Chiang Rai Province
If you can fit it into your schedule (and budget), this safari-inspired resort is among the most unusual accommodation experiences in Thailand. The ‘tents…
Must-see hotels in Northern Thailand
Mae Hong Son
This veteran resort is one of the more pleasant places to stay in northern Thailand. The 37 wooden bungalows are spaced out for privacy among tiered rice…
Mae Hong Son
This clutch of ecofriendly, fan-cooled, TV-free, bamboo and wood bungalows is set in an expansive forested garden just outside town and has loads of…
Pai
This architecturally striking hotel feels like it should be in a city, rather than on a hillside overlooking the Pai Valley. Rooms are design-conscious,…
Pai
Set in a tiny, secluded valley of rice fields and streams, the seductively bucolic location of this place is as much a reason to stay as the attractive…
Chiang Rai Province
On a remote bamboo-covered hilltop, this resort is the most unique place to stay in the Mae Salong area. The more you pay, the bigger your bungalow and…
Pai
This stylish and popular resort intertwines Pacific Island and African themes. Accommodation takes the form of 10 free-standing, private-feeling luxury…
Chiang Khong
Located 22km from Chiang Khong on Rte 4007, this ecofriendly resort brings together 14 wooden bungalows in a breathtaking plot of land adjacent to the…
Sukhothai
At first glance, you might mistake this eye-catching complex for a Buddhist temple or a traditional Thai house. The upper-level rooms follow a distinct…
Lampang
Not a resort at all, but rather an exceptionally well-run, boutique-style guesthouse. The 14 rooms feel bright, big and airy, and all have balconies…
Sukhothai
This collection of rooms and bungalows is spread across two compounds; both have pools and are surrounded by a relaxing, manicured garden packed with…
Pai
The best and most social hostel in Pai, Common Grounds offers well-maintained, comfy, six-bed dorms with lockers and their own bathrooms. The split-level…
Chiang Khong
Housed in a stylish four-storey building connected by a winding staircase, the eight-bed dorm and rooms here are spotless and fresh, with white and wood…
Lampang
This leafy compound of refurbished wooden houses is one of the more pleasant places to stay in Lampang. The eight rooms couldn’t be any nearer the river,…
Phitsanulok
This resort about 2km west of the city centre is Phitsanulok's classiest place to stay. Rooms feel vast and have huge bathrooms and wide balconies looking…
Mae Sot
Ban Thai is a secluded and peaceful compound of seven converted Thai houses that feature spacious, stylish, suite-like rooms with big bathrooms, Thai…
Northern Thailand
Rooms at Phrae’s most sophisticated hotel are spacious, decked out in contemporary and Northern Thai–style themes and come with thoughtful amenities…
Thai Thai Sukhothai Guesthouse
Sukhothai
This place isn't a guesthouse but is instead a very comfortable hotel that gets rave reviews. The bungalows with their big balconies are especially…
Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai’s grandest upscale resort is about 2km outside the city centre on a beautiful stretch of the Mae Nam Kok. Rooms are immense and decked out in…
Mae Hong Son Province
This is one of the more legendary places to stay in Northern Thailand (and was probably the first guesthouse in Mae Hong Son Province). It's run by John…
Chiang Rai Province
The Lahu village that’s home to this unique place is only an hour's drive from Chiang Rai but feels very remote. Accommodation consists of simple but…
Mae Hong Son Province
The five fan-cooled A-frame bungalows around a small pool are compact but well maintained, while the four air-con rooms in the newer building are spacious…
Mae Hong Son Province
The combination of teak and stylish decor – not to mention the riverside location – makes this boutique hotel the best spot in town. Rooms have air-con,…
Nan Province
By far the best place to stay in Ban Bo Luang is this attractive and well-run hillside resort overlooking the village and the river that runs through it…
Nan
The former and forgettable Nan Fah Hotel has been transformed into this charming boutique lodging. Its 14 rooms are cosy and classy, with aged wood…
Lampang
A former bank that's been converted into a stylish, spacious boutique hotel, the Hug is your best bet for midrange comfort at budget prices in Lampang's…
Northern Thailand
Although it’s a bit of a hike from the old town – 300m south of the former town wall – this is probably the best all-around choice in Phrae. Rooms are…
Northern Thailand
The 'heritage' part of this hotel's name is a reference to its original 1970s incarnation. It's been extensively updated since then and the rooms are the…
Nan
This supertidy, hushed compound lacks the old-school character of some of Nan’s other choices, but makes up for this with some of the city’s most…
Chiang Rai Province
Slap in the middle of town, this stylish place consists of 22 rooms artfully decked out in modern and classical Chinese themes. Go for the more expensive…
Anantara Golden Triangle Resort & Spa
Chiang Rai Province
This award-winning resort takes up a large patch of beautifully landscaped ground directly opposite the Hall of Opium. The rooms combine Thai and…
Sukhothai Province
Approximately 32km from Si Satchanalai-Chaliang Historical Park near Sukhothai Airport is this upscale yet rural and isolated resort. Seemingly a…
Chiang Rai
Boasting a tranquil riverside location, this resort is styled like a traditional Lanna village. Rooms are large and luxuriously understated, with…
Pai
The tastefully decorated bungalows (which include breakfast from October to February) are spread out along a secluded and beautifully wooded section of…
Pai
This traditional former Shan mansion has been turned into one of the most charming boutiques in town. The 14 slightly crowded rooms mingle pan-Asian and…
Pai
The highlights here are the five riverside tented bungalows. Huge and equipped with air-con, jacuzzi, big TVs and other modern amenities, this is superior…
Sukhothai
Water, greenery and traditional structures come together at this lauded resort, culminating in the feel of a Northern Thai village. Other perks include…
Mae Hong Son Province
The residents of Muang Pon, a picturesque and traditional Shan village just south of Khun Yuam, have collaborated in this homestay programme for more than…
Sukhothai Province
The residents of Ban Na Ton Chan, a picturesque village in rural Sukhothai, have formed a worthwhile and award-winning homestay programme. Approximately…
Pai
If you can’t score one of the six cute, compact treehouse rooms here (they’re popular), there are several other attractive and much bigger bungalows, many…
