Where is the best budget area in Chiang Mai?

Inside the Old City walls for hostels; Chang Phueak and Nimman for budget hotel rooms.

How much do budget stays cost in Chiang Mai?

Bands TBC (pending P2 price pass); hostels are the cheapest tier.

B2 or hostel in Chiang Mai?

B2 chains for private-room value; Mad Monkey or Stamps for social travel and tours.

💰Budget Hotels

Best Budget Hotels in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is Thailand's best-value city break. Social hostels, dependable budget chains, and Nimman deals cover every backpacker and family budget.

Mad Monkey Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai · Hostel

Indicative room rate$59.06 per night~€52.61 per night~£44.74 per night~¥9,312 per night~¥395.97 per night~HK$463.45 per night~₩79,629 per night~฿1,984.10 per night~1,513,708₫ per night~Rp1,060,150 per night~RM241.23 per night~₱3,696.97 per night~₹5,688.94 per night~A$85.11 per night~S$75.59 per night~NZ$105.24 per night~C$84.10 per nightRates vary by date, room and booking terms.

Chang Moi social hostel with tours, popular with backpackers.

Old City
Social
Tours

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B2 Green Boutique & Budget Hotel

Chiang Mai · Budget

Indicative room rate$16.70 per night~€14.88 per night~£12.65 per night~¥2,633 per night~¥111.97 per night~HK$131.05 per night~₩22,516 per night~฿561.03 per night~428,021₫ per night~Rp299,772 per night~RM68.21 per night~₱1,045.37 per night~₹1,608.62 per night~A$24.07 per night~S$21.37 per night~NZ$29.76 per night~C$23.78 per nightRates vary by date, room and booking terms.

Chang Phueak budget rooms from Chiang Mai's best-known value chain.

Value Chain
Budget
Central

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B2 Airport Boutique & Budget Hotel

Chiang Mai · Budget

Indicative room rate$11.78 per night~€10.49 per night~£8.92 per night~¥1,857 per night~¥78.98 per night~HK$92.44 per night~₩15,883 per night~฿395.74 per night~301,921₫ per night~Rp211,456 per night~RM48.12 per night~₱737.39 per night~₹1,134.71 per night~A$16.98 per night~S$15.08 per night~NZ$20.99 per night~C$16.77 per nightRates vary by date, room and booking terms.

Chang Khlan budget base near the airport and Night Bazaar.

Airport Nearby
Value Chain
Budget

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B2 Lanna Boutique & Budget Hotel

Chiang Mai · Budget

Indicative room rate$13.33 per night~€11.88 per night~£10.10 per night~¥2,102 per night~¥89.37 per night~HK$104.60 per night~₩17,973 per night~฿447.82 per night~341,648₫ per night~Rp239,279 per night~RM54.45 per night~₱834.42 per night~₹1,284.01 per night~A$19.21 per night~S$17.06 per night~NZ$23.75 per night~C$18.98 per nightRates vary by date, room and booking terms.

Chang Phueak budget rooms with Lanna styling touches.

Value Chain
Budget
Lanna Style

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Kokotel Chiang Mai Nimman

Chiang Mai · Budget

Indicative room rate$39.99 per night~€35.63 per night~£30.29 per night~¥6,305 per night~¥268.12 per night~HK$313.81 per night~₩53,918 per night~฿1,343.45 per night~1,024,944₫ per night~Rp717,836 per night~RM163.34 per night~₱2,503.25 per night~₹3,852.03 per night~A$57.63 per night~S$51.18 per night~NZ$71.26 per night~C$56.94 per nightRates vary by date, room and booking terms.

Nimman Road budget hotel in the trendy café district.

Nimman
Cafes
Value

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