Hotels in Old City, Chiang Mai (23 OYOs)

About Old City, Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai Old City has earned the distinction of being a backpacker’s haven. Most of the temples and museums are at a walkable distance from each other. Their proximal locations make traveling a breeze in Old City. The history of this moat-town dates back to seven hundred years in the past and is the throbbing pulse of Chiang Mai today. Some of the most popular tourist places that have attained massive recognition over the years are- 

• Chiang Mai National Museum- Under the patronage of Their Royal Majesties, this chief museum of northern Thailand is divided into six sections of exhibitions, each centering around a specific aspect of the region, starting with its prehistory and ending at the future goals. You can expect a tour of the cultural background of Chiang Mai which covers the geographical make-up and ecological landscape of the region along with a glorious tribute to the Lanna culture as the overarching gesture. The nearest accommodation to the museum is OYO 635 Sira Boutique Hotel. 
  
  
• Wat Chedi Luang- The majestic stupa measures 80 meters in height and 60 meters horizontally. Emerald Buddha, who resides in Bangkok now, was established here in the old days. It is Thailand’s most revered relic. The grounds of the temple have undergone massive renovations due to contributions from UNESCO, so you will be greeted with a picturesque building and shapely grounds that tourists can be found taking striking pictures of. 
  
  
• Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Centre- This center stood as the former provincial hall of the city and is a proof of the post-colonial architecture of Thailand. It was established in 1924. You can partake in immersive exhibitions and watch displays that outline the rich history of Chiang Mai. 
  
  
• Suan Buak Hat Park- Chiang Mai might be considered a quiet place by many accounts, but there is not much greenery to be found. This park is a mirage in the desert for the city. The number of activities you can indulge in are many, laze under the sun beside a comfortable picnic basket or rent a mat for a yoga session. Something or the other is always happening in Suan Buak Hat Park, so you won’t be idly fiddling with yourself, unsure of how to spend the day when you are taking a break from the strenuous excursions of sightseeing.

What To Eat?

With all the tourists discovering the bountiful paradise that Chiang Mai is, options for lip-smacking food have been mushrooming rapidly all around the area. The food stalls still rule the roost and visitors throng by the dozen to get a taste of the flavors of Chiang Mai in these little nooks. Chilli peppers are a permanent addition to all dishes without which the food of Chiang Mai feels incomplete. Khao Soi Khun Yai for their egg bowls of beef noodles of Khao Soi attracts queues of people and the restaurant is open only for a few hours, from morning till noon, so make sure to get there early for a hearty plate of breakfast. There is a famous hat-wearing woman in Chiang Mai who has earned herself quite a reputation as the best chef of Khao kha moo in town. She is such a sensation that the place, a food stall, is best known as the “Cowboy Hat Lady.”

How to Reach?

The central airport is the Chiang Mai Airport at a distance of 5 km. Upon exit, you can board the airport bus, hire a taxi, hail a tuk-tuk or ride a songthaew- a shared semi-open truck that is a unique feature of Thailand, to the center of the Old City. 

OYO Hotels in Old City, Chiang Mai offer amenities like free Wi-Fi, comfortable beds, ensuite bathroom, tea/coffee makers, card-payment options among more. For utmost comfort, you can head to any of the properties nearest to you and revel in the hospitality during your next trip to Old City, Chiang Mai.