Hostel Happy Elephant

Property class: 2.5

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
Close to Central Chiang Mai Airport and Tha Phae Gate, Hostel Happy Elephant provides amenities like a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

A single bed with a striped mattress and a pillow, a window with a curtain, and a headboard with a clock.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 86 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Female Dormitory

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Wua Lai, a neighborhood in Chiang Mai, Hostel Happy Elephant is near the airport. Tha Phae Gate is a notable landmark, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Chiang Mai Night Bazaar and Central Chiang Mai Airport. Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center and Mae Kha Canal Village are also worth visiting. Visit our Chiang Mai travel guide
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93/4 Wua Lai Rd., Haiya Subdistrict,, Mueang Chiang Mai District,, Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, 50100

What's nearby

  • A large Buddha statue in front of a temple with intricate architecture and a dragon statue.
    Wat Si Supan
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A historic gate with a sign, a modern building, and a tree-lined street at night.
    Chiang Mai Gate
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Wua Lai Walking Street
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center
    8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Central Chiang Mai Airport
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Ma Lune Specialty Coffee Roaster (มาลูน)
    1 min walk
  • ความลับของก๋วยเตี๋ยว
    5 min walk
  • แม่จันทร์หมี่เกี๊ยว
    6 min walk
  • ข้าวมันไก่นันทาราม (Kao Man Kai Nantaram)
    5 min walk
  • เต็งรุ่งเรือง (Teng Rung Ruang)
    3 min walk

About this property

Hostel Happy Elephant

  • Hostel near Tha Phae Gate
  • Close to Central Chiang Mai Airport, Hostel Happy Elephant provides amenities like a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Hostel Happy Elephant feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
  • Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2025
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard

Important information

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Hostel Happy Elephant pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hostel Happy Elephant?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hostel Happy Elephant?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hostel Happy Elephant located?

Located in Wua Lai, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wua Lai Walking Street, Tha Phae Gate, and Chiang Mai Night Bazaar. Central Chiang Mai Airport and Chiang Mai University are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Hostel Happy Elephant Reviews

8.0

Very Good

6.0

Cleanliness

6.0

Amenities

10

Staff & service
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

La familia
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Pas tres chers mais c est le juste prix
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025