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150/1 Thanon Rat Chiang Saen T.Haiya A.Muang Chiang Mai, Hai Ya, 50100 Chiang Mai, Thailand

#188 of 917 hotels in Chiang Mai

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 39 hostel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: February 16, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Felt a little claustrophobic but it was a nice stay

    Close to the night markets.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2024

    9.0
    Nice place next to Chiang Mai city centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice relation quality/price. I would come back to this accommodation with no doubts.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio - Split Level
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only downside was the noise from the road, which is busy until late and traffic gets noisy earlier in the morning. However, I am a light sleeper, and this wouldn't necessarily be an issue for everyone.

    Our host, Faye, was the friendliest host we've had yet on our journey through Thailand. Having arrived at 6am, she kindly gave us the front door code so that we could drop off our bags and rest. Upon her arrival at 9am, she immediately gave us fresh fruit from her garden and went up to clean our room for us. Throughout our stay Fay was super friendly, chatty, and helpful in assisting our planning of things to do and see. Our private room was huge! So much space, including a desk and chair suitable for working if needed. Great location just across the south moat of the main town. Great value for money.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 18, 2024

    7.0
    Location excellent! If you don't mind the noise of traffic!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio - Split Level
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Even though the private room was on the 2nd floor and earplugs were provided. The noise of the traffic was unbearable. Almost 24 hours of the day. Tried a few times to book trips thru the hostel. But there was never anyone around!

    Location was fantastic. Close to everything. Faye was a more than welcoming host.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 22, 2023

    9.0
    Clean and staff are amazing!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio - Split Level
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    You can ear the noise from traffic but they provide earplugs

    Faye it’s a really really good person and makes you feel like home. She’s is very attentive and helpful. Faye made out stay more beautiful

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Faye was amazing and helped us a lot with our itinerary 🙏 She is such a great person. Beds were super comfortable.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio - Split Level
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything ok!

    The location is very convenient - close to the center. Very clean room, big and comfortable. Super friendly girl on the reception desk. We enjoyed a lot :)

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio - Split Level
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could get noisy at night from the vehicles out on the street. Wasn't a big problem for us but could be for a light sleeper

    Newly renovated hostel, everything was clean, good comfy matress, host is super nice and speaks both English and French. The location is fantastic, just a short walk to the Tha Phae Gate Sunday market and a plethora of food and drinks. Right next door is a WashnJoy auto laundrymat

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2023

    8.0
    Greatest host I've ever had, location is awesome but little noisy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio - Split Level
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The noise from the street. Although the host acknowledged it and it is the next thing to be fixed ones budget allows for it, you should bring ear plugs of some kind of you're a light sleeper. My gf slept through it all but I got woken up by some cars honking.

    The location is great ans the hair is super awesome. Young guy who just started this place but is super duper welcoming and helpful.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 28, 2023

    9.0
    Amazing Hostel and Host!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Triple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's was amazing staying @apivoyage as the host was very nice and the location near to Old Town. The facilities are basic but its just enough for solo traveler like me and will absolutely recommend this place to my friends!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2025

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio - Split Level
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The walls were made of paper. Honestly, I was on the 3rd floor, all windows closed and I could hear every single car, motorbike, truck to the extent that I was unable to sleep through the night. I would wake up every night every 1-2 hours from the extremely loud noise coming from the street. It felt as if I was actually sleeping in a tent on the sidewalk. During my trip in Thailand I stayed in more central areas on the ground floor, but I've never experienced such inconvenience. There was absolutely no sound insulation in the room. Think about it very seriously if you're interested in booking it, it's definitely not worth it.

    The accommodation was close to a night market and there are a couple of restaurants around. It's on the borders of the city center, so you can basically walk everywhere in the old town. I didn't need to take a taxi even once. The WiFi connection was very strong and stable, high speed internet, which was ideal for me that I worked during my stay there. There is a very comfortable, brand new chair in front of the desk (which is also very big).

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: December 19, 2024

    5.0
    It's ok if you don't mind sleeping on an extremely hard mattress.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Beds were extremely hard! There isn't any lift & the stairs are steep No staff on site for any assistance It was very confusing getting in the room as we didn't realize the door slid open! 1 toilet had to have the water turned off due to a leak. There was only a thick comforter, so either you were hot or cold. Nothing special about this hostel. Not so nice outside, but was ok.

    Nice showers with hot water Location was less than 2 blocks to City Gate & a fantastic nightly food market. The weekend market is about 2 blocks as well. Spotlessly clean Easy to get in & out Quiet Good internet

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 23, 2024

    10
    Location was great , room was clean , easy check in
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect location, easy check in , clean property

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 17, 2024

    10
    Good room
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Studio - Split Level
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shared bathroom but it’s okay considering what it was. Wish the entire property was air conditioned other than just the rooms.

    Room was nice and spacious.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    10
    A clean, peaceful and all round enjoyable stay. It was my favorite place in chaing mai
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio - Split Level
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I enjoyed the peace but others may not appreciate this. It is not a social hostel.

    Incredibly clean, quiet and staffed by a wonderful girl named Faye.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio - Split Level
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The host is the most lovely person ever! The room was clean and bed was very comfortable! Definitely recommend!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 18 nights

    While this place is good, I do not recommend it for those extremely sensitive to noise during sleep. Despite providing earplugs, you can still hear the noise from traffic to some extent.

    I had a great 18 days stay at this hostel near Tha Phae Gate in Chiang Mai. The place is quite clean, and the location made it easy to explore this old city. What made the experience truly amazing was the outstanding service from Faye, the receptionist/tour explanation/housekeeper. She was incredibly friendly and do her best to ensure I didn't miss out on great local food and activities. I recommend this place for its cleanliness, convenience, and the outstanding hospitality provided by Faye. My time here was made good by her thoughtful assistance.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2024

    10
    Great location for a good price with the best host!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio - Split Level
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The noise from street was pretty loud but the host provided earplugs to us that helped in the night.

    Very nice hostel for a very good price with a great location and the best host Faye! :) She helped us with everything and gave us very useful tips. Her smile always made our day! Thank you so much dear friend! :)

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 11, 2023

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Triple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Faye is a really good person! Everything is really clean and confortable

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 16, 2023

    10
    Fairly new comfortable hostel in good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio - Split Level
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    1. Some hooks in room and bathroom would be nice. 2. At least 6 clothes hangers in room instead of three. 3. Universal power sockets so we don't need to use adapters. Just change the face plates. 4. Use lemon grass, dried flowers or natural plants for fragrance instead of spending money on ambi pur fragrance.

    New & clean facilities, about 5 min walk to Chiangmai gate. Market, shops, food, 7-eleven, Lotus, night market, etc, all at local prices. Good location across the road outsite Chiangmai gate. Faye, the girl running the place is pleasant and helpful. She can book tours for you at a discount and book a cheap car ride back to the airport. Contact her via WhatsApp. Our studio room was big, comfortable with powerful air Cond. Towels and linen were new and clean, good quality. No free bottled water, but you can have free coffee and tea at reception. No ensuite bathroom, but shared bathroom outside just a few steps away and very clean. I like the desk and chair provided to do some work. Room has floor to ceiling window, with curtain, where you can look outside at the streets and surrounding.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 31, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Studio - Split Level
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This may be the friendliest place in town. It's very clean and spacious and the shower is very good. Location is convenient on the edge of the old town and Faye is an exceptional host, so you'll feel very welcome. Ear plugs are provided if you struggle with road noise.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 22, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio - Split Level
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The place was amazing. The best wifi speed, comfortable and wide room with big window. Really good place for work, especially chair. Place is the same as on photo. The host Faye was really nice. She recommended us some locations I didn't know. The location near the nighnmarket, market and supermarkets. It was convenient. It was pleasure to stay there.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Quadruple Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Apivoyage is located right across the moat from the Chiang Mai gate, so traffic circling the old town square is adventurous and crossing the street, a game of chicken.

    The hostess/receptionist, Faye, was top notch. Climbed the stairs with me to the dorm room, pointed out a/c remote features, master room switch, private bathrooms, keyless electronic exit/entry and free coffee. A delightful young woman with enthusiasm for the hospitality business. The hostel is relatively new so the linen was white &crisp, the bed comfortable, toilets/showers clean, hot water and cold a/c, what else can you ask for in a hostel?

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2023

    10
    Great new hostel with lovely staff and clean, comfy rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio - Split Level
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    New hostel so not many people there, it would be great if they provided free drinking water. Noise from the main road can be heard but it didn’t bother us at all (they also provide free earplugs).

    Great location just outside the square! Faye is so lovely constantly suggesting activities to do, both free sightseeing spots and tours that you can book with her. Room was spacious, bed was comfy and everything was clean. You can book tours and transport with them at a good discounted price. They let us store our bags when we did an overnight trek even though we weren’t returning to the hostel for another night.

    Stayed in August 2023

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