iCheck inn Phuket Town vs RYB Hostel Phuket
Both are in Phuket, 710 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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iCheck inn Phuket Town
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 4.8
- Score by category
- 4 of 16
HostelPhuket Old Town
RYB Hostel Phuket
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.3
- Score by category
- 7 of 16
The short answer
Pick RYB Hostel Phuket
It comes out ahead on 7 of 16 compared facts. 710 m apart.
Choose iCheck inn Phuket Town if you want
- to walk to the sights (8.5 km / 9.0 km)
Choose RYB Hostel Phuket if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 8.5)
Why is iCheck inn Phuket Town better than RYB Hostel Phuket?
- 1More guest reviews (1,608 vs 129), so the rating is more reliable×12
Why is RYB Hostel Phuket better than iCheck inn Phuket Town?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.5)+0.7
- 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 94 vs 84)+10
- 313 more sights within 1 km+13
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| iCheck inn Phuket Town vs RYB Hostel Phuket: which hotel is better? | iCheck inn Phuket Town | RYB Hostel Phuket |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.2 +0.7 |
| Location | 4.8 | 5.3 +0.5 |
| Facilities | 8.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.5 | – |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 9.1 +0.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.2 +0.7 |
| Number of reviews | 1,608 +1,479 | 129 |
| Rank in Phuket | top 46% | top 6% +40% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.8 | 5.3 +0.5 |
| Distance to the centre | 8.5 km −540 m | 9.0 km |
| To the airport | 26 km | 27 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 800 m | 100 m −710 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 5 | 12 +7 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 | 18 +13 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 24 | 20 |
| Floors | 6 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2026 +2y | 2024 |
| Listed amenities | 17 +14 | 3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Lift | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
iCheck inn Phuket TownRYB Hostel Phuket
- RYB Hostel Phuket is cheaper in 9 of 9 months
- iCheck inn Phuket Town: €27 a night on average · RYB Hostel Phuket: €14 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Phuket by month
All months
| Month | iCheck inn Phuket Town | RYB Hostel Phuket |
|---|---|---|
| December | €31 | – |
| January | €30 | – |
| February | €31 | – |
| March | €30 | €14 |
| April | €41 | €14 |
| May | €19 | €14 |
| June | €19 | €14 |
| July | €27 | €14 |
| August | €27 | €14 |
| September | €27 | €14 |
| October | €27 | €14 |
| November | €29 | €13 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
710 m apart
iCheck inn Phuket Town: city centre: 8.5 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 26 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.
RYB Hostel Phuket: city centre: 9.0 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 27 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 18 sights within 1 km.
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iCheck inn Phuket Town or RYB Hostel Phuket: common questions
Which is better, iCheck inn Phuket Town or RYB Hostel Phuket?
RYB Hostel Phuket leads in 7 of 16 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Phuket. iCheck inn Phuket Town is stronger in number of reviews, distance to the centre, newest building or renovation.
Which is cheaper, iCheck inn Phuket Town or RYB Hostel Phuket?
Over the year RYB Hostel Phuket costs about €14 a night on average against €27 at iCheck inn Phuket Town, and it is cheaper in 9 of the 9 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
iCheck inn Phuket Town is closer: 8.5 km from the centre, against 9.0 km for RYB Hostel Phuket.
How far apart are iCheck inn Phuket Town and RYB Hostel Phuket?
The two hotels are 710 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