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The Arak Bed Bar and Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers find both energy and relaxation at this welcoming hostel, where the coffee shop fuels morning adventures and the sunny terrace invites afternoon downtime.

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Located near Tha Phae Gate, The Arak Bed Bar and Hostel offers social spaces and comforts. Start your day at the coffee shop, unwind with drinks at the bar, or lounge on the sun-filled terrace. In-room WiFi keeps you connected, and luggage storage helps with logistics.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room

Desk, free WiFi

Superior Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, City View

Desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, City View

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory

Desk, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Old City, a neighborhood in Chiang Mai, is home to The Arak Bed Bar and Hostel. Tha Phae Gate is a notable landmark, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Nimmanhaemin Road and Chiang Mai Night Bazaar. Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Center and Monkchat Meditation Retreat are also worth visiting. Visit our Chiang Mai travel guide
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21/1 Arak Road, T. Sribhoom, A. Muang, Chiang Mai, 50200

What's nearby

  • Beautiful green park with lake , Ang Kaew at Chiang Mai Universi
    Chiang Mai University
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wat Phra Singh
    Wat Phra Singh
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wat Chedi Luang
    Wat Chedi Luang
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Center
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sunday Walking Street Market
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Chiang Mai Railway Station
    17 min drive
  • Chiang Mai Intl. Airport (CNX)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • The A-Rak
    1 min walk
  • Starbucks
    1 min walk
  • ก๋วยเตี๋ยวหลอด ป่อเปี๊ยะสด ฟ้าธานี
    2 min walk
  • Sandwich Bar (แซนด์วิชบาร์)
    3 min walk
  • MARS
    2 min walk

About this property

The Arak Bed Bar and Hostel

Hostel near Chiang Mai University
Located close to Nimmanhaemin Road, The Arak Bed Bar and Hostel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at The Arak Bed Bar and Hostel have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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    Property amenities

    Internet

    • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
    • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

    Parking and transportation

    • No onsite parking available

    Food and drink

    • A bar/lounge
    • A coffee shop/cafe

    Conveniences

    • Limited-hour front desk
    • Luggage storage

    Guest services

    • Housekeeping (daily)

    Outdoors

    • Terrace

    More

    • Designated smoking areas

    Room amenities

    Bathroom

    • Free toiletries
    • Hair dryer
    • Towels provided

    Entertainment

    • TV with cable channels

    Food and drink

    • Electric kettle

    More

    • Air conditioning
    • Desk

    Policies

    Check-in

    Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
    Late check-in fee
    Minimum check-in age: 18

    Check-out

    Check-out before noon

    Special check-in instructions

    The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM
    Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

    Access methods

    Front desk (limited hours)

    Pets

    Pets not allowed

    Children and extra beds

    Children are welcome
    Rollaway/extra beds are not available
    Cribs (infant beds) are not available

    Property payment types

    Important information

    Optional extras

    • Late check-in fee

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

    You need to know

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    This property accepts credit cards

    Property is also known as

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    Arak Bed Bar Hostel
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    The Arak Bed Bar and Hostel Chiang Mai
    The Arak Bed Bar and Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

    Frequently asked questions

    Is The Arak Bed Bar and Hostel pet-friendly?

    No, pets are not allowed at this property.

    How much is parking?

    This property doesn't offer parking.

    What time is check-in at The Arak Bed Bar and Hostel?

    Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

    What time is check-out at The Arak Bed Bar and Hostel?

    Check-out is at noon.

    Where is The Arak Bed Bar and Hostel located?

    Located in Old City, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Chiang Mai University and Nimmanhaemin Road. Chiang Mai Night Bazaar is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

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    Reviews

    The Arak Bed Bar and Hostel Reviews

    9.2

    Wonderful

    9.8

    Cleanliness

    8.6

    Location

    9.4

    Staff & service

    9.2

    Property conditions & facilities
    Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 22 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 22 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

    Reviews

    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Simon

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
    Helpful staff, secure place to stay, even locked myself out at one point, good value for money
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveler

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    พนักงานreception สุภาพมาก และ มีใจservice และรวดเร็วในการทำงานดีคะ
    Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Verified traveler

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
    The staff was super kind, always ready to help, very informative. Their latte and tea lattes were delicious and we missed those for a while on the rest of our trip. The room was clean and spacious, but there is unfortunately nowhere to set your clothes so ours were all over the floor! Well situated however, right on the western edge of old Town.
    Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Verified traveler

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    Convenient location. Many local attractioons within walking distance. Not quite in the middle of everything so it was quiet at night time. Full breakfast each morning. Staff could be more up on how to get to different places.
    Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2018
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Julie

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    Beau petit dortoir

    J'ai eu 9 nuits en dortoir. Un petit dortoir de 12 lits derrière la réception bien organisé. Avec 2 douches à proximité, casiers clée fournie et petit frigo. Nous sommes proche du boulevard Arak donc on peut entendre le roulement des voitures en soirée mais l'air A/C aide à couper le son. Les lits sont fermes, beaux draps et couvertures avec des rideaux pour se sentir en privé. Il y a un beau petit balcon au 3e. La sécurité du bâtiment est parfaite avec clé magnétique. Le secteur est bien aussi...pour se promener à l'intérieur du "carré de Chiang Maï". J'y retournerais. Très propre.
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Stacie

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    An Elegant Gem on the Edge of the Old Town

    Hostel was nice, with attentive staff and simple yet nice breakfast service. The air conditioner in our room leaked a little, but all in all, a pretty good experience.
    Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
    Verified

    6/10 Okay

    Eri

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
    Disliked: Room comfort
    深夜まで隣のカラオケがうるさくて眠れない。 清潔だけど、窓がない部屋ながちょっといただけない。
    Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    yongjin

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    좋아요

    생각외로 깔끔하고 괜찮으네요 조식도 괜찮구요 아래층에 커피숍도 같이 운영을해서 커피도 맛있네요
    Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveler

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    Execelente, ubicación y es muy acogedor
    Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    GIG

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    cozy dorm nice to stay

    Staff was so friendly and make me feel comfortable. Actually i was booking this hostel from last year and I forgot it. But staff she call me to ask me will coming to that hostel or want to cancel . :) All of this hostel is nice. I will come back to this place for sure^^
    Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Lionkid

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    Good, clean, convenient. Have parking place and easy to go inside and outside the town. Good place to live.
    Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Nathalie

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    Great double bedroom

    Perfect two nights in this Hostel. The doubleroom could be in a good hotel, it's beautiful and well appointed.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Verified traveler

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    Comfortable hotel at edge of the old city

    Overall comfortable stay and a great value for the price. We were here for 4 nights and had one of the private rooms. Room was very clean and comfortable but minimalist, as expected for a hostel (one single dispenser in the shower for shampoo/conditioner/body wash, no hair dryer). Air conditioner worked great and was absolutely appreciated. Staff was friendly, didn't speak a lot of English but they were always smiling and greeting us. This hotel is in the old city so all of our excursions included free pick up from this hotel (no surcharge). Overall if you are looking for a great budget hotel, I would highly recommend staying here. Can't speak to the hostel rooms.
    Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Verified traveler

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    Der Aufenthalt im "Arak" hat uns gut gefallen. Die Zimmer waren sauber und wurden jeden Tag geputzt, die Handtücher wurden jeden zweiten Tag erneuert. Das Hotelpersonal war sehr freundlich und bemüht, auch wenn die ein oder anderen Kommunikationsschwierigkeiten vorhanden waren, was jedoch für Thailand total normal ist. Das Hostel ist insgesamt sehr modern eingerichtet und kommt europäischen Standards gleich. Als einzigen Kritikpunkt bleibt hier die Lautstärke der Straße zu erwähnen , was jedoch mit Ohrenstöpseln behoben werden kann. Zur Lage bleibt zu erwähnen, dass sie, wenn man mobil ist , definitiv ideal ist. Das Hostel liegt am westlichen Rande der Altstadt , also zwischen Nachtmarkt und Downtown. Mit dem Roller oder ähnlichem sollte das kein Problem sein, auch die günstigen Gruppentaxis helfen hier. Zu Fuß ist beides jedoch nur mit jeweils guten 20-30 min fußläufig erreichbar.
    Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveler

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    Bel endroit, bien situé et design attreyant. Propreté et confort, bouteilles d'eau et ménages tous les jours. C'était mon meilleur logement en Thaïlande !
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Amanda

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    Clean, comfy & convenient hostel

    My husband stayed here in a private room for 2 nights and were very pleased with out stay. The places is very clean and bed is comfortable. Our room was the small one but the space was very efficient with shelves and things to unpack our bags. Wifi works excellent and flat screen tv was nice. I loved the architecture and design of the place. Very industrial / hip look. The only thing that would make this place better is a more involved hostel social environment. Some hostels host activities so guests can get to know eacher and have some fun but this place is more laissez faire.
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Amelia

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    Highly Recommend. Great stay.

    Arak is in a perfect location - about a 15 minute drive from the airport but still gives you the old town vibe. We stayed there for 3 nights, and the kind man who checked us in showed us how to lock the door, how to enter the building (as you have to swipe your key card to even enter the hostel) and how to get into our room. Our room was so nice for the amount we paid, very comfy bed and spacious room, with a small balcony that had a chair and tables. The bathroom was very clean and the shower was easy to use and the temperature was easy to adjust. We went for day trips out, and as it is just off a main road it made pick ups and drop offs very easy! Whilst we were out, they came in and cleaned our room each day which was a very nice surprise! We also had the American Breakfast on the last night for 120 baht, and it was absolutely worth it. The staff are lovely. Couldn't recommend it more.
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Eli

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    Modern Place in Chiang Mai

    This is a great place! I will stay here again when I visit Chiang Mai. Modern facility and very hip. The staff are hard working and very friendly.
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Belen

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    Excelente hostel! Sin duda lo recomendaría!!!

    Excelente estadia! La habitación a pesar de ser pequeña es muy limpia y cómoda. El hostel es nuevo y miderno. Igualmente hay opciones de habitación más grande que es maravillosa! El personal es súper amable y servicial. Siempre dispuestos a ayudarte y hacer de tu alojamiento la mejor estadía. Además está muy bien ubicado a 5 o 10 min. caminando de los sitios de interés, restaurantes y bares. No dudaría en volver!
    Verified

    8/10 Good

    Verified traveler

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
    ที่อยู่โรงแรมอยู่ติดถนนเสียงดังไปนิด และถ้าเอารถยนต์ไปที่จอดค่อนข้างจำกัดเนื่องจากอยู่ริมถนน การเดินทางสะดวกของกินหาง่าย กาแฟอร่อย พนักงานน่ารัก
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    Vivian

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
    Verified

    10/10 Excellent

    maecks

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    Super preis/Leistung! Zentral! Modern!