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title: "m.stay vs Third Rock Hostel: which hotel is better?"
description: "m.stay or Third Rock Hostel in Bangkok? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/m-stay-bangkok-vs-third-rock-hostel-bangkok/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-09
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# m.stay vs Third Rock Hostel

Both are in Bangkok, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Phatthanakan Subdistrict
## [m.stay](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/m-stay-bangkok/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.4

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1808063/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Phatthanakan Subdistrict
## [Third Rock Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/third-rock-hostel-bangkok/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 4.2

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2224688/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.1 km apart.

### Choose m.stay if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 9 / 4)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2025 / 2016)

### Choose Third Rock Hostel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 8.1)
-   to walk to the sights (7.0 km / 7.9 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (121 / 74)
-   free parking

### Why is m.stay better than Third Rock Hostel?

1.  1.0 km closer to the area centre (−1.0 km)
2.  More guest reviews (415 vs 44), so the rating is more reliable (×9.4)
3.  Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2016) (+9y)
4.  Offers an airport transfer

### Why is Third Rock Hostel better than m.stay?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 8.1) (+0.7)
2.  47 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+47)
3.  Has free parking
4.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | m.stay | Third Rock Hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.8  (+0.7) |
| Location | 4.4 | 4.2 |
| Facilities | 3.3  (+0.8) | 2.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 1.0  (+1.0) |
| Public transport | 8.2  (+0.9) | 7.3 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.6  (+0.5) |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.8  (+0.7) |
| Number of reviews | 415  (+371) | 44 |
| Google rating | 4.1/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 154 | – |
| Rank in Bangkok | bottom 30% | top 39%  (+31%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.4  (+0.2) | 4.2 |
| Distance to Phatthanakan Subdistrict centre | 980 m  (−1.0 km) | 2.0 km |
| To public transport | 490 m  (−160 m) | 650 m |
| To the airport | 14 km  (−1.1 km) | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 74 | 121  (+47) |
| To the nearest food shop | 400 m | 90 m  (−310 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 7  (+5) |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 9 | 4 |
| Floors | 5 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2025  (+9y) | 2016 |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 14 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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

[m.stay prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/m-stay-bangkok/prices/)

## Location

1.1 km apart

m.stay: city centre: 7.9 km, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): 14 km, 74 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

Third Rock Hostel: city centre: 7.0 km, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): 15 km, 121 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Bangkok

[Bangkok weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/thailand/bangkok/bangkok/weather)

## m.stay or Third Rock Hostel: common questions

### Which is better, m.stay or Third Rock Hostel?

They are evenly matched. m.stay is stronger in facilities, public transport; Third Rock Hostel is stronger in guest rating, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, m.stay or Third Rock Hostel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

m.stay is closer: 980 m from the centre, against 2.0 km for Third Rock Hostel.

### How far apart are m.stay and Third Rock Hostel?

The two hotels are 1.1 km apart in a straight line.

## 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/m-stay-bangkok-vs-third-rock-hostel-bangkok/. 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/