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Happynest Hostel
Double Economy - Room plan, Happynest Hostel in Chiang Rai
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8.6

Excellent

705 reviews

705 reviews

Housekeeping24
Breakfast19
Internet2
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8.5

Excellent

Location rating score

Excellent location - 220 meters from city center
Popular neighborhood
Parking
FREE
Popular landmarks
Chiang Rai Night Bazaar 750 m
Clock Tower Chiang Rai 910 m
Hill Tribe Museum 1.2 km
Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) 1.5 km
Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple) 2.9 km
Wat Huay Pla Kang 6.3 km
Singha Park Chiang Rai 10.7 km
Baan Dam Museum 10.7 km
Elephant Valley Thailand 10.9 km
Wat Rong Khun 11.0 km
Nearby landmarks
Northai 140 m
Chiaing Rai Prachanukroh Hospital 160 m
Wat Chetawan Temple 230 m
Phra That Tham Pha Tong 350 m
Chiang Rai Prachanukroh Hospital 380 m
Dent Anjira 450 m
Center If Thai Traditional And Alternative Medicine 460 m
Chianglai Inter Hospital 470 m
Exclusive Medical Clinic & Spa 490 m
Wat Jed Yod 500 m

Happynest Hostel

931 Phaholyotin Road, T. Wiang, A. Muang , City Center, Chiang Rai, Thailand, 57000 - See map

The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please. Conveniently situated in the City Center part of Chiang Rai, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Wat Rong Khun. As an added bonus, restaurant is provided on-site to conveniently serve your needs.

Highlights

Hygiene Plus

Located in heart of Chiang Rai

Airport transfer

Excellent breakfast

650 meters to public transportation

Facilities

Airport transfer

Bicycle rental

Car park

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Luggage storage

Contactless check-in/out

Game room

Restaurants

Your dates are popular among travelersUsers are booking a place in Chiang Rai every 4 minutes on Agoda.com
Value for money8.8
Distance to city center2.5 km
Location rating8.5
Nearest airportChiang Rai International Airport - Mae Fah Luang (CEI) - Thailand
Distance to airport7.8 km

Rooms available at Happynest Hostel

Excellent
Room comfort & quality

8.6

1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
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  • Room size: 24 m²/258 ft²
  • City view
  • 4 bunk beds
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Double Economy
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  • Room size: 22 m²/237 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 queen bed
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Twin Room with Private Bathroom
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  • Room size: 22 m²/237 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 2 single beds
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Single Standard
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 1 futon
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Family Superior
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  • Room size: 32 m²/344 ft²
  • City view
  • 2 queen beds
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Family Room for 6 People with Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • City view
  • 3 bunk beds
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Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 1 bunk bed
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Triple Standard Room
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  • Room size: 24 m²/258 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 2 futons
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Standard Double Room
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  • Room size: 24 m²/258 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 1 futon
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Family Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • Room size: 24 m²/258 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 3 bunk beds
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Frequently asked questions

Does Happynest Hostel provide laundry services?

Yes! Happynest Hostel includes laundry service at your grasp and even hot water linen and laundry washing for whenever you need your favorite outfits clean and fresh all throughout your trip. Please contact the property for more information.

Does Happynest Hostel offer dry cleaning services?

Yes! Happynest Hostel provides dry cleaning service that is available all throughout your stay, making sure you're always looking your absolutely best in your favorite outfit. Please contact the property for more information.

What attractions are nearby Happynest Hostel that are in walking distance?

While residing at Happynest Hostel, kick start your holiday by visiting the nearest attractions that are within walking distance to the property which include Northai, Wat Chetawan Temple, and Phra That Tham Pha Tong.

How many floors does Happynest Hostel have?

Happynest Hostel has a total of 4 floors.

How many rooms does Happynest Hostel have?

Happynest Hostel has a total of 9 rooms.

How long do visitors usually stay at Happynest Hostel?

Verified past guests that have stayed at Happynest Hostel had an average nightly stay of 1 night at this property.

At what time of the year is Happynest Hostel most popular?

Happynest Hostel's most popular month where verified tourists have stayed the most is in December.

What do visitors love most about Happynest Hostel?

Verified guests that stayed at Happynest Hostel have given this property a rating of 8.878 for its excellent service as the major highlight for their stay.

What is the verified guest review consensus about Happynest Hostel's breakfast?

81.0% of our past guest ratings have given a positive review and comments about this property's breakfast. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for Happynest Hostel down in the review section.

What is the verified guest review consensus about Happynest Hostel's pet services?

100.0% of our past guest ratings have given a positive review and remarks about this property's pet services. You can look up on more detailed customer reviews, and comments for Happynest Hostel down in the review section.

What is the average rating that past Couples' have given to Happynest Hostel?

Verified couple travelers that have stayed at this property have given Happynest Hostel an average rating of 8.5. You can look up on more descriptive customer reviews, and remarks by filtering for a specific type of verified guest travelers down in the review section.

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What people love about Happynest Hostel

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "It is clean and there is a laundry machine available."

    Anita

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    29 January 2023

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "The hostel is clean, modern."

    Maria

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    1 January 2023

  • 8.4

    Excellent
    Location

    "The location is also very convenient."

    Warut

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    3 January 2021

Property ranking|Compared to 528 Chiang Rai properties
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Room comfort score
8.6/10
Cheapest price score
Service score
8.9/10
Value for money score
8.8/10
Better than
94
%
of Chiang Rai properties
Better than
90
%
of Chiang Rai properties
Better than
81
%
of Chiang Rai properties
Better than
80
%
of Chiang Rai properties
Overall rating:

8.6

Excellent
597 reviews
Cleanliness
8.5
Facilities
8.2
Location
8.5
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More about Happynest Hostel

More about Happynest Hostel

Happynest Hostel

Make everyday special with all that Chiang Rai has to offer with a stay at Happynest Hostel.
Enjoy all that Happynest Hostel has to offer! Free internet access provided within the hostel keeps you connected throughout your stay. Airport transfer services can be booked before your check-in date, to ensure a smooth and convenient arrival or departure. Exploring Chiang Rai is made even more convenient with the taxi and car hire services available at the hostel.
For guests arriving by car, parking is provided free of charge. Always get the assistance you need with front desk services including luggage storage. Booking the best tickets and getting the hottest restaurant reservations are made easy with help from the hostel's ticket service and tours. For longer stays or whenever you need it, the dry cleaning service and laundry service keep your favorite travel outfits clean and available.
Feel like doing nothing? Available services like room service and daily housekeeping let you get the most out of your time at the Happynest Hostel. All your minor, last-minute needs can be taken care of by the convenience stores without having to go anywhere. For guests who would like to smoke, the designated smoking areas are available.
All guestrooms at Happynest Hostel provide guests with a range of amenities to ensure a restful night. Enjoy your stay even more at the hostel, knowing that some selected rooms include linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find television and cable TV available in some selected rooms. Don't worry about being thirsty as a refrigerator, bottled water, instant coffee, instant tea and mini bar are provided in some guestrooms.
Bathroom amenities are just as important as others, and at the hostel you'll find a hair dryer, toiletries and towels available in some guest bathrooms.


Dining and things to do

Each morning you can start the day with a delicious in-house breakfast offered at Happynest Hostel. Don't start your vacation days without your morning coffee, available every morning in the café. A number of great dining options at the hostel assures that you'll always have convenient and delicious choices. Are you a great cook? Make your own meals in-house at the hostel's shared kitchen.
Fill your days with the array of activities and facilities offered at Happynest Hostel. Got someone special waiting for you back home? Then easily pick up a memorable gift at the souvenir shops.


Around the property

An array of attractions are a must-see while visiting Chiang Rai. A great museum trip can be had at Baan Dam Museum located 10.6 km away, with local art that provides a sense of the region. Be sure to visit Clock Tower Chiang Rai located 900 m away, an item on every checklist of those who travel to Chiang Rai. Find that special item or souvenir that will commemorate your trip to Chiang Rai at Chiang Rai Night Bazaar located 740 m away.


Reasons to stay here

Compared to the city's accommodation options, this hostel scored higher than 97% of them for food and dining.
According to guests who stayed here, this hostel's room comfort is rated higher than 93% of other accommodations in Chiang Rai.
Past guests love the staff and service here, rating it above 81% of the other accommodations in the city.

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Amenities and facilities

Excellent
Facilities

8.2

Most talked about facilities

Breakfast

23 mentions

Housekeeping

22 mentions

Internet

1 mention

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Chinese [Mandarin]
  • Japanese
  • Thai
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Internet services
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Game room
  • Garden
  • On-site entertainment
  • Ticket services
  • Tours
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Body thermometer
  • Cashless payment service
  • Daily disinfection in all rooms
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • Doctor/nurse on call
  • Face coverings on staff
  • First aid kit
  • Free face masks
  • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hotel room service app
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Individually-wrapped food options
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Professional-grade sanitizing services
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Safe dining setup
  • Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
  • Shared stationery removed
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Temperature check for guests and staff
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Breakfast [continental]
  • Coffee shop
  • Grocery delivery
  • Kitchen
  • Restaurants
  • Room service
  • Shared kitchen
  • Snack bar
Services and conveniences
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Convenience store
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Elevator
  • Food delivery
  • Gift/souvenir shop
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Postal service
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
  • Xerox/fax in business center
For the kids
  • Family room
  • Kids meal
Access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
  • Safety/security feature
  • Security [24-hour]
  • Smoke alarms
Getting around
  • Airport transfer
  • Bicycle parking
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [nearby]
  • Rental car
  • Taxi service
Sports equipment rental
  • Bicycle rental
Available in all rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Clothes rack
  • Free bottled water
  • Hair dryer
  • Non-smoking
  • Shower
  • Smoke detector
  • Toiletries
  • Towels

Food and dining

Breakfast options
  • American
  • Asian
  • Continental
  • Vegetarian

Location

931 Phaholyotin Road, T. Wiang, A. Muang , City Center, Chiang Rai, Thailand, 57000
Excellent
Location

8.5

Airports
  • Chiang Rai International Airport - Mae Fah Luang (CEI) - Thailand
    7.8 km 21 min drive
  • Tachileik Airport (THL) - Myanmar
    65.6 km
Public transportation
  • Old Bus Station
    650 m
  • Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 1
    660 m
Hospital or clinic
  • Chiaing Rai Prachanukroh Hospital
    160 m
Shopping
  • Chiang Rai Night Bazaar
    750 m
Convenience store
  • On-site
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    140 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Chiang Rai Night Bazaar
    750 m
  • Clock Tower Chiang Rai
    910 m
  • Hill Tribe Museum
    1.2 km
  • Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha)
    1.5 km
  • Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple)
    2.9 km
  • Wat Huay Pla Kang
    6.3 km
  • Singha Park Chiang Rai
    10.7 km
  • Baan Dam Museum
    10.7 km
  • Elephant Valley Thailand
    10.9 km
  • Wat Rong Khun
    11.0 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Northai
    140 m
  • Chiaing Rai Prachanukroh Hospital
    160 m
  • Wat Chetawan Temple
    230 m
  • Phra That Tham Pha Tong
    350 m
  • Chiang Rai Prachanukroh Hospital
    380 m
  • Dent Anjira
    450 m
  • Center If Thai Traditional And Alternative Medicine
    460 m
  • Chianglai Inter Hospital
    470 m
  • Exclusive Medical Clinic & Spa
    490 m
  • Wat Jed Yod
    500 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Infant 0-1 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
Baby cot/crib may be requested directly from the property.
Children 2-4 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 5 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from14:00
  • Check-in until21:00
  • Check-out from10:00
  • Check-out until12:00
  • Reception open until00:00
Getting around
  • Distance from city center2.5 km
  • Travel time to airport (minutes)14
Extras
  • Breakfast charge (unless included in room price)120 THB
The property
  • Number of bars/lounges1
  • Number of floors4
  • Number of restaurants0
  • Number of rooms 9
  • Room voltage220
  • Most recent renovation2013
  • License Id / Local Tax ID/ Entity Name302

Reviews of Happynest Hostel from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
8.6
/
10
Cleanliness8.5
Facilities8.2
Location8.5
Room comfort and quality8.6
Service8.9
Value for money8.8
High score for Chiang Rai
Rating
9+ Exceptional (147)
8-9 Excellent (86)
7-8 Very Good (77)
6-7 Good (14)
<6 Below Expectation (22)
Time of the year
Mar - May (70)
Jun - Aug (69)
Sep - Nov (109)
Dec - Feb (98)

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10.0
Exceptional
Maria from United Kingdom
Solo traveler
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
Stayed 6 nights in December 2022

Nice hostel in Chiang Rai”

The hostel is clean, modern. Beds are comfy but duvet was quiet small. It’s a short walk to the bus stop and town centre. But it’s on a very busy road so very loud and dusty as the windows in the common area are open all day. They have laundry there and some free toast for breakfast. It was very quiet as not many people in the hostel

Reviewed January 02, 2023

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10.0
Exceptional
YiFang from Taiwan
Group
Twin Room with Private Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in August 2022

Exceptional”

Really enjoy my stay here even just one day! The reception lady was so nice to help us to catch on our bus to Chiang Mai. The breakfast is fresh and yummy, room is clean and the location is quite and walkable to the night market. The reception also help us to book our Green bus tickets to Chiang Mai and help us to rent the motorbike. Highly recommend this hostel if you come to Chiang Rai!

Reviewed August 28, 2022

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10.0
Exceptional
Anita from Thailand
Solo traveler
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
Stayed 1 night in November 2022

Great hostel ”

Great hostel with very friendly and helpful staff. It is clean and there is a laundry machine available.

Reviewed January 29, 2023

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10.0
Exceptional
kritsanaporn from Thailand
Solo traveler
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
Stayed 1 night in August 2022

Superb ”

Convenient to go to everywhere. The hostel is along the main road, opposite to lanna post office & Chiang Rai bachanukrao hospital. The atmosphere in the building and room is good, high ventilation.

Reviewed August 12, 2022

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9.2
Exceptional
Anita from Germany
Solo traveler
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
Stayed 1 night in November 2022

Great Hostel”

It's a great hostel! The staff is nice and so helpful, it's clean and the beds are comfortable. I extended several days.

Reviewed November 30, 2022

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9.6
Exceptional
Nardwipa from Thailand
Family with teens
Double Economy
Stayed 2 nights in July 2020

Chic and cool”

The hostel is as seen on the web. Staff is friendly and very helpful. Breakfast set is amazingly beautiful and delicious. I forgot my sunglasse when checked out, the staff called soon after I left the hotel, so we can go get it back in time. Thanks a lot for the honesty of the staff.

Reviewed July 20, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
Nattida from Thailand
Solo traveler
Double Economy
Stayed 1 night in October 2021

Great accommodation”

Great accommodation

Reviewed October 13, 2021

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Thankful!

Responded October 13, 2021
Happynest Hostel
10.0
Exceptional
Nilobon from Thailand
Business traveler
Double Economy
Stayed 1 night in August 2022

Exceptional”

Feel like home

Reviewed September 04, 2022

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9.2
Exceptional
Nils from Norway
Couple
Twin Room with Private Bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in September 2022

Nils”

It was very nice and quiet, great place for people who need to rest before slow boat to laos

Reviewed September 06, 2022

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8.4
Excellent
Warut from Thailand
Couple
Double Economy
Stayed 2 nights in December 2020

Cute, Clean and Convenient ”

I love that they have communal kitchens for sharing on each level. It's something to keep in mind for budget travellers who may want to make simple meals. The location is also very convenient. The rooms are really nice, the bed is great and they look just like in the photos. Highly recommend.

Reviewed January 03, 2021

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8.8
Excellent
Pimsiri from Thailand
Solo traveler
Twin Room with Private Bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in February 2022

Excellent”

Cute hostel in prime location of Chiang Rai

Reviewed March 18, 2022

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8.0
Excellent
תמר from Israel
Family with young children
Family Superior
Stayed 2 nights in June 2021

Nice place well equipped but lacking in human connection ”

Usually hostels we visit are more friendly and welcoming and at happy nest the staff seemed sour and distant. The place itself is very much ok.

Reviewed June 28, 2021

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7.6
Very good
Nobuhle from South Africa
Solo traveler
Room Assigned on Arrival
Stayed 1 night in September 2022

Very good”

It was cute

Reviewed September 29, 2022

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;)

Responded November 14, 2022
Happynest Hostel
6.4
Good
MICHAEL from United Kingdom
Solo traveler
1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

Nice cafe attached to hostel”

Unfortunately almost empty when I was staying (Thai pass / Covid times) and they put me in a room with a hostel employee and local medical student. The Common areas were nice to chill out in, there is an excellent cafe on the ground floor. WiFi, locker+key, washing machine, fridge with water, bread & butter to make toast, coffee and hot chocolate, cookies free. Short walk to bars, eateries and night market.

Reviewed May 05, 2022

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5.6
Kin from Singapore
Family with teens
Family Superior
Stayed 1 night in September 2022

No lift”

The cafe vibe is nice but not recommend family with small children and old folk as there us no lift. The shower pressure and bathroom is small but this is a hostel so is still acceptable. Near bus station 1.

Reviewed September 14, 2022

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4.4
Fleur from Netherlands
Solo traveler
1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory - Mixed
Stayed 4 nights in November 2022

Price quality is not what i expected”

If your enter the hostel its so nice and cozy. But when you walk upstairs its very basic. The shower is not clean to be honest and the beds make a lot of noice when the top as well as the bottom bunk is taken. The staff is not the ‘Thai friendly’ as you expected like every other hostel. Would not come back here.

Reviewed November 27, 2022

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4.0
kamonrut from Aruba
Solo traveler
Single Standard
Stayed 1 night in December 2022

Acceptable”

Pro/good design hostel Con/very noisy at night Soap dispenser was broken but has not changed at all Few parking spot

Reviewed December 22, 2022

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3.2
Sarila from Thailand
Solo traveler
Double Economy
Stayed 2 nights in January 2020

Totally disappointed ”

The lobby look very good but the room are totally different, i dont mind old interior but dirty and un-hygiene are different. I cannot stand the bathroom, there’s fungus and some part are full of rust. The staff on the day i arrived seem like pissing off on something all the time, also you cannot back to hostel later than midnight. Breakfast are ok.

Reviewed January 18, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
Chia from Portugal
Solo traveler
Stayed 2 nights in August 2014

A cute little boutique hostel in the heart of CR”

Friendly staff members, location and value for money

When I arrived at Happynest I couldn't believe how cute and chic it was, definitely the best hostel that I have stayed during my one month in Thailand. I booked a dorm room at a very reasonable price (with breakfast included) but ended up having the whole room and the toilet to myself. The staff members including the owner were very helpful and friendly; they were doing an ice bucket challenge on one evening and were nice enough to let me join in. There were many social areas for guests to chill out and mingle. I tried the western as well the Thai style breakfast, they were both delicious. I will definitely recommend this hostel to friends who are interested in visiting Chiang Rai!

Reviewed October 04, 2014

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7.7
Very good
Ossie from United Kingdom
Solo traveler
Stayed 3 nights in November 2014

Great stay in Chiang Rai ”

Clean, modern, location

Happynest hostel is a very modern and clean and well kept hostel. I stayed in a 4 bed dorm, which I practically had to myself except for first night. I think because Chiang Rai is not the most touristic town in Thailand. The beds are clean but personally I found the mattress a little too soft for me and found it hard initially to settle. My room was facing the main road so getting to sleep was a little hard with drivers revving engines as they drove by late at night or driving past with loud music after 12am! The room had nice air conditioning which made a good difference as it was very hot. Each floor had shared toilets/bathroom and were split into separate male and female bathrooms with one shower each for men and women on all floors. Good thing the place didn't fill up, must have been low season so never had to contend for the shower. Location is nice and central, the hostel is a good 20 minute walk from main bus station, night bazaar and restaurants and shops. The White Temple (main draw to Chiang Rai) is a good 20 to 25 minute drive away on the highway. Breakfast is included and you get to choose what type when you check in, between Western breakfast or a Thai breakfast. I chose Western, which is scrambled egg, mixed veg and toasted ham sandwich with juice and pot of yogurt. Coffee and tea on offer too. Breakfast was pretty basic, but not bad and was sufficient for me while nothing special. Service was good and staff helpful! All in all, a very good few days stay in a very CLEAN and quiet hostel, would absolutely recommend.

Reviewed November 27, 2014

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