Must-see hotels in Northern Thailand

  • Ban Thai

    Sukhothai

    New Sukhothai's longest-running guesthouse, Ban Thai is a relaxed, friendly spot. The cheapest rooms are plain and fan-only but the cute and compact…

  • J&J Guest House

    Sukhothai

    Located in a manicured garden by the river, the eight stone-floored bungalows here are a little dated but still comfortable, cool and relatively spacious…

  • Mee Bed & Breakfast

    Northern Thailand

    At this industrial-themed cube holding 12 rooms there's little natural light, although a few rooms have small balconies. There's lots of space, wall…

  • TR Room & Bungalow

    Sukhothai

    The rooms here are a little dark, but nicely furnished with decent beds and are a good deal for the price. The five wooden bungalows out back offer more…

  • Day Waterfront Hotel

    Chiang Khong

    The rooms here are tidy but plain (the more expensive options boast more space, a fridge and teapot); the real highlight is the friendly service and the…

  • Chok Wasana

    Mae Hong Son Province

    If you don't require river views, consider one of the six well-kept rooms in this residential-like compound. They're spacious and come equipped with TVs…

  • Villa Rassada

    Lampang

    Cross the Mae Wang to this contemporary-feeling hotel with attractive and spacious rooms. All come with decent bathrooms, safety boxes and balconies –…

  • Flat White Cafe & Poshtel

    Lampang

    The six shiny white rooms upstairs are spotless, spacious and light, with good beds and bathrooms. The shiny white minimalist cafe downstairs attracts…

  • Blue House

    Sukhothai

    This big azure villa in a fine location has 18 rather characterless rooms, all equipped with en-suite bathrooms, air-con, TVs, refrigerators and hot…

  • Spicypai Backpackers

    Pai

    The large, semi-open-air dorms feature beds that are plastic mattresses on bamboo frames, and the whole ramshackle place could be lifted from a Survivor…

  • Hugga Pai

    Pai

    There are good views over Pai from the rooftop terrace here, where the overpriced and compact dorm is located. Rooms are a better deal: sizeable and…

  • Pala Coffee & Guest House

    Mae Hong Son Province

    Ban Ruam Thai's first guesthouse, Pala consists of several simple and spartan brick bungalows and some newer and more comfortable (but still plain) rooms…

  • Funky Box

    Chiang Khong

    Pretty much what the label says: a box-like structure holding 16 fan-cooled dorm beds. There are also five fan-only private rooms that share bathrooms…

  • Prink

    Lampang

    One of Th Talad Gao’s noblest historic buildings has been turned into this relaxed guesthouse. The six rooms, located above a cool cafe and ice-cream shop…

  • Three J Guest House

    Northern Thailand

    The cheapest rooms at this long-standing guesthouse are fan-cooled and share a clean bathroom, while the more expensive ones have air-con. All are set…

  • Northwest Guest House

    Mae Hong Son Province

    The cheapest rooms in this cosy wooden house are fan-cooled, share bathrooms and are mattress-on-the-floor basic. The more expensive rooms offer some…

  • Pai Phu Fah

    Pai

    This collection of old A-frame bungalows and some newer ones, all with thatched roofs, is set on the edge of a photogenic rice field. The older ones are a…

  • Grand View Resort

    Northern Thailand

    Also known as the Grand River Resort, this is one of a handful of ‘resorts’ on the western bank of the Mae Nam Ping set up for Thai tourists. There’s a…

  • Khumnaiphol Resort

    Chiang Rai Province

    This resort has comfortable but compact bungalows perched on a hillside. The covered porches give great views of the tea plantations below: the views are…

  • Baan Tammila

    Chiang Khong

    This place looks a little ragged, and the fixtures and fittings are dated, but the four fan rooms and six air-cooled rooms here come with balconies and it…

  • Giant Guest House

    Pai

    An old-school backpacker crash pad, Giant has ramshackle and fan-cooled bamboo bungalows stationed around a large riverside garden, as well as a few…

  • Maesai Guest House

    Chiang Rai Province

    This long-standing collection of mostly fan-cooled, rustic, bamboo bungalows sits by the dirty Mae Nam Sai, just across from Myanmar. The bungalows vary…

  • Akha Hill House

    Chiang Rai Province

    On a steep hillside approaching an Akha village is this beautifully situated yet underwhelming hotel. Accommodation ranges from shared-bathroom, fan…

  • Chakungrao Riverview

    Northern Thailand

    It feels rather dated now, but Kamphaeng Phet’s grandest hotel does offer river views from most of its rooms. All are decent sized and come with balconies…

  • At Home Sukhothai

    Sukhothai

    In the splendid 50-year-old wooden home of the proprietor, the simple but comfortable rooms here – both the fan-cooled ones in the original structure and…

  • Baan Rub Aroon

    Chiang Rai

    The rooms in this handsome villa, located just west of the city centre, aren’t as charming as the exterior suggests, and the cheapest share bathrooms,…

  • Rim Taan Guest House

    Chiang Rai Province

    The best place to stay in Ban Thoet Thai is Rim Taan Guest House, located off the main road through town. The bungalows range from basic, fan-cooled…

  • Mr Jan’s Guest House

    Pai

    This is one of Pai’s longest-standing guesthouses. Mr Jan's 10 rooms are set around an eccentric garden full of trimmed hedges. Avoid the cheapest ones,…

  • Palm House

    Pai

    Palm House has nine fan-cooled or air-con rooms in a two-storey compound on a quiet lane. The rooms are plain – with white walls and tiled floors – but…

  • Kor Chokchai Hotel

    Northern Thailand

    At this old-school Thai hotel – the air-con units are museum pieces – the rooms are dated, with tired wooden furniture and spongy foam mattresses. But…

  • Pai Fah

    Pai

    This self-professed ‘boutique house’ has nicely decorated and comfortable rooms in a two-storey villa, but only a few of them have windows. The cheapest…

  • Homestay Programme

    Mae Hong Son Province

    Two dozen homes in Mae La-Na have collaborated to form a homestay programme; fees go back into a community fund. Meals can be prepared for 100B per person…

  • Si Satchanalai Hotel & Resort

    Sukhothai Province

    The rooms here are featureless but tidy, and the expansive bungalows are great for families. There's no English-language sign, but you can’t miss the…

  • Hop Inn

    Lampang

    One of a crop of new midrange places located outside the city centre, the Hop Inn is just across the road from Lampang's bus station. This chain hotel has…

  • P&P Coffee & Resort

    Mae Hong Son Province

    P&P has 14 rooms on stilts, all linked by elevated walkways. Rooms are wood-panelled and a litltle dark, but the beds and bathrooms are OK. There's an…

  • Heart of Pai Resort

    Pai

    The characterless but sizeable and well-maintained rooms here have comfy beds, modern bathrooms and big balconies. All are set in a secluded compound of…

  • PS@Riverview Guesthouse

    Mae Hong Son Province

    This guesthouse is the cheapest Mae Sariang digs with river views, with 11 rooms that are simple but reasonably sized and with hot-water bathrooms. Only…

  • History Cafe & Guesthouse

    Sukhothai

    Located above a decent cafe close to the Sukhothai Historical Park, the five well-maintained wood-panelled rooms here have plenty of space, with fine…

  • Chita Coffee & Guesthouse

    Lampang

    Chita is another of Lampang's guesthouses located above a cafe. Rooms are old-fashioned and compact, especially the cheapest ones, which share a bathroom…

  • Phrae Nakara Hotel

    Northern Thailand

    This towering hotel located just outside the old city feels a little institutional with its narrow corridors. Outside the imposing lobby, it looks like a…

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