Backpack Hostel

Chiang Rai · Thailand

Backpack Hostel

HostelPunk Score
59% SHIT
High confidence 428 reviews
4th best in Chiang Rai
No bed bug reports in 428 analyzed reviews
No incentivized-review patterns detected in 428 analyzed reviews

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Facilities

👕 Laundry 🅿️ Parking 🍹 Rooftop Bar 🅿️ Free Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌆 Rooftop 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (33)
Bicycle Parking Adaptors Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Book Exchange Board Games Cable TV Wi-Fi Smart TV Recycling Bins Towels For Hire Express Check-in / Out Late Check-out Security Lockers Key Card Access CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers Common Room Games Room Social Balcony Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Security Lockers Free Luggage Storage Air Conditioning Towels Included Reading Light Ceiling Fan Charging Plugs Hot Showers Panoramic Views Tea & Coffee Making Facilities

Prices

Dorms $7 / night
Privates $16 / night

HW prices from today

Worst reviews

Argentina MALE Jul 6, 2023 2.0/10

The room was dirty and mattress gave me backache. Staff wouldn’t speak English. No lockers and with some funny people walking around I felt unsafe. Never again!

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Ireland FEMALE 18-24 Feb 21, 2023 2.0/10

Bed bugs in the beds. When we asked the owner to move beds he said no.

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England MALE 18-24 Nov 28, 2022 2.0/10

booked, had them cancel on me and no refund given

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England FEMALE 18-24 Feb 1, 2025 4.0/10

Reception was amazing and so lovely, they helped me sort the slow boat out for the next day! Good location, didn’t realise any age could go so did feel a bit uncomfortable as young solo female traveller with certain people in my room.

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Switzerland FEMALE 31-40 Nov 16, 2024 4.0/10

Good location right next to the bus station and night market, very friendly staff, bathrooms were clean but it was smelly when we where there, no lockers in the room to put our backpacks or any valuables

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France FEMALE 31-40 Jan 24, 2023 4.0/10

Les lits sont vraiment inconfortables et bougent énormément. L’hostel n’est pas propre

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USA MALE 31-40 Dec 12, 2022 4.0/10

Rooftop - social, nice view, has gym Third floor - 1 dorm room, 1 combined bathroom/shower Second floor - 2 dorm rooms, 1 combined bathroom/shower First floor - private room which is loud because it opens up to the breakfast nook and lobby, no bathroom or shower Basement - 1 bathroom, 3 showers

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Wales MALE 18-24 Jan 28, 2026 6.0/10

Okay hostel. Vibes weren’t amazing and not very social. The roof top was empty whenever I went up there. They didn’t have soap in the bathroom for the whole time I was there. Had a twin room which had an awful smell. Booked the slow boat with them and they were very helpful staff

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England MALE 18-24 Apr 4, 2025 6.0/10

Was overall an ok experience, however one of the staff members was erratic and shouted at a girl I was travelling with when she was alone in the hostel. It made us all feel uncomfortable and seemed unnecessary. Aside from that a good experience, though, with comfortable mattresses and lots of space.

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Colombia FEMALE 25-30 Nov 21, 2024 6.0/10

Es un buen lugar para pasar una noche, no hay espacio social realmente, los baños están ubicados en lugares extraños. Las camas son cómodas, está a solo unas calles de un night market y ofrecen snacks gratis. Es fácil ir al templo blanco y azul alquilando una moto o cogiendo un grab.

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Recent reviews

Finland FEMALE 18-24 Mar 11, 2026 Atm 60%

Location is great and it’s good for a short stay. They provide free snacks and coffee everyday and staff was really friendly!

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England COUPLE 18-24 Mar 8, 2026 Atm 60%

The couple who run it were lovely!! They really helped us with the slow boat and the banana bread was so yum!! It was just really quiet when we went so hard to judge for social vibe

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Ireland MALE 25-30 Mar 6, 2026 Atm 100%

Great hostel for organising your passage to Laos, host was so nice

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Mar 2, 2026 Atm 80%

Great hostel overall and staff were super helpful!!! Only complaint is the lack of a free water refill, but otherwise great!

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Germany MALE 25-30 Feb 28, 2026 Atm 100%

best hostel owner I encountert yet on my travels! taught me a lot about thai culture and his views on society. can only recommand staying there!

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Netherlands FEMALE 31-40 Feb 18, 2026 Atm 100%

Great hostel with great staff in a great location. You can book the slowboat to Luang Prabang with hostel pickup for a fair price, and the owner takes his time to explain how it all works to you so you know what to expect. You can also book a sightseeing tour and there's lots of information at the front desk if you want to go explore in your own! The owner and the cleaning lady are super friendly and helpful, the hostel has a great vibe, and I found it to be very social!

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England COUPLE 25-30 Feb 18, 2026 Atm 100%

the owner was super helpful and nice actually seemed like he cared and wanted to talk to you and help you with anything you needed sorted. super friendly place would highly recommend if you’re in chang rai

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England FEMALE 18-24 Feb 9, 2026 Atm 100%

Lovely staff!! Helped us with the slow boat and the home made cookies were amazing. Good rooms and facilities too

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England FEMALE 18-24 Feb 9, 2026 Atm 60%

the lady running it is so lovely and accommodating and property is very clean! not the most social but we didn’t stay for long so hard to tell

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England MALE 25-30 Feb 5, 2026 Atm 80%

Loveliest owner that sorted everything for my slow boat ride the following day

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Feb 3, 2026 Atm 60%

Not a social hostel but I loved everything else. Super clean, comfiest hostel bed I’ve slept on. The owner was incredibly kind and welcoming, she baked goods for the guests everyday as well.

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England FEMALE 25-30 Jan 30, 2026 Atm 100%

Amazing hostel! The owner was so friendly and super helpful with recommendations and helped us find a head torch for the gibbon experience. The hostel is very clean, beds are comfy, and AC and Wifi were really good too. Great location next to the bus station and night bazaar, and it had a lovely rooftop too where you can relax and watch the sunset. Highly recommend!!

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Wales MALE 18-24 Jan 28, 2026 Atm 40%

Okay hostel. Vibes weren’t amazing and not very social. The roof top was empty whenever I went up there. They didn’t have soap in the bathroom for the whole time I was there. Had a twin room which had an awful smell. Booked the slow boat with them and they were very helpful staff

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Switzerland FEMALE 25-30 Jan 27, 2026 Atm 60%

Decent hostel, great location by the bus station. Very friendly staff who were super helpful about booking with the slow boat.

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England COUPLE 25-30 Jan 25, 2026 Atm 100%

This was a great hostel! We also booked our slow boat through this hostel and they helped us so much with the process & the visa application. Would recommend

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Northern Ireland FEMALE 18-24 Jan 25, 2026 Atm 100%

Amazing. Staff were lovely and so accommodating. Such a nice environment to chill but also areas to socialise if that’s what you want. Dorms are spacious with large single beds which is a plus!

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USA MALE Jan 24, 2026 Atm 100%

It was a great value and location, close to the night market. Staff were very helpful throughout my stay.

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England FEMALE 31-40 Jan 19, 2026 Atm 100%

I had such a wonderful time in this hostel. Beds are comfortable, market is close, free cake and coffee and tea every day and Som and Apple are so lovely. Helped me organise the whole Luang Prabang boat and I don’t have to do anything, organised my tours and when I lost my debit card they did everything I could and more to help me sort it out. Eternally grateful and would without a doubt come back and recommend. Thank you so much for everything!!!

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England COUPLE 25-30 Jan 19, 2026 Atm 100%

Absolutely loved my stay here, it was super clean and I felt very secure there. The two ladies running this hostel were the sweetest people ever and really looked after me during my stay, even offering to drive me to the doctor when I became unwell. The only thing I’d change / update is adding lockers into the rooms.

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England MIXEDGROUP 18-24 Jan 18, 2026 Atm 80%

We loved the staff at this hostel, two really lovely ladies! And the banana bread in the morning was a major bonus :)