Plan Your Chiang Mai Trip

Nimman

Coliving + coworking loved by founders. Fast fibre, quiet booths, and a rooftop for calls between sessions.

Nimman

The OG Chiang Mai coworking space. 24/7 access and a strong, long-running digital-nomad community.

Nimman

Free coworking with any drink purchase. Open late with a solid mix of locals and visiting founders.

Santitham

Popular with long-term nomads - private offices and quiet zones if you need to actually get work done.

Nimman

Run by a World Latte Art champion. Non-negotiable for coffee people passing through Chiang Mai.

Old City

Tiny, dark, and cinematic. Order the signature Black Magic espresso tonic.

Old City / Santitham

Direct-trade beans sourced from Akha hill-tribe farmers. Ethical, well-run, and excellent.

Ping River

A glasshouse café right over the river - a genuinely great spot for a slow brunch.

Nimman

Reliable espresso for well under 100 THB. A solid laptop-friendly café for a quick work session.

Old City

Live jazz every single night. Arrive before 9pm if you want a seat.

Old City

A hidden rooftop bar with temple views and a relaxed cocktail list.

Nimman

40+ craft beers on tap - the best selection in northern Thailand.

Old City

A colonial villa serving Thai-fusion tapas alongside a genuinely serious cocktail menu.

Doi Suthep Mountain

The icon - a golden chedi with panoramic views over the whole city. Go at sunrise if you can.

Old City

A massive, half-ruined 15th-century chedi right in the heart of the walled city.

Old City

Chiang Mai's most revered temple, with striking classic Lanna-style architecture.

Suthep

A forest temple built around 700-year-old meditation tunnels. A quiet, peaceful escape from town.

Mae Taeng Valley

An ethical elephant sanctuary - observing and feeding only, no riding.

Chom Thong

Thailand's highest peak - waterfalls, twin pagodas, and hill-tribe villages in a single day trip.

Old City

Every Sunday along Ratchadamnoen Road - street food, crafts, and live music well into the night.

Thai Farm

A half-day farm-to-wok class - pick your own herbs, then cook five dishes to take home.

Citywide

November's magic - thousands of lanterns released into the night sky. Book well ahead.

Old City

Authentic fights three nights a week. Front-row seats for around 600 THB.

Wat Ket / Ping River

A colonial teak mansion turned 5-star boutique hotel - iconic Chiang Mai luxury.

Ping River

A riverside 5-star with a legendary afternoon tea and full spa.

Nimman

Design-led suites with a rooftop pool bar in the heart of Nimman.

Nimman

A reliable 4-star right on Nimman Road with a great breakfast and rooftop pool.