Food Scene
The Larder Cafe & Bar
9 Suk Kasame RdOne of the best breakfasts in town.
After wandering around the independent designer stalls, come rest here with quirky drinks and desserts.
9 locals recommend
Dom Cafe 西瓜冰
165 Huay Kaew RdAfter wandering around the independent designer stalls, come rest here with quirky drinks and desserts.
Anchan Vegetarian Restaurant
28 Nimmanahaeminda RoadOne of the best vegetarian options in town.
When you need a break from Thai food, try this renowned Japanese restaurant.
23 locals recommend
Tengoku
11 Nimmana Haeminda Rd Lane 5When you need a break from Thai food, try this renowned Japanese restaurant.
Ristr8to - Specialty coffee
Coffee fix - tick!
The Salad Concept
49/9-10 ถนน นิมมานเหมินทร์When you need a health fix!
Overstand Coffee & Breakfast Chiang Mai
19/3 Ratchamanka Road Soi 2Undeniably the best breakfast in town.
Akha Ama Coffee
ถนนFair trade coffee at its finest.
ต๋องอาหารเมือง
13 Nimmanahaeminda RoadYou can't come to Northern Thailand without trying some of the local cuisine!
Silky, spicy and nourishing, come try Chiang Mai's signature curry noodle dish.
33 locals recommend
Kao Soy Nimman
22 Nimmana Haeminda Rd Lane 7Silky, spicy and nourishing, come try Chiang Mai's signature curry noodle dish.
Blackitch Artisan Kitchen
Beautifully executed Japanese inspired fare.
By Hand Pizza Cafe
25 Moon Muang Rd Lane 7This is our weekly pizza fix!
Simple street side fare with flavours that pack a punch!
15 locals recommend
Nong Bee's Burmese Restaurant & Library
28 Nimmana Haeminda Rd Lane 1Simple street side fare with flavours that pack a punch!
Lert-Ros Restaurant
18/4 Rachadamnoen RoadBBQ fish and pork....finger licking good!
Street Pizza
15 Thapae RdThin crust pizza with an injection of Chiang Mai cool.
Khagee
30 Chiang Mai-Lamphun Soi 1Cafe with simple pastries and sandwiches.
Gallery, cafe and shop...spend the afternoon luxuriating in the beautifully curated surroundings.
65 locals recommend
Woo Cafe-Art Gallery-Lifestyle Shop
80 ถนน เจริญราษฎร์Gallery, cafe and shop...spend the afternoon luxuriating in the beautifully curated surroundings.
The River Market Restaurant
12 Charoen Prathet RdFine Thai fare with a view of the Iron Bridge.
Bagel House Cafe
1 Moon Muang Rd Lane 8Closest you'll come to a New York bagel.
Angel's Secrets Cafe
27 Moonmuang Rd Lane 5Good breakfasts and surprisingly good croissants!
Smiley Kitchen
Perfect spot for home cooked Japanese lunch.
A little out of the way but one of our favourite northern Thai restaurants.
12 locals recommend
Baan Rai Yam Yen
14 เจริญราษฎร์ 14A little out of the way but one of our favourite northern Thai restaurants.
David's Kitchen at 909
113 ถนน บำรุงราษฎร์International fare with impeccable standards.
Will convert the most hardened meat eaters. It is situated in the temple grounds of Wat Suan Dok.
9 locals recommend
Pun Pun Organic Veggie Restaurant
Will convert the most hardened meat eaters. It is situated in the temple grounds of Wat Suan Dok.
Fruiturday
Nimmana Haeminda Road Lane 11For your Mango and Sticky Rice fix!
Love At First Bite
28 Charoen Muang RdLovely cake in a lovely garden.
Butter is Better Diner & Bakery
8-9 Changklan RdClassic American diner fare.
Starbucks
For you die-hard Starbucks fans.
Bake & Bite
13 Soi Kaeo Nawarat 3/2Not the prettiest location but also reliable breakfasts and pastries.
Don't let looks deceive you. We've had one of the best Nasu Dendakus here! Plus, it's walking distance from home and cheap to boot.
7 locals recommend
Botan
Don't let looks deceive you. We've had one of the best Nasu Dendakus here! Plus, it's walking distance from home and cheap to boot.
Everything Else
Nat Motor Company Limited
199/7-8 Huay Kaew RdGet your bike rentals from this reliable dealer.
GSB Nimmanahaeminda
15/1 ถนน นิมมานเหมินทร์For your banking and money exchange needs.
Chaya Massage & Spa
Pretty consistent quality body massages at this quaint little operation.
Explore, get lost, and walk out with things you never knew you needed!
210 locals recommend
ตลาด วโรรส
Explore, get lost, and walk out with things you never knew you needed!
Power House Fitness Center
If you like to sweat it out!
Fah Lanna Spa - in the Old Town
57/1 Wiang Kaew RdA beautiful spa experience.
Spa experience from the luxe group Oasis.
21 locals recommend
Oasis Spa (Chiang Mai, Siri Mangkalajarn)
102 Siri Mangkalajarn RdSpa experience from the luxe group Oasis.
This is the massage school to go to. Tranquil surrounds in a rural village setting. You will never want to leave!
Baan Hom Samunphrai
This is the massage school to go to. Tranquil surrounds in a rural village setting. You will never want to leave!
Shopping
One stop shop with cinema, food and supermarket options.
646 locals recommend
Maya Lifestyle Shopping Center
55 หมู่ที่ 5 Huay Kaew RoadOne stop shop with cinema, food and supermarket options.
iberry Garden
13 Soi Sai Nam PhuengDesserts in a well designed setting.
Come high street shopping on Soi 1. Studio Naenna for textiles. Wit's Collections for divine collectibles.
Loyfar
Come high street shopping on Soi 1. Studio Naenna for textiles. Wit's Collections for divine collectibles.
CentralFestival Chiangmai
99/2 หมู่ที่ 4 ถนน ซุปเปอร์ไฮเวย์ เชียงใหม่-ลำปางRetail therapy.
See how the locals get their fresh produce. Try a local breakfast of rice soup in the surrounding restaurants.
55 locals recommend
Ton Payom Market
ซอยSee how the locals get their fresh produce. Try a local breakfast of rice soup in the surrounding restaurants.
Rincome night market
Huay Kaew RoadLocal mini night bazaar.
Kad Suan Kaew
21 Huay Kaew RdDated shopping complex but it has all the basics.
Suna Living Retail Store
A day trip out to the wood craving and souvenir centre.
Sightseeing
Peace and serenity and a wander around the cave network at this ancient temple in the forest.
200 locals recommend
Wat Umong
Peace and serenity and a wander around the cave network at this ancient temple in the forest.
คณะวิจิตรศิลป์ มหาวิทยาลัยเชียงใหม่
239 Huay Kaew RoadSome lovely gardens around the campus.
Wat Chedi Luang
103 Prapokkloa RdThis is the blockbuster temple you shouldn't miss!
A favourite temple of the locals, come chat with some monks in the back garden.
357 locals recommend
Wat Phra Singh
2 Samlarn RdA favourite temple of the locals, come chat with some monks in the back garden.
Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep
Venerated place of worship with views of the cityscape.
Don't miss this temple built next to a waterfall on the way to Doi Suthep.
10 locals recommend
Wat Pha Lat
ถนน ศรีวิชัยDon't miss this temple built next to a waterfall on the way to Doi Suthep.
This temple is surrounded by some of the best boutiques in town. Try Sop Moei Arts nearby for Fair Trade textiles and homewares.
23 locals recommend
Wat Ket Karam
96 ถนน เจริญราษฎร์This temple is surrounded by some of the best boutiques in town. Try Sop Moei Arts nearby for Fair Trade textiles and homewares.
If you cope with the crowds then this market along this silver making area is for you. Don't miss out on the silver temple, Wat Sri Suphan which is lit up on market nights.
11 locals recommend
wualai road saturday night market
If you cope with the crowds then this market along this silver making area is for you. Don't miss out on the silver temple, Wat Sri Suphan which is lit up on market nights.
The silver temple. Come see the craftsmen hand beat these remarkable panels of metal relief work.
45 locals recommend
Wat Sri Suphan
100 Wua Lai RoadThe silver temple. Come see the craftsmen hand beat these remarkable panels of metal relief work.
Arcade Bus Terminal
Buses leaving for other provinces.
Chiang Mai Railway Station
Railway to Bangkok.
Chiang Mai International Airport
60 Thanon MahidolChiang Mai International and Domestic Airport.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bus Bar
79/1 Loi Kroh RdCool bar by the river with drinks as you would guess served out of a bus!
Warm Up Cafe
40 ถนน นิมมานเหมินทร์Sometimes you gotta get your dancing shoes on.
Craft beers with prices like back home. But sometimes you do get homesick.
53 locals recommend
Beer Republic
Craft beers with prices like back home. But sometimes you do get homesick.
Music and patrons alike sprawl out onto the road near the North Gate.
151 locals recommend
The North Gate Jazz Co-Op
Sri Poom RoadMusic and patrons alike sprawl out onto the road near the North Gate.