The Grand Wipanan Residence
8.7 out of 10 from 369 reviewsChiang Mai
Full kitchen · 42–56 m² · Sleeps 3
from €45 night
Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Chiang Mai
16 stays · 13 aparthotels and 3 serviced apartments · from €24/night
Aparthotels and serviced apartments suit Chiang Mai because the city rewards slow stays. A kitchen and a bit of extra space help when you are splitting time between temples inside the old walls, day trips up Doi Suthep and a few weeks of remote work, and the city's cool season makes a longer visit easy to justify. Families and small groups also tend to find a separate living area more practical than a single hotel room. For background on the format, see what an aparthotel is.
16 stays
Where to stay in Chiang Mai
Old City
- first-time visitors
- temples
- walking
The old walled city is the historic heart, about 6.5 km around according to Wikivoyage, with sections of the wall at the gates and corners and the moat still in place. Wikivoyage counts more than 30 temples inside the walls, including Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Chiang Man. It says the area around Tha Phae Gate on the east side has the greatest number of tourist services, and that a Sunday Walking Street market starts there.
Stays in or near Old City
- Studio 365 Serviced Apartments · about 400 m away
Nimmanhaemin
- cafes
- shopping
- remote work
On the west side of the centre, Nimmanhaemin is a district of cafes, restaurants and shops along Nimmanhaemin Road and the sois off it, with the One Nimman shopping centre and the Chiang Mai University Art Museum nearby. Wikivoyage places it on the road out from the old city's north-west corner towards Doi Suthep. The airport is a short ride away.
Stays in or near Nimmanhaemin
- Triple Trees Residence former Double Tree Residence · about 900 m away
- A Good Nite at Nimman · about 400 m away
- The Dome Residence · about 700 m away
Night Bazaar and Chang Klan
- shopping
- nightlife
- families
Wikivoyage places the Night Bazaar and Changklan Road on the east side of the city towards the Ping River, where most of Chiang Mai's hotels and guest houses are, and says the Night Bazaar lies due east of Tha Phae Gate, about a 15-minute walk. Wikipedia describes the Night Bazaar as a large market known for local arts and handicrafts. It works for visitors who want a mix of sightseeing and evening activity.
Stays in or near Night Bazaar and Chang Klan
- Studio 365 Serviced Apartments · about 500 m away
- Sakorn Residence and Hotel · about 1 km away
Warorot and the Ping River
- local food
- markets
Warorot Market sits close to the Ping River, east of the old city, and Wikivoyage describes it as a market where locals shop, with a songthaew terminal whose colour-coded trucks serve destinations within about 50 km. It is a good base if you want to shop where locals do. The Sunday Walking Street from Tha Phae Gate and the Saturday Wualai Walking Street south of the moat are both a short ride away.
Stays in or near Warorot and the Ping River
- Sakorn Residence and Hotel · about 500 m away
- Studio 365 Serviced Apartments · about 500 m away
Getting around Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai International Airport is about 3 km south-west of the city centre, roughly 10 to 15 minutes by car according to Wikivoyage. Options from the terminal include flat-rate airport taxis, Grab rides, shuttle minibuses and negotiated songthaews. Wikipedia lists it as the fourth busiest airport in Thailand. The airport operator's guide also lists car-hire services at the terminal and a Chiang Mai City Bus service into the city.
Within town, red songthaews, shared pick-up trucks that roam the main streets rather than follow fixed routes, are the traditional way to get around. Wikivoyage notes that a posted maximum fare applies within the second ring road, so confirm the destination with the driver before setting off. Grab and Bolt are alternatives that give you a private car with cashless payment, and many visitors rent a motorbike. The old city is walkable, but the heat in the hot season makes a ride more appealing.
Living in Chiang Mai for longer
For a longer stay, Nimmanhaemin concentrates cafes, restaurants and shops, while Warorot Market and the weekend markets are the places to buy fresh produce and local goods. The Sunday Walking Street from Tha Phae Gate and the Saturday Wualai Walking Street give a weekly rhythm of things to do without leaving the centre.
The seasons affect how you plan a long visit. Wikivoyage dates the smoggy 'burning season' to February to April, so if you will be working from your apartment, ask about air conditioning and ventilation, and consider timing a month-long stay for the cool season. Wikivoyage's tips on getting around include clearly marked songthaews to Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep on the mountain north-west of the city, which makes a change of scene from a screen.
When to visit Chiang Mai
Wikivoyage describes three seasons: cool from November to February, which it calls the most pleasant, hot from March to June, and wet from July to October. It dates the 'burning season', when agricultural fires cause severe smog, to February to April, while Wikipedia says air pollution occurs mainly between December and April. Wikipedia records a maximum temperature of 42.5 °C.
Songkran, the Thai New Year, falls in mid-April (Wikivoyage gives 13 to 15 April) and is celebrated with water throughout the city. Yi Peng, the Lanna lantern tradition, coincides with Loi Krathong on the full moon in November, and the Tourism Authority of Thailand describes it as one of the most important festivals in the north. Both festivals are busy, so book apartments well ahead if your dates are fixed.
Chiang Mai is compact enough that the choice of neighbourhood matters more than the choice of building. The airport is only about 3 km south-west of the centre, so the question is usually which side of town suits your plans: inside the moat, around the Night Bazaar, or in the cafe-and-boutique streets of Nimmanhaemin. If you are comparing Thailand's other bases, the Thailand hub lists them all.
Long-stay tips for Chiang Mai
Of the 16 properties here, 2 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 1 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 7 include some form of housekeeping and 6 have a 24-hour front desk. For longer stays, the facts box on each property page shows exactly what the apartments include.
8 properties list a full kitchen and 8 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.
Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 45 m².
Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.
Aparthotel prices in Chiang Mai
We checked prices for 9 properties on 7 October 2026 (2 adults, 2 nights, about two weeks ahead). The lowest "from" price was €24 per night, the median €39 and the highest €101. The cheapest at that time was The Dome Residence. Prices change daily, so use the search box for your own dates.
Other cities in Thailand
Planning a longer trip? See aparthotels in Bangkok, Pattaya, Si Racha, Choeng Thale, Hua Hin, Rawai, Patong Beach and Karon.
| Price per night (from) | Properties |
|---|---|
| €20–€39 | 5 |
| €40–€59 | 2 |
| €80–€99 | 1 |
| €100–€119 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best area to stay in Chiang Mai?
For temples and walking, choose the Old City. For cafes, shops and longer stays, Nimmanhaemin suits many visitors. The Night Bazaar area on the east side is where many of the hotels and guest houses are.
How far is Chiang Mai airport from the city centre?
Wikivoyage puts the airport about 3 km south-west of the city centre, 10 to 15 minutes by car. You can reach town by taxi, Grab, shuttle minibus or songthaew.
When is the best time to visit Chiang Mai?
The cool season, November to February, is described as the most pleasant. March to June is hot, the burning season (February to April) brings smog, and July to October is wet.
When are Songkran and Yi Peng in Chiang Mai?
Songkran is celebrated in mid-April. Yi Peng takes place on the full moon in November alongside Loi Krathong, with sky lanterns released.
How do you get around Chiang Mai?
Songthaews, Grab or Bolt, and rented motorbikes are the common options. The old city centre can be explored on foot.
How many aparthotels are there in Chiang Mai?
We currently list 16 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Chiang Mai.
How much does an aparthotel in Chiang Mai cost?
On 7 October 2026, "from" prices ranged from €24 to €101 per night, with a median of €39.
Do aparthotels in Chiang Mai have kitchens?
16 of the 16 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.
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