Thailand
Where to stay in Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai is a city in Thailand, home to about 71,000 people.
- Best months
- November to January
- Nearest airport
- CEI8 km · Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport
- Currency
- THBbaht
- Time zone
- Asia/Bangkok
- Language
- Thai
Where to stay
Hotels in Chiang Rai
53 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata; the 40 best known are shown, by the number of Wikipedia editions that cover them. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Baan Rub Aroon Guesthouse | 0.2 km | |
| Baansiri Chiangrai | 1.4 km | |
| Bambuh Boutique Homestay | 10.7 km | |
| Banlomnow | 2.2 km | |
| Bann Tawan Hostel & Spa | 0.7 km | |
| Baramee Guesthouse | 1.1 km | |
| Bura Resort Chiang Rai | 11.8 km | |
| Capital O 727 Be One Resort OYO Rooms | 7.8 km | |
| Chiang Rai Khuakrae Resort | 5.1 km | |
| Chiangrai Green Park Resort | 1.9 km | |
| Chiangrai Hotel | 0.4 km | |
| De Hug Hotel & Residence | 1.5 km | |
| Eat Sleep Cafe & Bed | 2.7 km | |
| Gita's House | 1.1 km | |
| Golden Pine Resort Chiang Rai | 12.5 km | |
| Grand Vista Hotel Chiangrai | 2.6 km | |
| Hi Chiangrai Hotel | 1.0 km | |
| Homey Dormy Chiangrai | 2.3 km | |
| Laluna Hotel and Resort, Chiang Rai | 1.6 km | |
| Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort, Thailand - Sha Extra Plus | 3.0 km | |
| Le Patta | 0.8 km | |
| M Boutique Resort Chiang Rai | 3.7 km | |
| Mana Hotel | 3.5 km | |
| Maryo Resort | 1.4 km | |
| Mora Boutique Hotel | 1.0 km | |
| Na-Rak-O Resort | 1.1 km | |
| NAI YA Hotel | 1.2 km | |
| Nak Nakara Hotel | 0.8 km | |
| Nakaraj Princess Chiang Rai - Walking Street | 1.0 km | |
| Oh My Place | 1.6 km | |
| OYO 592 Goldenville Villa OYO Rooms | 7.0 km | |
| OYO 643 Kokview Chiang Rai OYO Rooms | 2.2 km | |
| OYO 770 Baan Hom Hug Resort OYO Rooms | 16.0 km | |
| OYO 859 Golden Land Hotel OYO Rooms | 1.2 km | |
| OYO 920 Saensukkho Hotel And Resorts OYO Rooms | 8.8 km | |
| Pa Sak Tong | 12.7 km | |
| Phowadol Resort & Spa | 2.6 km | |
| Phufa Waree Chiangrai Resort | 16.4 km | |
| Pimann Inn Hotel | 1.8 km | |
| Rasa Boutique Hotel Chiang Rai | 1.4 km |
All 53 hotels in Chiang Rai, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Chiang Rai
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Chiang Rai are November to January. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C; August is the wettest, with about 372 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Chiang Rai: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), about 7.5 km from the city centre in a straight line; Bokeo International Airport (BOR, 58 km) and Tachileik Airport (THL, 65 km) are also within reach.
CEI · Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport
BOR · Bokeo International Airport
THL · Tachileik Airport
Questions
Chiang Rai: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Chiang Rai?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Chiang Rai are November to January. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C; August is the wettest, with about 372 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Chiang Rai?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), about 7.5 km from the city centre in a straight line; Bokeo International Airport (BOR, 58 km) and Tachileik Airport (THL, 65 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Chiang Rai?
baht (THB).
Nearby
Destinations near Chiang Rai
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.