Iris Hostel vs Thunder Bird Hostel
Both are in Chiang Mai, 180 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
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Iris Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 7.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
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Thunder Bird Hostel
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
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?
- 1More guest reviews (2,343 vs 117), so the rating is more reliable×20
- 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Thunder Bird Hostel better than Iris Hostel?
- 1Higher 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 vs Thunder Bird Hostel: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
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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.
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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?
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How far apart are Iris Hostel and Thunder Bird Hostel?
The two hotels are 180 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