Chiang Mai – best location to base ourselves?

[captaindave]

Hi all,

The weeks are flying by and i still havnt sorted anything for Chiang Mai…

Appreciate views/advice on which part of the city to base ourselves ? Have read a lot of articles/ forums and just ended up more confused than ever, so hoping the seasoned travellers on here can rescue me 🙂

Have been to Thailand a few years back, but not CM, last time did BKK, Khon Kaen ( up north where my son was based at the time ) and Koh Samui.

This time round so far its BKK, Koh Chang and CM – ( if i get my arris into gear… )

[BuildBackBetter]

CM is a small city, more like a town. You can get around quickly – maybe asking your hotel to arrange a taxi could help. My favourite is to hire a motorcycle (scooter) and go around.

[0 post]

Yep it’s easy to get around so you want to get the best quality hotel for your points or money, vaguely central. You should be able to find somewhere 4* (and that’s a real 4*) for under £40.

You can visit the night markets/ food stalls/ seafood emporiums on foot or with a cheap taxi/ tuk tuk.

[captaindave]

Thanks for feedback.

Cracked on with it today and booked the Aksara Heritage.