---
title: "italay vs Pak Up Hostel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Pak Up Hostel. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. italay or Pak Up Hostel in Krabi? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/italay-krabi-vs-pak-up-hostel-krabi/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-14
---

# italay vs Pak Up Hostel

Both are in Krabi, 100 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · ★★ · Krabi Town Municipality
## [italay](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/italay-krabi/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.2 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.6

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1669287/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · ★ · Krabi Town Municipality
## [Pak Up Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/pak-up-hostel-krabi/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 4.5

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1934803/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Pak Up Hostel

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 100 m apart.

### Choose italay if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Choose Pak Up Hostel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Why is italay better than Pak Up Hostel?

1.  Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★) (+1★)
2.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 15:00) (−2h)

### Why is Pak Up Hostel better than italay?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.2) (+0.7)
2.  More guest reviews (922 vs 46), so the rating is more reliable (×20)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | italay | Pak Up Hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.9  (+0.7) |
| Location | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Facilities | – | 3.3 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 4.0 |
| Beach access | 0.5 | 0.8  (+0.3) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.3 | 8.9  (+0.6) |
| Guest rating | 8.2 | 8.9  (+0.7) |
| Number of reviews | 46 | 922  (+876) |
| Rank in Krabi | top 69% | top 17%  (+52%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Distance to Krabi Town Municipality centre | 2.4 km | 2.5 km |
| To the beach | 2.9 km | 2.8 km  (−100 m) |
| To the airport | 8.6 km | 8.6 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 7 | 6 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★  (+1★) | ★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 14 |
| Floors | – | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2010 |
| Listed amenities | 6 | 13  (+7) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00  (−2h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

[Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/pak-up-hostel-krabi-vs-italay-krabi/)

## Location

100 m apart

## italay or Pak Up Hostel: common questions

### Which is better, italay or Pak Up Hostel?

Pak Up Hostel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, italay or Pak Up Hostel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Pak Up Hostel is 2.8 km from the nearest beach; italay is 2.9 km.

### How far apart are italay and Pak Up Hostel?

The two hotels are 100 m apart in a straight line.

## More match-ups

-   [italay vs Thai Hotel Krabi](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/italay-krabi-vs-thai-hotel-krabi-krabi/)
-   [italay vs Srisuksant Square](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/italay-krabi-vs-srisuksant-square-krabi/)
-   [italay vs Krabi Grand Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/italay-krabi-vs-krabi-grand-hotel-krabi/)
-   [Pak Up Hostel vs Grandmom Place](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/grandmom-place-krabi-vs-pak-up-hostel-krabi/)
-   [Pak Up Hostel vs K Guesthouse (Adults only)](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/k-guesthouse-adults-only-krabi-vs-pak-up-hostel-krabi/)
-   [Pak Up Hostel vs Thai Hotel Krabi](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/pak-up-hostel-krabi-vs-thai-hotel-krabi-krabi/)
-   [Pak Up Hostel vs The 9th House Krabi](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/pak-up-hostel-krabi-vs-the-9th-house-krabi-krabi/)

## 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/italay-krabi-vs-pak-up-hostel-krabi/. 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/