--- title: "Phranang Place vs TAN Hostel x Cafe: which hotel is better?" description: "Phranang Place or TAN Hostel x Cafe in Krabi? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/phranang-place-krabi-vs-tan-hostel-x-cafe-krabi/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-06 --- # Phranang Place vs TAN Hostel x Cafe Both are in Krabi, 60 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Apartment · Ban Ao Nang ## [Phranang Place](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/phranang-place-krabi/) - **Guest rating:** 7.9 · Good - **Location score:** 6.3 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1957714/agoda/?lang=en) Hostel · Ban Ao Nang ## [TAN Hostel x Cafe](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/tan-hostel-x-cafe-krabi/) - **Guest rating:** 9.0 · Excellent - **Location score:** 6.2 - **Score by category:** 1 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2178308/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 60 m apart. ### Choose Phranang Place if you want - a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 34 / 8) - a newer or recently renovated building (2025 / 2018) ### Choose TAN Hostel x Cafe if you want - the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 7.9) - a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 8 / 34) ### Why is Phranang Place better than TAN Hostel x Cafe? 1. Newer or more recently renovated (2025 vs 2018) (+7y) ### Why is TAN Hostel x Cafe better than Phranang Place? 1. Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 7.9) (+1.1) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Phranang Place | TAN Hostel x Cafe | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 7.9 | 9.0 (+1.1) | | Location | 6.3 | 6.2 | | Facilities | 5.8 | – | | Spa & wellness | 2.5 | – | | Beach access | 8.1 | 7.9 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 7.9 | 9.0 (+1.1) | | Guest rating | 7.9 | 9.0 (+1.1) | | Number of reviews | 1,215 (+554) | 661 | | Google rating | 3.7/5 | – | | Google reviews | 291 | – | | Rank in Krabi | bottom 15% | top 12% (+73%) | | Location | | Location score | 6.3 | 6.2 | | Distance to Ban Ao Nang centre | 610 m | 670 m | | To the beach | 650 m | 700 m | | To the airport | 19 km | 19 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 103 | 104 | | To the nearest food shop | 1.1 km | 1.0 km | | Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 | | Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 | | Rooms & building | | Rooms | 34 | 8 | | Floors | 4 | 2 | | Newest building or renovation | 2025 (+7y) | 2018 | | Listed amenities | 21 (+11) | 10 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 | | Check-out until | 11:30 (+1h) | 11:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | Airport transfer | ✓ | – | | Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ | | Car hire | ✓ | ✓ | | Concierge | ✓ | – | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Breakfast | ✓ | – | | Bar | ✓ | – | | Room service | ✓ | ✓ | | Swimming pool | ✓ | – | | Massage | ✓ | – | | Terrace | ✓ | – | | Nightclub | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Balcony | ✓ | – | | Minibar | ✓ | – | | In-room safe | ✓ | – | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | – | | Smoke-free | – | ✓ | | Kitchen | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | 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. [Phranang Place prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/phranang-place-krabi/prices/) ## Location 60 m apart Phranang Place: city centre: 2.1 km, Krabi International Airport (KBV): 19 km, beach: 650 m, 103 places to eat within 500 m. TAN Hostel x Cafe: city centre: 2.1 km, Krabi International Airport (KBV): 19 km, beach: 700 m, 104 places to eat within 500 m. [Top-rated of 185 hotels in Ao Nang](https://stayversus.com/en/thailand/krabi/area/ao-nang/) ## Weather in Krabi [Krabi weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/thailand/krabi/krabi/weather) ## Phranang Place or TAN Hostel x Cafe: common questions ### Which is better, Phranang Place or TAN Hostel x Cafe? TAN Hostel x Cafe leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating. ### Which is cheaper, Phranang Place or TAN Hostel x Cafe? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### How far apart are Phranang Place and TAN Hostel x Cafe? The two hotels are 60 m apart in a straight line. ## More match-ups - [TAN Hostel x Cafe vs Mini House Aonang](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/mini-house-aonang-krabi-vs-tan-hostel-x-cafe-krabi/) - [TAN Hostel x Cafe vs Zleepingpills Aonang Krabi](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/tan-hostel-x-cafe-krabi-vs-zleepingpills-aonang-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/phranang-place-krabi-vs-tan-hostel-x-cafe-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/