Like Home

If you like cigarette and pot smoke with your meals you’ll appreciate Like Home. Dining is outdoors but can be crowded and there’s no designated no smoking area. Some of the smokers are very inconsiderate. The room was not bad for the price. Dinner was tasty.

The owner, Noi, behaved terribly. She yelled at me in front of all the customers and had an extremely unpleasant attitude. This morning, my Airbnb host took me to Noi’s shop to rent a scooter. She was very busy, and I waited there until another woman eventually provided me with the scooter. She asked for 50 THB for gas but didn’t explain the ‘pick up empty and return empty’ rule. When I returned the scooter, I asked about it again, and suddenly, Noi started yelling at me, calling me stupid for not understanding their gas rules. She also mentioned “she didn’t pay” in front of all her customers, even though they asked for a 1000 THB deposit and 250 THB upon return. She made it seem like it was all my fault. This is the worst experience I’ve encountered during my 1.5 weeks in Thailand so far. It was a nightmare. I really don’t want to see that face and attitude ever again.

From the moment I met Nuy, I was blown away by her hospitality and energy. She ensured I was happy with my room choice, I was in an apartment in another building about 8 mins walk away. I didn’t mind walking from one building to the other as it was a nice friendly neighbourhood. The apartment was a good size, had a comfortable bed, the shower was hot and the ac powerful. Like Home is located close to the centre. There is a park not too far away where you can attend a free morning yoga or pilates class. I chose to stay at this hostel as I liked the idea that breakfast and an evening meal were included - bonus! I totally made the right choice. Tea, coffee and water was always available. The breakfast was eggs of your choice, toast and fruit. It was a great way to start the day and there were loads of restaurants and cafes nearby for lunch. Sometimes I went next door for a fresh fruit juice or smoothie in the afternoon. Dinner is a delicious buffet, sometimes Nuy would mix it up by adding a dish from a different part of Asia. During dinner you get to meet the guests from the other buildings as well as some other tourists or locals passing through. If you needed help or advice about anything, Nuy is there for you. I booked an amazing cooking class through her and saved on the price. I also brought some material that needed to be hemmed and was done very professionally via Nuy. I would also recommend booking any tours through her as she knows which ones are more reputable. There are laundry machines available for a small fee or Nuy can do it for you. I was only meant to stay for two weeks and try another guesthouse but chose to extend my stay as it really truly did feel like home to me. I did move to another building closer to the main one, just because a room became available and to try it out. It was another nice self contained and bright room which was even closer to my fruit smoothie. If you want great value and to meet nice people, then I would definitely recommend Like Home. I saw all age groups and nationalities, there was a wonderful mix of amazing people.😊 I will most certainly be returning to Like Home on my next trip and will recommend it to others. As for Nuy’s laugh - infectious!😁

I didn't stay in the main hostel. I was put in the separate building a few minutes walk away which was a bit confusing. The room I stayed in was dirty. It had an ensuite but it smelled very off putting. The bed had a lot of dead bugs on it, other peoples hair too. There were gecko droppings on the floor. The mesh on the windows was old and broken so it didn't keep out mosquitos. The room had no soundproofing, so it was very noisy at night. I think the room hadn't been used or cleaned in a long time.

This is hands down one of the best hostels I’ve ever been to. It all comes down to the owner, Nuy, who does an amazing job of running the place, taking care of her guests, and is also extremely funny and positive! Whether its booking tours, visa extensions, or even getting a lift to the bus terminal (for free), she was extremely helpful and created a very special atmosphere. I planned on just staying a few days and ended up staying a month! On top of that, the hostel offers free breakfast and buffet dinner (!!), as well as free laundry and bicycle rental (!!!). The hostel couldn’t be named any better because thats how it feels, like home!

Nuy, the dynamic little fireball owner, has an infectious personality and smile that I swear is contributing to global warming. She has the best gig going in Chiang Mai. When you walk into her little lobby to check in the first thing you will see on the right hand counter is a big mug tree and coffee bar. “Help yourself “. Just like home. Backpackers casually sit around the outside sitting area socializing as if they were at home in their living room. Nuy will come and sit and socialize too if she isn’t on the fly helping someone else. She rides the crest of every wave with enthusiasm and just never seems to run out of energy. Her hard working husband and staff are to be commended as her back up team. Breakfast is included along with a supper buffet that leaves everyone satisfied. Depending on how long you stay there are more hidden amenities. The rooms are basic but very clean with all needs being met. I know without a doubt where I’ll be staying on my return visit to Chiang Mai. Nuy and her husband Jan get a five star rating from this senior backpacker. I had the best time staying here and I have stayed in a lot of places. Nuy, I love you so much, … you truly are The Best. Val Phelps, British Columbia, Canada.

This hostel is amazing for all sorts of travellers in a group or solo with a chill vibe where it’s easy to meet people. The room I stayed in was extremely comfortable. Nuy and Jan are lovely hosts, they made my stay. Thank you!!

My boyfriend and I stayed in one of the rooms at Like Home. We were treated with such care and hospitality. Nuy was so welcoming and so kind to us throughout. She always had a wonderful smile and a great sense of humor! Like Home is located just A short walk from the old town. Included with the room was a bike, breakfast and dinner. The food was very nice and there was plenty of it! We had a slight issue with our bike so Nuy, without hesitation, drove to our location to change our bike for no extra cost. We spent a few days up in Pai midway through our stay with Nuy, so she took it upon herself to get the oil changed and got the bike looked at to make sure it was fit for the long journey. Nuy and her husband speak good English so there was no miscommunication. I would absolutely recommended renting a bike from Like Home, staying there, or both! We will certainly be visiting again when we are next in Chiang Mai.