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The Arak Bed Bar and Hostel

2.0 star property

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A long wooden bench with a view of a building outside.
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
A modern building with a coffee shop on the ground floor, a balcony with plants, and a sign for a bank.
A neatly made bed with white linens, two bedside lamps, and a wall art piece above it.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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21/1 Arak Road, T. Sribhoom, A. Muang, Chiang Mai, 50200
  • Place, Chiang Mai University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Wat Phra Singh
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chiang Mai (CNX-Chiang Mai Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a bathroom with a toilet, and a sliding door.

Superior Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, City View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Deluxe Room, City View

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory

A narrow corridor with bunk beds on either side, wooden walls, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

Shared Dormitory

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Chiang Mai

At The Arak Bed Bar and Hostel you'll be steps from Chiang Mai University and 2.2 km (1.3 mi) from Tha Phae Gate. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .At the hostel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Old City hostel include MAYA Lifestyle Shopping Center and Nimmanhaemin Road.
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What's nearby

  • Chiang Mai University - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wat Phra Singh - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Wat Chedi Luang - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sunday Walking Street Market - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Arak Bed Bar and Hostel

There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Chiang Mai hostel.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
The Arak Bed Bar and Hostel offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Cable televisions are provided. This Chiang Mai hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Arak Bed Bar and Hostel?

The Arak Bed Bar and Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Arak Bed Bar and Hostel?

No, The Arak Bed Bar and Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Arak Bed Bar and Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Arak Bed Bar and Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Arak Bed Bar and Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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!