Cheap and budget hotels · Chiang Mai Province · Thailand
We assessed 402 hotels in Chiang Mai and selected the 50 that deliver the most for your baht.
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Near Night Bazaar
Chiang Mai
Walk to the night bazaar from this friendly, well-rated hotel with a pool, gym, and free parking.
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Great Value
Chiang Mai
Guests praise the helpful staff and a location close to Nimman and Wat Phra Singh.
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Near bus station
Chiang Mai
A practical, quiet base near the bus station with clean rooms and staff who go out of their way to help.
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Budget-friendly
Chiang Mai Resort
A budget-friendly pool and fitness retreat on the ring road, praised for its value and clean rooms.
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Old Town pick
Chiang Mai
A modern, adults-only stay in Chiang Mai's old town, steps from the Night Market and Chedi Luang temple, with a garden and highly praised service.
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Sociable & central
Chiang Mai
A sociable hostel with a pool, bar, and nightly activities, steps from the night bazaar.
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Old City value
Chiang Mai
A convenient base in Chiang Mai's Old City with spacious rooms, a rooftop pool, and a helpful English-speaking staff.
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Airport shuttle
Chiang Mai
A panda-themed hostel with a free airport shuttle, free parking, and Wi-Fi in every room.
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Garden calm
Chiang Mai Guest house
A peaceful garden retreat near the old town, with yoga, a plunge pool, and well-equipped rooms.
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Adults-only
Chiang Mai
A beautifully designed, adults-only hostel with a garden, pool, and free snacks, just outside Chiang Mai's old city.
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Quiet & practical
Chiang Mai Aparthotel
A reliable Chiang Mai base with roomy, kitchenette-equipped rooms, a quiet setting, and easy access to malls and the airport.
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Good value
Chiang Mai Resort
A well-priced Chiang Mai stay with friendly staff, clean rooms, and easy access to the railway station.
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Social & Clean
Chiang Mai
A top-rated social hostel with private pods, nightly activities, and spotless dorms — perfect for solo travelers.
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Pool & Gym
Chiang Mai
A pool and gym in a straightforward Chiang Mai hotel, with spacious rooms and a convenient location.
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Service-led stay
Chiang Mai Guest house
Small, service-focused hotel on Nimmanhaemin Road with free parking and strong staff ratings.
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Self-catering apartment
Chiang Mai Aparthotel
A self-catering apartment with a mountain-view double room, an outdoor pool, and a full kitchen.
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Central & Calm
Chiang Mai
A calm, stylish hostel with made-to-order breakfast and a central location near the old city gate.
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Budget-friendly
Chiang Mai
A reliable budget pick with strong room ratings and a location 1.5 km from the Silver Temple.
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Quiet & practical
Chiang Mai
A dependable base with pools, gardens, and free parking, close to Maya Mall and the airport.
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Near Night Market
Chiang Mai
Clean, well-run hotel a short walk from Chiang Mai’s night market and old town, with friendly staff and handy parking.
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Garden Pool Stay
Chiang Mai
A calm, well-rated stay in Chiang Mai's Si Phum district, with a garden pool, free coffee and easy access to Tha Phae Gate.
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Nimman value
Chiang Mai
A well-priced Nimman stay with spacious rooms, friendly service, and a location that puts cafes, shops, and the Maya mall within walking distance.
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Old Town pick
Chiang Mai
A reliable Old Town base with a pool, strong staff ratings, and a location that puts you minutes from temples and street food.
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Adults-only hostel
Chiang Mai
A highly rated adults-only hostel in Chiang Mai's Old Town with free breakfast, social common areas, and helpful staff.
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Budget-friendly
Chiang Mai
Friendly staff, free parking, and a location near Tha Pae Gate make this a solid budget choice.
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Old Town Stay
Chiang Mai Guest house
A homely 19-room guest house in Chiang Mai's Old Town with a lush garden, free Wi-Fi, and on-site parking.
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Airport-friendly
Chiang Mai
Reliable airport shuttle, central location, and friendly staff make this a practical base in Chiang Mai.
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Riverside Relaxation
Chiang Mai
A riverside stay with a saltwater pool, sauna, and friendly staff in Chiang Mai's Chang Khlan area.
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Central & friendly
Chiang Mai Guest house
Friendly, spotless rooms by the Night Bazaar and Anusorn Market, with free parking and staff who go out of their way to help.
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Central & Affordable
Chiang Mai
A well-priced, central Chiang Mai hotel with a pool and spacious rooms, steps from the old city's main sights.
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Great value
Chiang Mai Aparthotel
A quiet, spotless budget stay in Chiang Mai's old town with balconies and free parking.
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Budget-friendly
Chiang Mai
A reliable, budget-friendly stay with high room and service scores and free parking—ideal for a practical Chiang Mai visit.
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Budget stay
Chiang Mai Guest house
A budget-friendly guest house with easy access to Chiang Mai's cultural sights and a standout facilities score.
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Old-town haven
A calm, cafe-linked hostel with free parking and a short walk to old-town landmarks.
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Old Town value
Chiang Mai
A calm, well-reviewed stay in old Chiang Mai with a saltwater pool and spacious rooms — minutes from local markets and the night bazaar.
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Adults Only
Chiang Mai
Adults-only hotel near Chedi Luang Temple with clean, spacious rooms and standout service.
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Old Town value
Chiang Mai
A central Old Town base with a pool and gym, rated highly for facilities and location.
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Old Town Stay
Chiang Mai Guest house
A reliable, well-located guest house in the heart of Chiang Mai's Old Town, steps from the Sunday market and just a short walk from Tha Phae Gate.
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Social & Modern
Chiang Mai
A sociable, adults-only hostel with private dorm pods, free breakfast, and a rooftop terrace in Chiang Mai's old town.
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Central & walkable
Chiang Mai
Steps from the Night Bazaar and Warorot Market, this adults-only hotel pairs a prime location with clean rooms and friendly staff.
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Airport Convenience
Chiang Mai
A practical airport hotel with spacious rooms, friendly staff, and free shuttle – a solid value pick.
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Central & practical
Chiang Mai
A practical Chiang Mai stay with spacious rooms, balconies, and a location that puts the night bazaar within walking distance.
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Central budget stay
Chiang Mai Inn
Budget-friendly Chiang Mai stay near the old town gate, with clean rooms and balconies.
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Old-city value
Chiang Mai
A reliable, clean base near Tha Phae Gate with a pool and helpful staff.
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Value Stay
Chiang Mai
Budget-friendly stay in Chiang Mai with free bikes and a central location near the night bazaar and old town.
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Guest favourite
Chiang Mai
A traditional Lanna-style hotel with a saltwater pool and rave-worthy breakfast, steps from the Night Bazaar.
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Central & Practical
Chiang Mai
A practical base near the Night Bazaar with a pool, free parking, and family rooms.
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Social & comfortable
Chiang Mai
High comfort rating and a lively social scene—dorms and a budget double in Chiang Mai.
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Clean & Practical
Chiang Mai
A spacious, spotless room with reliable Wi-Fi and easy parking – a solid base for exploring Chiang Mai.
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Budget-friendly
Chiang Mai
A no-frills 2-star with valet parking and 24-hour reception, a short ride from Chiang Mai's old town.
Map & live prices by our partner
Cheap hotels in Chiang Mai are concentrated in the Old City and around the Night Bazaar, with several near Tha Phae Gate. The lowest-priced stays in our selection start at 364 THB a night, and most properties under 700 THB are simple 2-star or basic 3-star hotels. For a step up, look for 3-star properties with a pool — like Anumat Premium Budget Hotel at 762 THB or Chedi Home at 729 THB — which pair a central location with consistently high ratings.
Across the 50 budget hotels on this page, the typical nightly rate is 861 THB. Prices range from 364 THB for the most basic rooms to around 1954 THB for the top end of the budget bracket, so you can find something for most budgets within this range.
The Old City and the Night Bazaar area are the two main clusters. The Old City offers proximity to temples and the Sunday Walking Street, while the Night Bazaar side is closer to the markets and river. Both areas have plenty of budget stays, so your choice depends on whether you prefer historic charm or nightlife and shopping.
Some are. Noble Place Chiangmai is a practical airport option with a free shuttle, though it's not in the central Old City. Most other budget hotels on this page are concentrated around the Old City and Night Bazaar, which are a short drive from the airport — typically under 15 minutes by taxi.
While this page doesn't track seasonal pricing, Chiang Mai's low season runs roughly from May to October, outside the cool dry months of November to February. Prices for budget hotels tend to be lower during the rainy season, but you can also find good deals in the shoulder months if you book ahead.
Chiang Mai's budget hotel scene clusters around the Old City moat and the Night Bazaar, with a spillover toward the airport and the Ping River. The Old City's quiet lanes hold mid-century shophouses converted into guesthouses, while the Night Bazaar side offers modern towers near the markets and Sunday Walking Street. Most of these hotels sit within a 15-minute walk of the main sights, and many cluster around Tha Phae Gate, the historic eastern entrance.
At the budget end, you're looking at rooms from around 364 THB, often in simple 2-star properties with little beyond air-conditioning and Wi-Fi. As the price climbs toward the 1954 THB top of this selection, you get pools — many saltwater rather than chlorine — plus breakfast buffets, teak furnishings, and location within the old walls. The typical nightly rate across the set is 861 THB, and the highest-rated properties are overwhelmingly 3-star hotels with a pool and a breakfast worth waking up for.
This selection is ideal for travellers who want a clean, well-rated room without paying for extras they won't use — the set is dominated by 3-star hotels with pools, many in the Old City or near the Night Bazaar. If you're after specific features like airport transfers, parking, or family rooms, check the Airport hotels, Hotels with parking, or Family Friendly hotels pages. For a different vibe entirely, consider Hostels in Chiang Mai or the broader Hotels in Chiang Mai page for more options.