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title: "Iris Hostel vs Thunder Bird Hostel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Iris Hostel or Thunder Bird Hostel in Chiang Mai? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Iris Hostel vs Thunder Bird Hostel

Both are in Chiang Mai, 180 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
## [Thunder Bird Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/thunder-bird-hostel-chiang-mai/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.6

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2226128/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 180 m apart.

### Choose Thunder Bird Hostel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.5)

### Why is Iris Hostel better than Thunder Bird Hostel?

1.  More guest reviews (2,343 vs 117), so the rating is more reliable (×20)
2.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Thunder Bird Hostel better than Iris Hostel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.5) (+0.6)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Iris Hostel | Thunder Bird Hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.1  (+0.6) |
| Location | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Public transport | 3.2 | 3.1 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 9.0  (+0.5) |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 9.1  (+0.6) |
| Number of reviews | 2,343  (+2,226) | 117 |
| Google rating | 4.0/5 | 4.7/5  (+0.7) |
| Google reviews | 216 | 234  (+18) |
| Rank in Chiang Mai | bottom 30% | top 24%  (+46%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 950 m | 960 m |
| To public transport | 1.4 km | 1.4 km |
| To the airport | 4.1 km | 4.2 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 550 m | 440 m  (−100 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 6 | 7 |
| Sights within 1 km | 28  (+6) | 22 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 12 | 13 |
| Floors | 3 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2018  (+1y) | 2017 |
| Listed amenities | 9 | 9 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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

## Location

180 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.

Thunder Bird Hostel: city centre: 960 m, nearest station สถานีรถไฟเชียงใหม่ Chang Mai: 1.4 km, Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX): 4.2 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 22 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 Thunder Bird Hostel: common questions

### Which is better, Iris Hostel or Thunder Bird Hostel?

Thunder Bird Hostel leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Iris Hostel or Thunder Bird Hostel?

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

### How far apart are Iris Hostel and Thunder Bird Hostel?

The two hotels are 180 m apart in a straight line.

## More match-ups

-   [Iris Hostel vs OONPoshtel](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/iris-hostel-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/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/iris-hostel-chiang-mai-vs-thunder-bird-hostel-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/