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About the Yellow Fellow Hostel
Located in the heart of Chiang Mai's historic Old Quarter, this popular hostel is especially favored by independent travelers seeking a perfect blend of social interaction and comfort. Its central location allows guests to easily reach temples, night markets, restaurants, and the popular North Gate Jazz Co-op on foot – an ideal and charming base for exploring the city. The hostel also serves as a hub for excursions and local experiences, with staff happy to provide tips on day trips and local attractions.
The atmosphere is sociable without being noisy – guests consistently praise the relaxed common room and the bar in the backyard as ideal meeting places for other travelers. The staff are frequently mentioned by name for their friendliness and helpfulness, and the hostel's smoothies are recommended by several guests. The accommodation also serves as a base for tours and excursions, making it ideal for those planning trips around Chiang Mai and to the temples.
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Google reviews
My stay here was truly wonderful! The staff was friendly and the atmosphere very pleasant. There's a bar in the back, which I didn't visit, but it looked like a good place to meet. The accommodation is centrally located in Chiang Mai and offers good access to the airport, various temples, and many restaurants. I will definitely stay here again when I return to Chiang Mai!
A truly fantastic place to stay in Chiang Mai! It's close to many lovely restaurants and cozy cafes, as well as the famous North Gate jazz club. The two lovely ladies, Mei and Angie, who work here were incredibly helpful and kind, making our stay even more enjoyable. 🫶
I'm surprised by the many good reviews for this place. That's exactly how we ended up here! The staff were friendly, if a bit odd, but what really put me off were the bathrooms. There was no air conditioning on our first night, and we were woken up in the middle of the night by staff checking in new guests. The bathrooms in a Swedish prison would have been better than the one we had to use, and the filth ran all the way to the courtyard. Rats kept us company outside, too. We did make some great friends, but that distracted us from the deplorable state of the hostel. And what was with the towels? I'm pretty sure they were being sold as blankets. Definitely not for a sober stay.
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Questions about the Yellow Fellow Hostel
The Yellow Fellow Hostel has a rating of 4.8★ based on 606 Google reviews.
The best time to visit Chiang Mai is from November to February, as the weather is most stable then. Peak season is December to January and Songkran (April). Those who travel early in the day generally encounter fewer visitors. Travel from mid-February to April should be carefully considered (smog and heat).
The Yellow Fellow Hostel is located at 87, ตำบลศรีภูมิ อำเภอเมืองเชียงใหม่ เชียงใหม่ 50200, Thailand, in Chiang Mai. The usual means of transportation in Chiang Mai are red songthaews (shared pickup trucks) and Grab (available in the city center).
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