Stamps Backpackers Hostel & Tours Chiang Mai
Compare prices
Stamps Backpackers has earned a strong reputation among solo travellers 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 travellers 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 organised through the hostel or spontaneous group outings that form organically. The tour booking service is a practical asset for travellers who want to explore the surrounding region without having to research and coordinate independently. Good to know: Stamps is particularly well suited to solo travellers, though couples and small groups also find it a comfortable base. Given its reputation and limited bed count, booking well in advance is strongly recommended, especially during Chiang Mai's peak season between November and February. The Old City location puts guests within easy reach of temples, night markets, and local restaurants on foot.
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Stamps Backpackers Hostel & Tours Chiang Mai, round out your day in Chiang Mai with contrasting stops nearby.
Visitor Reviews
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 has a legendary reputation amongst solo travellers in South East Asia which it lives up to. It manages to have comfortable, private, sectioned off dorm spaces while still being sociable. The evening activities are social and revolve around more than just getting drunk although that's definitely on the cards too. The way the hostel organises day activities also brings solo travellers together. Only downside was that the last time I came the volunteers were seemingly a bit over it and didn't care to interact with anyone but each other although that's not usually the case.
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!
Location Info
1, 11 Chaiyapoom Rd, Tambon Si Phum, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand+66 99 998 7779stamps-backpackers.com/Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: March – May (smoke & heat)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
15°C – 36°C(59°F – 97°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January & Songkran (April)
Getting there
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) has direct flights from Bangkok (1 hr), Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. Overnight sleeper trains from Bangkok take ~12 hrs.
Getting around
- •Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks)
- •Grab (available in city centre)
- •Motorbike rental (฿150–250/day)
- •Tuk-tuks (negotiate price first)
Tips for Visiting Hotels & Resorts
Book Shoulder Season
May–June and September–October offer dramatic discounts (30–50% off peak rates) with fewer crowds. Weather is mixed but rarely a washout — afternoon showers clear quickly.
Compare OTAs and Direct Rates
Always check the hotel's own website after finding a rate on Agoda or Booking.com. Many Thai properties offer a best-rate guarantee or throw in perks like free breakfast when you book direct.
Pool Villa Doesn't Mean Expensive
Private pool villas in Krabi, Hua Hin, and Chiang Mai start around 2,500–4,000 THB/night — a fraction of Bali or Maldives prices. Search specifically for 'pool villa' to surface hidden gems.
Also Popular in Chiang Mai
Doi Suthep Temple
A sacred mountaintop Buddhist temple from 1383, offering a golden chedi and sweeping views over Chiang Mai.
Tha Phae Gate
Chiang Mai's iconic eastern Old City gate, a restored Lanna-era landmark surrounded by a lively public square.
Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
A sprawling nightly market on Changklan Road blending street food, local crafts, and lively atmosphere.
Wat Phra That Doi Kham
A hilltop Buddhist temple southwest of Chiang Mai, free to enter and genuinely peaceful year-round.
Similar Hotels & Resorts Across Thailand
Hilton Pattaya
A polished beachfront hotel perched above Central Festival mall, offering sea-view rooms, an infinity pool, and five dining venues.
Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya
A family-focused beachfront resort in Pattaya featuring a water park, six restaurants, and sea-view rooms.
Arbour Hotel and Residence Pattaya
A highly regarded Pattaya hotel offering spacious rooms with kitchenettes, a rooftop pool, spa, and restaurant.
Millennium Hilton Bangkok
Upscale riverside hotel on the Chao Phraya with strong service and sweeping river views.
Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: March – May (smoke & heat)
Rainy season
June – October
Avg. temperature
15°C – 36°C(59°F – 97°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January & Songkran (April)
Getting there
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) has direct flights from Bangkok (1 hr), Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. Overnight sleeper trains from Bangkok take ~12 hrs.
Getting around
- •Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks)
- •Grab (available in city centre)
- •Motorbike rental (฿150–250/day)
- •Tuk-tuks (negotiate price first)