Chiang Mai, Thailand • 9–13 November, 2026
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The best places to stay, eat, work and explore – put together by people who actually live here.
STAY
Two areas worth knowing. Chang Klan puts you close to the river, the Night Bazaar and our main venue.. Nimman is Chiang Mai's cafe and coworking district – quieter, but with better coffee. Five-star hotels or high-end serviced apartments – both areas have options worth your time.
Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel
Stay luxury at the five-star resort that's the home of CMSEO.
Anantara Serviced Suites
Home to the Mastermind event, enjoy sunset views on the Ping River.
Art Mai Gallery Hotel
Features artists from Thailand, and this hotel is sleek and modern.
AMANOR Hotel Chiang Mai
Situated in the heart of Nimmanhaemin, guests can soak up the cosmopolitan life.
Eastin Tan Hotel Chiang Mai
Premium location and affordable.
InterContinental Chiang Mai
The Mae Ping
Located across the road from the Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel.
DINE
Chiang Mai has more good food per square kilometre than most cities twice its size. Street stalls, hole-in-the-wall spots, proper restaurants – all within reach of the venue. Here are the ones we keep going back to.
Ginger Farm Kitchen
Homey, cosy, hipster, and delicious! It's part of the Michelin Guide Thailand 2022, and this farm-to-city concept focuses on traditional Thai dishes with a modern twist.
Wagaya Yakiniku
Serves authentic Japanese cuisine amidst a buzzing atmosphere.
Italics Restaurant
Located at Akyra Manor, it is one of the best Italian restaurants in Chiang Mai. Ingredients are fresh and locally sourced and the dishes are beautifully presented.
Deck One
Perfect if you’d like to splurge and enjoy an upmarket restaurant. Located on the riverfront of Ping River, Deck One is an all-day eatery with a menu focusing on organic produce.
Smash Daddy's Burger
Home to some of the best burgers in town. Deliciously naughty, indulge in fat, messy, juicy burgers.
Tong Tem Toh
Specializes in authentic Thai dishes. There is usually a line out the door, a testament to its quality.
Redbox Restaurant
Housed in a gorgeous, historic, former colonial house. The well-known chef duo Chef Dan and Khun Proud draw inspiration from their travels.
Kuay Teaw Tamlung
Teeming with noodles! An old-time favourite, the menu has mostly stayed the same for 40 years. It's comforting, warm, and delicious.
Freebird Cafe
Your go-to for salads, fresh fruit and veggies with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options.
The Barn Eatery Design
A fantastic spot for coffee, cake and delicious brunches.
If you would like to check out a range of Chef Tables and other hot spots, click here to see a comprehensive list.
WORK
Chiang Mai built its coworking scene long before the rest of the world caught on. Nimman is the epicentre – good spaces, fast wifi, and enough coffee shops to never sit in the same spot twice. Here are the ones that won't let you down.
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Yellow Coworking Space
NIM Space
Life Space
The Brick Startup Space
PLAY
Most CMSEO attendees arrive planning to work. By day two, they've booked a temple hike, found a rooftop bar they won't stop talking about, and added three days to their stay. Chiang Mai does that to people.
Wat Suan Dok
One of Chiang Mai’s most spectacular temples. The 14th-century temple features a pagoda that contains Buddha relics.
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Another fascinating Buddhist temple. It is located around 15 km from the city but is worth the visit.
Chiang Mai Night Market
The best night bazaar in Chiang Mai. It's full of boutique treasures, tasty street food, live music, and performances, and is a must-visit.
Beer Lab Chiang Mai
Specializes in craft beers. With over 250 beers worldwide and 18 beers on tap, Beer Lab is the perfect spot to start your night.
Sala Lanna
Offers a superb outlook over the Ping River. Sip a cocktail at this rooftop bar and revel in panoramic 360-degree views.
Chiang Mai Cabaret Show
Costumes, comedy and dancing–this is such a fun Chiang Mai hotspot.
Chiang Mai Muay Thai Stadium
Boxing fights nearly every night of the week at various stadiums across Chiang Mai from 9pm. The atmosphere is intense!
Zoe in Yellow
Offers party-goers some of the best DJs performing electronic and hip hop music. If you are looking to party, Zoe in Yellow is a must-visit.
Nimmanhaemin Road
A wonderful place to explore and discover cafes (especially good coffee), shops, art galleries and more.
Chiang Mai Waterfalls
Home to some stunning waterfalls. Our top picks are: Huay Keaw Waterfall, Mok Fa Waterfall and Wang Bua Ban Pha Ngoep.
Tiger Kingdom
Allows you to visit, touch and play with gorgeous tigers. Tiger Kingdom is committed to tiger welfare and their animals are never chained, sedated, declawed or defanged.
Elephant Rescue Park
Offers various tours to get up close and personal with their rescued elephants. Proceeds go towards the welfare of the elephants.
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9–13 November 2026 @ Chiang Mai, Thailand
