The Cabin Backpackers Hostel & Bar
A sociable backpackers hostel and bar in Chiang Mai's old city, praised for friendly staff and great community spaces.
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About The Cabin Backpackers Hostel & Bar
Tucked into a quiet soi in Chiang Mai's Si Phum district, this small hostel and bar has built a strong following among backpackers for its warm atmosphere and genuinely helpful staff. The compact size works in its favor — with only a handful of guests at any one time, it's easy to fall into a natural social rhythm, get to know fellow travelers, and join group activities organized through the hostel. Staff members, frequently mentioned by name in guest reviews, go out of their way to assist with everything from tour bookings to local recommendations.
The hostel combines comfortable, well-kept dorms with communal spaces that encourage mingling, while the on-site bar adds to the relaxed, social feel. Its location near the old city walls puts Chiang Mai's night markets, temples, and street food within easy walking distance, making it a practical base for exploring the city without relying on transport.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Sep 2026
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Reviews from Google
Had an amazing stay here and came back again for a night! Super small hostel so you see the same few mates everyday which is amazing and makes it so easy to make cool friends! U can join them for activities in the day (muay thai/waterfalls etc) and at night go to the myriad of amazing jazz clubs/nightlife spots. I recommend northgate (go early), soi dog blues bar and thapae east (amazing movie set vibes) Not so much a party vibe (more next door at stamps or sylvie and sometimes those folks come over so you can join them) but its very social. Staff rachel and kate (the manager/boss) are also v lovely. Also the peanut banana smoothie is divine. I loved the semi private dorms (own bed and partition). U get ur own space for a dollar more a night which is super worth vs the bunks. Rooms are cleaned everyday and best part is no shoes in rooms. One thing that i wished they could do was turn off the AC after 10/11am in the morning. Sometimes staff shuts it off at 9am and the heat makes you wake up which...after a late night out isnt so pleasant 😭 also as someone who is in construction/homebuilding the bath shower needs to be tiled on the right side or its a potential huge mold problem down the road (rn its a concrete white wall exposed to water.) Overall great place will come back again!!
I really enjoyed my stay at the Cabin. Had some of the coolest community spaces I’ve seen in a hostel and the dorms were spacious and well-kept. The staff is incredibly friendly and ready to help and they offer laundry services as well as organize events! Although located next to a party hostel, I could not hear a sound on the third floor and had some of my best sleep here.
Loved the people who were working at the cabin backpackers hostel! They were very friendly and helped us with al kind of things! The location was perfect everything was walkable from here and the rooms were clean! Only lesser thing is that your sleep wing in a staple bed that moves a lot of one of the two persons turns. Loved it!
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1, 15 Chaiyapoom Soi 1, Tambon Si Phum, Muang, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50300, Thailand
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The Cabin Backpackers Hostel & Bar: Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Cabin Backpackers Hostel & Bar worth visiting?
The Cabin Backpackers Hostel & Bar holds a 4.8★ rating from 238 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated hotels & resorts in Chiang Mai.
What are the opening hours of The Cabin Backpackers Hostel & Bar?
The Cabin Backpackers Hostel & Bar is typically open 08:00–22:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit The Cabin Backpackers Hostel & Bar?
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 The Cabin Backpackers Hostel & Bar located?
The Cabin Backpackers Hostel & Bar is at 1, 15 Chaiyapoom Soi 1, Tambon Si Phum, Muang, 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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