Best Hotels Near Old City Moat

Ancient walled city with 30+ temples and a uniquely Thai character. We've hand-picked the best hotels in Chiang Mai within easy reach, so you can explore the area without the commute.

Our Picks — Chiang Mai

Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai
$$$$Price range
★ 9.5

Spread across 60 acres of landscaped grounds modelled on the ancient Lanna Kingdom, Dhara Dhevi is one of Asia's most theatrical luxury destinations — Colonial Suite villas, a legendary spa, and a visual splendour unlike anywhere else.

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137 Pillars House
$$$Price range
★ 9.4

A meticulously restored 1889 teak trading house on the Ping River, 137 Pillars House is Chiang Mai's most historically significant boutique hotel — 30 suites of exquisite craftsmanship, a world-class bar, and the finest pool in the city.

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Ping Nakara Boutique Hotel
$$Price range
★ 9.1

A Victorian-meets-Lanna boutique hotel just minutes from the Night Bazaar — 19 rooms of whimsical elegance with a walled garden, plunge pool, and authentic Northern Thai hospitality.

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Na Nirand Romantic Boutique Resort
$$Price range
★ 9

Tucked along a quiet stretch of the Ping River, Na Nirand is a genuinely romantic small resort of 36 Lanna-style rooms set around a beautiful pool garden — one of Chiang Mai's best-kept secrets.

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Sala Lanna Chiang Mai
$$Price range
★ 9

A stylish boutique property on the Ping River with easy walking access to the Old City — 15 elegant rooms, a lovely rooftop terrace, and the gracious personalised service that defines the Sala Hotels brand.

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Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai
$$$$Price range
★ 9.8

Arguably the finest resort in Southeast Asia, the Four Seasons Chiang Mai sits in working rice paddies with backdrop views of the mountains — 98 pavilions and villas with private pools, a Michelin-starred restaurant, and an extraordinary Thai cooking school.

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