#1
Chiang Rai Night Bazaar
4.2 (15,299)·Chiang Rai
A lively nightly market in central Chiang Rai with street food, shopping, and live entertainment.
The 9 Best Markets in Chiang Rai, Ranked
This lot splits three ways: night markets you eat your way through, working wet markets that peak at dawn or mid afternoon, and a couple of big hardware barns on Phahon Yothin that snuck in under the shopping banner. The Night Bazaar tops it, though the Saturday Walking Street is the better night out.
9 placesAvg 4.3 on GoogleUpdated Oct 2026
- #2
Chiang Rai Walking Street
4.5 (4,571)·Chiang RaiA lively Saturday night market in central Chiang Rai with street food, souvenirs, and local crafts.
- #3
Bandu Market
4.3 (3,677)·Chiang RaiA lively local wet market on the outskirts of Chiang Rai, open daily with fresh produce, cheap eats, and genuine neighborhood atmosphere.
Where to stay
Best Hotels in Chiang Rai
My pick at each price level in Chiang Rai, going by Google's hotel class. Hotels from my ranked list of the 10 best come first, then the best-reviewed. Each button opens the hotel on Booking.com with your dates filled in.
#1Luxury · 5-star
Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort, Thailand4.7 (2,844 reviews)
A riverside luxury resort in Chiang Rai with spacious grounds, an infinity pool, and consistently praised service.
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#3Mid-range · 4-star
Nak Nakara Hotel4.6 (1,402 reviews)
Centrally located Chiang Rai hotel offering spacious rooms, a pool, and generous complimentary extras.
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#4Budget · 2-star
B2 Chiang Rai Night Bazaar Boutique & Budget Hotel4.3 (1,989 reviews)
Budget-friendly boutique hotel steps from Chiang Rai's Night Bazaar, offering comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi.
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- #4
Kad Luang Chiang Rai Market
4.4 (1,738)·Chiang RaiA genuine local market in central Chiang Rai, open around the clock with fresh produce, street food, and everyday goods.
- #5
Thai Watsadu Chiang Rai
4.2 (1,135)·Chiang RaiA large home improvement store in Chiang Rai stocking building materials, furniture, appliances, and hardware.
- #6
MegaHome Chiang Rai
4.3 (882)·Chiang RaiA large home improvement warehouse on Phahon Yothin Road stocking everything from tools to furniture and paint.
- #7
Chiang Rai Municipal Fresh Market
4.3 (822)·Chiang RaiA working local market in central Chiang Rai open daily from 3am, stocked with fresh produce, seafood, and ready-to-eat Thai food.
- #8
Sunday Night Market
4.4 (651)·Chiang RaiA lively weekly evening market in central Chiang Rai, blending local street food, crafts, and authentic Northern Thai atmosphere.
- #9
Ban Mai Market
4.2 (889)·Chiang RaiA lively afternoon market on Maekok Road where locals shop for fresh produce, cooked dishes, and everyday goods.
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