--- title: "Ekanake Hostel vs S.E.T Thanmongkol Residence: which hotel is better?" description: "Ekanake Hostel or S.E.T Thanmongkol Residence in Bangkok? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/ekanake-hostel-bangkok-vs-s-e-t-thanmongkol-residence-bangkok/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- # Ekanake Hostel vs S.E.T Thanmongkol Residence Both are in Bangkok, 270 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hostel · Ban Chang Lo Subdistrict ## [Ekanake Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ekanake-hostel-bangkok/) - **Guest rating:** 9.3 · Exceptional - **Location score:** 6.3 - **Score by category:** 1 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1378564/agoda/?lang=en) Apartment · Ban Chang Lo Subdistrict ## [S.E.T Thanmongkol Residence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/s-e-t-thanmongkol-residence-bangkok/) - **Guest rating:** 7.7 · Good - **Location score:** 6.5 - **Score by category:** 1 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2049628/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 270 m apart. ### Choose Ekanake Hostel if you want - the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 7.7) - a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 3 / 15) ### Choose S.E.T Thanmongkol Residence if you want - a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 15 / 3) ### Why is Ekanake Hostel better than S.E.T Thanmongkol Residence? 1. Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 7.7) (+1.6) 2. Earlier check-in (12:30 vs 14:00) (−2h) ### Why is S.E.T Thanmongkol Residence better than Ekanake Hostel? No clear advantages in our data. ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Ekanake Hostel | S.E.T Thanmongkol Residence | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 9.3 (+1.6) | 7.7 | | Location | 6.3 | 6.5 | | Public transport | 6.8 | 7.7 (+0.9) | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 9.2 (+1.4) | 7.8 | | Guest rating | 9.3 (+1.6) | 7.7 | | Number of reviews | 186 | 192 (+6) | | Google rating | 4.7/5 | – | | Google reviews | 103 | – | | Rank in Bangkok | top 7% (+77%) | bottom 16% | | Location | | Location score | 6.3 | 6.5 (+0.2) | | Distance to Ban Chang Lo Subdistrict centre | 150 m (−260 m) | 410 m | | To public transport | 750 m | 580 m (−160 m) | | To the airport | 22 km | 22 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 440 m | 200 m (−240 m) | | Shops within 500 m | 5 | 9 (+4) | | Sights within 1 km | 32 | 40 (+8) | | Rooms & building | | Rooms | 3 | 15 | | Floors | 5 | 5 | | Newest building or renovation | 2018 (+1y) | 2017 | | Listed amenities | 8 (+4) | 4 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 12:30 (−2h) | 14:00 | | Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Terrace | ✓ | – | | Smoke-free | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | – | | Balcony | ✓ | – | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | – | | Spa | – | ✓ | | Massage | – | ✓ | | Distance to the main sights | | Bangkok National Museum | 1.1 km | 820 m (−260 m) | | Democracy Monument | 2.0 km | 1.8 km | | Assumption Cathedral | 4.7 km | 4.7 km | | Bangkok Art and Culture Centre | 5.1 km | 4.9 km | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | ✓ | – | | 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. [S.E.T Thanmongkol Residence prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/s-e-t-thanmongkol-residence-bangkok/prices/) ## Location 270 m apart Ekanake Hostel: city centre: 8.2 km, Don Mueang International Airport (DMK): 22 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 32 sights within 1 km. S.E.T Thanmongkol Residence: city centre: 8.0 km, nearest station Thonburi Railway Station Pier: 580 m, Don Mueang International Airport (DMK): 22 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. ## Weather in Bangkok [Bangkok weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/thailand/bangkok/bangkok/weather) ## Ekanake Hostel or S.E.T Thanmongkol Residence: common questions ### Which is better, Ekanake Hostel or S.E.T Thanmongkol Residence? They are evenly matched. Ekanake Hostel is stronger in guest rating; S.E.T Thanmongkol Residence is stronger in public transport. ### Which is cheaper, Ekanake Hostel or S.E.T Thanmongkol Residence? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? Ekanake Hostel is closer: 150 m from the centre, against 410 m for S.E.T Thanmongkol Residence. ### How far apart are Ekanake Hostel and S.E.T Thanmongkol Residence? The two hotels are 270 m apart in a straight line. ## 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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/ekanake-hostel-bangkok-vs-s-e-t-thanmongkol-residence-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/