Common Grounds Pai

Top choice in Pai


The best and most social hostel in Pai, Common Grounds offers well-maintained, comfy, six-bed dorms with lockers and their own bathrooms. The split-level private rooms come with decent beds, big windows and smooth cement walls. There's a large communal bar area and the hostel organises nightly events around Pai. It's located riverside, just off the main strip.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Pai attractions

1. Wat Klang

0.07 MILES

A Burmese-inspired Buddhist temple in Pai.

4. Wat Phra That Mae Yen

0.7 MILES

This temple sits atop a hill and has terrific views overlooking the valley. To get here, walk 1km east from the main intersection in town to get to the…

5. Wat Nam Hoo

1.9 MILES

Wat Nam Hoo is about 2km west of Pai and houses a sacred Buddha image said to have once emitted holy water from its head. The place is popular with…

6. Ban Santichon

2.62 MILES

The cheesy photo ops in traditional Chinese clothing, piped-in music, tea tastings, pony rides, tacky recreation of the Great Wall of China and…

7. Ban Santichon Viewpoint

3.09 MILES

A viewpoint at the Chinese village of Ban Santichon that offers decent views over the surrounding area.

8. Nam Tok Pembok

3.61 MILES

Higher up than the other waterfalls close to Pai, Nam Tok Pembok is at its best after the rainy season (October to early December). The waterfall is about…