Social Garden Hostel

Chiang Rai · Thailand

Social Garden Hostel

HostelPunk Score
91% VERY GOOD
Medium confidence 185 reviews
2nd best in Chiang Rai

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 🅿️ Free Parking 🅿️ Parking 🌿 Garden 🍳 Free Breakfast 🍺 Bar
Other facilities (20)
Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Security Lockers Free Luggage Storage Bicycle Parking Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Wi-Fi Table Tennis Filtered Water Dispenser Security Lockers 24 Hour Security Common Room Air Conditioning Towels Included Reading Light Hot Showers Late Check-out

Prices

Dorms $9 / night

HW prices from today

Recent reviews

USA MALE 31-40 May 1, 2026 Atm 100%

Great social hostel! Not too party centric, but one big table in the garden to encourage conversation, and nightly activities. The volunteers were all amazing, and truly made it a great stay. They helped make the slow boat to Laos painless, and I met so many people taking the boat with me. Beds are also very comfy memory foam. Definitely recommend!

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England MALE 25-30 Apr 22, 2026 Atm 100%

Social yet chill, very helpful with booking the slow boat to Laos, 10/10 wish I could have stayed longer

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Belgium FEMALE 31-40 Apr 18, 2026 Atm 100%

J’ai passé un chouette moment dans cet hostel. Le personnel parle français et m’ont super gentillement accueillie. L’hostel se situe près du centre, beaucoup de choses peuvent se faire à pied ou en scooter.

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England FEMALE 25-30 Apr 16, 2026 Atm 100%

Loveeeeeed this hostel! The vibes were great, super social with the volunteers organising day trips for everyone:) the facilities were also great and the bed were soooo comfy

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Italy FEMALE 25-30 Apr 16, 2026 Atm 100%

Best hostel ever!!! I went back for the second time and will definitely go back again. The atmosphere is so familiar that it feels like home. So many things to do, staff and owners are amazing people ✨

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Canada MALE 18-24 Apr 16, 2026 Atm 100%

Je recommande! Vibe sociable et endroit superbe! Le staff de l’hostel organisent des daytrips et ils nous recommandent les trucs à faire à Chiang Rai. Un autre point positif, les lits sont super confortable! Book it

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 20, 2026 Atm 100%

Super sauberes Hostel unter sehr netter Leitung und bequemen Betten

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France FEMALE 25-30 Mar 16, 2026 Atm 100%

Hostel plus que chaleureux ! Une team qui sait faire vivre le lieux. Le staff a toujours de bons conseils pour rendre le séjours agréable ! Des dortoirs spacieux et des lits plus que confortables (the best in SE Asia probably). L’hostel est proche de tout, pratique (restaurants, cafes, markets,…) Je reviendrai :)

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Switzerland FEMALE 25-30 Mar 13, 2026 Atm 100%

Very social but older crowd (my vibe) and still chill.

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Netherlands FEMALE 18-24 Mar 11, 2026 Atm 100%

Suuuuuper great hostel. I've been in a lot of hostels all over the world and this hostel by far has the best vibes. We already miss the volunteers🥲

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England MALE 25-30 Mar 5, 2026 Atm 100%

Nice enough, little bit social, the team clearly put a lot of effort in to making it a comfortable place for everyone so respect for that

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France FEMALE 18-24 Mar 4, 2026 Atm 100%

Cet hostel fait partie d’un de mes préférés parmi tout ceux que j’ai fait en Thaïlande. Le personnel est adorable et super arrangeant. Très social: il y a toujours quelqu’un dans l’espace commun, que ce soit guest ou volontaires. Des daytrip sont organisés et aussi des activités le soir. Et surtout: les lits sont tellement confortables. Des vrais matelas bien mous, avec 2 oreillers. Bref je recommande !

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Canada MALE 18-24 Mar 2, 2026 Atm 100%

Le meilleur hostel de Chiang Rai! Dès mon arrivée, tout les guests ont ouvert la conversation. Ambiance relax et sociale, les lits sont hyper confo et nous avons deux oreillers par lits… Ouep c’est le meilleur!

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Australia FEMALE Feb 26, 2026 Atm 100%

Super nice hostel, staff very warm. Very comfy beds, everything is easy

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France FEMALE 31-40 Feb 25, 2026 Atm 100%

Vraiment tout était parfait. Si vous cherchez un hostel safe, avec des gens sympas pour visiter la région, c'est ici qu'il faut venir. Tout le monde est très gentil, on peut y faire la fête comme y rester au calme et le staff est super arrangeant. Ils sont aux petits soins pour vous aider et donner des conseils. Merci au social garden 🙏

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USA MALE 31-40 Feb 25, 2026 Atm 100%

Best hostel I’ve ever stayed at. The beds are amazing with two nice pillows. The staff are great, all are very friendly and helpful (shoutout Alejandro). They organize fun activities every day from group trips to the soccer stadium to motorbike rides up to the mountains. The vibe is very social, something fun to do with the group every night. But it’s not a “party” hostel, you can get a good nights sleep. I planned three nights, ended up staying for eight. Can’t ask anything more from ...

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USA COUPLE 18-24 Feb 24, 2026 Atm 80%

Good hostel, although there are not as many common spaces to chill/sit besides the one picnic table as the photos make it seem. Good beds and really nice staff. The dorm was quite small and not on the same floor as the bathrooms. I appreciated the free breakfast

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Germany FEMALE 31-40 Feb 22, 2026 Atm 100%

Social Garden ist ein wirklich schöner Ort. Wenn man ankommt, wird man direkt herzlich begrüßt und aufgenommen. Das Hostel ist super sauber, die Betten Ultra gemütlich und der große Tisch im Garten lässt einen ganz schnell Kontakte knüpfen. Ich hatte eine wunderbare Zeit im Social Garden und werde bestimmt wieder kommen!!

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Italy FEMALE 25-30 Feb 22, 2026 Atm 100%

The best hostel I’ve ever stayed at!! The vibes are amazing, there’s such a warm, family-like atmosphere. You meet so many people as soon as you arrive, and they organize day trips to explore the beautiful and wild areas around Chiang Rai! In the evenings, they put together lots of fun activities to do together! And an important note: absolutely the best bed I have ever found!! I will definitely come back — I already can’t wait 🤩

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USA MALE 18-24 Feb 21, 2026 Atm 40%

nice hostel, super comfortable beds. AC was not strong enough and the vibe was not very social IMO. Maybe just the wrong crowd for me…happens

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