5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Chiang Rai is a great change from Chiang Mai or Bangkok
Chiang Rai
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Visit Chiang Rai
Where to stay in Chiang Rai
Sanuk Residences
Well-liked for its river views and coffeehouses, you might stop by Central Chiang Rai and Chiang Rai Night Bazaar while you're exploring Sanuk Residences and the surrounding neighborhoods.
The Riverie by Katathani
1129 Kraisorasit Rd. Chiang Rai Chiang Rai
$133 nightly
The price is $143 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
$143 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Chiang Rai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (430 reviews)
Clean, big room with great river view, staff very nice and helpful, great pool, good food options
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026
Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort, Thailand
221 / 2 Moo 20 Kwaewai Road Chiang Rai Chiang Rai
$120 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Feb 5 to Feb 6
$129 total
Feb 5 - Feb 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Chiang Rai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (846 reviews)
Relaxing stay of 5 nights here. Plenty to visit, but also enjoyed my time relaxing by the pool and river. Breakfast was great and the staff were attentive.
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026
Nak Nakara Hotel
661 Uttarakit Road Chiang Rai Chiang Rai
$72 nightly
The price is $78 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$78 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chiang Rai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (751 reviews)
2nd time staying at this property. Lovely staff & facilities. Brekky buffet is great!
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026
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.
Baan Plawan Resort Chiang Rai
199 Pa O Don Chai, Muang District Chiang Rai Chiang Rai
Stay at this villa in Chiang Rai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Chiang Rai Clock Tower and Boon Rawd Farm are located ...
The Autumn Creek ChiangRai
425 Tambon SanSai Chiang Rai Chiang Rai
Stay at this villa in Chiang Rai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Chiang Rai Clock Tower and Lan Mueang Market are ...
Villa Cavallo Chiangrai
265/1 Moo 22, Robwiang Chiang Rai Chiang Rai
Book a stay at this business-friendly villa in Chiang Rai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Chiang Rai Clock Tower ...
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.
Popular places to visit
Mae Fah Luang University
4.5/5(4 reviews)
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Mae Fah Luang University, during your trip to Chiang Rai. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the temples in this relaxing area.
White Temple
5/5(56 reviews)
Unlike the ancient golden temples found throughout Thailand, this northern wat is gleaming white, with numerous modern and fanciful touches.
Singha Park
4.5/5(20 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Singha Park, a lovely green space in Mae Kon. Stroll along this relaxing area's riverfront, or simply enjoy its coffeehouses.
Wat Phra Kaew
5/5(27 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Wieng when you stop by Wat Phra Kaew. Visit the area's temples, or simply enjoy its coffeehouses.
Wat Huai Pla Kung Temple
4.5/5(22 reviews)
Wat Huai Pla Kung Temple is just one of the places to see in Mae Yao, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the temples in the area.
Wat Pra Singh
5/5(12 reviews)
Find out about the history of Wieng when you take a trip to Wat Pra Singh. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the temples in the area.
Things to do
Sightseeing Join Tour Chiang Rai / PICK UP ONLY IN CHIANG RAI
$36
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Chiang Rai: Guided Full-Day Highlights with Buffet Lunch
$38
per adult
Golden Triangle , Old City, National Park : One Day Join Tour
$29
per adult
From Chiang Rai: Famous Temples and Golden Triangle Day Tour
$57
per adult
Chiang Rai: Golden Triangle & 7 Landmarks Guided Tour
$43
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Chiang Mai-Chiang Rai:White+Black+Blue Temple+Golden Triangle+Boat Trip
$72
per adult
Reviews of Chiang Rai
4.4
Top Destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Nice quiet city, nice change of pace from Bangkok’s chaos
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
The Saturday Night Market and Flower Festival was phenomenal! Loved the mall too.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Everyone seemed very friendly. From the hotel staff to where we dined to all of our Grab drivers.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Beautiful city with lots of charm away from the bigger cities.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Over all we had a good time here.
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- Chiang Rai Clock Tower
- Wat Jet Yot
- Saturday Walking Street Market
- 75th Anniversary Flag and Lamp Park
- Wat Klang Wiang
- Wat Mung Muang
- Hilltribe Museum & Education Center
- Visit Wieng
- Wat Phra Kaew
- Wat Chetawan Temple
- Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong
- San Khong Noi Road
- Oub Kham Museum
- The Opium House
- Wat Rong Suea Ten
- Visit Ban Fang Min
- Mae Fah Luang Art & Culture Park
- Tham Tu Pu & Buddha Cave
- Wat Huai Pla Kung Temple
- Ban Du Vacations
- Mae Fah Luang University
- White Temple
- Chiang Rai Clock Tower
- Chiang Rai Rajabhat University
- Central Chiang Rai
- Chiang Rai Night Bazaar
- Singha Park
- Wat Phra Kaew
- Saturday Walking Street Market
- Wat Huai Pla Kung Temple
- Wat Rong Suea Ten
- Rai Chern Thawan Meditation Center
- King Meng Rai the Great Monument
- Wat Pra Singh
- Khun Korn Waterfall
- San Khong Noi Road
- 75th Anniversary Flag and Lamp Park
- Mae Fah Luang Art & Culture Park
- Wat Klang Wiang
- Baandam Museum
- Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong
- Hill Tribe Museum
- Union of Hill Tribe Villages and Long Neck Karen
- Karen Lahwi Village
- Tham Tu Pu & Buddha Cave
- Hilltribe Museum & Education Center
- Wat Mung Muang
- The Opium House
- Pha Soet
