65 hostel chiangmai

There was nobody at reception.

The rooms have air conditioning, a water heater, shampoo, soap, a clothes rack and hangers, a kettle, instant coffee, drinking water, and tissues. You can ask for more by contacting them on LINE. The entrance and exit felt very safe since the hostel is at the far end of a village, but use Google Maps to find it. It's a small house divided into individual rooms, with CCTV, bright lights, and doors that are left open all the time. The airport is right nearby, so planes taking off and landing make noticeable noise until around 1 AM. I was quite shocked when I first heard it, since a relative had booked the place for me and I hadn't checked reviews. Hostels suit people who are comfortable doing things themselves, including carrying their own luggage and handling check-in and checkout. I don't think they're a good fit for first-time travelers, older people, or families with children, since noise isn't allowed and can disturb other guests. It's also hard to get here without a car because there's no public transportation.

For 500 baht, we got a spacious, clean room with no TV, which was fine by me. The bed was soft, the blankets thick, the air conditioning cold, and the bathroom a bit small but okay. You can hear planes taking off now and then. The only real complaint is the location: it's a bit far from everything and feels more like going home to sleep than staying at a hotel. You have to pass a security guard to enter, and having your own car makes access easier. The road from the main street is narrow and winding, though cars can still pass each other. Cheap and good, a hidden gem in my book. If I get the chance, I'll stay again. 😆🥰

The room was comfortable and clean, but there's no elevator, so you have to haul your luggage up the stairs when you arrive. I had a 40 kg suitcase and a 25 kg backpack, which felt surreal. This morning I went to make coffee and found the kettle didn't work. There's no coffee shop nearby. A disaster.