About

Are you looking for a social place with a beautiful garden to hang out, many friends to meet around a big table and participate in activities organized by the staff every evening ? And still have a good sleep in a comfortable bed, with a place becoming quiet at around 10PM to respect everyone's sleep and time ?

Then welcome to Social Garden Hostel!

Located in a quiet neighborhood with all the facilities around, our hostel will give you the best experience to explore the city of Chiang Rai and its surrounding areas.
A 7-Eleven is available around 5 mins walking distance and the famous Saturday night market is 7 minutes walking away. The bus station is located around 20 minutes walk away.

Our hostel is meant to be social with our garden and daily activities to meet new people, socialize and explore around together.
This hostel is created by 2 Thai and 2 foreign backpackers. We wanted to create a place offering everything backpackers can wish and need, and keep a local inspiration to make you discover Thai and Chiang Rai culture

We will happily provide you with all the information to have the best stay in our city, we can rent a scooter for you and also organize day trips and tours.

If you have any questions feel free to contact us directly and will be happy to help you with anything!

Property Terms & Policies:
1) Check-in from 15:00
2) Check out Before 11:00
3) Reception working hours: 8:00 – 22:00
Please let us know if you will arrive at the hostel after 22:00.
4) Payment on Arrival: Cash only.
5) Cancellation or amendment must be made 24 hours before arrival.
6) Breakfast is included.
7) NO smoking in room, but have a smoking area.
8) We only accept guests 18 years old or older.
9) We are giving our air-conditioning a break from 11:00 - 18:00 for some room cleaning and to save a bit of energy.
10) A key and towel deposit of 200 Thai Baht cash is required at check-in and will be refunded during check-out.
11) Quiet time after 10PM (garden and common areas still available after that time)

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 22:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free Parking
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Luggage Storage
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Reviews

9.5Superb(228)
  • Value for Money
    9.5
  • Security
    9.6
  • Atmosphere
    9.3
  • Cleanliness
    9.6
  • Staff
    9.6
  • Location
    9.0
  • Facilities
    9.6
Summary of traveller reviews

Social Garden Hostel in Chiang Rai is praised for its incredibly friendly and welcoming staff, creating a fantastic social atmosphere perfect for meeting fellow travellers. Guests consistently highlight the exceptionally comfortable beds and the clean, well-maintained facilities. The hostel is ideal for solo travellers and those seeking a relaxed yet social environment, with organised activities and day trips adding to the positive experience.

Stayed in Jul 2026
6.3
M
Melissa
Female, 31-40, Wales
Didn't love my stay here - wasn't really social at all (although I don't know whether it's just timings of when I was there). Staff helped arrange a tour of the main sites which was helpful as they are all quite spread out. The hostel was located in a quiet area away from central Chiang Rai - if you don't have a motorbike it is quite out of the way. Dorms were spacious and clean, shame about the lack of social atmosphere
Stayed in Jul 2026
10
J
John
Male, 18-24, France
I had a good time during my stay, the staff is very nice,and make it easy to find places to explore and things to do around town. The breakfast in the morning was also a pleasant suprise.
Stayed in Jun 2026
8.9
H
Hannah
Female, 25-30, England
Social vibe, staff are friendly and organise social events. The place was clean and a short walk from shops. However there isn’t much to do in Chiang Rai!
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Location

115 Moo 21 Sriboon-Ruang, Rop Wiang, Mueang Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai, Thailand
1.1km from city centre