What is the best budget hotel in Chiang Mai?

The Opium Chiang Mai in Chang Phueak: rated 8.6/10 from 3,515 Booking.com reviews, with a reference rate of about €28 per night (10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults). It was the lowest eligible rate among the 15 hotels in our sample.

What is the best value hotel in Chiang Mai?

POR Santitham in Si Phum. It balances guest feedback (8.8/10 from 990 reviews) against price (about €48 per night).

What is the best luxury hotel in Chiang Mai?

Maladee Rendezvous Hotel Chiang Mai in Chang Khlan, a 5-star hotel rated 9.6/10 from 572 reviews.

Where should I stay in Chiang Mai?

Our three picks are in Chang Phueak, Si Phum, Chang Khlan. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.

Are these hotel prices live?

No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on 19 Sep 2026. Your price depends on your dates; the booking link shows the current rate.

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The 3 best hotels in Chiang Mai.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 15 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

BudgetSpend thoughtfully

The Opium Chiang Mai

Chang Phueak · Chiang Mai · ★★★

8.63,515 Booking.com reviews
Checked 19 Sep 2026

Lowest eligible reference rate · gym, pool.

Gym
Pool
Free parking
Family rooms

€28 / night

Reference rate
10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Budget pick

Guest feedback: 8.6/10 from 3,515 guest reviews; joint review-score position 10 of 15 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Budget choice: €27.53 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
Price context: €27.53/night versus a sample median of €112.00/night (75% below the median).
Location: Chang Phueak, Chiang Mai. Address: 121/1-5 Soi Viangbua, Chottana Rd., T. Changpuak, A. Muang. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Best ValueThe balanced pick

POR Santitham

Si Phum · Chiang Mai · ★★★

8.8990 Booking.com reviews
Checked 19 Sep 2026

8.8/10 with a balanced reference price · pool, free parking.

Pool
Free parking
Family rooms
Free Wi-Fi

€48 / night

Reference rate
10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Best Value pick

Guest feedback: 8.8/10 from 990 guest reviews; joint review-score position 6 of 15 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
Price context: €47.66/night versus a sample median of €112.00/night (57% below the median).
Location: Si Phum, Chiang Mai. Address: 41/1 Changpuek Soi 4 Si phum Amphoe Muang. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

LuxuryMake it exceptional

Maladee Rendezvous Hotel Chiang Mai

Chang Khlan · Chiang Mai · ★★★★★

9.6572 Booking.com reviews
Checked 19 Sep 2026

Five-star stay · gym, pool.

Gym
Pool
Restaurant
Free parking

€311 / night

Reference rate
10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Luxury pick

Guest feedback: 9.6/10 from 572 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 15 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Luxury choice: 5 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
Price context: €310.60/night versus a sample median of €112.00/night.
Location: Chang Khlan, Chiang Mai. Address: 150/1 Charoen Prathet Road. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

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Chiang Mai hotels compared

Pick	Hotel	Area	Stars	Guest score	Ref. price / night
Budget	The Opium Chiang Mai	Chang Phueak	3	8.6 (3,515)	€28
Best Value	POR Santitham	Si Phum	3	8.8 (990)	€48
Luxury	Maladee Rendezvous Hotel Chiang Mai	Chang Khlan	5	9.6 (572)	€311

Questions about hotels in Chiang Mai

What is the best budget hotel in Chiang Mai?: The Opium Chiang Mai in Chang Phueak: rated 8.6/10 from 3,515 Booking.com reviews, with a reference rate of about €28 per night (10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults). It was the lowest eligible rate among the 15 hotels in our sample.
What is the best value hotel in Chiang Mai?: POR Santitham in Si Phum. It balances guest feedback (8.8/10 from 990 reviews) against price (about €48 per night).
What is the best luxury hotel in Chiang Mai?: Maladee Rendezvous Hotel Chiang Mai in Chang Khlan, a 5-star hotel rated 9.6/10 from 572 reviews.
Where should I stay in Chiang Mai?: Our three picks are in Chang Phueak, Si Phum, Chang Khlan. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?: No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on 19 Sep 2026. Your price depends on your dates; the booking link shows the current rate.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and the date we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking.

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