15 best cheap hotels in Chiang Rai (from $15)

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Goodtime Resort Chiangrai (photo: Agoda). 15 best cheap hotels + resorts in Chiang Rai.


Chiang Rai in Thailand has a lot of good and cheap hotels or guesthouses.

Chiang Rai lies at an elevation of 1,150 feet (350 m) in the basin of the Kok River, near the Khun Tan Range. It has an airport with scheduled flights, and road connections lead south to Lampang and north to Myanmar (Burma) and the Laotian border. It is a trading centre dealing in teak, coffee, and rice. In Chiang Rai we can find a lot of cheap hotels, hostels and guesthouses but also luxury hotels. These cheap hotels and guesthouses are mainly in the city center of Chiang Rai or nearby. If you travel from Saigon to Chiang Rai, read this: How to travel from Saigon to Chiang Rai?

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What are the best and cheap hotels/guesthouses in Chiang Rai?

To choose the best cheap hotels and guesthouses in Chiang Rai is not easy. But, we can name some of these well rated cheap hotels in Chiang Rai, eg. – Hop Inn Chiang Rai, Goodtime Resort Chiangrai or Chiang Rai Hotel. Recommended – read reviews and references of hotels online and see a map before you book your cheap hotel in Chiang Rai. This is a selection of the 15 best cheap hotels, resorts + guesthouses in Chiang Rai according to travelers’ rating/reviews at the booking sites. Book your cheap hotel room in Chiang Rai online and enjoy your trip. From Chiang Rai you can also travel to Bangkok. There are direct flights from Chiang Rai.

1. Hop Inn Chiang Rai

Hop Inn Chiang Rai offers rooms in Chiang Rai. Popular points of interest around the property include Old Bus Station and Clock Tower Chiang Rai. The property is set a 14-minute walk from Chiang Rai Saturday Night Walking Street. At the hotel, rooms have a desk. Hop Inn Chiang Rai provides some units with city views, and every room has a balcony.  When guests need guidance on where to visit, the reception will be happy to provide advice.

2. Chiang Rai Hotel

A 10-minute walk from Chiang Rai Bus Station. Those staying at the property can also take advantage of complimentary Wi-Fi during their stay. This 3-star hotel provides a 24-hour reception, a coffee bar and bicycle rental. A currency exchange, a concierge and luggage storage are also available. After a day of exploring the nearby area, guests can relax in the comfort of their air conditioned rooms.

3. BED Friends Poshtel

Located in Chiang Rai, a 4-minute walk from Old Bus Station, BED Friends Poshtel has air-conditioned accommodations and a bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel has family rooms. At BED Friends Poshtel the rooms have bed linen and towels.

4. Sukthavorn Residence

Sukthavorn Residence provides a comfortable setting when in Chiang Rai. It offers complimentary Wi-Fi, a bar and is moments from the King Mengrai Monument. There are a variety of amenities available to guests of the hotel, including an airport shuttle, massages and room service. The front desk operates around the clock and the friendly staff can suggest sights to visit and provide other tourist information.

5. Kong Garden View Resort

Surrounded by tropical landscapes, Kong Garden View Resort offers a restful stay in Chiang Rai. It provides spacious rooms with private balconies and free Wi-Fi, a 5-minute drive from the city.Kong Garden View Resort Chiang Rai is conveniently located a 20-minute drive from the airport, while popular tourist sites like the Night Bazaar is just 5 minutes‘ drive away.

6. Chiang Rai Greenpark Resort

Chiangrai Green Park Resort features comfortable rooms with air conditioning and garden views. It boasts a restaurant and free Wi-Fi access, which is available throughout. Other facilities include luggage storage and a 24-hour reception. Nestled amidst gardens, each room features a 40-inch flat-screen cable TV and a fridge. Free toiletries and a hairdryer are included in an en suite bathroom.

7. La Belle Hotel

La Belle Hotel is a 1-minute drive from King Mengrai The Great Monument. It offers air-conditioned rooms with a balcony and free Wi-Fi. The property features laundry service and airport shuttle. Free private parking is possible on site. The hotel is a 5-minute drive to Chiang Rai Airport. It is a 10-minute drive to Jed Yod Temple and Clock Tower. En suite bathrooms come with shower facilities. The hotel’s restaurant only serves breakfast. 

8. Grandma Kaew House

Grandma Kaew House is located 200 m from Night Bazaar and Chiang Rai Bus Terminal. It offers modern air-conditioned rooms with balcony and free Wi-Fi. The property features a tour desk and shuttle service. The property is located 300 m from the clock tower and 12 km from Wat Rong Khun. Rooms are fitted with a flat-screen cable TV, electric kettle and refrigerator. Bathrooms come with shower facilities.

9. A Residence

Comfortable rooms with air conditioning are provided at A Residence, 7 km from Chiang Rai Airport. Other facilities include on-site parking. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the residence. A Residence is 50 m from Chiang Rai Saturday Walking Street and 1 km from Clock Tower. It is 500 m from Statue of King Mengrai and Wat Phra Sing. Rooms here are simply furnished and come with a flat-screen satellite TV and a refrigerator.

10. One budget Chiangrai @Airport

Located in Chiang Rai, 5.5 km from Statue of King Mengrai, One Budget Chiangrai Airport Hotel provides accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking and a shared lounge. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. The property has a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi is available throughout the property. At the hotel all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels

11. Siya House

Siya House Hotel is a 5-minute drive from Night Bazaar. It offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. Free public parking is possible on site. It is a 10-minute drive from Mae Fah Luang International Airport and a 15-minute drive to Wat Rong Khun. Rooms come with a balcony, flat-screen TV and refrigerator. Shower facilities are included in an en suite bathroom.Local dining outlets can be found around the property.

12. Nice Inn Town Residence

Nice Inn Town Residence is centrally located within a 2-minute drive to the city centre, Chiang Rai Bus Station and Wat Ched Yod. It offers spacious rooms with a private balcony and free Wi-Fi. The property is a 5-minute drive to Chiang Rai Airport and a 7-minute drive to Prapatheep Goldland Museum and Art Gallery. The well-known Wat Rong Khun is a 15-minute drive.

13. Luck Swan Boutique

Located in the Rim Kok area, Luck Swan Boutique is the ideal point of departure for your excursions in Chiang Rai. The facilities and services provided by Luck Swan Boutique ensure a pleasant stay for guests. Guests can enjoy on-site features like free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour front desk, Wi-Fi in public areas, car park, concierge.

14. At Airport Inn

Featuring free WiFi, At Airport Inn is located in Ban Du. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom. There is a restaurant.The units is equipped with air conditioning, a microwave, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. At the hotel, each room includes a seating area.A continental breakfast is served daily at the property.The 24-hour front desk can offer helpful tips for getting around the area.

15. Graphic House @ Chiang Rai

Located in Chiang Rai, 500 m from Central Plaza ChiangRai, Graphic House @ Chiang Rai features rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. 1.8 km from Old Bus Station and 2.2 km from Clock Tower Chiang Rai, the property provides free bikes and a shared lounge. Chiang Rai Saturday Night Walking Street is 2.3 km away. All units in the inn are fitted with a kettle.

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