Deluxe Triple Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Air conditioning
Hotel · Chiang Mai · Chiang Mai Province
Oyo 788 Galare Guest House - Chiang Mai
A calm, riverside guest house in Chiang Mai with a friendly team, simple rooms, and an open-air restaurant that guests keep coming back to.
- Riverside setting with easy access to the night market
- Helpful staff who arrange tours, motorbike rentals, and river trips
- Affordable rooms with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi
8.6
Great
195 reviews
Booking.com 8.6 · 195 reviews
About
Oyo 788 Galare Guest House - Chiang Mai
Oyo 788 Galare Guest House sits along the river in Chiang Mai, about a 20-minute stroll from Tha Phae Gate. The 30-room property keeps things simple: clean rooms with parquet floors and flat-screen TVs, plus free Wi-Fi throughout. Parking is available on site, which is a practical bonus in the city.
The open-air restaurant serves Thai and Japanese dishes, with breakfast available for 65 Thai baht per person per day. Guests often mention the garden as a pleasant surprise. The front desk team is known for being helpful, arranging private tours, motorbike rentals, and river trip bookings without pressure.
- Wi-Fi
- Free toiletries
- Flat-screen TV
- Parquet floor
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
4 reasons to book- Helpful, friendly staff — Guests consistently praise the team for arranging tours, motorbike rentals, and river trips quickly and without pressure.
- Riverside location near the night market — Set along the river yet close to restaurants and the night market, with the old city a short walk away.
- Affordable rooms with air conditioning — Rates from £27 per night, with all room types including air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and private bathroom.
- On-site restaurant with Thai and Japanese options — An open-air restaurant serves a mix of cuisines, with breakfast available for 65 baht per person per day.
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Worth weighing
4 to weigh- Breakfast costs extra — Unlike many hotels that include breakfast, here it's 65 baht per person per day. Guests who expect it included may be surprised.
- Older guest house style — The property is described as a guest house with basic furnishings. Travelers seeking modern or luxury amenities might find it too simple.
- Check-in window ends at 23:59 — If you arrive after midnight, you may need to make special arrangements, which could be inconvenient for late flights.
- No pets allowed — The property does not permit pets, so those traveling with animals need to look elsewhere.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Standard Double Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Air conditioning
Standard Single Room
- 1 Single bed
- Air conditioning
Standard Twin Room
- 3 Single beds
- Air conditioning
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Free toiletries
- Parquet floor
Internet
- Wi-Fi
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.6/10 from 195 reviews
Booking.com · 8.6 · 195 reviews
8.6Verified guest“Great spot, comfy beds, and staff who really help. The food was excellent, and the restaurant has a view over the river. They arranged private tours for us.”
8.6Verified guest“Nice and quiet, just outside the old city but still within walking distance. Staff were helpful and friendly with anything we needed.”
8.6Verified guest“All in all, a chilled-out base for travelling in Chiang Mai. The room was great value, and we were pleasantly surprised by the garden. Breakfast costs 65 baht per person per day.”
8.6Verified guest“The staff remembered me after many years. There's an open-air restaurant with a Japanese menu as well. Room was comfortable and spacious, and there was no pressure to buy tours or services. They also offer motorbike rentals and river trip bookings.”
8.6Verified guest“Staff were really friendly, the food was excellent, and the location couldn't be better.”
8.6Verified guest“Excellent staff, very helpful. They arranged all our excursions quickly on the day we arrived. Rooms were clean and the location along the river was nice. I would definitely stay here again. Very affordable.”
04 — Location
Getting around Chiang Mai
The property sits in Chiang Mai.
Tha Phae Gate: The historic gate is a 20-minute stroll from the guest house, a pleasant walk along the river or through the streets.
Night Market: Conveniently close for evening exploration, with stalls for food, crafts, and souvenirs just a short walk away.
Old City: Within walking distance, the old city offers temples, cafes, and a quieter atmosphere for daytime wandering.
7 Chareonprathet Rd., Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 14:00-23:59
- Check-out
- By 12:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Property
- 30 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 until 23:59, and check-out is by 12:00.
Is breakfast included in the room rate?
No, breakfast is available at the on-site restaurant for 65 Thai baht per person per day.
Does the guest house have parking?
Yes, parking is available on site.
Are pets allowed at the property?
No, pets are not allowed.
What room types are available?
The guest house offers Deluxe Triple Rooms with one king-size bed, Standard Double Rooms with one king-size bed, Standard Single Rooms with one single bed, and Standard Twin Rooms with three single beds. All rooms include air conditioning.
Does the guest house offer airport transfer?
There is no information about airport transfer in the provided data.
The bottom line
Oyo 788 Galare Guest House delivers exactly what budget-conscious travellers need: a clean, comfortable room in a prime riverside location, backed by a standout staff. It's a dependable choice for backpackers and anyone who values service over frills.
8.6A solid, affordable base with some of the friendliest staff in Chiang Mai.
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