Hostel · Chiang Rai
Bed Friends Poshtel
9.4
98 reviewsFrom $11/night, cafe and co-working space, near Night Bazaar.
- Dorm bed
- US$11
- Wi-Fi
- Co-working
Passport · ThailandNorthern Thailand
Chiang Rai
Northern Thailand · Thailand
Common stamp · 25 km circle
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- A day
- ~US$20
- Best
- Nov–Feb
- Dorms from
- US$5
OverviewPage 2
Cultural gem
Why Chiang Rai
- The White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) and Black House (Baan Dam) are among Thailand's most unique architectural experiences
- Trekking is arguably better than Chiang Mai — you reach remote hills much faster
- Golden Triangle viewpoint where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet
Thailand's northernmost major city sits near the borders of Myanmar and Laos in the heart of the Golden Triangle. Less touristy than Chiang-Mai but home to some of Thailand's most extraordinary temple architecture, Chiang Rai is a quieter base for trekking into remote hills and exploring tea plantations. Most backpackers spend 2-3 days here.
A day in Chiang Rai
- Hostel dorm
- US$7
- Food
- US$4
- Transport
- US$3
- Activities
- US$8
- About a day
- US$20
Where to stay in Chiang Rai
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- BFBed Friends Poshtel
9.4 · US$11 dorm · from $11/night, cafe and co-working space, near Night Bazaar
- GHGet Hi Hostel
9.1 · US$5–8 dorm · social vibe, great for meeting people
- SCStay in Chiangrai
9.1 · US$5–8 dorm · budget-friendly with good common areas
- BHBackpack Hostel
8.7 · US$5–8 dorm · best for solo travellers, near bus station and night market
- GHGrace Hostel
8.0 · US$5–8 dorm · homely feel, free bike hire, fresh breakfast
Hostel · Chiang Rai
Get Hi Hostel
9.1
184 reviewsSocial vibe, great for meeting people.
- Dorm bed
- US$5–8
- Wi-Fi
Hostel · Chiang Rai
Stay in Chiangrai
9.1
499 reviewsBudget-friendly with good common areas.
- Dorm bed
- US$5–8
- Wi-Fi
Hostel · Chiang Rai
Backpack Hostel
8.7
101 reviewsBest for solo travellers, near bus station and night market.
- Dorm bed
- US$5–8
- Wi-Fi
Hostel · Chiang Rai
Grace Hostel
8.0
51 reviewsHomely feel, free bike hire, fresh breakfast.
- Dorm bed
- US$5–8
- Wi-Fi
- Breakfast
Things to do in Chiang Rai
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- DG
- EM
- EB
Culture
Explore the Black House - TA
- VB
Culture
Visit the Blue Temple - VW
Culture
Visit the White Temple - WC
- WC
Nightlife
Watch the Clock Tower light show
Tours · Chiang Rai
Explore Mae Salong's Chinese tea plantations
Explore Mae Salong's Chinese tea plantations (3 hours north by bus)
Culture · Chiang Rai
Explore the Black House
Explore the Black House (Baan Dam Museum) — dark counterpart to the White Temple
Culture · Chiang Rai
Visit the White Temple
Visit the White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) — surreal, Instagram-famous temple
Nightlife · Chiang Rai
Watch the Clock Tower light show
Watch the Clock Tower light show (nightly at 7pm, 8pm, 9pm)
Getting to Chiang Rai
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