Chiang Mai

Travel Guide

Wat Ton Kain, Old temple made from wood  in Chiang Mai Thailand.
Wat Ton Kain, Old temple made from wood  in Chiang Mai Thailand.
White Temple Chiang Rai Thailand, Wat Rong Khun, aka The White Temple, in Chiang Rai, Thailand.
Line of Golden Buddhas at Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep Chiang Mai Thailand.
Detail from Wat Phra That Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai. This Buddhist temple founded in 1383 is the most famous in Chiang Mai.

Where to stay in Chiang Mai

Wat Phra Singh

Old City

4.5/5(687 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Old City is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Sunday Walking Street Market and Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Center.

Old City
Chiangmai, Thailand

Nimman

4.5/5(88 area reviews)

Unique features of Nimman include the cafes and shopping. Make a stop by Nimmanhaemin Road or One Nimman while you're exploring the area.

Nimman
Behind traveler asian woman travel and shopping at wicker souvenir shop at local street Chiang Mai, Thailand

Chang Moi

4.5/5(139 area reviews)

Unique features of Chang Moi include the historic sites and shopping. Make a stop by Mae Ping River or Warorot Market while you're exploring the area.

Chang Moi
Chiang Mai Night Bazaar showing street scenes, signage and night scenes

Chang Khlan

4.5/5(315 area reviews)

Chang Khlan is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Chiang Mai Night Bazaar and Elephant Parade House.

Chang Khlan
Maha Chedi (Ancient pagoda) at  Wat Chet Yot

Chang Phueak

4/5(89 area reviews)

Unique features of Chang Phueak include the shopping and cafes. Make a stop by MAYA Lifestyle Shopping Center or Chiang Mai International and Exhibition Center while you're exploring the area.

Chang Phueak
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Wat Ket

4/5(92 area reviews)

Wat Ket is popular for its stunning river views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Mae Ping River or Riverside.

Wat Ket
Centara Riverside Hotel Chiang Mai

Centara Riverside Hotel Chiang Mai

4 out of 5
Chiang Mai-Lamphun, Tumbol Wat Kate, Chiang Mai Chiang Mai Province
The price is ¥8,042 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
¥8,042
¥9,545 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Chiang Mai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (930 reviews)
Wonderful large rooms, was really great to see a 90s style kept in such great order. Lots of beautiful timber work, ornate ceilings, stunning chandeliers everything was very stylish. I hope they keep this hotel it was a little bit outside of the centre. But it overlooked the river and mountains fantastic ...

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

Centara Riverside Hotel Chiang Mai
Melia Chiang Mai

Melia Chiang Mai

5 out of 5
46-48 Charoenprathet Road, Changklan Chiang Mai Chiang Mai Province
The price is ¥21,466 per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
¥21,466
¥25,481 total
Mar 4 - Mar 5
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Chiang Mai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (549 reviews)
My wife and I had a wonderful stay at Melia Chiang Mai over Chinese New Year, and it exceeded our expectations. The hotel arranged a seamless airport pickup, which was a great start to our trip. The staff were absolutely fantastic—friendly, attentive, and always ready to help. They even assisted ...

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Melia Chiang Mai
Darley Hotel Chiangmai

Darley Hotel Chiangmai

3 out of 5
94-96 Ratchawong Rd. Chiang Mai Chiang Mai
The price is ¥5,733 per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
¥5,733
¥6,925 total
Mar 3 - Mar 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Chiang Mai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Chiang Mai Night Bazaar and Tha Phae Gate are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (125 reviews)
Clean, great location, and the staff are friendly! Definitely will stay again

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

Darley Hotel Chiangmai
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Budget Stars Hotel

Budget Stars Hotel

3 out of 5
3 Loikroh Road Lane 2 Chiang Mai Chiangmai
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Chiang Mai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Chiang Mai Night ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (35 reviews)
I stayed 5 weeks at budget star hotel in Chiang Mai , the room was spotless , the staff was very friendly and professional , the location is what makes it ideal for the price , very walkable area, I checked out a week early and even though I gave them a one day notice they still gave me a refund ...

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

Budget Stars Hotel
Parc Borough City Resort

Parc Borough City Resort

5 out of 5
223 Mahidol Rd. Chiang Mai Chiang Mai
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Chiang Mai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Chiang Mai Night Bazaar and Central ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (132 reviews)
Excellent hotel and service. Modern and clean.

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

Parc Borough City Resort
Astra Sky River

Astra Sky River

4.5 out of 5
Chang Khlan Road Chiang Mai Mueang
Book a stay at this luxury condo in Chiang Mai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Chiang Mai Night Bazaar and Tha Phae ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (15 reviews)
Everything else was clean, but she sheets had a funny smell like it was not changed. Also those throw pillows smell and it was on top of the bed.

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Astra Sky River
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Chiang Mai

4.7
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
724
5 - Excellent 69%
4 - Good
290
4 - Good 28%
3 - Okay
30
3 - Okay 3%
2 - Disappointing
4
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Shannon

Great place to visit.

5/5 - Excellent

Annie

Friendly English widespread. uneven sidewalks

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Chiang Mai is THE place to visit in Thailand. Spend days, and even weeks, here and you will never run out of interesting and fun things to do.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Chiang Mai is a lovely city. It is quiet and ideal for a relaxing trip. In Chiang Mai it's more authentic Thai experience than Bangkok. There are nice coffee shops and little shops around. Modern malls are within few minutes drive.

4/5 - Good

SFChris

Chiang Mai is one of my favorite cities in the world. It's walkable, great cafe culture, in the winter the weather is perfect and is big enough to be international and cosmopolitan while still having amazing rural forests minutes away.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

My fourteen year old daughter and I stayed three days, but wish we had at least a week. There is so much to inside and outside of the city. If you can it's nice to have a private guide.

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