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Guest house recommendation in chiang mai

Replies: 8 - Last Post: Dec 2, 2012 9:22 PM Last Post By: bomakalu

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Rebecca_1

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Nov 30, 2012 6:18 AM
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Guest house recommendation in chiang mai

I am travelling alone in Thailand and going to chiang mai next. I'd like to stay in a dorm in a guest house to meet new people - can anyone recommend a guest house with a good social scene, a good place to meet new people?

Thanks!

dreamsignals86

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Nov 30, 2012 8:16 AM
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Not many people do dorms in Chiang Mai as guesthouses are so cheap. Might as well just get your own room. Regardless, there will be people hanging out in the restaurant. Best place to meet people is going to Zoe and Reggae Bar on Ratchaweti at night. 85% of backpackers who want some night life seem to go there nowadays.

dogeatinghotchips

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Nov 30, 2012 5:53 PM
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Little bird hostel is also a popular spot with backpackers. dorm beds about 80bt a night.

thebeginning

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Nov 30, 2012 6:30 PM
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Diva Guesthouse would be my choice - lovely people own/run it, and I met a good few people there.

losing_touch

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Nov 30, 2012 6:58 PM
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I like Ginny Place myself mostly because of the owners and great food at Ginny Cafe. There are so many options that are comparable that it is just a matter of turning up. You will find something in no time at all.

Captain_Bob

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Nov 30, 2012 10:13 PM
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Also check out the SOHOstel on Loy Kroh road, bling new place with dorms right in the heart of the action. Another one is FWD House with funky "box" beds.

ribblerat

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Dec 1, 2012 2:44 AM
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Ginny place also gets my vote , good backpacker orientated Guesthouse with a great travel agent and a fantastic restaurant serving good local and western food .
In the evenings i found Heaven Beach a good hangout with a good crowd , live bands cheap beer ..
You will have no problem meeting other people here ..

Rebecca_1

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Dec 1, 2012 3:54 AM
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Thanks so much everyone, very helpful!

bomakalu

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Dec 2, 2012 9:22 PM
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hi rebecca
Soho looks good
there is also a hidden hostel off nimmen haemin
a little further out of town on the way to
doi suthep
I think its called red chilli
nice place lots of backpackers
but i think that soho looks great

bo
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