Social Garden Hostel

I'm currently on the bus from Chiang Mai for my third visit to Social Garden Hostel! ✨ My favourite hostel I've visited across 6 months of travelling South East Asia! A super chilled hostel with some of the kindest and coolest people I've met. Whether you want to play card games, go on day trips with fellow travellers or just be somewhere that feels like home, Social Garden offers it all 🫂 A lot of people skip Chiang Rai, and I think that is a shame because they won't get to visit this beautiful part of Thailand. Social Garden is the perfect place to stay whilst visiting the local areas, or even travel further to places like Phu Chi Fa! I and many other people plan to stay a few days and end up staying weeks. The staff are so kind and Kanoon and V are the best hosts. Everyone is able to help as well with planning any travelling you're doing in the future. The big table outside creates an amazing social atmosphere, I had some of the funniest and most memorable times there! There are always games being played or cool conversations being had, and there is never any pressure to be involved. It's a hugely welcoming space and not one I've ever felt uncomfortable in. The beds are super comfortable, there's nice places to hang out, you can rent bikes here, and there's some amazing coffee shops and restaurants within walking distance! And if you're there when Chiang Rai Football club are playing, you will have an incredible time! People I met who didn't like football loved this activity ⚽

The best, most amazing hostel I have stayed at. Stayed here for two weeks because I kept extending! The people are really what make it so special. It’s a social hostel with evening activities every night, and the volunteers also organise day trips so you always have someone to do things with. It’s easy to get away if you need some time alone and they don’t force the social element on you at all - it’s the perfect balance. There is so much to do in the surrounding area. Many people order food to the hostel (via Grab) and eat it together in the evenings which is so nice. There are so many restaurants and an amazing coffee place around the corner too. It’s also super close to a 7/11. You can rent scooters through the hostel (it’s super easy) and there is always someone to go with you. The beds are the most comfortable beds you’ll find in Thailand and feel very private and cozy. The breakfast is great too. The place is super clean and the A/C is perfect. You can request for it to be switched on during the day too. 100% recommend. Thank you for my time here, I have made amazing memories ❤️

I stayed few days in this hostel to spend New Year's Eve. It is a bit out of the city which was juste perfect for me to avoid the crowd. It was quiet, clean and the atmosphere was amazing!! Everyone is always around the table playing games together. They organise sometimes some family trip to visit the surroundings. The rooms are spacious and the mattress and pillows are definitely the best one since the beginning of my road trip !!! You have a nice brekkie every morning and you can get food from 5pm. I highly recommend this place !!