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Jao Hostel & Cafe Chiangmai

2.0 star property
Travelers can enjoy global cuisine at the on-site café, plan adventures with bike rentals or shuttle services, and return for evening drinks at the bar

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Located in central Chiang Mai, Jao Hostel & Cafe Chiangmai offers modern accommodations with international character. Enjoy meals from breakfast to dinner at the café, or relax on the charming terrace. Free in-room WiFi, bicycle rentals, and tour assistance available.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Room options

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8 Beds Mixed Dormitory

8 Beds Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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4 Beds Female Dormitory

4 Beds Female Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
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About the area

Wat Ket, a neighbourhood in Chiang Mai, is home to Jao Hostel & Cafe Chiangmai. Tha Phae Gate is a notable landmark, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Chiang Mai Night Bazaar and Central Chiangmai. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Chiangmai Boxing Stadium or 700th Anniversary Stadium. Visit our Chiang Mai travel guide
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38 Thanon Chiang Mai-Lamphun Road, Wat Kat, Muang, Chiang Mai, 50000

What's nearby

  • Chiangmai, Thailand
    Riverside
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ping River Chiang Mai Thailand 2013
    Mae Ping River
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chiangmai, Thailand
    Tha Pae Road
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Chiang Mai Night Bazaar which includes markets
    Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Chiangmai, Thailand
    Tha Phae Gate
    19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Chiang Mai Railway Station
    7 min drive
  • Chiang Mai (CNX-Chiang Mai Intl.)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • S&P (เอสแอนด์พี)
    2 min walk
  • สุขพอดี Simply Happy
    3 min walk
  • The Service 1921
    9 min walk
  • Bodhi Terrace
    10 min walk
  • Ma.Ré
    2 min walk

About this property

Jao Hostel & Cafe Chiangmai

Hostel near Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
Located close to Tha Phae Gate, Jao Hostel & Cafe Chiangmai provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site international cuisine café, JAO Hostel & Cafe, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A TV in reception, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Jao Hostel & Cafe Chiangmai have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: THB 70 to 130 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • JAO Hostel & Cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 5 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: THB 400 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately THB 70 to 130 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: THB 250 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and midnight

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

JAO Chiangmai
JAO Chiangmai Chiang Mai
JAO Chiangmai Hostel Chiang Mai
Jao Hostel & Cafe Chiangmai Chiang Mai
Jao Hostel & Cafe Chiangmai Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Jao Hostel & Cafe Chiangmai pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Jao Hostel & Cafe Chiangmai?

Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Jao Hostel & Cafe Chiangmai?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available from 11:00 AM to midnight for a fee.

What time is check-out at Jao Hostel & Cafe Chiangmai?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Jao Hostel & Cafe Chiangmai provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of THB 250 per vehicle applies.

Where is Jao Hostel & Cafe Chiangmai located?

Located in Wat Ket, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Mae Ping River and Chiang Mai Night Bazaar. Iron Bridge and Naowarat Bridge are also within 10 minutes. Chiang Mai Railway Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Jao Hostel & Cafe Chiangmai Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very cheap. You can use hotel's bicycle to travel aroound the city for free.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
オーナーがとても親切で、ちょうどよい距離感で接してくださいました。宿も古い家を改装した感じのこぢんまりしたものながら清潔に保たれていました。
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Klaus

Disliked: Staff & service
War nix, sind dann woanders hin aber das Geld haben wir nicht zurückbekommen
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really great hostel with a host experienced in the hospitality industry, and well stocked bar, and of course, coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Yuen Kui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super!!