Northern Thailand's old walled capital — hundreds of temples inside a moat square, mountains on three sides, night markets, and the coffee the north grows.
Free things to do
Free
Old city temple loop on foot
Chedi Luang, Phra Singh, and whichever gold roof pulls you in. Thirty-odd wats inside the moat and most ask nothing at the door.
Free
Sunday walking street & night bazaar
Khao soi first, shopping second, mango sticky rice third. The walking street is Sunday only; the night bazaar runs every night.
Free
Wat Umong's tunnels and forest
A 700-year-old forest monastery at the foot of Doi Suthep — brick tunnels, a lake of turtles, and sayings nailed to the trees. Donation box, no ticket.
Where to stay
from $6
U2 Hostel
Dorm bed · per night · Welcome to U2& i-smile Hostel.
from $8
Lazy Gibbon 1 Chiang Mai - Tha Phae Gate
Dorm bed · per night
from $17
Like Home - Chiang Mai
Private room · per night
from $20
CM Memorial Hostel
Private room · per night · CM Memorial Hostel is located in Hai Ya district of Chiang Mai.