chiang mai

chiang mai

pick a budget or a base below — we'll quote your dates.

room budget, per nightup to ₹20k

our favourites

the stays we’d put our own family in first.

the bridge an eclectic luxotel
two teddies — a family favourite

riverside

the bridge an eclectic luxotel

An exceptional boutique choice for couples or older travelers wanting a peaceful, design-forward base.

typically

₹8.5kper night

four seasons resort chiang mai
three teddies — worth the journey

mae rim

four seasons resort chiang mai

The definitive Chiang Mai splurge.

typically

₹78.5kper night

intercontinental the mae ping
two teddies — a family favourite

night bazaar

intercontinental the mae ping

A top-tier choice for those wanting the convenience of the city without sacrificing comfort.

typically

₹14kper night

novotel nimman journeyhub
one teddy — family-ready

nimman

novotel nimman journeyhub

A highly practical, well-located choice for travelers who want to be in the middle of Chiang Mai's modern scene.

typically

₹4kper night

aleenta retreat chiang mai - the leading hotels of the world
two teddies — a family favourite

nimman

aleenta retreat chiang mai - the leading hotels of the world

An easy yes for couples and older travelers seeking a stylish, calm base in Chiang Mai.

typically

₹18kper night

by budget

smart rooms, sharp prices — still family-vetted

the bridge an eclectic luxotel
two teddies — a family favourite

riverside

the bridge an eclectic luxotel

An exceptional boutique choice for couples or older travelers wanting a peaceful, design-forward base.

typically

₹8.5kper night

intercontinental the mae ping
two teddies — a family favourite

night bazaar

intercontinental the mae ping

A top-tier choice for those wanting the convenience of the city without sacrificing comfort.

typically

₹14kper night

aleenta retreat chiang mai - the leading hotels of the world
two teddies — a family favourite

nimman

aleenta retreat chiang mai - the leading hotels of the world

An easy yes for couples and older travelers seeking a stylish, calm base in Chiang Mai.

typically

₹18kper night

novotel nimman journeyhub
one teddy — family-ready

nimman

novotel nimman journeyhub

A highly practical, well-located choice for travelers who want to be in the middle of Chiang Mai's modern scene.

typically

₹4kper night

el barrio lanna
one teddy — family-ready

old city

el barrio lanna

A solid choice for travelers who prioritize location and local character over large-scale resort facilities.

typically

₹8.5kper night

by teddies

worth the detour — we’d go out of our way for it

the bridge an eclectic luxotel
two teddies — a family favourite

riverside

the bridge an eclectic luxotel

An exceptional boutique choice for couples or older travelers wanting a peaceful, design-forward base.

typically

₹8.5kper night

intercontinental the mae ping
two teddies — a family favourite

night bazaar

intercontinental the mae ping

A top-tier choice for those wanting the convenience of the city without sacrificing comfort.

typically

₹14kper night

aleenta retreat chiang mai - the leading hotels of the world
two teddies — a family favourite

nimman

aleenta retreat chiang mai - the leading hotels of the world

An easy yes for couples and older travelers seeking a stylish, calm base in Chiang Mai.

typically

₹18kper night

anantara chiang mai resort
two teddies — a family favourite

riverside

anantara chiang mai resort

An exceptional choice for couples and parents seeking a sophisticated, comfortable stay.

typically

₹25.5kper night

on the map

16 stays, where they actually sit. tap a pin for the price.

by neighbourhood

Nimman's cafés, the Old City's temples. Either works.

the bridge an eclectic luxotel
two teddies — a family favourite

riverside

the bridge an eclectic luxotel

An exceptional boutique choice for couples or older travelers wanting a peaceful, design-forward base.

typically

₹8.5kper night

intercontinental the mae ping
two teddies — a family favourite

night bazaar

intercontinental the mae ping

A top-tier choice for those wanting the convenience of the city without sacrificing comfort.

typically

₹14kper night

aleenta retreat chiang mai - the leading hotels of the world
two teddies — a family favourite

nimman

aleenta retreat chiang mai - the leading hotels of the world

An easy yes for couples and older travelers seeking a stylish, calm base in Chiang Mai.

typically

₹18kper night

anantara chiang mai resort
two teddies — a family favourite

riverside

anantara chiang mai resort

An exceptional choice for couples and parents seeking a sophisticated, comfortable stay.

typically

₹25.5kper night

novotel nimman journeyhub
one teddy — family-ready

nimman

novotel nimman journeyhub

A highly practical, well-located choice for travelers who want to be in the middle of Chiang Mai's modern scene.

typically

₹4kper night

best for the younglings

quiet floors, a cot that actually arrives, and a kitchen for the bottles.

four seasons resort chiang mai
three teddies — worth the journey

mae rim

four seasons resort chiang mai

The definitive Chiang Mai splurge.

typically

₹78.5kper night

intercontinental the mae ping
two teddies — a family favourite

night bazaar

intercontinental the mae ping

A top-tier choice for those wanting the convenience of the city without sacrificing comfort.

typically

₹14kper night

melia chiang mai
one teddy — family-ready

night bazaar

melia chiang mai

A reliable, high-quality base for those who want to be in the middle of Chiang Mai's energy.

typically

₹11.5kper night

ratilanna riverside spa resort
one teddy — family-ready

riverside

ratilanna riverside spa resort

A reliable, high-quality choice for members who want the Chiang Mai aesthetic without sacrificing comfort.

typically

₹12.5kper night

chiang mai marriott hotel
one teddy — family-ready

night bazaar

chiang mai marriott hotel

A solid, high-performing city hotel that delivers exactly what it promises.

typically

₹13.5kper night

know before you go

everything else, at a glance.

when to go

mar–octsweet spot
nov–febpeak
apr–sepoff-season

who loves it

young kids●●●●○
teens●●●●○
grandparents●●●●○

quick facts

flight7 hrs
direct flightsno
veg & jainexcellent
why chiang mai

cooler than bangkok. khao soi, temples, mountain day trips.

You wake to a different sound in Chiang Mai. Not the roar of Bangkok's Skytrain, but the gentle chime of temple bells and the distant chanting of monks. This is Thailand's cultural north, a city that feels rooted in a way the capital doesn't.

The heart is the Old City, a perfect square still defined by its ancient moat and crumbling brick walls. Inside, hundreds of temples share laneways with guesthouses, coffee shops, and fantastic little restaurants. But this isn't a sleepy village. Outside the moat, Chiang Mai is a proper city with traffic, malls, and a thriving digital nomad scene that has brought with it excellent coffee and brunch spots.

The food is the main event. Northern Thai cuisine is distinct, and you're here for one thing above all: khao soi. That rich, coconut-curry noodle soup will become your benchmark. Once you've eaten your fill, the mountains call. Doi Suthep temple glitters on the hillside, a constant landmark, but go further to waterfalls and coffee plantations where the air is genuinely cool.

The one non-negotiable caveat: avoid the burning season, roughly February to April, when air quality is genuinely poor. Come any other time. Pair it with a few frantic days in Bangkok for contrast, or use it as a launching pad for the mountains further north.