A 2-star hotel in the heart of Chiang Mai's Old City, a short walk from Wat Phra Singh and Chiang Mai Gate, with air-conditioned rooms, city-view balconies and free Wi-Fi.
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CHADA HOUSE is a small, adults-only hotel tucked into the southwest corner of Chiang Mai's Old City, on Ratchamanka Road in the Phra Singh quarter. Its position inside the historic moat, rated an outstanding 9.7 by guests, places the great Lanna temples, the ancient gates and the night markets within an easy stroll.
This is a pared-back, value-driven address built for couples and independent travellers rather than families: children are not accommodated, which keeps the mood calm and grown-up. Every room is air-conditioned and comes with a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and free Wi-Fi, and several look out over the city or open onto a balcony.
The range runs from compact Economy rooms to slightly larger Standard rooms with a balcony, plus a fan-cooled budget option, so there is a fit for most budgets. A 24-hour reception with English- and Thai-speaking staff, an outdoor seating area and luggage storage round out a straightforward, well-placed base for exploring the old town on foot.
CHADA HOUSE offers five room types geared to couples and solo travellers, from compact Economy rooms with either a twin or double layout to roomier Standard rooms, one of which adds a balcony with city views, plus a fan-cooled budget option for those watching the bill.
All the rooms share the same essentials — air conditioning (except the fan room), a private bathroom with shower and bidet, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and free Wi-Fi — while the differences come down to floor space, the choice between one large bed or two singles, and whether the room has a balcony or city outlook. Sizes range from 16 m² in the Economy and Budget rooms to 20 m² in the Standard rooms, and each sleeps up to two guests (the fan room is set for single use), so couples and lone explorers can pick the layout that suits them.
CHADA HOUSE keeps things simple and well judged for a two-star property. The reception is staffed around the clock by English- and Thai-speaking team members, with luggage storage on hand for early arrivals and late departures, and an outdoor seating area where you can unwind between temple walks.
Every room is non-smoking and air-conditioned, with free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel — a connection guests rate an excellent 9.7. Bathrooms are private and come with a shower, a bidet, a hairdryer, free toiletries and fresh towels, while in the rooms you'll find a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a refrigerator, an electric kettle, a work desk and a clothes rack. Several rooms add a city view or a balcony. On the practical side the building is covered by CCTV in common areas, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers and key-card access, and there's a designated smoking area outside. Note that the upper floors are reached by stairs only.
CHADA HOUSE sits on Ratchamanka Road, in the Phra Singh quarter at the southwest corner of Chiang Mai's Old City — the square, roughly 1.5 km on each side, ringed by a moat and the remains of ancient walls that King Mangrai laid out in 1296 as the capital of the Lanna kingdom. Guests rate the location an outstanding 9.7, and the reason is simple: from here most of the old town's sights are an easy walk away.
The hotel's own street leads straight to Wat Phra Singh, the Old City's most revered temple, with its gleaming golden chedi and the much-photographed Lai Kham viharn. A few minutes further on stands Wat Chedi Luang, whose enormous 14th-century chedi — partly toppled by the 1545 earthquake — anchors the centre and hosts daily "monk chats". Closer still is the Chiang Mai Gate, the historic south gate, where a lively market sets up most mornings and again each evening for street food.
This southern position is handy for the markets. The Saturday Walking Street unfurls along Wualai Road, just outside the Chiang Mai Gate, while the famous Sunday Walking Street runs east along Ratchadamnoen Road through the centre, ending near Tha Pae Gate — both within a comfortable stroll. Getting around needs little more than your feet; for longer hops you can flag down a songthaew, the city's shared red pick-up taxis, or hire a scooter.
The best window to visit is November to February, when the air is cool and the skies are clear; November also brings the Yi Peng and Loy Krathong festivals, when lanterns fill the sky. It's worth avoiding March to May, the hot "burning season", when farm fires leave the air hazy and PM2.5 levels climb. Chiang Mai International Airport is about 3 km away, roughly a ten-minute drive.
