Where to Stay in Chiang Mai
Best neighborhoods to base yourself in Chiang Mai for your 2026 trip — from central hotels to areas within easy reach of Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).
Best neighborhoods to stay in Chiang Mai
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
60 min from CNXIconic gold-roofed mountain temple (1383). 309-step Naga staircase. THB 50 entry. Best Chiang Mai panorama. 40 min from city.
Old City (walled town)
20 min from CNXSquare 1.5x1.5 km medieval moated old town. Walk Wat Chedi Luang (THB 50) + Wat Phra Singh (free). Free walking 360°.
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Eat here
Khao soi (Northern Thai curry noodle soup, the city's signature dish) at Khao Soi Khun Yai. Sai oua sausage at any Northern Thai restaurant. Mango sticky rice at Pa Daeng.
Local tip
CNX is 4km from Old City — songthaew (Chiang Mai's shared red-truck taxi) is the cheapest option (THB 40-80 / €1-2) but multi-stop. Grab is the standard tourist choice. For Doi Suthep temple: hire songthaew at Chang Phueak gate (THB 250 return for the day).
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Getting out of Chiang Mai (CNX)
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