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Best Areas to Stay in Chiang Mai
Old City
Historic walled city with numerous temples, traditional architecture, and walking distance to attractions
✓ Pros
- • Walking distance to temples
- • Authentic atmosphere
- • Sunday Walking Street
- • Quiet evenings
✗ Cons
- • Limited nightlife
- • Can be touristy
- • Hot during day
- • Fewer modern amenities
Nimmanhemin
Trendy area with cafes, co-working spaces, boutique shops, and modern restaurants
✓ Pros
- • Hip cafes and restaurants
- • Co-working spaces
- • Modern amenities
- • University area vibe
✗ Cons
- • Far from Old City
- • More expensive
- • Less traditional
- • Traffic during rush hours
Night Bazaar
Commercial area with easy access to markets, restaurants, and entertainment
✓ Pros
- • Central location
- • Shopping nearby
- • Restaurant variety
- • Tour pickups
✗ Cons
- • Touristy
- • Noisy
- • Less authentic
- • Higher prices
Riverside
Peaceful area along the Ping River with boutique resorts and natural settings
✓ Pros
- • Peaceful atmosphere
- • River views
- • Boutique hotels
- • Natural surroundings
✗ Cons
- • Need transport
- • Limited dining options
- • Far from center
- • Mosquitoes
Accommodation Types
Budget
฿300-800/night
Hostels, guesthouses, and budget hotels with basic amenities
Mid-Range
฿800-2,500/night
3-4 star hotels with pools, restaurants, and good service
Luxury
฿2,500+/night
5-star hotels and resorts with premium amenities and service
Booking Tips for Chiang Mai
- Book early for Songkran (April) and Loy Krathong (November)
- Consider location based on your interests - culture vs nightlife
- Many hotels offer free bicycles
- Check for mosquito nets if staying riverside
Peak Season: November to February
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