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title: "Calmly Stay Ratchada vs Phob phan Hostel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Calmly Stay Ratchada or Phob phan Hostel in Bangkok? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/calmly-stay-ratchada-bangkok-vs-phob-phan-hostel-bangkok/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-14
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# Calmly Stay Ratchada vs Phob phan Hostel

Both are in Bangkok, 680 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Bang Kapi Subdistrict
## [Calmly Stay Ratchada](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/calmly-stay-ratchada-bangkok/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 6.2

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1239174/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Din Daeng Subdistrict
## [Phob phan Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/phob-phan-hostel-bangkok/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 6.3

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1957009/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 680 m apart.

### Choose Calmly Stay Ratchada if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 8 / 4)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2025 / 2019)

### Choose Phob phan Hostel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 9.3)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 4 / 8)

### Why is Calmly Stay Ratchada better than Phob phan Hostel?

1.  Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2019) (+6y)
2.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Phob phan Hostel better than Calmly Stay Ratchada?

1.  More guest reviews (575 vs 102), so the rating is more reliable (×5.6)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Calmly Stay Ratchada | Phob phan Hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| Location | 6.2 | 6.3 |
| Facilities | – | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 6.0 | 7.0  (+1.0) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.1 | 9.4  (+0.3) |
| Guest rating | 9.3 | 9.4  (+0.1) |
| Number of reviews | 102 | 575  (+473) |
| Google rating | – | 4.8/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 98 |
| Rank in Bangkok | top 9% | top 2%  (+7%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.2 | 6.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.0 km | 1.6 km  (−380 m) |
| To public transport | 900 m | 710 m  (−180 m) |
| To the airport | 18 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 510 m | 120 m  (−390 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 21  (+17) |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 8 | 4 |
| Floors | 3 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025  (+6y) | 2019 |
| Listed amenities | – | 15 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Erawan Shrine | 3.6 km | 2.9 km  (−630 m) |
| Victory Monument | 3.6 km | 3.0 km  (−640 m) |
| Bangkok Art and Culture Centre | 4.5 km | 3.9 km |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Calmly Stay Ratchada prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/calmly-stay-ratchada-bangkok/prices/)

## Location

680 m apart

Calmly Stay Ratchada: city centre: 2.0 km, nearest station MRT ศูนย์วัฒนธรรมแห่งประเทศไทย (Thailand Cultural Centre) BL19: 900 m, Don Mueang International Airport (DMK): 18 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

Phob phan Hostel: city centre: 1.6 km, nearest station สถานีมักกะสัน Airport rail link train: 710 m, Don Mueang International Airport (DMK): 18 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Bangkok

[Bangkok weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/thailand/bangkok/bangkok/weather)

## Calmly Stay Ratchada or Phob phan Hostel: common questions

### Which is better, Calmly Stay Ratchada or Phob phan Hostel?

Phob phan Hostel leads in 1 of 3 categories, including public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Calmly Stay Ratchada or Phob phan Hostel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Phob phan Hostel is closer: 1.6 km from the centre, against 2.0 km for Calmly Stay Ratchada.

### How far apart are Calmly Stay Ratchada and Phob phan Hostel?

The two hotels are 680 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/calmly-stay-ratchada-bangkok-vs-phob-phan-hostel-bangkok/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/