Thailand
Hotels in Chiang Rai, Thailand
Chiang Rai is a town in Thailand with about 79,000 residents. MAQAMI's live booking engine lists 150+ hotels and other stays here. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), about 7 km away. The most comfortable months are usually January, February and December, with average highs around 25–29°C.
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- Hotels found
- 150+
- MAQAMI inventory, October 2026
- Member saving
- Up to 10%
- vs guest price, signed in
- Nearest airport
- CEI · 7 km
- Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport
- Best months
- January and February
- NASA climate averages
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Chiang Rai
Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort, Thailand
★★★★★Resorts2.6 km from centre
9.2
Exceptional
Above the clouds - Chiang rai
★★★★Bed and breakfasts26 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Canary Natural Resort
★★★★Hotels19 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
The GRANDIOSE Hotel Chiang Rai
★★★Hotels2.6 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Sirin Farm
★★★Hotels18 km from centre
10.0
Exceptional
Instyle Place
★★★Hotels11 km from centre
9.8
Exceptional
Rommai Villa
★★★Hotels8.6 km from centre
9.8
Exceptional
Bura Resort, Chiang Rai
★★★Hotels12 km from centre
9.6
Exceptional
Lavanda Hotel Chiang Rai
★★★Hotels2.0 km from centre
9.6
Exceptional
One Budget Hotel Chiang Rai Airport
★★★Hotels6.0 km from centre
9.6
Exceptional
Hotel mix
What kind of places to stay are in Chiang Rai?
| 5-star | 6 |
|---|---|
| 4-star | 30 |
| 3-star | 60 |
| 2-star | 38 |
| Hotels | 112 |
|---|---|
| Resorts | 21 |
| Villas | 5 |
| Bed and breakfasts | 4 |
| Aparthotels | 3 |
| Inns | 2 |
When to go
Weather in Chiang Rai by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 26 | 29 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 25 |
| Low °C | 13 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 13 |
| Rain mm | 19 | 5 | 26 | 72 | 178 | 141 | 245 | 284 | 210 | 99 | 34 | 15 |
Things to see
Famous places in Chiang Rai
Mosque · 0.3 km from centre
Darunaman Mosque
Photo: Iceway12 ( talk ) / Iceway12 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
Sights selected from Wikidata by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia. Photos from Wikimedia Commons; see each file page for author and licence.
Getting there
Airports near Chiang Rai
- CEI · Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport7 km
- BOR · Bokeo International Airport58 km
- THL · Tachileik Airport65 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Chiang Rai at a glance
- Country
- Thailand
- Region
- Chiang Rai
- Population
- 78,756 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 401 m
- Time zone
- Asia/Bangkok
- Coordinates
- 19.909, 99.832
About
About Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai is the northernmost major city in Thailand, with a population of approximately 70,000 people. It is located in Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai Province.
From the Wikipedia article “Chiang Rai”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
FAQ
Chiang Rai hotels: common questions
How can I get the lowest hotel price in Chiang Rai?
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How many hotels can I book in Chiang Rai?
MAQAMI's live inventory search returned 150+ hotels, apartments and other stays within 30 km of central Chiang Rai (checked October 2026). Availability for your dates is shown when you search.
What is the best time to visit Chiang Rai?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, January, February and December usually offer the most comfortable weather in Chiang Rai. April is the warmest month (average high 34°C) and August is the wettest (284 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Chiang Rai?
Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) is about 7 km from the centre of Chiang Rai. Bokeo International Airport (BOR) is 58 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
Do I pay anything at the hotel in Chiang Rai?
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What are the most famous sights in Chiang Rai?
Among the places most widely covered on Wikipedia near central Chiang Rai are Darunaman Mosque.
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