Where to Stay in Phrae?
12 Hotels We've Reviewed
Prices Compared Across 3 Sites

Huen Him Kong is a small 9-room boutique in the heart of Phrae's old town, the most consistently reviewed stay in this list, scoring 8.8 across 327 reviews. What guests love is the warm guesthouse feel — like staying at a relative's home — attentive staff, and a Nai Wiang location within walking reach of Khum Chao Luang, Wat Luang and Kad Kong Kao market. The balcony rooms where you can sit and take in the old-town air are the highlight, and from ฿850 it's good value for the location and the score.

Hug Inn is a boutique B&B with the highest score among the 3-star group in this guide at 9.2. The draw is industrial-loft styling mixed with the indigo (mor hom) tones Phrae is known for, breakfast included with every room, and owners who look after you like a friend's place. The Nai Wiang location is walkable to the old town. There's an 80-sqm Family Room that sleeps up to 6 with two bathrooms — a fit for a group.

The Indigo House is an indigo-cloth-themed boutique in the Thung Hong district, heavily reviewed with 275 reviews and a score of 8.6. The draw is a design that threads Phrae's signature mor hom indigo through the whole hotel — photogenic — with rooms in several sizes from Standard up to Family. The Thung Hong location suits drivers heading up to Phra That Cho Hae or shopping for indigo cloth, and from ฿790 it's good value for a boutique with a clear design.

PhoomThai Garden is a Lanna garden hotel in the centre of town and the most-reviewed in this guide — over 1,109 reviews, scoring 8.1. The draw is a leafy teak-garden setting with a pool and spa on site, rare for a stay at this price in Phrae. The Nai Wiang location lets you drive or walk to the old town. It's a solid pick for families who want both a pool and a central base.

Come Moon Loft is a loft-style boutique on the Yom riverside in town, with a low entry price of just ฿650, scoring 8.7. The draw is raw bare-concrete loft styling with an edgy look, and a Yom-riverside location near the walking street, handy for going out at night. Rooms aren't large but are clean and simply done — a fit for couples or friends who want location and design on a budget.

Need A Nap is a hostel with a cafe and the highest score among stays at this price, 9.3 across 100 reviews. What guests love is the cleanliness, the minimalist styling, an in-house cafe to relax in, and private rooms with their own bathroom — no sharing needed. The Nai Wiang location in the central old town makes it easy to explore and find food. From ฿650 it suits solo travellers, couples or groups of friends after good value.

SuanGlangNa is a boutique homestay amid the rice fields and the highest-scoring stay in this guide at 9.4. The selling point is the atmosphere of a house out in the rice fields with mountain views — quiet and private, with nature-led decor — a fit for those who really want to escape the bustle. There are rooms in several outlooks: garden, mountain and courtyard. It sits on the edge of town in the Suan Khuean/Ban Thin area, best for drivers, and from ฿657 it's great value for a score this high.

Hop Inn is a budget chain that delivers a consistent standard, scoring a high 9.2. The draw is clean rooms and comfy beds to the same standard at every branch — no guesswork — a fit for anyone wanting a clean, affordable bed in a central location. There's free parking and free Wi-Fi. The rooms aren't flashy, but they work well for a one-night stopover or for travellers who'd rather not gamble on an unfamiliar stay.

B2 Phrae is a budget chain hotel, the cheapest in this guide from just ฿590, and heavily reviewed with 596 reviews, scoring 8.6. The draw is the B2 chain standard — clean rooms, comfy beds, very low rates — a fit for budget travellers who drive themselves. The Pa Maet location on the edge of town is a short drive from the old town. There's a 30-sqm Junior Suite for a small family, plus free parking.

Baanthep is a homestay in an old teak house filled with antiques — like sleeping in a small museum, scoring 9.0. The selling point is the original teak-house atmosphere and the owner's antique collection, a vintage feel you won't find in an ordinary hotel. It sits inside the old city walls, walkable to Kad Kong Kao market and the old ramparts. There's a Family Suite, plus free parking — a fit for those who want a stay with a story in the old town.

Taris Art is a budget art-styled hotel in central Nai Wiang from just ฿650, scoring 8.2 across 92 reviews. The draw is art-led decor with more colour than you'd expect at this price, and a Nai Wiang location you can explore the town from. Rooms aren't large but are clean, with several types from Deluxe Twin to Junior Suite — a fit for budget travellers who still want a touch of design in the centre of town.

Huern Na Na is a Nai Wiang boutique with a saltwater pool — rare for a stay in Phrae town. The draw is the pool and roomy suites up to 72 sqm for special occasions. The Nai Wiang location is walkable to the old town. Its average score sits at 7.4, lower than others in this guide, because some reviews mention inconsistent upkeep and service — but if a pool in the centre of town is the priority, from ฿890 it remains a rare option.