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Old City guide

53 verified listings in Old City, Chiang Mai — restaurants, cafés, hotels, nightlife, spas and more. Local picks for what to do, eat, and where to stay.

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Top picks — Old City

AYC Chiangmai Visa Service

Services

Education-visa specialist with affiliated Thai language school in Chiang Mai. Helps long-stay students with ED visas and

Akha Ama Coffee La Fattoria $

Cafés & Coffee

Famous social-enterprise coffee shop owned by the Akha hill-tribe Lee family. Old City branch with high-quality single-e

Aroon Rai $

Restaurants

Storied Old City restaurant founded in 1957 known for Northern curries. Casual setting and one of the more affordable sp

Aya Service Pai Minivan Stand $

Transport

Long-running Aya Service shared minivan operator to Pai. Fixed 200 THB fare with departures every 1-2 hours from the Old

Bed Phrasingh Chiang Mai $

Hotels & Stays

Sleek capsule-style hotel near Wat Phra Singh. Modern shared-bath rooms at hostel prices in a great Old City location.

Bodhi Serene Hotel $$

Hotels & Stays

Mid-range boutique inside the Old City near Wat Chiang Man. Quiet courtyard pool and Lanna-style design at very competit

Brewginning Coffee $$

Cafés & Coffee

Quiet Old City specialty cafe on a side soi. Skilled pour-overs and a tiny menu of well-made cakes.

Buri Gallery House $$

Hotels & Stays

Charming Lanna-style mid-range hotel in the heart of the Old City. Wood-floored rooms a few steps from Wat Phra Singh.

Cafe Diem Diem $

Cafés & Coffee

Cosy Old City cafe close to Wat Chedi Luang. Affordable Thai-style coffee, breakfasts and laptop-friendly counter seatin

Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Centre $

Temples & Culture

Old City museum behind the Three Kings Monument tracing 700 years of Lanna history. Engaging exhibits on local culture,

Chiang Mai Gate Songthaew Stand $

Transport

South-gate songthaew stand near Chiang Mai Gate market. Shared rides 30 THB to most destinations within the moat.

Chiang Mai International School (CMIS)

Services

American-curriculum Christian school east of the Old City. The oldest international school in Chiang Mai serving K-12.

Chiangmai Saisampan Law

Services

Local Thai law firm in the Old City popular with foreign property buyers. English-speaking lawyers handling property, ma

Cottontree Cafe $

Cafés & Coffee

Homely Old City cafe near Wat Phan Tao. Quality coffee, healthy bowls and a quiet courtyard popular with long-stay nomad

Dada Kafe $

Restaurants

Backpacker-favourite cafe in the southern Old City with a healthy juice menu. Big breakfasts, smoothie bowls and Thai cl

De Lanna Hotel $$

Hotels & Stays

Lanna-style boutique hotel right beside Wat Chedi Luang. Quiet pool courtyard and the original of the De Lanna brand.

Fern Forest Cafe $

Cafés & Coffee

Long-running tropical-garden cafe in the Old City. Big shaded outdoor terrace popular with travellers escaping the heat.

Ginger Farm Kitchen $$

Restaurants

Farm-to-table modern Thai restaurant inside the One Nimman complex. Locally grown produce from the family Ginger Farm in

Goodsouls Kitchen $

Restaurants

All-vegan kitchen in the southern Old City with home-style Thai dishes. Healthy plant-based curries, burgers and sweets

Grace Dental Clinic $$

Medical & Clinics

Long-standing English-friendly dental clinic on Ratchadamnoen Road inside the Old City. Walk-in cleanings and cosmetic d

Graph Cafe $$

Cafés & Coffee

Tiny Old City specialty cafe known for creative signature drinks. Famous for the 'Tropical' espresso-orange tonic and we

Hideout Cafe $

Cafés & Coffee

Cosy Old City cafe popular with backpackers and digital nomads. Affordable specialty coffee, smoothie bowls and a leafy

Hub53 Coliving $

Hotels & Stays

Coliving and coworking concept in the Old City popular with digital nomads. Long-stay private rooms, dorms and 24/7 work

Huen Phen $

Restaurants

Classic Northern Thai restaurant in the southern Old City. Daytime canteen and atmospheric evening dining room of antiqu

Joke's Inthanin Coffee $

Cafés & Coffee

Long-running budget Thai coffee chain near Wat Phra Singh. Cheap espressos and frappes for travellers exploring the Old

Khao Soi Khun Yai $

Restaurants

Tiny Old City shop revered for Chiang Mai's best khao soi. Generous bowls of curry-noodle soup with chicken, beef or por

Lanna Folklife Museum $

Temples & Culture

Old City museum across from the Three Kings Monument focused on northern Thai folk life. Displays textiles, lacquerware

Lert Ros $

Restaurants

Old City Isaan-Lao grill shop loved by tourists for huge whole-fish dishes. Open-front kitchen famous for grilled sea ba

M.D. House Chiang Mai $

Hotels & Stays

Long-running guesthouse just inside the Old City near Tha Phae Gate. Simple budget rooms with friendly family management

Manmoon Cat Cafe $

Cafés & Coffee

Old City cat cafe with 30+ rescued and pedigree cats. Affordable drinks and snacks; pay-by-time for cat playtime.

Nepal Honorary Consulate Chiang Mai

Services

Honorary Consulate of Nepal serving northern Thailand. Issues tourist visas for travellers continuing on to Kathmandu an

Pleng Old Town $

Hotels & Stays

Cosy guesthouse in the Old City steps from Tha Phae Gate. Affordable simple rooms with helpful local owners.

Punspace Tha Phae Gate

Services

Old City branch of Punspace just inside Tha Phae Gate. Quiet 24-hour co-working space with monthly membership.

Rachamankha Hotel $$$

Hotels & Stays

Architectural marvel inspired by Chinese-Yunnan courtyards. Quiet adult-oriented Old City hotel with a museum-quality ar

Sailomjoy Restaurant $

Restaurants

Old City Northern-Thai restaurant on busy Ratchadamnoen. Casual setting and big menu of regional dishes at moderate pric

Smile Lanna Dental Clinic $$

Medical & Clinics

Boutique dental clinic in the southern Old City popular with digital nomads. Offers cosmetic dentistry and implants at e

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