Chiang Mai on a backpacker budget
Chiang Mai costs a backpacker about €20 a day before a bed. Here is what that covers, where to sleep near the centre, and which overland corridors run through it.
Modelled estimates, not quotes. Last rebuilt 2026-09-23.
What to see
Old city temples, Doi Suthep, night bazaar.
Eating
Khao soi €1.50.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Jonada Guest House | hostel | 0.2 km |
| Just Chill inn | hostel | 0.3 km |
| Bamboo 99 Guest House | guest house | 0.0 km |
| Arun Rawee Hotel | hotel | 0.1 km |
| At Chiang Mai Hotel | hotel | 0.1 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Sukphorpiang | market | 0.2 km |
| ถนนคนเดินวันอาทิตย์ | market | 0.3 km |
| Sompet Market | market | 0.4 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| โรงพยาบาลเชียงใหม่ราม | emergency | 1.4 km |
Routes through Chiang Mai
Costed corridors that pass through, each with the full leg-by-leg breakdown.
Next stops on the network
Common questions
How much does Chiang Mai cost per day?
Budget about €20 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €8, a twin room about €23, and a small guesthouse room about €31. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Chiang Mai?
Old city temples, Doi Suthep, night bazaar.
Where do you eat cheaply in Chiang Mai?
Khao soi €1.50.
Build a route that runs through Chiang Mai, costed end to end.
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