About

🙏💫Hello and Welcome!💫🙏
We are First & Joe, owners of Get Hi ( it's like "hello"👋 “sa wad dee kaaa!”).

🌞We started this hostel in 2018 with one goal: to bring travelers together, because we believe this is why people stay in hostels: to meet and make authentic connections with other people. Otherwise, they’d stay in a hotel.

🧚🏻‍♂️We are backpackers ourselves, so we think we know what you want. You want a clean place to hangout, clean bathrooms, comfy beds, fast wifi, and to be close to a 7/11 and some of the city’s main attractions. If you like playing with dogs in the garden, beer pong, and meeting travelers from all around the world - that’s us.

🦋We are located in a quiet neighborhood in the center of Chiang Rai, 10 minutes walk from bus station terminal 1, and we are surrounded by local Thai and vegan food options.

🐶We are a social hostel, each day putting together day trips (these are different from everyone else’s tours) around the city, ACTIVITIES every night, and pub crawls and beer pong tournaments on the weekends. We are often quiet in the day, and livelier at night as people return from adventures in the evening. We can also help you rent motorbikes and organise day trips and slow boat passage to our neighbour Laos. Don’t want to be social? Fine. Enjoy a nice rest in a comfy bed, Netflix and chill with a partner or a stranger if they’re up for it. Check-in early if rooms are ready.

💚Remember, we’re backpackers too and love to save money on our travels. There are actually 7 ways to get a discounted stay at Get Hi Hostel, but you’ll have to research that. And research BEFORE you book on here.

😁What do you get for the price of a night at our hostel? Our all-inclusive package offers: AC in every room, bed curtains, lamp, locker, and outlet. FREE BREAKFAST every morning ( toast, seasonal Thai fruits ). 7-11 SEVEN ELEVEN across the street FREE breakfast FREE lockers and towels - No hidden fees, no extra costs FREE Wi-Fi in all rooms FREE luggage storage for check-in and check-out days FREE A/C in every room - that's cool.

🌈We have the hottest and best staff minimum wage can buy. Locals who know all the nooks and crannies of this glorious city, and we are close to all main attractions in Chiang Rai: White Temple and Blue Temple, Khun Khon and several more Waterfalls, Monkey Temple, Big Buddha, and much more like the Tham Luang Cave, site of the Thai Cave Rescue. Everyone is invited to join us in all activities. It’s fine if you want to spend time alone or with your friends, but just know we are a very social hostel and won’t exclude anyone. So if you do want to join in but feel a little anxious, please see one of the staff.

💃🕺Nightly Activities: (All activities are FREE; activities are subject to change based on vibe of the crowd)
Mon- Bracelet Making, Card Games, and Beer Pong
Tue- KARAOKE NIGHT!
Wed - Movie Night
Thur- Bracelet Making, Card Games, and Beer Pong
Fri- Billiards, Bar, and Live Music
Sat- Saturday Night Market - ONLY on Saturday; this is the largest market in Northern Thailand (yes, larger than Chiang Mai’s!)
Sun- Sunday Night Market - ONLY on Sunday; quieter than Saturday’s location, but bigger than the weekday markets.
**** Special events considered “trade secrets” of Get Hi Hostel will also appear - you’ll have to visit to find out!****


🥷***Property Policies & Conditions:
1. Cancellation Policy: 48 hours before arrival.
2. Check in from 14:00 to 23.00
3. Check out before 11:00
4. Payment upon arrival by cash
5. Taxes: included.
6. Breakfast: included.
7. Quiet 10 pm but you can still socialize in common area & reception area
8. No smoking in the whole hostel Please smoke in the garden area.
9. Reception Working Hours: 07:00 - 23.00 (7a.m. - 11.00 p.m.) Please notify us if you will need assistance outside these hours.
10. Age Restriction: Age to check in is 18-40years old unless accompanied by biological child (cool parents allowed)
11.Free Steaming: We will steam all new arrivals' luggage upon check-in, before entering the room

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Included
  • No children
  • Credit Cards Not Accepted
  • No curfew
  • No pets
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Luggage Storage
  • Tours/Travel Desk
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Reviews

9.6Superb(1184)
  • Value for Money
    9.7
  • Security
    9.8
  • Atmosphere
    9.5
  • Cleanliness
    9.6
  • Staff
    9.6
  • Location
    9.7
  • Facilities
    9.5
Summary of traveller reviews

Get Hi Hostel Chiang Rai is praised for its incredibly friendly and helpful staff, creating a warm, family-like atmosphere. Guests love the social vibe with daily activities and the convenient location. It's highly recommended for solo travellers and those looking to connect with others.

Stayed in Oct 2026
10
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Hannah
Female, 25-30, New Zealand
My absolute favourite hostel! Really great atmosphere, plenty of recommendations and activities. I ended up extending my stay, met some great people and found way more to do than I expected. Volunteers are super friendly as well, everyone went above and beyond. Rooms had everything you needed and a great outdoor area to meet people. Doggos were a nice surprise too :)
Stayed in Oct 2026
10
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Flora
Female, 31-40, Japan
★★★★★This is my 3rd time staying here, and it never disappoints. This time I only stayed one night, but I wish I had booked more. First and Joe were so friendly that I instantly felt at home. My bed was comfy and clean, with a privacy curtain, a locker, and strong air conditioning, so I slept really well after a long travel day. The Tuk tuk trip is amazing too!! Great location, great people, great value. I'll be back again for a longer stay!
Stayed in Oct 2026
10
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Anonymous
Male, 25-30, England
The best hostel in Thailand! First and Joe (the owners) have created an amazing atmosphere for all travellers. Their info about how to best explore the area and get the slowboat to Laos is really useful. The rooms are great and beds are comfy but its the people that make this hostel. Truly a home away from home. Thanks guys!
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Location

1041/7 Satharn Payabarn Road, Wiang, Muang, Chiang Rai, Thailand
0.6km from city centre