Luk Hostel vs PIER 808 Hostel
Both are in Bangkok, 420 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelSamphanthawong Subdistrict
Luk Hostel
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.5
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
HostelChakkrawat Subdistrict
PIER 808 Hostel
- Guest rating
- 9.7 Exceptional
- Location score
- 6.8
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Luk Hostel
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 420 m apart.
Choose Luk Hostel if you want
- to walk to the sights (5.6 km / 6.0 km)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 19 / 1)
Choose PIER 808 Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.7 / 9.0)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 19)
Why is Luk Hostel better than PIER 808 Hostel?
- 1390 m closer to public transport−390 m
- 2More guest reviews (751 vs 91), so the rating is more reliable×8.3
- 3Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
Why is PIER 808 Hostel better than Luk Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.7 vs 9.0)+0.7
- 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Luk Hostel vs PIER 808 Hostel: which hotel is better? | Luk Hostel | PIER 808 Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.7 +0.7 |
| Location | 7.5 +0.7 | 6.8 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 8.9 +2.1 | 6.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 | 9.4 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.7 +0.7 |
| Number of reviews | 751 +660 | 91 |
| Google rating | 4.3/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 437 | – |
| Rank in Bangkok | top 18% | top 1% +17% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.5 +0.7 | 6.8 |
| Distance to the centre | 5.6 km −410 m | 6.0 km |
| To public transport | 350 m −390 m | 740 m |
| To the airport | 22 km | 22 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 140 m −340 m | 480 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 28 +19 | 9 |
| Sights within 1 km | 20 | 21 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 19 | 1 |
| Floors | 6 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2019 | – |
| Listed amenities | 14 +6 | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 −1h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lift | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Bangkok National Museum | 2.6 km | 2.5 km |
| Democracy Monument | 2.0 km | 2.0 km |
| Erawan Shrine | 3.5 km | 4.0 km |
| Assumption Cathedral | 2.0 km | 2.1 km |
| Victory Monument | 4.3 km | 4.7 km |
| Bangkok Art and Culture Centre | 2.5 km | 2.9 km |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
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Location
420 m apart
Luk Hostel: city centre: 5.6 km, nearest station MRT วัดมังกร (Wat Mangkon) BL29: 350 m, Don Mueang International Airport (DMK): 22 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 20 sights within 1 km.
PIER 808 Hostel: city centre: 6.0 km, nearest station MRT วัดมังกร (Wat Mangkon) BL29: 740 m, Don Mueang International Airport (DMK): 22 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 21 sights within 1 km.
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Luk Hostel or PIER 808 Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Luk Hostel or PIER 808 Hostel?
Luk Hostel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. PIER 808 Hostel is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Luk Hostel or PIER 808 Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Luk Hostel is closer: 5.6 km from the centre, against 6.0 km for PIER 808 Hostel.
How far apart are Luk Hostel and PIER 808 Hostel?
The two hotels are 420 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