Phuket Old Town Hostel vs RYB Hostel Phuket
Both are in Phuket, 250 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelPhuket Old Town
Phuket Old Town Hostel
- Guest rating
- 7.6 Good
- Location score
- 5.4
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
HostelPhuket Old Town
RYB Hostel Phuket
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick RYB Hostel Phuket
It leads in 1 of 3 categories. 250 m apart.
Choose Phuket Old Town Hostel if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose RYB Hostel Phuket if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Phuket Old Town Hostel better than RYB Hostel Phuket?
No clear advantages in our data.
Why is RYB Hostel Phuket better than Phuket Old Town Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 7.6)+1.6
- 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.
| Phuket Old Town Hostel vs RYB Hostel Phuket: which hotel is better? | Phuket Old Town Hostel | RYB Hostel Phuket |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 9.2 +1.6 |
| Location | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.7 | 9.1 +1.3 |
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 9.2 +1.6 |
| Number of reviews | 148 +19 | 129 |
| Google rating | 4.2/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 131 | – |
| Rank in Phuket | top 91% | top 5% +86% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Distance to Phuket Old Town centre | 310 m −180 m | 490 m |
| To the airport | 26 km | 27 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 17 | 18 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 10 | 20 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 | 2024 +2y |
| Listed amenities | 9 +6 | 3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
Location
250 m apart
Phuket Old Town Hostel: city centre: 9.1 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 26 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 17 sights within 1 km.
RYB Hostel Phuket: city centre: 9.0 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 27 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 18 sights within 1 km.
Phuket Old Town Hostel or RYB Hostel Phuket: common questions
Which is better, Phuket Old Town Hostel or RYB Hostel Phuket?
RYB Hostel Phuket leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Phuket Old Town Hostel or RYB Hostel Phuket?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Phuket Old Town Hostel is closer: 310 m from the centre, against 490 m for RYB Hostel Phuket.
How far apart are Phuket Old Town Hostel and RYB Hostel Phuket?
The two hotels are 250 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