Santitham (san-ti-tam) is outside the old city in the north. Just turn left after passing Chang Puak Gate. This zone will have reasonably priced lodging and will be relatively easy to get around.

There is a bustling Chang Puak Gate market in the morning. And there is famous street food in the evening. They were located near ancient sites and not far from the old city.

It has a small alley connected, but it is not suitable for cars, and it is not recommended to take the route if you have just arrived or are a new face in Chiang Mai.

I would like to recommend a hotel that has been very popular with tourists.

ISTY Hotel

The ISTY Hotel is a 15-minute walk from the walls of the Old City and 7 kilometers from Chiang Mai International Airport.

There is a parking lot for both cars and motorcycles. An elevator goes up and down, even though it is on the 4th floor. There is a nice rooftop bar for evening drinks. As for the pool, it might look a bit small.

• Website: hotelisty.com
• Facebook: ISTYHOTEL
• Location: https://g.page/istyhotel?share

POR

POR Santitham, a relaxed hotel, is 3 km from the walls of the Old City, and Chiang Mai International Airport is 7 km away.

I used to pick up tourists at the POR Hotel, where it was still very early. We intend to visit Doi Inthanon early in the morning, and breakfast is not yet ready. We decided to skip the meal. It turned out that the staff was very kind. She recommends that bread and coffee be ready to serve. Put it in a box and take it away to eat in the car.

Which I am happy to bring to eat in the car. Because if you’re hungry, it’s not fun to travel. Thank you for bringing this meal to me.

For me, I would rather the POR Hotel a little more. because there is a swimming pool for kids.

• Website: porhotel.com
• Facebook: POR.chaingmai.th
• Location: https://g.page/POR-Santitham?share

Both are located next to each other. There are similar buildings, and POR has expanded to 4 locations in Chiang Mai. Both hotels are on a busy alleyway, and there is a parking lot, although not much.

Arch39 Art & Craft Hotel

Arch39 Art & Craft Hotel’s minimalist rooms feature wood furnishings. The name Arch39 comes from their location, which is located in the heart of Chiang Mai city center, and they are 39 degrees from the north gate of Chiang Mai.

The hotel’s interior design is very good. It is a minimal-style hotel that has won many awards. Suitable for family travel or groups of friends. There were bunk beds that looked like a shared hostel. But it is a room for groups of 2–5 people and is designed to use space in the room economically.

Please see the promotion list and inquire about additional room types at the link below.

• Website: https://www.arch39hotel.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arch39hotel/
• Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/U6CH3NNN9t6qri8x7

It is recommended that you enter through Wat Lok Moli. It is very convenient, even through an alley that connects and can be entered and exited in many ways.

Avoid traveling during school hours in the morning and evening on weekdays, so some alleys will be changed to one-way roads.

There are only 4–5 parking lots. During public holidays or festivals, please consider using our car service.