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title: "Poste 43 Residence vs The Backpack Hostel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick The Backpack Hostel. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. Poste 43 Residence or The Backpack Hostel in Bangkok? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities…"
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# Poste 43 Residence vs The Backpack Hostel

Both are in Bangkok, 410 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Si Phraya Subdistrict
## [Poste 43 Residence](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/poste-43-residence-bangkok/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.7 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 6.7

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1971698/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Si Phraya Subdistrict
## [The Backpack Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-backpack-hostel-bangkok/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.0

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2189440/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Backpack Hostel

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 410 m apart.

### Choose Poste 43 Residence if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 18 / 3)

### Choose The Backpack Hostel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 7.7)
-   to walk to the sights (4.5 km / 4.9 km)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 3 / 18)

### Why is Poste 43 Residence better than The Backpack Hostel?

1.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is The Backpack Hostel better than Poste 43 Residence?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 7.7) (+1.3)
2.  Has an on-site restaurant

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Poste 43 Residence | The Backpack Hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 9.0  (+1.3) |
| Location | 6.7 | 7.0 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 4.0 | – |
| Public transport | 6.5 | 7.1  (+0.6) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.8 | 8.9  (+1.1) |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 9.0  (+1.3) |
| Number of reviews | 233  (+93) | 140 |
| Google rating | 4.2/5 | 4.4/5  (+0.2) |
| Google reviews | 102  (+18) | 84 |
| Rank in Bangkok | top 84% | top 23%  (+61%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.7 | 7.0  (+0.3) |
| Distance to Si Phraya Subdistrict centre | 350 m | 190 m  (−160 m) |
| To public transport | 790 m | 680 m  (−110 m) |
| To the airport | 23 km | 22 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 80 m | 30 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 9  (+6) | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 13 | 13 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 18 | 3 |
| Floors | 5 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 | – |
| Listed amenities | 15  (+5) | 10 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Bangkok National Museum | 4.2 km | 4.3 km |
| Democracy Monument | 3.6 km | 3.6 km |
| Erawan Shrine | 3.2 km | 2.8 km |
| Assumption Cathedral | 550 m  (−320 m) | 860 m |
| Victory Monument | 4.8 km | 4.4 km |
| Bangkok Art and Culture Centre | 2.6 km | 2.2 km |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

410 m apart

Poste 43 Residence: city centre: 4.9 km, nearest station BTS เจริญนคร (Charoen Nakhon) G2: 790 m, Don Mueang International Airport (DMK): 23 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 13 sights within 1 km.

The Backpack Hostel: city centre: 4.5 km, nearest station มาลัยสมจิต วัดแขก # Flower Love: 680 m, Don Mueang International Airport (DMK): 22 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 13 sights within 1 km.

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## Poste 43 Residence or The Backpack Hostel: common questions

### Which is better, Poste 43 Residence or The Backpack Hostel?

The Backpack Hostel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Poste 43 Residence or The Backpack Hostel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Backpack Hostel is closer: 190 m from the centre, against 350 m for Poste 43 Residence.

### How far apart are Poste 43 Residence and The Backpack Hostel?

The two hotels are 410 m 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/poste-43-residence-bangkok-vs-the-backpack-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/