Loft House Homestay — a clean, budget stay in quiet Ban Hong
If you're after a Lamphun stay that's easy on the wallet but genuinely clean and quiet, Loft House Homestay (formerly OYO 659) is one many travellers mention. It's a budget homestay of around 10–11 rooms in Ban Hong, southwest of Lamphun town. Rooms are air-conditioned, some with a fridge and small kitchenette, with free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. It isn't fancy, but it offers value that's hard to find at this price. From approx ฿650/night · scored 9.2 on Trip.com.
Loft House Homestay is a budget stay in Ban Hong, a district southwest of Lamphun town. It was formerly part of the OYO chain as OYO 659 Loft House Homestay before reverting to its own name. What lands it among Lamphun's budget picks is rooms that are cleaner than the price suggests and a genuinely quiet setting. It's not a luxury hotel — it's a place to sleep that does its job well on a tight budget.
The roughly 10–11 rooms are all air-conditioned. Several come with a fridge, minibar and a small kitchenette for heating food or making coffee — a real plus for longer stays or anyone watching food costs. Bathrooms have a water heater and the basics covered, and rooms are a comfortable size for one or two. Reviews repeatedly note how clean and tidy the rooms are, beyond what you'd expect at this rate.
"Clean room, nice and quiet, friendly hosts, not expensive, fast Wi-Fi and easy parking — great value for the price."
On service, there's a 24-hour front desk, which is rare for a homestay at this price. There's an in-house restaurant and room service, daily housekeeping and a lift. Staff earn praise for being friendly and helpful. The things to know before booking: there's no breakfast and no pool — this is a clean, cheap place to sleep, not a resort to spend the whole day in.
Location is the one thing to understand first. Ban Hong is a rural district of Lamphun, a fair way from Lamphun town and Wat Phra That Hariphunchai. The area around the property is quiet, with local temples like Wat Huai Paeng and Wat Dong Mafueang within 2–3 km, plus convenience stores and local eateries nearby. It's roughly 50-odd kilometres from Chiang Mai Airport. Having your own car is by far the easiest option, as cars are hard to hail out here and town isn't a short hop away.
Straight up: Loft House Homestay isn't for everyone. If you want to stay in central Lamphun and walk to Wat Hariphunchai or a night market, this is too far out. But if you're driving, breaking up a trip around Ban Hong or heading south toward Li–Doi Tao, and you want a clean room at a low price, it's hard-to-find value. The 9.2 on Trip.com — with a matching 9.2 across cleanliness, amenities, location and service — shows a place that performs consistently in its own lane.
A tip from reading the reviews: ask for a room with a fridge and kitchenette if you're staying several nights, since it saves a lot on food when nearby options are limited. With no breakfast on site, grab supplies from a convenience store or local market in advance. And if you arrive late, the 24-hour front desk has you covered — though giving a rough arrival time helps things run smoothly.
In short, Loft House Homestay is simple, value-led lodging — clean, quiet, with the basics covered and the reassurance of a 24-hour desk. It suits road-trippers, budget travellers and anyone needing a night around Ban Hong without paying much, in exchange for an out-of-town location and limited facilities.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Clean rooms, great value on a budget
- ✓ Quiet and easy to sleep in
- ✓ Fast Wi-Fi and convenient free parking
- ✓ 24-hour front desk — late check-in is fine
- ! Located in Ban Hong, far from Lamphun town
- ! No breakfast and no pool
- ! A car is best — hard to hail one out here
- ✓ Cleanliness scores top marks in many reviews
- ✓ Some rooms have a fridge and kitchenette for longer stays
- ✓ Friendly, helpful staff
- ✓ Low price, ideal for budget travellers
- ! Rural area with limited options nearby
- ! Not close to the main in-town sights
- ! Basic amenities — not a resort
- 💡If you want to stay in central Lamphun and walk to Wat Hariphunchai — this sits out in Ban Hong district → a stay in Lamphun town will be more convenient.
- 💡If you're not driving yourself — cars are hard to hail in Ban Hong and town isn't a short hop → sort out transport before you book.
- 💡If you need breakfast and a pool — this place has neither → bring your own food or pick a stay with those services.