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title: "NIL BKK vs Risa Hostel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick NIL BKK. It leads in 1 of 3 categories. NIL BKK or Risa Hostel in Bangkok? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/nil-bkk-bangkok-vs-risa-hostel-bangkok/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-12
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# NIL BKK vs Risa Hostel

Both are in Bangkok, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Wat Tha Phra Subdistrict
## [NIL BKK](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/nil-bkk-bangkok/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 4.4

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1898937/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Bang Chak Subdistrict
## [Risa Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/risa-hostel-bangkok/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.5 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 4.7

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2029528/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick NIL BKK

It leads in 1 of 3 categories. 1.3 km apart.

### Choose NIL BKK if you want

-   to walk to the sights
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Risa Hostel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a smaller, quieter hotel
-   a newer or recently renovated building

### Why is NIL BKK better than Risa Hostel?

1.  1.3 km closer to the city centre (−1.3 km)

### Why is Risa Hostel better than NIL BKK?

1.  Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2020) (+5y)
2.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | NIL BKK | Risa Hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Location | 4.4 | 4.7 |
| Public transport | 8.8  (+0.3) | 8.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.9  (+0.4) |
| Guest rating | 9.4 | 9.5  (+0.1) |
| Number of reviews | 5 | 29  (+24) |
| Rank in Bangkok | top 45% | top 17%  (+28%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.4 | 4.7  (+0.3) |
| Distance to the centre | 9.7 km  (−1.3 km) | 11 km |
| To public transport | 380 m | 420 m |
| To the airport | 25 km  (−1.1 km) | 26 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 56 | 61  (+5) |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 4 | 1 |
| Floors | 4 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2020 | 2025  (+5y) |
| Listed amenities | 9 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

1.3 km apart

## NIL BKK or Risa Hostel: common questions

### Which is better, NIL BKK or Risa Hostel?

NIL BKK leads in 1 of 3 categories, including public transport.

### Which is cheaper, NIL BKK or Risa Hostel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

NIL BKK is closer: 9.7 km from the centre, against 11 km for Risa Hostel.

### How far apart are NIL BKK and Risa Hostel?

The two hotels are 1.3 km apart in a straight line.

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## 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/nil-bkk-bangkok-vs-risa-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/