It's a little more expensive than other hostels in town, but this bright and fresh place compensates with efficient staff, a downstairs cafe and a couple of chill-out areas spread over its three floors. Dorms come with proper beds and lockers; private rooms are on the small side. Bicycles can be hired and tours and treks arranged.
Happy Nest Hostel
Chiang Rai
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
Mae Fah Luang Art & Culture Park
2.51 MILES
In addition to a museum that houses one of Thailand’s biggest collections of Lanna artefacts, this vast, meticulously landscaped compound includes antique…
Hilltribe Museum & Education Center
0.73 MILES
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3.32 MILES
Wat Rong Khun’s construction began in 1997 by noted Thai painter turned architect Chalermchai Kositpipat. It's a striking structure that, from a distance,…
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6.87 MILES
The bizarre brainchild of Thai National Artist Thawan Duchanee, and a rather sinister counterpoint to Wat Rong Khun, Baandam unites several structures,…
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This temple dates back to the late 14th century, and its oldest surviving original buildings are typical Northern Thai–style wooden structures with low,…
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0.9 MILES
Originally called Wat Pa Yia (Bamboo Forest Monastery) in the local dialect, this is the city’s most revered Buddhist temple. The main prayer hall is a…
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1.16 MILES
This slightly zany private museum houses an impressive collection of paraphernalia from virtually every corner of the former Lanna kingdom. The items,…
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29.49 MILES
Located 3km south of town in the village of Sop Kham, this Buddhist temple complex contains a large prayer hall built to cover a partially excavated…
Nearby Chiang Rai attractions
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The seven-spired chedi (stupa) at Wat Jet Yot is similar to that of its Chiang Mai namesake but is without stucco ornamentation. Of more aesthetic…
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Chiang Rai's 'main' clock tower lights up at night and is a popular photo opportunity.
6. Hilltribe Museum & Education Center
0.73 MILES
This museum and cultural centre is a good place to visit before undertaking any hill-tribe trek. Run by the nonprofit Population & Community Development…
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This temple appears contemporary but probably dates back at least 500 years. Extensive remodelling in the early 1990s has left several structures in the…