After a couple of days in central Chiang Mai, Insight Hostel offered me a quiet spot to relax and recharge. The staff is exceptionally friendly, everything is very clean and safe. The nearby university neighborhood provides cheap and creative coffee shops and restaurants.

The only downside for me was the nearby airport. It was quiet during the night -- but you'll definitely hear starting planes in the morning and evening.

The location is peaceful and quiet, surrounded by trees. The dorm was female with 16 beds total, but layout meant it didn’t seem that many people. The people I met were lovely with a meant staying medium term. It’s walking distance to Wat umong, nice coffee shops, restaurants and convenience stores, night market, university. I would stay again if I wanted somewhere quiet.

Overall it needs a bit of repair, the light in the dorm was broken, one sink not working. There are two showers, with one shower cold water only. It was high season so maybe needs more than one clean a day.

The hostel is charming, featuring traditional wooden Thai houses and a serene ambiance. It’s conveniently located just a 9-minute walk from the renowned Wat Umong temple and only a 15-minute drive from the airport. As a light sleeper, I was pleasantly surprised by how peaceful it was at night, allowing me to enjoy a restful sleep.

The staff doesn't speak English, so it's helpful to have Google Translate ready on your phone. They initially forgot to provide towels in the private room I booked, but this was quickly resolved.

I returned twice and stayed at this place for 12 nights. I love it because: + friendly and responsive staff & host (english speaking) + clean toilet, bed & common areas + quiet and relaxing environment surrounded by trees + nice outdoor kitchen and hangout area + a lot of cheap eateries & beverages close by + close to nature activities, e.g. monk's trail, wat umong, etc. + beautiful lightning of the trees at night - bicycle parking point at the venue, so you can rent a bicycle via app

- issues with partly dysfunctional air conditioning and construction work, thus facing temporarily not ususable women's bathroom but they have solved the issue very well and upgraded me to another room for the last 2 nights. thanks! - you can hear some planes departing and landing, but after the last place it is quiet. - wifi not always stable, but works most of the time

+ quiet, peaceful, lots of greenery + clean, spacious & lovely outdoor kitchen & hangout area (homey feeling) + close to chiang mai university eateries & nature activities + clean female dorm & bed + friendly staff (but it was not so easy to catch the service woman and ask questions since did not speak english) + nice relaxing catch up with fellow travelers + available on-site: a) a bicycle rental station (via app) within the hostel b) big meditation room upstairs (but only with very flat sitting pads)

- toilet & shower could be cleaned more often (it has not been cleaned when i arrived but also not during my 5 days stay). - matrice was a bit hard, but okayish for a few days.

Perfect for those who like tranquility. The owners create a wonderfully relaxed, calm atmosphere. I met such lovely guests. Breakfast is toast, coffee and fruit. There’s a pleasant relaxed area near to reception. Nice greenery. Nice grounds. It’s near to the university so food is cheap, abundant and great quality. I ate with Chinese students in a restaurant- food was outstanding for 80 bat.

This place is quiet, clean and in close distance to Chiang Mai University, where you can find lots of decent and cheap restaurant choices. Also, Its neighborhood is full of greenery. Only several companions are living in the dorm, so you won't find to much disturb.

The vertical space of the double-deck bed is too limited. You can't even sit straight on your bed and should always be careful to not hitting your head.

Wonderful haven where you can escape the hustle and bustle of city life. I keep coming back! The place attracts such interesting guests and the calm ambiance makes for easy exchanges and happy chance meetings. I can’t recommend it enough.

There isn’t an abundance of hot water but I honestly didn’t care as everything else outweighs this small inconvenience.

Quiet area, clean, comfortable. Had the whole dorm to myself. Let me check out later as I was waiting for a flight.

This accommodation is a true gem on the outskirts of Chiang Mai! The charm of the exterior and the tranquility of being at a reasonable tuktuk distance from the city center convinced me entirely! The female dormitory was spacious and quiet! A great find that I wouldn't hesitate to return to if another trip is planned.