We thoroughly research and help you to pick up the best hotels in Chiang Mai Old City, from budget hostel to mid-range hotel or luxury resort, you will find the best hotels and hostels in this guide.
I put the list of the best hotels in Chiang Mai Old City from budget, mid-range, to luxury in the list below, but if you’re in hurry, here is the best option for you:
| 💖 Best Area: | Chiang Mai Old City |
| 💎 Best luxury hotel: | Pingviman Chiang Mai Hotel |
| 🏨 Best mid-range hotel: | Chada Mantra Chiang Mai Hotel |
| 💰 Best budget hotel: | Green Sleep Chiang Mai Hostel |
Where Is Chiang Mai Old City?
Chiang Mai is the 2nd biggest city after Bangkok in Thailand. It is a perfect getaway to relax from the hustle and bustle of the Thai’s Capital.
Chiang Mai Old City is roughly 1.5km square, it is a small area that lies in the city center and you can easily discover it on foot or bicycle.
Chiang Mai Old City Map
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Why Stay in Chiang Mai Old City?
I would say Chiang Mai Old City is the best place to stay in Chiang Mai for first-time visitors. Chiang Mai Old city is surrounded by a 700-year-old fortress wall; it is also packed with tons of ancient temples, markets, museums, massage shops, restaurants as well as cafes.
If you want to stay close to everything, easily navigate around, and want to know more about Thai history and culture, Chiang Mai Old City is a great place to stay. It offers a wide range of accommodations from budget to mid-range hotels and there are few up-market resorts for you to choose from.
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Best Budget/Cheap Hotels In Chiang Mai Old City(Under $30 USD)
If you are traveling on a budget and decided to stay in Chiang Mai Old city, I recommend the best affordable hotels and hostels in Chiang Mai Old City based on star rating, budget, and the number of people booking on booking.com.
- Green Sleep Hostel Chiang Mai
- The Common Hostel Chiang Mai
- Sakura House Chiang Mai
- Villa Vacay Chiang Mai
- i Lanna House Chiang Mai
1. Green Sleep Hostel Chiang Mai
Green Sleep Hostel is located in the middle of the old town; it is just 15 minute walking from Chiang Mai Gate, Chang Puak Market, Chang Puak Gate.
The hotel offers air-conditioned, free Wifi, shared bathroom. The lockers are in good size, fit large bags.
The hostel is super close to everything you need markets, shops, restaurants, bars, but still a very quiet place to have good sleep.
Green Sleep Hostel is the best overall reasonable price to stay in Chiang Mai Old City.
>>Check the Price from Booking.com<<
2. The Common Hostel Chiang Mai
The Common Hostel is located in the old town of Chiang Mai, just 500m from Sunday Walking Street, a 15-minute walk from Suan Dok Gate, and not far from the domestic airport.
The hostel offers both private rooms and shared rooms. Each room features with air conditioning; dormitory rooms come with shared bathrooms, private lockers, and personal reading lights. The washing machine is available with good value at 20baht and drying racks available upstairs to dry your clothes.
>>Check the Price from Booking.com<<
3. Sakura House Chiang Mai
Sakura House is located in the real heart of Chiang Mai, 1.2 mi from Tha Phae Gate, and few minutes drive to Sunday Walking Street.
This is a lovely hostel with a spacious room and bathroom in a quiet neighborhood, very close to the park. Coin washing machine available, big clothesline to dry the laundry, wardrobe, nice common kitchen. Perfect place for a longer stay.
>>Check the Price from Booking.com<<
4. Villa Vacay Chiang Mai
Villa Vacay Chiang Mai is located in a quiet corner nearby the southern gate of the old town. It nearby has laundry, restaurants, and everything you need.
Each room has a fan and air conditioning. The hotel offers free coffee, tea, and water. You can chill and relax on the top floor terrace. You can also do laundry here at a cheap price.
>>Check the Price from Booking.com<<
5. i Lanna House Chiang Mai
i Lanna House is a good budget hotel for couples in Chiang Mai Old City. It offers an outdoor swimming pool and a garden on site.
All room feature with air-conditioned, private bathroom, TV, and a fridge.
i Lanna House is located right on the edge of the old town so was easy to walk into the main streets of the old town. It’s a quiet place to have a good sleep.
>>Check the Price from Booking.com<<
Best Mid-Range Hotels In Chiang Mai Old City(from US$30 to US$100)
If you want to stay in mid-range hotels, we have some best options for you to choose from:
- BED Phrasingh Chiang Mai
- Le Naview @Prasingh Chiang Mai
- Pastell Oldtown Chiang Mai
- The Rodman Hotel Chiang Mai
- Buri Gallery House Chiang Mai
- Chada Mantra Hotel
6. BED Phrasingh Chiang Mai
BED Phrasingh is the best mid-range hotel in Old City for couples. It is situated in a perfect location in central Chiang Mai. Wat Phra Singh, Chedi Luang Temple, Wat Chiang Man, and Sunday Market is just in a short stroll away.
The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool. Each room features air-conditioning, a TV, a fridge, a private bathroom with free toiletries.
>>Check the Price from Booking.com<<
7. Le Naview @Prasingh Chiang Mai
Le Naview @Prasingh is within walking distance to the most popular attractions in Chiang Mai Old City like Chedi Luang Temple, Three Kings Monument, and Chiang Mai Gate.
The hotel has a good restaurant and a rooftop pool, private parking, a garden, and a terrace.
>>Check the Price from Booking.com<<
8. Pastell Oldtown Chiang Mai
Pastell Oldtown Chiang Mai is an excellent location, near the market, temples, cafes, restaurants, and close to the center but quiet at night.
The hotel offers a nice outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and private parking.
>>Check the Price from Booking.com<<
9. The Rodman Hotel Chiang Mai
The Rodman Hotel is a 4-star hotel that is in an incredible location, close to the South Gate of Chiang Mai Old Town with plenty of bars and cafés in the area.
The accommodation features an outdoor swimming pool, restaurants, private parking, and a free bike to use!
>>Check the Price from Booking.com<<
10. Buri Gallery House
Buri Gallery House is in the perfect location, within a short stroll to tourist attractions Wat Phra Singh, and the famous Sunday Walking.
The hotel provides an outdoor swimming pool, free Wifi, and a restaurant. Each room is equipped with air-conditioned, fridge, tea, coffee, private bathroom come with free toiletries.
>>Check the Price from Booking.com<<
11. Chada Mantra Hotel Chiang Mai
Chada Mantra Hotel is located roughly 1km from Tha Pae Gate, 1.2 km from Chang Puak Gate, and the airport was just 10 mins away.
The hotel offers a restaurant with indoor/outdoor dining at a reasonable rate.
>>Check the Price from Booking.com<<
Best Luxury Hotels In Chiang Mai Old City
If you are looking for up-market hotels to stay in Chiang Mai Old City, we recommend you to look at these luxury hotels:
- Tamarind Village Chiang Mai
- Phra Singh Village
- Pingviman Hotel
- Phor Liang Meun Terracotta Arts Hotel
12. Tamarind Village Chiang Mai
Tamarind Village Chiang Mai is located in the central, close to the best of Chiang Mai, walk to many sites, a street market outside the door Sunday evening.
The hotel provides an outdoor swimming pool, a spa, a great restaurant serving good food.
>>Check the Price from Booking.com<<
13. Phra Singh Village Chiang Mai
Phra Singh Village is a 5-star hotel located in a great location, within walking distance from some great cafes and restaurants and the Sunday walking street market.
The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, and free bikes!
>>Check the Price from Booking.com<<
14. Pingviman Hotel Chiang Mai
Pingviman Hotel is located within walking distance to all major sights.
The hotel provides great swimming and a well-equipped fitness center. The courtyard with the pool is tropical and peaceful and you do not realize the hustle and bustle of the city around you.
>>Check the Price from Booking.com<<
15. Phor Liang Meun Terracotta Arts Chiang Mai Hotel
Phor Liang Meun Terracotta Arts Hotel is a hidden gem located in the old town, close to restaurants and shops.
The accommodation has a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, and a garden.
>>Check the Price from Booking.com<<
Best Boutique Hotels Chiang Mai Old City
If you like boutique-style, we have picked up some best boutique hotels for you:
16. Thai Akara – Lanna Boutique Chiang Mai Hotel
Thai Akara – Lanna Boutique Hotel is set just 600m from Tha Pae Gate, 850 m to Chedi Luang Temple.
Thai Akara features an in-house restaurant specializing in Thai cuisine. The hotel also offers a quiet outdoor swimming pool to relax around.
>>Check the Price from Booking.com<<
17. Wealth Boutique Hotel Chiang Mai
Wealth Boutique Hotel Chiang Mai is in a perfect location, quiet during the night and not far away from nightlife, restaurants.
The outdoor swimming pool, although a little secluded, was a welcome relief on the hotter days – particularly after a few hours walking.
>>Check the Price from Booking.com<<
Tips To Choose The Best Place To Stay In Chiang Mai Old City
Choosing the right accommodation is strategy and art. Staying in the city center will save you money on transportation as it close to popular tourist attractions, easy to navigate around.
If you a first-time journey to Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Old City is the place for you to stay. There is also a wide range of accommodation for you to choose from friendly-budget to mid-range to upmarket hotel.
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Final Thoughts Should I Stay In Old City Chiang Mai?
Should I Stay in Old City Chiang Mai? I hope you can answer this question after reading this article. If you a first time travel to Chiang Mai, you want to stay in a place that is close to everything, you want to know more about Thai culture and history, then Old City is a place for you.