I visited Chiang Mai for 2 weeks and absolutely loved the vibe of the city. Two friends and I traveled Thailand for 6 weeks, and we had the best time in Chiang Mai. Just three dudes locking in, working from cafes, and doing sightseeing tours.

All in all, I can highly recommend Chiang Mai for locking in as a digital nomad. Here are some of my favorite spots:

The Story 106 Coworking

• The Vibe: Coworking space on the upper floor.
• Good to know: WiFi hours depend on how much you spend (actually a nice concept to keep customers contributing for their stay). Different cozy, vintage chairs and tables.
• Speed: 37 Mbps Download | 7 Mbps Upload
• Address: Tha Phae Road 200, 50300 Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, TH

The Barisotel

• The Vibe: Very lovely, clean, white interior. 2 floors.
• Good to know: Food and drinks are highly instagrammable.
• Speed: 127 Mbps Download | 45 Mbps Upload
• Address: Nimmana Haeminda Road Lane 9 2, 50200 Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, TH

Heartwork the Sharing Space

• The Vibe: First floor feels more like a cafe, second floor is a dedicated coworking area.
• Good to know: Private meeting rooms are available for just 100 Baht per hour.
• Speed: 10 Mbps Download | 3 Mbps Upload
• Address: Kampangdin Road 1-2, 50100 Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, TH

Single Origin Store Tha Pae

• The Vibe: Right in the middle of the tourist center, but surprisingly very quiet inside.
• Good to know: Fast WiFi, but prices are much higher than average.
• Speed: 218 Mbps Download | 166 Mbps Upload
• Address: Mun Mueang Road 65, 50200 Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, TH

ร้านอาหาร ริมธารา แม่ริม (Rim Ta Ra at Mae Rim)

• The Vibe: Completely outside of Chiang Mai to the northwest. There is basically nobody there.
• Good to know: Very delicious food and incredibly fast WiFi. If you need some "me time", want to write a book, or just don’t want to see anyone, this is the perfect place.
• Speed: 670 Mbps Download | 603 Mbps Upload
• Address: Tambon Mae Raem, 50180 Tambon Mae Raem, TH

Yellow Coworking Cafe

• The Vibe: The most popular coworking space in Chiang Mai.
• Good to know: Excellent for networking.
• Speed: 43 Mbps Download | 28 Mbps Upload
• Address: Rd lane 5 2, 50200 Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, TH

There are tons of cafes and coworking spaces out there, but these were the ones I visited the most. And please, do yourself a favor and don’t go to Starbucks. There is a huge one here, but it’s horrible.

Let me know if you have any questions or other recommendations!