Chiang Mai

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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.

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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 Elephant Parade House and Riverside.

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
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
$66 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$71 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and 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! (927 reviews)
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Reviewed on Feb 23, 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
$156 nightly
The price is $168 total per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
$168 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Total with taxes and 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! (548 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
$44 nightly
The price is $47 total per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
$47 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
Total with taxes and 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! (120 reviews)
Good location and clean room

Reviewed on Feb 23, 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 ...
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
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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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