Budget Hostels from RM34

By going with a hostel, you can reduce your spending on lodging and save more of your money for exploring during your trip. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its temples, and the river views create an appealing natural setting.

These dorm-style accommodations come in many different forms, but they have a few qualities in common, including budget-friendly prices, a social atmosphere and shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms).

Ready to book a hostel in town? These top picks have the highest reviews from our travellers and might be a good place to look first: Bed & Bike Hostel - Located steps from Chiang Rai Clock Tower. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and free parking, as well as a restaurant. You’ll find showers, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. BED Friends Poshtel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Chiang Rai Clock Tower. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and tour/ticket assistance, as well as a computer station. Rooms come with towels, free Wi-Fi and free toiletries. The Lab Sleep Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Chiang Rai Clock Tower. Property features include free Wi-Fi, free parking and a restaurant. You’ll find showers, hairdryers and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Saijai Cafe&Hostel - Located within a 5-minute walk of Chiang Rai Clock Tower. Property features include free Wi-Fi and 3 bars/lounges. You’ll find free Wi-Fi and free bottled water in all rooms. Mercy Hostel - Located within a 10-minute walk of Chiang Rai Clock Tower. You can take advantage of free breakfast and free Wi-Fi, as well as free parking. Rooms come with free Wi-Fi.

If you’re looking for a low-cost place to stay in Chiang Rai, one of Expedia’s 27 hostels could be a great choice for you.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here are some stats about the seasons: The hottest months are usually April and March, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 22°C. The rainiest months in Chiang Rai are August, July, September and May, with each month seeing an average of 283 mm of rainfall.

Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might like to discover these things around Chiang Rai. Get out into nature with places such as Singha Park, 75th Anniversary Flag and Lamp Park and Mae Fah Luang Art & Culture Park. Cultural attractions include Hilltribe Museum & Education Center, Oub Kham Museum and The Opium House. Visit landmarks such as Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Rong Suea Ten and White Temple.

Keep this information about transit options in Chiang Rai on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Chiang Rai (CEI-Chiang Rai Intl.), 4.6 mi (7.4 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is Houayxay (HOE), located 46.2 mi (74.4 km) away.