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Mad Monkey Pai
Pai, Thailand
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THE LOWDOWN.
Welcome to Mad Monkey Pai, your base in Northern Thailand's mountain escape, where misty mornings, scooter rides through rolling hills, and meeting new people are all part of the daily routine. Kick things off with free breakfast, then join us later at The Meet Up, a daily 7pm get-together at the bar with 50% off beers. Come alone, leave together. Grab your new crew for Karaoke every Tuesday and Friday, our legendary Pub Crawls every Wednesday and Saturday, and weekly Beer Pong tournaments that tend to get a little more competitive than anyone expects. Home to one of Pai's biggest pools and social spaces, plus free breakfast every morning, it's the kind of place where strangers become friends before you've even unpacked.
Step outside and you'll find hot springs, hillside temples, riverside cafes, Pai Walking Street, and sunset viewpoints that make every scooter ride worth it. Join us for Tipsy Tubing, trek through the surrounding mountains, raft down the river, explore the incredible Lod Cave, or catch sunrise from Yun Lai Viewpoint before swapping stories back at the hostel. When the day finally catches up with you, retreat to our air-conditioned bungalow dorms or private rooms, with privacy curtains guaranteed on every dorm bed for the perfect recharge before doing it all again.
Step outside and you'll find hot springs, hillside temples, riverside cafes, Pai Walking Street, and sunset viewpoints that make every scooter ride worth it. Join us for Tipsy Tubing, trek through the surrounding mountains, raft down the river, explore the incredible Lod Cave, or catch sunrise from Yun Lai Viewpoint before swapping stories back at the hostel. When the day finally catches up with you, retreat to our air-conditioned bungalow dorms or private rooms, with privacy curtains guaranteed on every dorm bed for the perfect recharge before doing it all again.
WHAT YOU GET.
Swimming Pool 
Bungalows
Shared dormsWHAT YOU GET.
- Swimming Pool
- Bungalows
- Shared dorms
Daily Tours 
Nightly Events
FIND US.
7, 2 ซอย 2 Tambon Chang Moi, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50100
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HOUSE RULES.
HOUSE RULES.
GETTING HERE
223 Moo 1, Ban Mae Yen, T.Mae hi , Pai district, Mae Hong Son 58130
Where is Mad Monkey Pai?
Mad Monkey Hostel Pai is located 15 min walk from downtown Pai, a perfect location to enjoy of both, the magic of the city life and the beautiful landscapes and nature.
How to get to Mad Monkey Pai
Driving from Chiang Mai:
At the first set of traffic lights once you enter Pai, turn right. Go straight over the concrete bridge and pass the T-intersection until you reach a big bend in the road. At the end of the bend, there will be a hill going up towards Mae Yen Waterfall. Proceed another 20 meters up the hill and look to your left — you have reached Mad Monkey Pai.
Walking:
If you are looking at AYA or the bus station, go right. Walk (almost) to the end of the road until you see Café d’Tist on your left and a nail salon on your right; turn right. Go to the end of the road and turn left at Buffalo Bar. Walk straight over the bridge and passed the T-intersection around the big bend in the road. At the end of the bend, there will be a hill going up towards Mae Yen Waterfall. Proceed another 20 meters up the hill, on your left — you have reached Mad Monkey Hostel Pai.
Terminal Green:
Looking at Terminal Green, go left to the traffic lights. At the traffic lights, turn left again. Go straight over the concrete bridge and passed the next T-intersection until you get to a big bend in the road. At the end of the bend, there will be a hill going up towards Mae Yen Waterfall. Proceed another 20 meters up the hill, on your left — you have reached Mad Monkey Hostel Pai.
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