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.
Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort, Thailand
221 / 2 Moo 20 Kwaewai Road Chiang Rai Chiang Rai
$155 nightly
The price is $167 total per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
$167 total
Dec 10 - Dec 11
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! (832 reviews)
5 star resort in every way. Highly recommend
Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025
Kokotel Chiang Rai Airport Suites
522 Moo 9, Ban Du, Mueang Chiang Rai Chiang Rai Chiang Rai Province
$59 nightly
The price is $64 total per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$64 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Chiang Rai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Chiang Rai Clock Tower and Baandam Museum are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
จองห้อง family สำหรับ 4 คนในราคา 600 กว่าบาทถือว่าราคาดีมากๆ เตียงนุ่ม สะอาด น้ำร้อนแรงสะใจ
Reviewed on Sep 12, 2025
The Riverie by Katathani
1129 Kraisorasit Rd. Chiang Rai Chiang Rai
$135 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Dec 9 to Dec 10
$146 total
Dec 9 - Dec 10
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! (418 reviews)
highly recommended
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025
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.
TANYA Baan Bon Doi
10/6 Moo 23 Soi 6/1, Doi Prabat Road 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 ...
Peaceful Hotel
I loved to stay at this hotel. It's so peaceful and Nice decor. The room is large and comfy.
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2018
Huen Pak Mon Chantra
24/16 Ratyotha Rd, Tambon Rop Wiang Chiang Rai Chiang Rai
Book a stay at this business-friendly villa in Chiang Rai. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
Clean and nice room. The bed is very hard. But very calm placement away from the road. ~2 km away from the night market. We opted for taxis back and forth from the city.
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
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 ...
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
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.
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 Rong Suea Ten
4.5/5(3 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Chiang Rai with a trip to Wat Rong Suea Ten. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its temples.
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.
Khun Korn Waterfall
4/5(6 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Khun Korn Waterfall during your travels in Chiang Rai. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its coffeehouses.
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.
Things to do
Chiang Rai: Guided Full-Day Highlights with Buffet Lunch
$42
per adult
Chiang Rai:Guided Highlights Full-Day Tour-FREE LUNCH BUFFET
$42
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Chiang Rai to Golden Triangle One Day Join Tour
$42
per adult
From Chiang Rai: Famous Temples and Golden Triangle Day Tour
$55
per adult
Sightseeing Join Tour Chiang Rai / PICK UP ONLY IN CHIANG RAI
$42
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Best Places in Chiang Rai White, Blue, Big Buddha, Tea Plantation
$188
per traveler
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
- Chiang Rai Rajabhat University
- Chiang Rai Night Bazaar
- Chiang Rai Clock Tower
- White Temple
- Singha Park
- Central Chiang Rai
- Saturday Walking Street Market
- Wat Phra Kaew
- Wat Huai Pla Kung Temple
- Wat Rong Suea Ten
- King Meng Rai the Great Monument
- Rai Chern Thawan Meditation Center
- Wat Pra Singh
- San Khong Noi Road
- 75th Anniversary Flag and Lamp Park
- Khun Korn Waterfall
- Karen Lahwi Village
- Baandam Museum
- Hill Tribe Museum
- Union of Hill Tribe Villages and Long Neck Karen
- Tham Tu Pu & Buddha Cave
- Wat Klang Wiang
- Mae Fah Luang Art & Culture Park
- Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong
- The Opium House
- Pha Soet
- Wat Mung Muang
- Hilltribe Museum & Education Center
- Wat Jet Yot