Bann Tawan Hostel & Spa vs Sofia Hostel
Both are in Chiang Rai, 310 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelChiang Rai City Municipality
Bann Tawan Hostel & Spa
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 7.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
HostelChedyod
Sofia Hostel
- Guest rating
- 7.4 Good
- Location score
- 7.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Bann Tawan Hostel & Spa
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 310 m apart.
Choose Bann Tawan Hostel & Spa if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.6 / 7.4)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 3)
Choose Sofia Hostel if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 3 / 1)
Why is Bann Tawan Hostel & Spa better than Sofia Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.6 vs 7.4)+1.2
Why is Sofia Hostel better than Bann Tawan Hostel & Spa?
- 1More guest reviews (343 vs 85), so the rating is more reliable×4.0
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Bann Tawan Hostel & Spa vs Sofia Hostel: which hotel is better? | Bann Tawan Hostel & Spa | Sofia Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 +1.2 | 7.4 |
| Location | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | – |
| Beach access | 3.1 +0.4 | 2.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +1.1 | 7.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 +1.2 | 7.4 |
| Number of reviews | 85 | 343 +258 |
| Google rating | 4.5/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 246 | – |
| Rank in Chiang Rai | bottom 44% +40% | bottom 4% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 190 m | 300 m |
| To the beach | 2.1 km −120 m | 2.2 km |
| To the airport | 7.1 km | 7.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 350 m | 420 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 12 | 13 |
| Sights within 1 km | 17 | 18 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 1 | 3 |
| Floors | 3 | – |
| Listed amenities | 12 +5 | 7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
310 m apart
Bann Tawan Hostel & Spa: city centre: 190 m, Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI): 7.1 km, beach: 2.1 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 17 sights within 1 km.
Sofia Hostel: city centre: 300 m, Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI): 7.4 km, beach: 2.2 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 18 sights within 1 km.
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Bann Tawan Hostel & Spa or Sofia Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Bann Tawan Hostel & Spa or Sofia Hostel?
Bann Tawan Hostel & Spa leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Bann Tawan Hostel & Spa or Sofia Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Bann Tawan Hostel & Spa is 2.1 km from the nearest beach; Sofia Hostel is 2.2 km.
How far apart are Bann Tawan Hostel & Spa and Sofia Hostel?
The two hotels are 310 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score