Baanlek Home Stay

Our stay here was fine, I preferred our other lodging in the city for several reasons. Pros: clean unit with no bugs. Lanna style with an adorable courtyard at the entrance with lots of fish. Door auto locks. AC works well. They gifted a small elephant coin pouch at checkout which was so thoughtful. The price per night was very reasonable. Cons: It is soooo loud here. OBSCENELY loud staying in Room 1, mostly due to other guests (or their family since it’s a home stay? Not sure). I needed earplugs, sound machine, and an eye mask to sleep and could still hear guests in the courtyard past 12am both nights we stayed, plus it is on a straight residential street so scooters scream by at all hours. The shower hardly drains so you end up in standing water over the top of your feet by the time you’re done and it’s a shared space with the toilet. It just feels icky. Their web page states that they offer free airport shuttle, which they do not so that was disappointing.

Baanlek Homestay is a wonderful place to stay and we can definitely recommend it. The rooms are lovingly furnished, clean and, despite its proximity to the old town, the accommodation is pleasantly quiet. The house and courtyard are beautifully landscaped and invite you to linger. But the best thing is the family atmosphere and the warm and always helpful owners.

This was a very pleasant place to stay, about a 5 minute walk to the southern gate of the old city, with tons of places to eat and shop right there. Off on a relatively quiet side street. There is a laundry a block away and many coffee shops and restaurants within a block or so. The rooms were comfortable and had all the necessary amenities for a pleasant stay. The owners were very polite and gracious hosts. This hotel hits all the major requirements for me: AC, comfortable bed, modern toilet, good shower pressure, free WiFi. The price is extremely reasonable. We paid about $25 per room per night. It’s not the Ritz, but it doesn’t need to be. If I made one suggestion, the owner could make additional income by having drinks and snacks for sale in the lobby area.

Baanlek Home Stay was really a mixed experience. We really loved the owners, Mr Lek and his wife who were very friendly, warm and helpful people. We liked the wooden Thai style house and how conveniently close it was to the old town (only a 9 minute walk from the Chiang Mai gate and the night market). However, the room itself was a bit disappointing: old, badly functioning and inconveniently placed power outlets, an old TV set with a fully damaged screen (not that we needed it but it takes up space and is not nice to look at), an old and loud AC, no glass windows, only wooden latches that open to the gallery in common use. There is also no sound insulation whatsoever between the rooms or from outside but we have to admit that despite staying there around the New Year, the neighbourhood was rather quiet and the outside noises did not disturb our sleep significantly. It is also unfortunate that there are no breakfast options available. Good food is easy to find everywhere in Thailand but especially if you need to leave early, having an option of in-house breakfast would be really nice.

Lak and his wife were so kind and hospitable. The room was comfortable and clean. They have me a place to wash and park my bike. The location is really close to the night market and ready to get into Old Town.

Postives: - Friendly hosts - Mostly clean room (except bathroom mat that stank of feet) - Walking distance to moat Feedback: - Home stay is located right on busy road with 24 hour noisy traffic. We were due to stay 7 nights but left after 2 nights after no sleep. Moved somewhere much quieter.

Baanlek Home Stay was wonderful, friendly, warm, and nice with helpful and kind owners. Khun Lek and Khun Yin were so sweet and attentive. It’s quiet in a 2 floor, Thai old wood style building. The rooms are tidied every day with water bottles given per person per day. There was no water kettle in the room but I think you can use the kitchen on the ground floor (though we didn’t take advantage of it). It was such a lovely stay and we would definitely stay again. We highly recommend this accommodation.

Bannlek Home Stay is an incredible place to stay! From the moment I arrived, the owners made me feel like family with their warm and genuine hospitality. The rooms are clean, comfortable, and beautifully decorated, creating a homey atmosphere. The location is peaceful yet convenient for exploring, and every detail is thoughtfully arranged. The service was outstanding—friendly, generous, and attentive. The owners went out of their way to help with local tips and ensure I had everything I needed. This is true Thai hospitality at its best. Highly recommend!