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Where to stay in Chiang Mai: the 5 best neighborhoods, ranked

Updated October 28, 2026 · Ranked by Axel from research, its own hotel reviews and recent rates · How we rank

Stay in the Old City for a first visit: temples, northern Thai meals and strong hotels make sightseeing straightforward. Choose Wualai & Chiang Mai Gate for families or a tighter budget, with market meals and calmer side lanes. Nimman & MAYA leads for food and nightlife; Tha Phae & Night Bazaar suits evening shopping and LGBTQ+ bars.

Think of Chiang Mai as a choice between temple lanes, market streets, contemporary café districts and quieter riverside quarters, with Axel ranking each on how easily you can explore, what is walkable nearby, hotel quality, value for money and the character of the neighborhood itself.

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Best picks by trip

  1. BED Phrasingh Hotel - Adults Only, Old City
    #1 of 5

    Old City

    temple lanes · moat roads · Sunday walking street · courtyard cafés

    8.2/10

    The easiest first-visit base, provided you choose your street carefully.

    Old City leads on character, doorstep choice and hotel quality, with straightforward sightseeing outweighing its weak hotel value.

    Getting around
    8.1
    On your doorstep
    9.9
    Hotels
    9.4
    Value
    0.0
    Axel’s verdict
    9.2

    Stay inside the moat for temple compounds, small lanes and northern Thai meals between sightseeing stops. Wat Phra Singh and Wat Chedi Luang anchor the days; Ratchadamnoen Road becomes the Sunday Walking Street. This is our default for a short, culture-heavy visit, and recent visitor discussions generally favor it over Nimman for sightseeing.

    Choose your street carefully rather than assuming the whole Old City is peaceful. Moat-side roads carry traffic, and the lanes around Zoe in Yellow attract a louder evening crowd. Families and early risers should look away from those pockets. Skip it if contemporary shopping and club nights matter more than temples.

    Best for
    first-time visitorsfamiliestravelers without a carmuseums and culture
    Skip it if
    You want malls rather than temple lanes; You need guaranteed quiet without checking the street
    Getting around
    Walk between temples; RTC 24 serves stops around the moat, with limited departures; use songthaews or Grab elsewhere, and a taxi/Grab or confirmed daytime bus from CNX.
    After dark
    Restaurants and music venues keep some streets lively; avoid the Zoe in Yellow pocket for an early bedtime.
    Where to look
    Samlan Road near Wat Phra Singh. Start here for temple-focused days on foot, with the Sunday market leading east from Wat Phra Singh.Ratchadamnoen Road. Choose the central stretch for easy sightseeing and Sunday browsing; expect market crowds rather than an uninterrupted evening stroll.Prapokklao Road near Wat Chedi Luang. A useful temple-walking anchor for first visits, with Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phan Tao close together.

    Top hotels by Axel's take

    Typical Axel rate $218 a night · usually 8% under the public rate
    1. 1. BED Phrasingh Hotel - Adults Only9.3Customer link — Open hotel details
    2. 2. Rachamankha Hotel8.9Customer link — Open hotel details
    3. 3. Le Naview @Prasingh8.8Customer link — Open hotel details
    See all 6 hotels in Old City, ranked
  2. Bed Chiangmai Gate Hotel, Wualai & Chiang Mai Gate
    #2 of 5

    Wualai & Chiang Mai Gate

    silver workshops · gate-market meals · Saturday walking street · residential side lanes

    7.8/10

    Craft traditions and gate-market meals, with one very busy Saturday evening.

    Wualai combines the strongest hotel value with craft heritage and good sightseeing access, but offers fewer doorstep choices than the leaders.

    Getting around
    7.9
    On your doorstep
    6.5
    Hotels
    8.1
    Value
    8.5
    Axel’s verdict
    8.0

    Just south of Chiang Mai Gate, Wualai feels more like a working craft neighborhood than an entertainment district. Silver workshops and Wat Sri Suphan give it a clear identity; the gate market is an everyday landmark. On Saturdays, Wua Lai Road fills with the walking-street market before returning to its ordinary rhythm.

    This is our strongest alternative to staying inside the moat if market meals and quieter side lanes are priorities. Saturday brings crowds and road closures, so arrange vehicle pickups away from the stalls. Skip it for nightly bar-hopping or mall shopping; recent guest reports support choosing a side lane, while noting that traffic noise still varies.

    Best for
    travelers on a budgetfood loversa quiet staymuseums and culture
    Skip it if
    You want nightlife every evening; You need doorstep vehicle access during Saturday market hours
    Getting around
    Walk through Chiang Mai Gate into the southern Old City; RTC 24 serves Wua Lai and CNX, but check departures; use songthaews or Grab for longer trips.
    After dark
    The gate attracts evening food seekers; side lanes are calmer, except when Saturday's walking street fills Wua Lai Road.
    Where to look
    Wua Lai Road. Stay near the craft street for Saturday browsing; the market closes the road and makes the evening distinctly busier.Chiang Mai Gate market edge. Use the gate as your market-and-sightseeing anchor, with the everyday market beside it and Saturday stalls starting nearby.Rat Chiang Saen side lanes. Look here for a residential setting away from Wua Lai's market frontage, accepting a walk back to gates and food stalls.

    Top hotels by Axel's take

    Typical Axel rate $58 a night · usually 5% under the public rate
    1. 1. Bed Chiangmai Gate Hotel9.3Customer link — Open hotel details
    2. 2. POR Daowadung8.8Customer link — Open hotel details
    3. 3. iWualai Hotel8.8Customer link — Open hotel details
    See all 4 hotels in Wualai & Chiang Mai Gate, ranked
  3. NA NIRAND Romantic Boutique Resort, Tha Phae & Night Bazaar
    #3 of 5

    Tha Phae & Night Bazaar

    night-market stalls · souvenir shopping · cabaret nights · busy streets

    7.7/10

    An easy base for active evenings, market shopping and LGBTQ+ nightlife.

    Tha Phae pairs abundant food and nightlife with strong hotels and convenient sightseeing, but weak value and commercial streets hold it back.

    Getting around
    7.7
    On your doorstep
    9.7
    Hotels
    8.6
    Value
    0.0
    Axel’s verdict
    8.5

    Choose the streets between Tha Phae Gate and Chang Khlan Road if you want sightseeing by day and market browsing after dinner. The Night Bazaar makes evenings easy to improvise, while Tha Phae Road leads back towards the Old City. This suits travelers who prefer activity outside the door rather than a residential atmosphere.

    The trade-off is street character: souvenir shopping and busy roads can feel more commercial than atmospheric. Nightlife extends beyond the market, including established LGBTQ+ bars around Charoen Prathet Road and Soi 6. Choose a quieter side street for earlier nights; skip the entertainment strips if a restful family retreat is the goal.

    Best for
    nightlifeshoppingLGBTQ+ travelerssports fans
    Skip it if
    You want a quiet residential atmosphere; You dislike souvenir-market surroundings
    Getting around
    Walk towards Tha Phae Gate or the river markets; RTC 24 serves Tha Phae and Warorot; use songthaews or Grab across town and a taxi/Grab from CNX.
    After dark
    Market streets are active after dinner, with LGBTQ+ bars and shows adding a later-night scene around Charoen Prathet.
    Where to look
    Chang Khlan Road, Night Bazaar. Choose this busy shopping stretch for spontaneous evening meals and browsing, rather than a residential atmosphere.Charoen Prathet Road. Look toward the river for dinners and drinks within reach of the markets; individual side streets differ in evening activity.Loi Kroh Road. Best for travelers who want bars on the walk home; less appealing if an early, quiet night is the priority.

    Top hotels by Axel's take

    Typical Axel rate $276 a night · usually 11% under the public rate
    1. 1. NA NIRAND Romantic Boutique Resort9.1Customer link — Open hotel details
    2. 2. Melia Chiang Mai8.9Customer link — Open hotel details
    3. 3. Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel8.9Customer link — Open hotel details
    See all 6 hotels in Tha Phae & Night Bazaar, ranked
  4. BED Nimman Hotel - Adults Only, Nimman & MAYA
    #4 of 5

    Nimman & MAYA

    specialty coffee · design shops · numbered sois · music clubs · aircraft overhead

    7.5/10

    Choose cafés and nightlife over temple-doorstep convenience, and expect aircraft noise.

    Nimman offers strong hotels, cafés and nightlife, but less convenient historic sightseeing, middling value and aircraft noise weaken its all-round appeal.

    Getting around
    7.0
    On your doorstep
    8.1
    Hotels
    8.7
    Value
    4.7
    Axel’s verdict
    7.7

    Stay here for café-hopping, design shops and evenings that do not revolve around sightseeing. Nimmanhaemin Road and its numbered sois mix boutiques, coffee shops and bars, with One Nimman and MAYA anchoring the shopping. It makes particular sense for return visitors who want contemporary Chiang Mai rather than another temple outside the door.

    Aircraft noise is the important catch: recent Reddit discussions repeatedly flag takeoffs, although insulation and individual tolerance change the experience. Traffic is another recurring complaint. Choose Nimman for eating, browsing and social nights; skip it if uninterrupted sleep or walking straight into the historic sights is the priority.

    Best for
    nightlifefood loversshoppingbusiness trips and conventions
    Skip it if
    Aircraft noise disturbs your sleep; You want a mostly walk-to-temples itinerary
    Getting around
    Walk the sois locally; RTC 24 connects Nimman with CNX and the moat, but check departures; songthaews and Grab are the practical alternatives for cross-town trips.
    After dark
    Bars and music clubs draw an evening crowd; this is a social district rather than a reliably quiet retreat.
    Where to look
    Huay Kaew–Nimmanhaemin junction. Choose this shopping hub for MAYA, One Nimman and easy dining; the major junction brings traffic rather than calm.Nimmanhaemin Soi 3. A good starting lane for café and boutique walks near One Nimman; the smaller sois hold much of Nimman's appeal.Sirimangkalajarn Road side lanes. Look here for a more residential café base, without assuming distance from the main junction guarantees quiet.

    Top hotels by Axel's take

    Typical Axel rate $99 a night
    1. 1. BED Nimman Hotel - Adults Only9.0Customer link — Open hotel details
    2. 2. Eastin Tan Hotel Chiang Mai8.7Customer link — Open hotel details
    3. 3. Travelodge Nimman Chiang Mai8.6Customer link — Open hotel details
    See all 6 hotels in Nimman & MAYA, ranked
  5. Gategaa Village, Wat Ket Riverside
    #5 of 5

    Wat Ket Riverside

    trading-quarter heritage · old wooden houses · riverside dining · quiet backstreets

    6.9/10

    Heritage lanes and riverside evenings, with more transport planning required.

    Wat Ket offers quieter heritage lanes and reasonable value, but fewer nearby choices, a smaller hotel selection and less effortless transport lower its rank.

    Getting around
    7.1
    On your doorstep
    6.4
    Hotels
    7.4
    Value
    6.1
    Axel’s verdict
    6.9

    Wat Ket is the east-bank trading quarter around Charoen Rat Road, with old houses, small shops and Wat Ket Karam. Its local-history museum has been reported closed for restoration, so confirm access with the temple before planning a visit. Stay here if evenings by the Ping and a quieter lane matter more than immediate sightseeing convenience. Warorot Market is across the river, so everyday Chiang Mai remains within reach.

    The riverfront is not uniformly hushed: music restaurants attract evening crowds, especially on weekends, while backstreets are calmer. Temple-heavy days work better with rides. Flooding is also a real heavy-rain consideration—the Ping overflowed here in October 2024—so ask about access when water levels rise. Best for couples and slower-paced families.

    Best for
    familiescouplesluxury travelersa quiet stay
    Skip it if
    You want effortless sightseeing entirely on foot; You want a late-night scene on every surrounding street
    Getting around
    Walk across the river to Warorot for RTC 24; songthaews and Grab handle longer trips, while a taxi/Grab from CNX avoids a bus connection and luggage walk.
    After dark
    Charoen Rat's riverside music restaurants get lively, particularly on weekends; the lanes behind them are substantially quieter.
    Where to look
    Charoen Rat Road. Choose this riverfront heritage street for old houses, cafés and Wat Ket walks; music restaurants can enliven evenings.East-bank side lanes. Gategaa is on Charoenmueang Road Soi 1; Rimping on Chiangmai-Lamphun Road Soi 2. Allow walking or rides for Old City sightseeing.

    Top hotels by Axel's take

    Typical Axel rate $81 a night
    1. 1. Gategaa Village9.1Customer link — Open hotel details
    2. 2. Rimping Village Hotel9.1Customer link — Open hotel details
    3. 3. B2 Riverside Premier Hotel7.5Customer link — Open hotel details
    See all 3 hotels in Wat Ket Riverside, ranked

How Axel ranks neighborhoods

Axel ranks each neighborhood as a base for a visitor, not as a place to visit. Five scores out of 10 are blended into the score beside each name. The pages for each kind of trip weight how well a neighborhood fits that trip more heavily.

  • Getting around (20%): How many of the city’s most-visited sights are within easy reach, plus a direct train to the airport.
  • On your doorstep (15%): Places to eat, drink and see within a 10-minute walk, counted from OpenStreetMap.
  • Hotels (20%): Axel’s own reviews of the hotels here, and how many good ones there are to choose from.
  • Value (10%): Hotel quality for the money, from the rates Axel saw in the last 30 days, against the city as a whole.
  • Axel’s verdict (35%): How good a base it is for a visitor, from research into guides, forums, transit and local news.

Researched October 28, 2026 to rubric v0.2; rates from the 30 days before. Inside each neighborhood, hotels are ranked by Axel's take, Axel's own review score for what each hotel is.

Nearby-place counts include OpenStreetMap data from October 27, 2026; newer openings and closures may be missing.

Questions travelers ask

Is Old City or Nimman better for a first visit to Chiang Mai?

Old City is better for most first visits because temples, northern Thai meals and historic lanes fit together on foot. Nimman makes more sense if cafés, design shops and nightlife outweigh sightseeing convenience. It also comes with aircraft noise and traffic reported by recent visitors. In Old City, check the exact street: moat roads and the Zoe in Yellow pocket are not reliably quiet.

What is the best area in Chiang Mai for families?

Wualai & Chiang Mai Gate is our first choice for families, combining good hotels, strong value and calmer side lanes near the southern Old City. Wat Ket Riverside is next for a slower pace, although more rides are needed. In Wualai, Saturday's walking street brings crowds and road closures; in Wat Ket, choose away from riverside music restaurants and check access during heavy rain.

Where is the cheapest good area to stay in Chiang Mai?

Wualai & Chiang Mai Gate is the strongest budget choice, with the lowest typical hotel rates among these five areas and the best hotel value. You also get market meals, silver workshops and walking access into the southern Old City. Wat Ket Riverside is the runner-up for budget stays, but account for extra rides when comparing the overall practicality of your stay.

Where should I stay without a car, and how do I get there from the airport?

Stay in Old City for the easiest car-free sightseeing, with Tha Phae & Night Bazaar second. Chiang Mai has no airport rail connection. From CNX, a taxi or Grab is straightforward; RTC 24 also serves the airport and several visitor areas, but departures are limited, so confirm the timetable before relying on it. Use songthaews or Grab for longer trips once in town.

Is Tha Phae & Night Bazaar a good base, or is it too busy?

It is a good base if evening markets, shopping and LGBTQ+ nightlife are priorities; it ranks third overall and first for shopping and LGBTQ+ trips. The trade-off is commercial streets, busy roads and weak hotel value. Choose a quieter side street for earlier nights. For nightlife overall, Nimman ranks ahead; for a restful family base, Wualai is the better starting point.

Where should I stay for a business trip or convention in Chiang Mai?

Nimman & MAYA is our first choice for business trips, followed by Tha Phae & Night Bazaar. Both offer strong hotels and options for meals after work. For a convention, check the actual venue and any organizer transport before booking: the business ranking is not a promise of walking access to your event. In Nimman, also check aircraft noise and allow for traffic when planning rides.

Should I stay near Chiang Mai's Saturday or Sunday Walking Street?

Choose Old City for the Sunday Walking Street on Ratchadamnoen Road and the strongest overall sightseeing base. Choose Wualai & Chiang Mai Gate for Saturday's market on Wua Lai Road, craft traditions and better hotel value. Staying nearby makes browsing convenient, but Wualai's Saturday road closures mean vehicle pickups should be arranged away from the stalls; neither market street guarantees a quiet room.

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Sources: Lonely Planet: The Best Neighborhoods in Chiang Mai, February 2026 · Tourism Authority of Thailand: Attractions around Chiang Mai Moat · Tourism Authority of Thailand Japan: Nimmanhaemin Street · Tourism Authority of Thailand: Chiang Mai Night Bazaar · Tourism Authority of Thailand Japan: Chiang Mai Night Bazaar · Tourism Authority of Thailand: Wat Ket Community · Chiang Mai Province: Walking streets and Wua Lai silverwork · Chiang Mai University Leisure Lanna: Chiang Mai Gate and GPS coordinates · NBT Chiang Mai: RTC route 24 reopening, October 14, 2026 · Chiang Mai News: October 2026 public transport developments · Chiang Mai Citylife: Wua Lai Walking Street and Saturday road closures · Reddit r/chiangmai: Old Town or Nimman · Reddit r/chiangmai: Where to rent to avoid plane noise · Reddit r/chiangmai: Nimman convenience, character and traffic discussion · Gay in Chiang Mai: 2026 LGBTQ+ scene update · The Chiang Mai Brief: Wat Ket and Riverside Neighborhood Guide, September 2026 · ThaiWater: Northern Thailand flood summary, including October 2024 Ping River overflow · Visit-Thailand: Chiang Mai Night Markets and Sunday Walking Street · Tripadvisor: Wualai Sabaidee visitor reports on neighborhood atmosphere and noise · Wikipedia: Wat Chedi Luang coordinates · Wikipedia: Wat Phra Singh coordinates · Wikipedia: Tha Phae Gate coordinates · Wikipedia: Wat Phra That Doi Suthep coordinates · Wikipedia: Chiang Mai Night Bazaar location and coordinates · Wikipedia: Warorot Market coordinates · Wikipedia: Wat Sri Suphan location and coordinates · Wikipedia: MAYA Lifestyle Shopping Center · Mapcarta and OpenStreetMap: One Nimman coordinates · Chiang Mai Locator: City Arts and Cultural Centre coordinates · Mapcarta and OpenStreetMap: Chiang Mai International Exhibition and Convention Centre coordinates · AirportGuide: Chiang Mai International Airport identifiers and coordinates · DASTA CBT Thailand — Wat Ket community heritage and Wat Ket Karam · Chiang Mai à la Carte — Wat Ket Museum restoration update · Chiang Mai à la Carte — Wat Pha Lat history noting Wat Ket Museum closure

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Hotels in Chiang Mai from $30 a night (3★), $75 (4★) and $258 (5★) next weekend, Nov 13–15, 2026, for 2 adults in 1 room; Thanksgiving (Nov 24–29) from $145 a night; prices checked Nov 1, 2026.

Chiang Mai hotels with prices for the next twelve weekends, upcoming holidays and a monthly midweek stay, for 2 adults in 1 room, by star rating. Open a hotel for other dates and lengths.

Chiang Mai hotel prices by date: Axel private rates

USD totals for the stay shown · 2 adults · 1 room. Based on recent rates. Prices refresh when you view rooms. Each price opens that hotel's check-in page; choose the checkout in the column heading. “From” is the lowest saved total among the hotels shown in that tier. — means no saved rate for that stay; it does not mean sold out.

Chiang Mai hotel prices in November 2026

Hotel / areaNov 13–15, 2026 · 2 nightsNov 20–22, 2026 · 2 nightsNov 24–29, 2026 · 5 nights · ThanksgivingNov 27–29, 2026 · 2 nights
5★ from$515$539$1,321$509
4★ from$150$222$758$151
3★ from$59$56$723$59
5★ NA NIRAND Romantic Boutique Resort · Tha Phae & Night Bazaar$972$572—$613
5★ Rachamankha Hotel · Old City$515$539$1,321$509
5★ Melia Chiang Mai · Tha Phae & Night Bazaar$1,037$568$2,281.50$583
5★ Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel · Tha Phae & Night Bazaar$2,950$2,143$2,982$561
4★ Eastin Tan Hotel Chiang Mai · Nimman & MAYA$323$378—$223
4★ Rimping Village Hotel · Wat Ket Riverside$276$222—$223
4★ Travelodge Nimman Chiang Mai · Nimman & MAYA$150$236$758$151
3★ BED Phrasingh Hotel - Adults Only · Old City———$185
3★ Bed Chiangmai Gate Hotel · Wualai & Chiang Mai Gate$70——$95.50
3★ BED Nimman Hotel - Adults Only · Nimman & MAYA$200.50——$179
3★ Gategaa Village · Wat Ket Riverside$178$197—$166
3★ POR Daowadung · Wualai & Chiang Mai Gate$124$126—$129
3★ Le Naview @Prasingh · Old City$131$134—$115
3★ Chiang Mai Gate Hotel · Wualai & Chiang Mai Gate$59$56$723$59
3★ Raming Lodge Hotel & Spa · Tha Phae & Night Bazaar$116$136$2,065$178

Chiang Mai hotel prices in December 2026

Hotel / areaDec 1–3, 2026 · 2 nights · MidweekDec 4–6, 2026 · 2 nightsDec 11–13, 2026 · 2 nightsDec 18–20, 2026 · 2 nightsDec 22–27, 2026 · 5 nights · ChristmasDec 25–27, 2026 · 2 nightsDec 30, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 · 3 nights · New Year’s
5★ from$451$410$319$566$2,145$946$1,288.50
4★ from$134$144$141$142$419$183$262
3★ from$59$58$60$58$199$104$159
5★ NA NIRAND Romantic Boutique Resort · Tha Phae & Night Bazaar$557$604$319$1,331———
5★ Rachamankha Hotel · Old City$511——————
5★ Melia Chiang Mai · Tha Phae & Night Bazaar$519$410$449$566$2,145$946$1,288.50
5★ Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel · Tha Phae & Night Bazaar$555$2,108$492$911$3,057$1,336$3,514
5★ Shangri-La Chiang Mai · Tha Phae & Night Bazaar$451$524$434$582$3,053$1,450$1,555
4★ Eastin Tan Hotel Chiang Mai · Nimman & MAYA$168$213$192$300$786$377$481.50
4★ Rimping Village Hotel · Wat Ket Riverside$241$205$204$204$679.50$239.50—
4★ Travelodge Nimman Chiang Mai · Nimman & MAYA$134$180$141$213$501$214$372
4★ Mövenpick Suriwongse Hotel Chiang Mai · Tha Phae & Night Bazaar$142$144$156$142$419$183$262
3★ BED Phrasingh Hotel - Adults Only · Old City$140$153$156.50————
3★ Bed Chiangmai Gate Hotel · Wualai & Chiang Mai Gate$159—$161—$371.50$158.50—
3★ BED Nimman Hotel - Adults Only · Nimman & MAYA$131—$130——$490—
3★ Gategaa Village · Wat Ket Riverside$144$132$132$132$382$154$228
3★ POR Daowadung · Wualai & Chiang Mai Gate$104$110$139$110—$165—
3★ Le Naview @Prasingh · Old City$125$118—$124———
3★ B2 Riverside Premier Hotel · Wat Ket Riverside$72$96$96$85$213$104$187
3★ Chiang Mai Gate Hotel · Wualai & Chiang Mai Gate$59$58$60$58$199$117$159

Chiang Mai hotel prices in January 2027

Hotel / areaJan 1–3, 2027 · 2 nightsJan 5–7, 2027 · 2 nights · MidweekJan 8–10, 2027 · 2 nightsJan 15–17, 2027 · 2 nightsJan 15–18, 2027 · 3 nights · MLK weekendJan 22–24, 2027 · 2 nightsJan 29–31, 2027 · 2 nights
5★ from$577$324$324$366$549$394$329.50
4★ from$222$107$134$137$198$130$121
3★ from$152$135$136$135$200$138$132
5★ NA NIRAND Romantic Boutique Resort · Tha Phae & Night Bazaar——$886$532$1,324$948$329.50
5★ Rachamankha Hotel · Old City—————$543—
5★ Melia Chiang Mai · Tha Phae & Night Bazaar$577$324$324$628$790$620$396
5★ Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel · Tha Phae & Night Bazaar$2,529$486$506$682$925$492$490
5★ Shangri-La Chiang Mai · Tha Phae & Night Bazaar$613$386$376$366$549$394—
4★ Eastin Tan Hotel Chiang Mai · Nimman & MAYA$311$168$214$212$293$223$327
4★ Rimping Village Hotel · Wat Ket Riverside$270$238$238$222$337$206$214
4★ Travelodge Nimman Chiang Mai · Nimman & MAYA$222$107$134$137$198$130$121
3★ BED Phrasingh Hotel - Adults Only · Old City$563$140$140$141$211—$135
3★ Bed Chiangmai Gate Hotel · Wualai & Chiang Mai Gate—$140$140$140$210$138$141
3★ BED Nimman Hotel - Adults Only · Nimman & MAYA$183$135$136$135$200$140$135
3★ Gategaa Village · Wat Ket Riverside$152$152$154$144$210$148$132

Where to stay in Chiang Mai: featured hotels

  • BED Phrasingh Hotel - Adults Only · 3★ · Old City · from $68 a night in the next 30 days. proactive staff and generous included refreshments beside Wat Phra Singh, cheaper than most here
  • Bed Chiangmai Gate Hotel · 3★ · Wualai & Chiang Mai Gate · from $33 a night in the next 30 days. proactive adults-only hospitality with included breakfast and refreshments near Chiang Mai Gate
  • NA NIRAND Romantic Boutique Resort · 5★ · Tha Phae & Night Bazaar · from $158 a night in the next 30 days. riverside romance and thoughtful personal service in a small boutique setting
  • BED Nimman Hotel - Adults Only · 3★ · Nimman & MAYA · from $65 a night in the next 30 days. adults-only hospitality with included breakfast, minibar and all-day refreshments for Nimman exploring
  • Gategaa Village · 3★ · Wat Ket Riverside · from $65 a night in the next 30 days. spacious kitchenette studios and suites for longer stays in quieter Wat Ket
  • Rachamankha Hotel · 5★ · Old City · from $251 a night in the next 30 days. quiet courtyards and traditional architecture for couples who prefer relaxation to contemporary resort polish
  • POR Daowadung · 3★ · Wualai & Chiang Mai Gate · from $43 a night in the next 30 days. guest laundry, breakfast and complimentary refreshments for straightforward longer stays outside the walls
  • Melia Chiang Mai · 5★ · Tha Phae & Night Bazaar · from $181 a night in the next 30 days. contemporary comfort with strong children's facilities and a 24-hour gym near the markets
  • Eastin Tan Hotel Chiang Mai · 4★ · Nimman & MAYA · from $81 a night in the next 30 days. larger and multi-bedroom suites opposite MAYA for families prioritizing shopping convenience
  • Rimping Village Hotel · 4★ · Wat Ket Riverside · from $102 a night in the next 30 days. exceptionally attentive service and quiet gardens for couples and families happy east of the river
  • Le Naview @Prasingh · 3★ · Old City · from $53 a night in the next 30 days. spacious rooms and family options at one of the Old City's lowest rates
  • iWualai Hotel · 3★ · Wualai & Chiang Mai Gate · from $45 a night in the next 30 days. Saturday-market convenience with welcoming staff, breakfast and complimentary water and coffee
  • Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel · 5★ · Tha Phae & Night Bazaar · from $245 a night in the next 30 days. renovated, spacious city-hotel comfort directly beside the Night Bazaar
  • Travelodge Nimman Chiang Mai · 4★ · Nimman & MAYA · from $65 a night in the next 30 days. modern, consistently clean accommodation with a pool, gym and local shuttle near Nimman
  • B2 Riverside Premier Hotel · 3★ · Wat Ket Riverside · from $34 a night in the next 30 days. a cheaper east-bank base for short stays exploring Wat Ket cafés
  • U Chiang Mai · 4★ · Old City · from $122 a night in the next 30 days. personal service and central Sunday-market access, with bicycles, a spa and fitness center
  • Chiang Mai Gate Hotel · 3★ · Wualai & Chiang Mai Gate · from $27 a night in the next 30 days. cheaper family accommodation with a pool and walkable access to gate-market meals
  • Shangri-La Chiang Mai · 5★ · Tha Phae & Night Bazaar · from $207 a night in the next 30 days. family pool time, with a waterslide, generous rooms and attentive service
  • Art Mai Gallery Nimman Hotel · 4★ · Nimman & MAYA · from $101 a night in the next 30 days. artist-themed rooms and a rooftop pool for café-focused stays in central Nimman
  • Chala Number 6 Hotel · 5★ · Old City · from $204 a night in the next 30 days. boutique character opposite Wat Chedi Luang, with welcoming staff, courtyard grounds and afternoon tea
  • Raming Lodge Hotel & Spa · 3★ · Tha Phae & Night Bazaar · from $57 a night in the next 30 days. one of the cheapest spacious bases for night markets and nightlife
  • U Nimman Chiang Mai · 5★ · Nimman & MAYA · from $120 a night in the next 30 days. One Nimman convenience, comfortable rooms and flexible room-use appeal for shopping-focused stays
  • Tamarind Village · 4★ · Old City · from $221 a night in the next 30 days. traditional Old City character, warm service and complimentary northern Thai cultural activities
  • Mövenpick Suriwongse Hotel Chiang Mai · 4★ · Tha Phae & Night Bazaar · from $70 a night in the next 30 days. cheap, spacious accommodation beside the Night Bazaar for travelers prioritizing location over polish
  • Cmor by Recall Hotels, Chiang Mai · 4★ · Nimman & MAYA · from $44 a night in the next 30 days. generous room space cheaper than most here, within walking distance of MAYA

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