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title: "dusitD2 Samyan Bangkok vs Elixir Hostel Bangkok: which hotel is better?"
description: "dusitD2 Samyan Bangkok or Elixir Hostel Bangkok in Bangkok? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# dusitD2 Samyan Bangkok vs Elixir Hostel Bangkok

Both are in Bangkok, 670 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Sapan Luang
## [dusitD2 Samyan Bangkok](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/dusitd2-samyan-bangkok-bangkok/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.2 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.2

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1370948/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Suriyawong Subdistrict
## [Elixir Hostel Bangkok](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/elixir-hostel-bangkok-bangkok/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.1 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 7.9

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1383638/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Elixir Hostel Bangkok

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 670 m apart.

### Choose dusitD2 Samyan Bangkok if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 7.1)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 179 / 1)

### Choose Elixir Hostel Bangkok if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 179)

### Why is dusitD2 Samyan Bangkok better than Elixir Hostel Bangkok?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 7.1) (+2.1)
2.  More guest reviews (1,373 vs 55), so the rating is more reliable (×25)
3.  A larger hotel with more facilities (179 vs 1 rooms) (×179.0)

### Why is Elixir Hostel Bangkok better than dusitD2 Samyan Bangkok?

1.  560 m closer to public transport (−560 m)
2.  Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 15:00) (−4h)
3.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (1 vs 179 rooms) (−178)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | dusitD2 Samyan Bangkok | Elixir Hostel Bangkok |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.2  (+2.1) | 7.1 |
| Location | 7.2 | 7.9  (+0.7) |
| Facilities | 7.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Public transport | 7.1 | 10.0  (+2.9) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.2  (+1.6) | 7.6 |
| Guest rating | 9.2  (+2.1) | 7.1 |
| Number of reviews | 1,373  (+1,318) | 55 |
| Rank in Bangkok | top 6%  (+83%) | bottom 11% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.2 | 7.9  (+0.7) |
| Distance to the centre | 4.2 km  (−270 m) | 4.4 km |
| To public transport | 690 m | 130 m  (−560 m) |
| To the airport | 22 km | 23 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 380 m | 290 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 10  (+8) |
| Sights within 1 km | 15  (+3) | 12 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 179 | 1 |
| Floors | 25 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 | – |
| Listed amenities | 20  (+12) | 8 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 11:00  (−4h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Bangkok National Museum | 4.4 km | 4.9 km |
| Democracy Monument | 3.6 km | 4.2 km |
| Erawan Shrine | 2.4 km  (−460 m) | 2.9 km |
| Assumption Cathedral | 1.2 km | 840 m  (−380 m) |
| Victory Monument | 4.1 km | 4.7 km |
| Bangkok Art and Culture Centre | 1.9 km  (−630 m) | 2.5 km |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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

[dusitD2 Samyan Bangkok prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/dusitd2-samyan-bangkok-bangkok/prices/)

## Location

670 m apart

dusitD2 Samyan Bangkok: city centre: 4.2 km, nearest station Sam Yan MRT Station: 690 m, Don Mueang International Airport (DMK): 22 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 15 sights within 1 km.

Elixir Hostel Bangkok: city centre: 4.4 km, nearest station มาลัยสมจิต วัดแขก # Flower Love: 130 m, Don Mueang International Airport (DMK): 23 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 12 sights within 1 km.

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## Weather in Bangkok

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## dusitD2 Samyan Bangkok or Elixir Hostel Bangkok: common questions

### Which is better, dusitD2 Samyan Bangkok or Elixir Hostel Bangkok?

Elixir Hostel Bangkok leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. dusitD2 Samyan Bangkok is stronger in guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, dusitD2 Samyan Bangkok or Elixir Hostel Bangkok?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

dusitD2 Samyan Bangkok is closer: 4.2 km from the centre, against 4.4 km for Elixir Hostel Bangkok.

### How far apart are dusitD2 Samyan Bangkok and Elixir Hostel Bangkok?

The two hotels are 670 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/dusitd2-samyan-bangkok-bangkok-vs-elixir-hostel-bangkok-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/