About

Common grounds – where travelling is a way of life, not just a vacation.

Situated in the best location (we’re just a 1-minute walk away from Pai bus station) with relaxed oasis-like feels 🌿, only a skip away from the beating heart of Pai walking street. We are undoubtedly the best base from which to easily explore and enjoy Pai.

What we are about...

We all once started our journey in a hostel…

The Common Grounds family welcomes all travelers; the young and the old, the artists, musicians, and remote workers. All of you making your way through and looking for a place to stay, collaborate and hang-out. 💚

Common Grounds provides a fun and connective space for those who travel as a way of life — not just for a vacation. It is a place where you can meet like-minded people, and experience the hostel vibe while making lifelong friends, without the craziness.

💻 We provide a connective co-working space whereby you can work, be creative and meet like minded people, have a coffee (or a beer) and make life-changing connections while still getting your stuff done. If you have stuff to do, that is… ha!

Who we are...

Common Grounds is a well-established and respected member of the Pai community, known for the best local staff (The ZEEN, The JEEN and MAYA), creative fun guests from all around the world, creating good vibes in and around town. And we continue to embody that ethos and reputation as the good-vibe-tribe.

While we are not a party hostel, we still like to get down and party 🤘🏼. We are famously known for our super cool and funky parties, the best live music 🎶, and our legendary soul trains 🕺🏿.

What to expect...

The common grounds family take an organic approach to day trips... we wake up and we go, every day is an adventure! We also have strong ties with local adventure tour organizations and cultural community projects.

We do our utmost to respect Thai culture, support the local community and the businesses that operate here in Pai. There is so much to do, form trekking to the waterfalls, sunset at the canyon, heading out for adventure hikes and of course just chilling on the hammock, or at the hot springs. Oh yeah… and the secret spots, Shhh! 🤫

Come join us here at common grounds, we can’t wait to meet you.

lots of love,

CG Family x

📍 Best Location in Town (50 meters from the Walking Street & all of Pai's best restaurants and bars)
🤝 Chill & Social Communal Area
🎱 Pool Table
🛵 Day Tours (sometimes)
💦 Free Water Refills
☕️ Free Coffee & Tea
💻 Free Wifi
💻 Work spaces
🛏 Dorms have air-con, lockers, and are small (only 4 or 6 beds)

Directions:
Leaving the local bus station, go right, take your first right, and the hostel is down on the right (1-2 minute walk).

NEW PRIVATE ROOMS:

Check out our new loft style private rooms, king-size bed, comfy sofa, If you want the privacy of a private room but the social atmosphere of a hostel, this is an awesome room to book!

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 21:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Age Restriction
  • Credit Cards Not Accepted
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Board Games
  • Pool Table
  • Bar
  • BBQ
  • Cafe
  • Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
  • Hot Showers
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Reviews

9.5Superb(3638)
  • Value for Money
    9.5
  • Security
    9.7
  • Atmosphere
    9.2
  • Cleanliness
    9.3
  • Staff
    9.5
  • Location
    9.9
  • Facilities
    9.2
Summary of traveller reviews

Common Grounds Pai in Thailand offers a wonderfully social yet relaxed atmosphere, perfect for solo travellers. Guests praise the incredibly friendly staff, comfortable beds, and excellent central location. Daily organised activities make it easy to meet people and explore. Some mention the common area closes early, but this ensures a peaceful night's sleep.

Stayed in Oct 2026
8.3
A
Anonymous
Male, 25-30, Germany
Generally a nice, relatively social hostel at a good location (near the walking street) in Pai. I didn’t like that they close the common area at 10 PM and there’s no place to hang out any more, except in bed. Also, one night the AC broke and the staff refused to give me a partial refund for that night, which I found particularly unfair, since there are dorms in Pai without AC for half the price of here.
Stayed in Oct 2026
10
S
Scotty
Male, 25-30, USA
Such a great hostel! Great location. Shout out Ty and Zeen for hosting, and to Sunny for keeping the place safe
Stayed in Sept 2026
10
A
Anonymous
Male, 25-30, USA
Thank you so much! Zeen and P Jean made this trip amazing. 100% will be back!
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Location

116 Moo 3, T.Wiang Tai, Pai City Center, on the Walking Street, by the Riv, Pai, Thailand
0.3km from city centre