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8.7

541 reviews

What's Up Chiang Mai

What's Up Chiang Mai

151/1-151/2 Rachawong Road, Chang Moi District, Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand , Chiang Mai, 50300, Thailand

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+1-833-728-2041

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Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free Private Parking

Adults only

Free wifi

Room service

What's Up Chiang Mai

Welcome to What's Up Chiang Mai – your delightful escape in the heart of Thailand! Nestled just 0.9mi from the vibrant city center, this gem offers an excellent starting point for your Chiang Mai adventure. For as low as $13 per night, you can catch some well-deserved rest in a charming atmosphere, enhanced by stunning garden views and a pet-friendly policy. With over 541 glowing reviews, it's clear that guests leave with smiles and fond memories of their stay!

Imagine lounging by the inviting outdoor swimming pool, sipping a refreshing drink from the bar, or enjoying a peaceful day at our spacious sun deck. Whether you’re looking to indulge in a rejuvenating spa treatment or take a scenic stroll in the terrace area, there’s something for everyone at What's Up Chiang Mai. Families are welcome, with amenities like a kid-friendly buffet, a kids' pool, and even kids' meals to keep the little ones satisfied while you kick back and relax!

Your comfort is our priority, with options for room service and air-conditioned accommodations to cool off after a day exploring the local culture and breathtaking sights. Plus, with free Wi-Fi throughout the property and essential services like a business center and tour desk (for those unexpected adventures), you’ll feel right at home. Located at 151/1-151/2 Rachawong Road in the Chang Moi District, our hotel ensures you have everything for a perfect Thai getaway at your fingertips.

Dive into a culinary journey at our family-friendly restaurant, where the rich flavors of Thailand await to tantalize your taste buds! With a delightful mix of Thai, local Asian favorites, and European dishes, each meal is crafted with love and care. Whether you’re trying to bribe your young eaters with a plate of delicious spaghetti or craving some classic Pad Thai, our diverse menu has something to please every palate. Enjoy your meals surrounded by laughter and warmth, perfect for making cherished family memories in the heart of Chiang Mai.

When it's time to unwind, the outdoor saltwater swimming pool is calling your name! Feel the gentle caress of the sun as you lounge on the spacious sun deck, or take a refreshing dip to rejuvenate your spirit after a day full of exploration. The pool features a shallow end suitable for kids, ensuring that the little ones can splash around safely. For the tiniest swimmers, our exclusive kids-only pool provides a secure oasis for delightful aquatic fun. Soak up the tropical vibes as you sip a drink from our poolside bar while catching up with new friends or simply enjoying the calm serenity around you.

Whether your adventure consists of wandering through bustling local markets or immersing yourself in the serene beauty of Chiang Mai’s temples, your return to What's Up Chiang Mai will be a welcome respite. Enjoy free Wi-Fi for staying connected, and if spontaneity strikes, visit our tour desk for exciting journey ideas. Plus, with options for room service, you can enjoy a cozy night in after an adventurous day. At What's Up Chiang Mai, every traveler finds their bliss – so pack your bags and let the memories unfold!

Closest airports

Chiang Mai International Airport

2.7mi

Lampang Airport

49.7mi

Pai

54.4mi

Most popular amenities

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free Private Parking

Adults only

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Garden view

Garden

View

Balcony

Rooms

Upper Queen Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room in What's Up Chiang Mai

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Dormitory, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

345 sqft

Garden view

City view

Balcony

Terrace

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Rest in comfort in our Upper Queen Bed dorm room with a garden view from the terrace. Enjoy a cozy stay with a luxurious Queen size bed in this inviting space.

Lower Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room in What's Up Chiang Mai

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Dormitory, Single

1 Bunk Bed

345 sqft

Garden view

City view

Balcony

Terrace

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Sleep in comfort in our Lower Single Bed in a spacious and well-equipped mixed dormitory room, featuring air conditioning, a garden view, and a terrace with a balcony overlooking the surroundings.

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Dormitory, 14 Bed, Single Use

345 sqft

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Dormitory, 16 Bed

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Dormitory, Bunk

1 Bunk Bed

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Guest reviews

8.7

541 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Lauren

10

November 2024

We love it here! Great hostel, fantastic vibes and very chilled. Not “party” hostel, great for people working too as good wifi in communal areas. Great swimming pool area with plenty of loungers. We extended our stay here twice. Not too far to walk to the busy areas but in such a nice, quiet area filled with vintage shops and lovely cafes. Would highly recommend. Also great that we could share a bed as a couple in a hostel! The hostel also let us leave our large backpacks in their luggage room whilst we went to Pai for 2 days, as we had already booked a few nights here on our return.

Nothing. Love it:)

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Anthony

8.2

January 2025

Great quiet location, amazing staff and very nice pool area. It's not the most social Hostel but the pool area does help with that and make those micro interactions happen. Staff was very kind, spoke great English, and even held onto some of the items I left behind for two weeks

the AC in the room was kept a little High (warm) for my taste and I'm usually one that gets cold easy. Still all that being said I had a great stay and would definitely come back there again as a solo traveler. As a couple it was a little warm to stay in the same bed together in the dorms.

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Ellie

8.2

January 2025

This is a good hostel for staying in Chiang Mai. We stayed here for 7 nights and the location is perfect despite being out of the city square. The pool area is nice and the property is surrounded by nice cafes and vintage shops. The bed was comfortable which is hard to come by in Thailand!

The toilet and shower facilities are not great. The doors are stupid and hard to close and it was hard to find a shower that had hot water and decent water pressure. The dorm was very hot in the evenings at times as the AC wasn’t very strong.

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Mélina

9.1

December 2024

Clean, close to the city center (~10 minutes by walk), calm, the bed was comfy, and I liked how the bathroom is outside the room. As some comments said it can be difficult to meet people as no one speak to no one but you just have to do the first step and people are really nice ! Met amazing people there

Maybe the small locker under the bed, but it did not really matter everyone just left their bags beside their beds, or there is a bigger locker room on the balcony so that’s fine.

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Xaver

9.1

November 2024

I slept in a dorm. The hotel is in all areas well organised and they provide friendly and comfy services. I liked that the restrooms/showers are not in the dorm. makes it a lot easier for everyone to do their things without disturbing others.

I felt the springs slightly in my dorm bed (other guest didn't share same experience) but could prevent it when using half of my blanket as a ground. There could be some more hooks or storage options for temporary use in the sink area.

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Garrie

9.1

January 2025

* Super clean common areas, smells lovely everywhere and has a real, grown up feel to it, the word hostel doesn’t do it justice * Felt really sociable, very friendly staff and guests too- not partygoers, more digital nomads or other professionals * Really nicely laid out common areas * We were only there for a night before a flight down to the south but would’ve loved to have been able to stay longer and experience it in the daytime

* Didn’t like that we could only stay for a few hours, that’s it!

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Harry

8.2

February 2024

The place itself is great, swimming pool and relaxing area is great and gets plenty of sun! The beds and facilities are lovely and very well kept and clean. Also offers plenty of tours and activities to do in the reception area.

The rooms could get quite hot if you were on the top bunks in the shared rooms. Also the check-in is at 4pm which was problematic for us and a few other guests considering we arrived in Chiang Mai at 6:30 am. Reception staff didn’t even try to see if there was a bed available for us to check-in early to, and so we had to wait around until late afternoon until we could check-in. This was a shame as during our stay, we noticed plenty of beds free and available and made ready by noon after other guests had checked out the same day.

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Saif

10

August 2024

My third visit of staying at this place and I really love it. Thankfully there wern't many people due to low and rainy season, I once had the whole dorm to myself. Hostel was extremely peaceful, felt like home. Staff are excellent to make sure I'm well looked after, if I need my bed cleaned or change towels. They even switched the lights off and turned the fan on while I was taking an afternoon nap in the lounge near the reception. Excellent service from the staff.

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Aidan

8.2

January 2024

Well maintained, cute dogs, nice to have snack options in the lobby. Cool pool. Strong AC, clean rooms, people were fairly quiet. Good coffee options right on the block and a short walk into the old city.

Same price here as private rooms that are within the old city. Smoking area right below the rooms so smoke blows in. Magnetic door locks are weak enough that you can actually just open it without using a key. Bag storage area under the bed was fairly small for 2 people. There's a seating area right outside the rooms so people would make phone calls there not realizing that the door isn't soundproof at all. Hot water in one shower was broken.

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Mallory

9.1

December 2023

The staff here are so lovely and helpful! They asked about my plans, made recommendations, and stored my belongings for free when I left town for short trips. The staff make this stay worth it. The facilities are great! Everything is very clean, including the pool, bathrooms and common area. The dorm rooms have large and very comfortable mattresses (rare in Thailand!) and the curtains give full privacy without and big gaps. Each bunk has a light and outlets as well.

The locker under the bunks is very short so cannot fit a full size backpack or luggage, only a carry on. You can keep your valuables there, but your backpack will need to go elsewhere. However, there is a room for your bigger bags outside your dorm which is only accessible by key card.

Points of Interest Around What's Up Chiang Mai

Attractions

Warorot Market

0.1mi

Thapae Stadium

0.5mi

Saturday and Sunday Walking Street Market

0.6mi

Mae Ping River

0.8mi

Wat Chedi Luang

0.9mi

Three Kings Monument (Anusawari Sam Kasat)

0.9mi

Chiang Mai National Museum

2.1mi

Wiang Kum Kam

3mi

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

5.2mi

Tweechol Botanic Garden

8mi

Grand Canyon Water Park

9.6mi

Mae Sa Waterfall

10.5mi

Baan Thong Luang Village

10.6mi

Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden

11.2mi

Ban Mae Kampong Village

23.5mi

Restaurants

Cuisines

  • Thai
  • Local
  • Asian
  • European

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Salt water
  • Shallow end

Availability

  • All season

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Salt water
  • Shallow end

Age restrictions

  • Kids only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of What's Up Chiang Mai

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free Private Parking

Adults only

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Garden view

Garden

View

Balcony

Stay rules - What's Up Chiang Mai

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - What's Up Chiang Mai

Can guests park for free at What's Up Chiang Mai?

Yes, there is convenient and complimentary parking available at What's Up Chiang Mai.

How much does a stay at What's Up Chiang Mai cost?

At What's Up Chiang Mai, prices have a starting point of $13. It's essential to note that rates might adjust based on room choice and your stay dates. Input dates for accurate rate checks.

What are the room types available at What's Up Chiang Mai?

What's Up Chiang Mai offers dormitory rooms with queen or single beds. The rooms are non-smoking and range in occupancy from 1 adult to 2 adults. Bed sizes include queen and bunk beds in a room size of 344 sqft.

What is there to do in What's Up Chiang Mai?

Guests at What's Up Chiang Mai can make the most of their stay by enjoying the cozy restaurant offering Thai, Local, Asian, and European cuisines in a family-friendly atmosphere. They can also relax by the two outdoor pools available all season - one featuring a shallow end and the other exclusively for kids. For ultimate relaxation, guests can indulge in spa and wellness packages or bask in the sun on the sun deck overlooking the lush garden. Additionally, families can take advantage of the kids' pool and kid-friendly buffet. The hotel also provides various amenities like private parking, airport shuttle, and non-smoking rooms to ensure a comfortable and leisurely stay for all guests.

Is there a swimming pool at What's Up Chiang Mai?

Yes, the hotel has two pools. Pool 1 is outdoors and features saltwater and a shallow end, while Pool 2 is also outdoors with an age restriction for kids only. Both pools are available year-round.

Does What's Up Chiang Mai have on-site restaurants?

What's Up Chiang Mai has a restaurant on site with a family-friendly ambiance. The restaurant serves a variety of cuisines including Thai, local, Asian, and European options.

Can I use my credit card at What's Up Chiang Mai?

Yes, you can use your credit card at What's Up Chiang Mai, as they accept Visa and Mastercard. Additionally, you can also pay with cash at the hotel.