Where to Stay in Phayao?
12 Hotels We Actually Reviewed
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Phuglong is the most-reviewed hotel in Phayao — 371 reviews, scoring 8.9. It sits on Chai Kwan Road in the heart of town, within walking distance of the lakefront, and some rooms have a balcony overlooking the lake. Rooms run a generous ~30 sqm with big windows, and prices start at just ฿850 — well-judged for a central, lake-view spot like this.

ABIZZ is a lakeside hotel where a lake-view room with a balcony starts at just ฿790, scoring 9.0 from 110 reviews. It sits on the Ban Tom side right by Kwan Phayao; the Lake View rooms have a private balcony facing the water, and there's a lift and free parking. With rates from ฿650, it's a sensible pick for the lakeside — ideal if you have a car and want to wake up to the water.

Hop Inn is a budget chain hotel that scores a high 9.4 from 109 reviews. The appeal is consistency — clean rooms, comfy beds, a price that fits a budget, no frills but everything you need. It's on Tha Kwan Road in the town centre near Kwan Phayao, walkable to the lakefront and the markets, ideal for a single-night stop or a stopover on a longer trip.

KM Kwanphayao is a town hotel that throws in both a buffet breakfast and free bikes, scoring 8.9 from 141 reviews. It's on Lampang Road in Wiang, near Kwan Phayao, so you can cycle along the lake with ease. There's a large ~100 sqm Family Room for groups and free parking, with rates from just ฿650.

Rico Resort is a garden resort on the Chiang Kham side, with an outdoor pool and a tennis court, scoring 9.1 from 53 reviews. The draw is the wide garden grounds with a pond, a gym and an on-site restaurant — a quiet place to unwind. It's a smart base if you're exploring Wat Nantaram or the Phu Sang waterfall, so you don't have to drive back to Phayao town every day.

M2 Hotel Waterside is a 4-star lakeside hotel with a rooftop overlooking the lake and a swimming pool, scoring 8.3. It's the highest star tier in this guide; the appeal is the Lake View rooms with big windows facing the water and the rooftop space for watching the sunset. It's on the Ban Tom side, ideal if you have a car and want the full lakeside atmosphere.

Naga Tara is a lakeside boutique resort with a Honeymoon Pool Villa and lake-view villas, scoring 8.4. It sits on the Ban Tom side by Kwan Phayao, with a swimming pool and villa-grade rooms facing the lake — ideal for couples after a private spot by the water. Standard rooms start at ฿1,100, with the Pool Villa from ฿2,800 if you're marking a special occasion.

Dee Hotel is a budget hotel with rooms bigger than the price suggests, from just ฿620, scoring 8.9 from 43 reviews. Superior rooms run about 24 sqm, with the Deluxe stepping up to 28 sqm and some adding a balcony. It's on Phahonyothin Road on the Ban Tom side, easy in and out of town, with a two-bedroom Family Room for families — ideal for budget travellers who still want room to breathe.

I Ya Guesthouse is a small guesthouse with the highest review score in this guide — 9.8 (from 16 reviews). The appeal is the cleanliness, the big bathrooms and attentive hosts, all in a quiet setting on the Mae Puem outskirts. There are only about four rooms, with parking right outside — ideal if you have a car and value a clean, quiet stay over a central location.

M2 Hotel is the cheapest of the town hotels here (dorms aside), from just ฿700, scoring 8.2 from 57 reviews. It's on Pratu Klong 1 Road in the heart of Phayao, walkable to the markets and the lakefront. There's free parking, free Wi-Fi and the Happy Mori Cafe for breakfast — ideal for budget travellers who want to stay central without a car.

The Cozy Nest is a boutique-styled guesthouse in the town centre, within walking distance of Kwan Phayao, scoring 8.3 from 14 reviews. It's on Ratchawong Road, with boutique-styled rooms of about 20 sqm, clean, from ฿700. The appeal is the central location for those without a car — you can walk to the lakefront, the markets and the restaurants — ideal for couples or solo travellers who like a small place with character.

ME HUG is the cheapest stay in this guide — dorm beds from just ฿250, scoring 8.3. It's right across from the Phayao bus terminal, near the lake and the town centre, ideal for travellers arriving by coach who can walk straight to their bed. There are single-sex dorms with lockers and private Twin/Double rooms for those who want their own space — ideal for backpackers and solo travellers.