Chiang Mai Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

White Temple Chiang Rai Thailand, Wat Rong Khun, aka The White Temple, in Chiang Rai, Thailand.
White Temple Chiang Rai Thailand, Wat Rong Khun, aka The White Temple, in Chiang Rai, Thailand.
Line of Golden Buddhas at Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep Chiang Mai Thailand.
Detail from Wat Phra That Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai. This Buddhist temple founded in 1383 is the most famous in Chiang Mai.
Aerial view at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple on the Cloudscape in Chiangmai, Thailand.

Where to stay in Chiang Mai

Wat Phra Singh

Old City

4.5/5(85 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Sunday Walking Street Market to Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Center – discover Old City, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Old City
Chiangmai, Thailand

Nimman

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Unique features of Nimman include the cafes and shopping. Make a stop by Nimman Road or One Nimman while you're exploring the area.

Nimman
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Chang Moi

4.5/5(27 area reviews)

Unique features of Chang Moi include the historical sites and shopping. Make a stop by Mae Ping River or Warorot Market while you're exploring the area.

Chang Moi
Chiang Mai Night Bazaar featuring night scenes, markets and street scenes

Chang Khlan

4.5/5(67 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Chang Khlan is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Mae Kha Canal Village and Riverside.

Chang Khlan
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Chang Phueak

4/5(11 area reviews)

Unique features of Chang Phueak include the shopping and cafes. Make a stop by Wat Chet Yot or MAYA Lifestyle Shopping Center while you're exploring the area.

Chang Phueak
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Wat Ket

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

Wat Ket is popular for its stunning river views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Mae Ping River or Riverside.

Wat Ket
Melia Chiang Mai

Melia Chiang Mai

5 out of 5
46-48 Charoenprathet Road, Changklan Chiang Mai Chiang Mai Province
The price is AU$372 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$372
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Chiang Mai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (519 reviews)
The breakfast menu was superb. The staff was friendly and helpful. Room was excellent . Overall, Amelia exceeded my expectations in all aspects.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Melia Chiang Mai
Darley Hotel Chiangmai

Darley Hotel Chiangmai

3 out of 5
94-96 Ratchawong Rd. Chiang Mai Chiang Mai
Stay at this hotel in Chiang Mai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Chiang Mai Night Bazaar and Tha Phae Gate are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (103 reviews)
Everything was excellent would absolutely stay again!

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Darley Hotel Chiangmai
Centara Riverside Hotel Chiang Mai

Centara Riverside Hotel Chiang Mai

4 out of 5
Chiang Mai-Lamphun, Tumbol Wat Kate, Chiang Mai Chiang Mai Province
The price is AU$92 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$92
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Chiang Mai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (893 reviews)
Everything

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Centara Riverside Hotel Chiang Mai
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.
Budget Stars Hotel

Budget Stars Hotel

3 out of 5
3 Loikroh Road Lane 2 Chiang Mai Chiangmai
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Chiang Mai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Chiang Mai Night Bazaar ...
8/10 Very Good! (26 reviews)
Clean rooms Friendly staff Cheap stay

Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

Budget Stars Hotel
VC@Suanpaak Hotel & Serviced Apartments

VC@Suanpaak Hotel & Serviced Apartments

4 out of 5
61 Moo.3, Airport Road, T.Suthep Chiang Mai Chiang mai
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Chiang Mai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (259 reviews)
Not enough choices came with the free breakfast

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

VC@Suanpaak Hotel & Serviced Apartments
Parc Borough City Resort

Parc Borough City Resort

5 out of 5
223 Mahidol Rd. Chiang Mai Chiang Mai
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Chiang Mai. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Chiang Mai Night Bazaar and Central ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (123 reviews)
This was hotel was amazing the staff was so kind and attentive they really are amazing best stay ever !!!

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Parc Borough City Resort
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.

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Reviews of Chiang Mai

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 56%
4 - Good
63
4 - Good 39%
3 - Okay
9
3 - Okay 6%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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5/5 - Excellent

Karlee

Great place to relax, unwind and eat so much good tasty food.

4/5 - Good

Robbie

Only spent 4 Nights in Feb 2020 Not Many Tourists around , But very layed back part of Thailand

5/5 - Excellent

Wayne

Unique city with lovely old town area. Golf is good and excursions to Hill Tribes, hot springs and Doi Suthep were very worthwhile. Nightlife a little slow for Thailand. Certainly worth visiting.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Chiang Mai is such a beautiful place with down to earth people. Many temples throughout you better be prepared to stumble across a few.

5/5 - Excellent

Luke

Pleaseant city, was very surprised when we arrived. Reccomend paak dang restaurant in town for an evening meal this was our favourite restaurant.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Pretty busy now, traffic and Asian tourists. Need to be careful walking about the place. For Europeans, don't trust pedestrian crossings, for many drivers they are just lines painted on the road.

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