--- title: "Iris Hostel vs OONPoshtel: which hotel is better?" description: "Iris Hostel or OONPoshtel in Chiang Mai? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/iris-hostel-chiang-mai-vs-oonposhtel-chiang-mai/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-30 --- # Iris Hostel vs OONPoshtel Both are in Chiang Mai, 140 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hostel · แขวงเม็งราย ## [Iris Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/iris-hostel-chiang-mai/) - **Guest rating:** 8.5 · Very good - **Location score:** 7.7 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1667498/agoda/?lang=en) Hostel · ตำบลช้างม่อย ## [OONPoshtel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/oonposhtel-chiang-mai/) - **Guest rating:** 9.0 · Excellent - **Location score:** 7.7 - **Score by category:** 2 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1919675/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Pick OONPoshtel It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 140 m apart. ### Choose OONPoshtel if you want - the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.5) ### Why is Iris Hostel better than OONPoshtel? 1. More guest reviews (2,343 vs 584), so the rating is more reliable (×4.0) ### Why is OONPoshtel better than Iris Hostel? 1. Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.5) (+0.5) 2. Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2018) (+3y) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Iris Hostel | OONPoshtel | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.0 (+0.5) | | Location | 7.7 | 7.7 | | Public transport | 3.2 | 3.6 (+0.4) | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.5 | 9.0 (+0.5) | | Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.0 (+0.5) | | Number of reviews | 2,343 (+1,759) | 584 | | Google rating | 4.0/5 | 4.5/5 (+0.5) | | Google reviews | 216 (+61) | 155 | | Rank in Chiang Mai | bottom 30% | top 28% (+42%) | | Location | | Location score | 7.7 | 7.7 | | Distance to the centre | 950 m | 1.0 km | | To public transport | 1.4 km | 1.3 km | | To the airport | 4.1 km | 4.3 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 550 m | 410 m (−140 m) | | Shops within 500 m | 6 | 9 (+3) | | Sights within 1 km | 28 | 27 | | Rooms & building | | Rooms | 12 | 7 | | Floors | 3 | 2 | | Newest building or renovation | 2018 | 2021 (+3y) | | Listed amenities | 9 | 9 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 | | Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Restaurant | ✓ | – | | Terrace | ✓ | ✓ | | Kitchen | ✓ | – | | Balcony | ✓ | ✓ | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | – | | Car hire | – | ✓ | | Breakfast | – | ✓ | | Air conditioning | – | ✓ | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. [OONPoshtel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/oonposhtel-chiang-mai/prices/) ## Location 140 m apart Iris Hostel: city centre: 950 m, nearest station สถานีรถไฟเชียงใหม่ Chang Mai: 1.4 km, Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): 4.1 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 28 sights within 1 km. OONPoshtel: city centre: 1.0 km, nearest station สถานีรถไฟเชียงใหม่ Chang Mai: 1.3 km, Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): 4.3 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 27 sights within 1 km. [Top-rated of 472 hotels in Old City](https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/chiang-mai/area/old-city/) ## Weather in Chiang Mai [Chiang Mai weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/thailand/chiang-mai/chiang-mai/weather) ## Iris Hostel or OONPoshtel: common questions ### Which is better, Iris Hostel or OONPoshtel? OONPoshtel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport. ### Which is cheaper, Iris Hostel or OONPoshtel? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### How far apart are Iris Hostel and OONPoshtel? The two hotels are 140 m apart in a straight line. ## More match-ups - [OONPoshtel vs Migoo Chiang Mai](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/migoo-chiang-mai-chiang-mai-vs-oonposhtel-chiang-mai/) - [OONPoshtel vs Thunder Bird Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/oonposhtel-chiang-mai-vs-thunder-bird-hostel-chiang-mai/) - [OONPoshtel vs Charming Home Chiang Mai](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/charming-home-chiang-mai-chiang-mai-vs-oonposhtel-chiang-mai/) ## 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/iris-hostel-chiang-mai-vs-oonposhtel-chiang-mai/. 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/