hostel in Chiang Mai?

Green Sleep Hostel is the best Chiang Mai hostel according to HotelsCombined users. Green Sleep Hostel has a rating of 9.1/10 from 2,836 reviews.

What hostel is closest to Chiang Mai Airport?

The closest Chiang Mai hostel to Chiang Mai Airport is Green Sleep Hostel, which is 3.1 km away.

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

While there are other neighbourhoods throughout Chiang Mai, 5% 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.

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 April ($12). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Chiang Mai is February ($19).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Chiang Mai is Monday ($8). On the other hand, travellers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is $17.

How much is a hostel in Chiang Mai tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Chiang Mai tonight starting as low as $4, rising to an average cost of $30, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $6 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 $6/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $8/night. For a 4-star hostel in Chiang Mai, the cheapest rate recently found was $6/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 $10 per night.

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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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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 ($12). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Chiang Mai is February ($19).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Chiang Mai is Monday ($8). On the other hand, travellers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is $17.

How much is a hostel in Chiang Mai tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Chiang Mai tonight starting as low as $4, rising to an average cost of $30, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $6 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 $10 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Chiang Mai, Thailand

For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hostels available in Chiang Mai for the selected dates. 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 area of Chiang Mai is most popular to stay in?

Should I stay in a Chiang Mai hostel?

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