Chiang Mai

Travel Guide

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.
Aerial view at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple on the Cloudscape in Chiangmai, Thailand.

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 Riverside and Chiang Mai Night Bazaar.

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 Wat Chet Yot or MAYA Lifestyle Shopping 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
Melia Chiang Mai

Melia Chiang Mai

5 out of 5
46-48 Charoenprathet Road, Changklan Chiang Mai Chiang Mai Province
The price is ¥21,332 per night from Apr 11 to Apr 12
¥21,332
¥25,320 total
Apr 11 - Apr 12
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! (563 reviews)
hotel was immaculate, right down the street from the markets! I loved the location, felt safe, everything was amazing and clean! Rooftop restaurant a little disappointed in the options they had, wish they had more but the drinks were great!

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Melia Chiang Mai
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 ¥6,648 per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
¥6,648
¥8,127 total
Apr 16 - Apr 17
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! (937 reviews)
Can tell the hotel was once a grand place but had since deteriorated. It’s far from the city center and we use Grab mostly. The staff were helpful and we used their travel assistance to go sightseeing.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Centara Riverside Hotel Chiang Mai
Shangri-La Chiang Mai

Shangri-La Chiang Mai

5 out of 5
89/8 Chang Klan Road Chiang Mai Chiang Mai
The price is ¥22,754 per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
¥22,754
¥27,009 total
Apr 16 - Apr 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Chiang Mai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
The room was very nice and comfortable, the breakfast was delicious and the pool was amazing BUT the people….the people are above and beyond. Especially Pat at the concierge desk. Words cannot describe, just go!

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

Shangri-La Chiang Mai
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.
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! (135 reviews)
Clean and friendly

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

Parc Borough City Resort
B2 Mountain Pano Residence Chiang Mai

B2 Mountain Pano Residence Chiang Mai

3 out of 5
306 Moo 3, T.Chang Phueak, Mueang Chiang Mai Chiang Mai
Stay at this aparthotel in Chiang Mai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Nimmanhaemin Road and Chiang Mai Night Bazaar ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (49 reviews)
When I first got there the balcony door was cracked open. In the night when I went to the toilet I had a mouse in the room. The tile in the shower was falling off the wall. Someone repaired it but they also went through my luggage and a few small items of mine were missing. The sheets were clean ...

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

B2 Mountain Pano Residence Chiang Mai
VC@Suanpaak Hotel & Serviced Apartments

VC@Suanpaak Hotel & Serviced Apartments

4 out of 5
61 Moo.3, Airport Road, T.Suthep Chiang Mai Chiang mai
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Chiang Mai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (275 reviews)
It was great!

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

VC@Suanpaak Hotel & Serviced Apartments
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
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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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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