Deejai Backpackers
Laid-back hostel with a garden courtyard and meditation walks in the quiet heart of the Old City.
About this Place
True to its name — 'deejai' means 'happy heart' in Thai — this laid-back hostel radiates a calm, welcoming energy that sets it apart from Chiang Mai's party-focused accommodations. The converted house on Rachamanka Road features a shaded garden courtyard where guests linger over morning coffee and homemade banana pancakes. Dorms are simple but spotless, with thick curtains on each bunk for privacy. The communal kitchen encourages shared cooking sessions, and the hostel organizes weekly meditation walks to nearby temples. Located deep in the Old City near Wat Phra Singh, the neighbourhood is quiet after dark, making it ideal for early risers planning dawn temple visits or sunrise hikes to Doi Suthep.
Location
18.7858, 98.9855