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
- Guest rating
- 9.4 Exceptional
- Location score
- 4.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
GuesthouseBang Chak Subdistrict
Risa Hostel
- Guest rating
- 9.5 Exceptional
- Location score
- 4.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
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?
- 11.3 km closer to the city centre−1.3 km
Why is Risa Hostel better than NIL BKK?
- 1Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2020)+5y
- 2Earlier 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 vs Risa Hostel: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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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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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