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Reviews of Cactus Hostel

Ban Loung Road Soi 5 288 M.6 Khoungpao, Chomthong, 50160 Chiang Mai, Thailand

#109 of 917 hotels in Chiang Mai

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 35 hostel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 8 March 2025

    10
    Home sweet home
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect.

    The hospitality, kindness and friendliness of the owner is incomparable and they make all the difference. I have been to many places and I can say that I have never felt at home anywhere, only here. The facilities are comfortable and you have everything you need for a pleasant stay, the location is perfect for everything you need to do. I would return a thousand times without hesitation.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    the host is very accommodating she even took me to my next destination. .

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2025

    10
    Heartwarming stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pj really makes the place stand out. She’s incredibly kind, giving and friendly. Thank you

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked everything

    Super good traveler vibe. Together talks, meals fun etc. If you want to rest a bit from hectic, Asian cities it would be a perfect match. Also to hear the interesting stories from other travelers. PJ is amazing host. Take care of her guests like I guess no one in Chiang Mai province. There is possibility to make a volunteering. I didn't but it is fully recommendable. Staff was very happy about such opportunity. Remember that it is not a luxury place. Conditions are fine compared to the price. The room has enough space, it is not too warm nor too cold during the night. WiFi works but not perfectly in every area, but it's more about an experience.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I stayed in a cozy dormroom and it truly felt like being part of a cactus-hostel-family. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it such a pleasant experience. To top it off, there was a pizza party at the hostel, which was an absolute highlight for me! I can highly recommend this place to anyone in the area - it’s a wonderful spot to stay and connect with others. I will definitely come back someday!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Such a wonderful vibe here. Everyone was very friendly and it seems like a really interesting project PJ has got going on. I'd love to be back to help out on the farm one day.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    9.0
    Save and cute cats ^____^
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kindly from owner

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    10
    The Best
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    What a hostel should be! PJ, Pink, and the cats make it feel like home

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lady that has the hostel is very helpful and nice. There's also a nice outdoor area with many adorable cats. We enjoyed our stay!!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    PJ was absolutely lovely and accommodating. The hostel had a great vibe with cactus everywhere. It was quiet but very friendly with everyone chatting.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2023

    10
    GO HERE!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owner, PJ, is just the nicest, warmest, most helpful person you could meet! She will go to any lengths to make sure you are looked after and her local knowledge of Doi Inthanon and the waterfalls is so so helpful - she even has handmade maps you can use! Really helpful and I had a great time- the village is really nice too with lots of little spots to go to.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2023

    9.0
    Great final stop on the Mae Hong Song Loop
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress and pillows were typical rock hard Thai style and my back and neck were not happy with me. But the bunk bed was really nice and sturdy and wooden, not like most creaky metal ones

    Really cool property and the hosts were lovely! They invited us to eat with them and we shared travel stories and tips. A perfect stop for visiting Doi Inthanon or the Mae Hong Son loop. Nestled in the mountains and a beautiful lake nearby to walk around and enjoy sunset

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Don't expect something fancy, that is basically a room in her home.

    The lady is very nice and helping.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    PJ is a fun and kind person. This place really feels like home. Room is nice and clean. Thanks for everything!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great host and rooms in a location close to the centre and yet quiet. This is a great place to base yourself for Doi Inthanon National Park. It must have been probably one of my best stays along the MHS loop.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    10
    So friendly and homely
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel owner PJ is the kindest woman to ever run a hostel. She offered for me to join her for dinner and cooked me some delicious food both nights I stayed. Extremely friendly and homely hostel. My all time favourite stay for of family vibes

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom need to be a bit more clean

    The owner is very friendly and she help you with everything you need. We had a coffee, tea and even a muffin for breakfast.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything. Wonderful host such a great person and lovely little dorm I had all to myself for 3 nights with Aircon.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owner is a lovely lady who has a passion for cacti and cats. Peaceful little hostel

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2023

    10
    Perfect stop on my Mae Hong son loop
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Enjoyed my stay here so much I extended for an additional night. The Lady who runs the hostel is super friendly and gave me advice about where to find the nightmarket, what's there to do in the area etc. Perfect base to do day trips to Doi Inthanon and all the waterfalls, afterwards you can chill in the cactus garden, have a beer and play with the cute dog & cat from the neighbours.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was different than every other hostels which I wisit during my journey. I felt like home there and miss owner is really nice women. I like her passion for cactuses. I get two of them 🌵. Thank you ✌️☀️

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you want to escape from the very touristic Chiang Mai, this is the perfect place. Great host, cheap and close to the moutains or elephants reserves.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

    4.0
    Would not stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We honestly don’t understand why this place has such good reviews. It’s old, very messy and not really clean. The beds don’t have mattresses but just very thin mats, and you get a towel as a blanket. We slept terribly. We booked 2 nights but left after 1 night. We regretted not doing a day tour to Doi Inthanon from Chiang Mai.

    The owner was friendly

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Helpful owner, cool cats

    Stayed in October 2023

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