Stamps Backpackers Hostel & Tours Chiang Mai
A legendary social hostel in Chiang Mai's Old City, offering private capsule dorms and an buzzing community vibe.
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Details
- Address
- 1, 11 Chaiyapoom Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand
- Phone
- +66 99 998 7779
- Website
- stamps-backpackers.com
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About Stamps Backpackers Hostel & Tours Chiang Mai
Stamps Backpackers has earned a strong reputation among solo travelers moving through Southeast Asia, and its Chiang Mai location on Chaiyapoom Road in the historic Old City consistently delivers on that reputation. The hostel strikes an uncommon balance. Dorm rooms feature sleeping capsules that offer genuine privacy and comfort, while the overall atmosphere remains openly social, giving guests the best of both worlds. The bar and lounge area serves as a natural gathering point where travelers connect, share plans, and often end up exploring together.
The team at Stamps, led by staff who are noted by guests for genuinely caring about the guest experience, keeps the energy relaxed without feeling directionless. There is consistently something happening, whether that is day tours organized through the hostel or spontaneous group outings that form organically. The tour booking service is a practical asset for travelers who want to explore the surrounding region without having to research and coordinate independently.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Reviews from Google
Stamps is one of my fav hostels of all time! ‼️‼️**I stayed in 9+ hostels in Old City over my 2 months in CNX - see my FAVS at the end**‼️‼️ Great tours during the day that they can organize for you and then you’ll meet people from the hostel (highly rec cooking class!) Great beds - love the a/c pod room dorms! (The first time I stayed in the fan bunks, not as nice) Great nightly events, the pub quiz and music bingo are great and make it so easy to meet people!! Amazing common area! ‼️I stayed in 9+ hostels in Old City over my 2 months in CNX here are my 5 favs I would stay at again! (Chill 😌 & Party ish 🍻 & free brekky🍳) 😌🗣️🍳Entaneer Poshtel (south) 😌🍳Common Hostel (NW) 😌🗣️One Life Hostel (north) 🍻🗣️Islander Chiang Mai (south) 🍻🍻🗣️Stamps (east)
Stamps is one of the best hostels I’ve stayed at in 8 months of traveling Asia. The rooms and beds are the nicest and most private I’ve seen from a hostel. There’s a super social vibe and it’s really easy to meet people, but they never force you to get drunk and it’s always quiet at a reasonable time. The activities and events are super fun and a great way to meet people, and Stamps actually has great prices for all of them. The staff are all very nice and I’ve even become friends with a few of them during my time here. I highly recommend Stamps!
Friendly, welcoming, and genuinely cared about by the people who run it. Knight and the team go out of their way to make guests feel at home. The vibe is relaxed without being lazy, there's always something happening but no pressure to join in. Great location in Chiang Mai, clean, and the kind of place where you end up staying longer than planned. Would recommend to anyone backpacking through Thailand.
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1, 11 Chaiyapoom Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand
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Stamps Backpackers Hostel & Tours Chiang Mai: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stamps Backpackers Hostel & Tours Chiang Mai worth visiting?
Stamps Backpackers Hostel & Tours Chiang Mai holds a 4.8★ rating from 605 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated hotels & resorts in Chiang Mai.
When is the best time to visit Stamps Backpackers Hostel & Tours Chiang Mai?
The best months to visit Chiang Mai are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January & Songkran (April) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: Mid-February – April (smoke & heat).
Where is Stamps Backpackers Hostel & Tours Chiang Mai located?
Stamps Backpackers Hostel & Tours Chiang Mai is at 1, 11 Chaiyapoom Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand, in Chiang Mai. Getting around Chiang Mai: Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks); Grab (available in city center).
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