Hostel · Pai
Common Grounds Pai
9.0
396 reviewsCanyon trips, waterfall excursions, open mic nights, dance parties.
- Dorm bed
- US$4–8
- Wi-Fi
Pai
Northern Thailand · Thailand
Common stamp · 25 km circle
Stamp Pai
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- A day
- ~US$20
- Best
- Nov–Mar
- Dorms from
- US$4
Backpacker favourite
Why Pai
- Ultra-relaxed atmosphere that sucks people in for days
- Incredibly cheap — one of the most affordable spots in Thailand
- Beautiful natural surroundings: canyons, waterfalls, hot springs, rice paddies
A tiny mountain town in a lush valley about 3 hours north of Chiang-Mai, Pai has become one of Thailand's most beloved backpacker stops. The vibe is laid-back hippie meets party town, with cheap bungalows, waterfalls, hot springs, and a walkable main street lined with bars, live music venues, and street food. Most backpackers plan to stay 2 days and end up staying a week.
Browse the Night Market on Walking Street for cheap eats and handmade crafts
Catch the sunset from Yun Lai viewpoint over the valley
Go jungle tubing on the Pai River
Hike Pai Canyon at sunset
A day in Pai
- Hostel dorm
- US$6
- Food
- US$4
- Transport
- US$3
- Activities
- US$8
- About a day
- US$20
Where to stay in Pai
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- Common Grounds Pai
9.0 · US$4–8 dorm · canyon trips, waterfall excursions, open mic nights, dance parties
- Circus Hostel
8.2 · US$4–8 dorm · learn slacklining, juggling, hula-hooping, and acro yoga
- Revolution Hostel
7.4 · US$4–8 dorm · swimming pool, tubing trips, foam parties
- Spicy Pai
7.3 · US$4–8 dorm · popular backpacker base with lively bar
- Pai Vibes Hostel
7.0 · US$4–8 dorm · social atmosphere, daily activities
Hostel · Pai
Circus Hostel
8.2
461 reviewsLearn slacklining, juggling, hula-hooping, and acro yoga.
- Dorm bed
- US$4–8
- Wi-Fi
Hostel · Pai
Revolution Hostel
7.4
340 reviewsSwimming pool, tubing trips, foam parties.
- Dorm bed
- US$4–8
- Wi-Fi
- Pool
Hostel · Pai
Spicy Pai
7.3
364 reviewsPopular backpacker base with lively bar.
- Dorm bed
- US$4–8
- Wi-Fi
- Bar
Hostel · Pai
Pai Vibes Hostel
7.0
161 reviewsSocial atmosphere, daily activities.
- Dorm bed
- US$4–8
- Wi-Fi
Things to do in Pai
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Adventure
Hike Pai Canyon at sunset
Food · Pai
Browse the Night Market on Walking Street for cheap eats and handmade crafts
Tours · Pai
Catch the sunset from Yun Lai viewpoint over the valley
Culture · Pai
Go jungle tubing on the Pai River
Go jungle tubing on the Pai River (Nov-Jul) — float downstream with party stops, DJs, and foam cannons
Adventure · Pai
Hike Pai Canyon at sunset
Hike Pai Canyon (Kong Lan) at sunset — narrow ridgeline with stunning valley views
Water · Pai
Swim at Pam Bok Waterfall and Mo Paeng Waterfall
Swim at Pam Bok Waterfall and Mo Paeng Waterfall (natural rock slides)
Nature · Pai
Walk the Bamboo Bridge through rice paddies
Walk the Bamboo Bridge (Boon Ko Ku So) through rice paddies
Getting to Pai
- Bus from Chiang Mai3 hUS$4–6
- Scooter from Chiang MaiUS$6–9
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