Old City Travel Guide
Chiang Mai
Popular places to visit
Tha Phae Gate
You can find out about the history of Sri Phum when you stop by Tha Phae Gate. Discover the lively festivals and temples in this culturally rich area.
Wat Phra Singh
Have coffee near a pavilion and marvel at the intricate and baroque features of one of Chiang Mai’s most important temples.
Wat Chedi Luang
Learn the intriguing history behind this iconic temple that holds some of the most important artifacts in the Buddhist religion.
Three Kings Monument
You can find out about the history of Sri Phum with a stop at Three Kings Monument. Discover the lively festivals and shops in this culturally rich area.
Wat Chiang Man
Intriguing and well-preserved images and sculptures from a former empire, including the important Crystal Buddha, decorate the oldest temple in the city.
Chang Puak Gate
Find out about the history of Sri Phum when you spend time at Chang Puak Gate. Visit the shops and temples in this quaint area.
Things to do
From Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai's Temples Exploration Day Trip
Chang Mai: Doi Inthanon Day Tour w/Waterfalls & Hilltribes
From Chiang Mai: Doi Saket Hiking Tour with Lunch
Chiang Mai: White, Black & Blue Temples Day Tour with Lunch
Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Park and Pha Dok Siew Trail Trek
Chiang Mai - Doi Inthanon Full day Tour
Top hotels in Old City
The Experience Walking Street Chiang Mai
The staff was great - lots of advice and help. They took very good care of us and we appreciate everything. The room was perfectly clean and very nice. Loved our time with them.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
iThaphae Hotel
Everything was beyond my expectations: excellent and eager-to-please staff, tasty and homemade breakfast items, and great location yet off a small quiet street. Will stay here again on my next visit.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
T Heritage Hotel
Very cha
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Singharaj Boutique Hotel
We stayed here in November 2025 and absolutely loved it. The location was great, and there were restaurants, shopping and attractions all within walking distance. After some of our other hotels in Thailand the rooms felt very luxurious to us, especially for this hotel's price point (we are not fussy ...
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Jomkitti Boutique Hotel
Just what we wanted in a hotel. Good location, nice rooms, good breakfast. I would absolutely recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Thapae Loft
Great location in center of the Old City, very friendly staff, comfortable, well-maintained rooms, at reasonable prices. AC worked perfectly. There are many shops and restaurants within a few minutes walk.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old City
Ban Wiphawadi
Check out the shopping, historical sites and mountain views while spending some time in Ban Wiphawadi. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Wat Chiang Man or Chang Puak Gate.
Thapae
Historical sites, shopping and coffee shops are just a few things travellers enjoy about Thapae. Check out Riverside or Wat Mahawan while you're exploring the area.
Wua Lai
Wua Lai is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Saturday Walking Street Night Market or Mae Kha Canal Village.
Chang Moi
Unique features of Chang Moi include the historical sites and shopping. Make a stop by Mae Ping River or Warorot Market while you're exploring the area.
Prime Horizon
The shopping, historical sites and mountain views are just a few things travellers enjoy about Prime Horizon. If you want to experience more of the area, check out Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center or Saturday Walking Street Night Market.
Chinatown
While Chinatown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Warorot Market and Mae Ping River.
