RYB Hostel Phuket vs The Topaz Rsidence 1
Both are in Phuket, 410 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelPhuket Old Town
RYB Hostel Phuket
- Guest rating
- 9.2 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.3
- Score by category
- 7 of 15
ApartmentTalat Nuea
The Topaz Rsidence 1
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 15
The short answer
Pick RYB Hostel Phuket
It comes out ahead on 7 of 15 compared facts. 410 m apart.
Choose RYB Hostel Phuket if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 8.9)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 20 / 1)
Choose The Topaz Rsidence 1 if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 20)
Why is RYB Hostel Phuket better than The Topaz Rsidence 1?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 8.9)+0.3
- 28 more sights within 1 km+8
Why is The Topaz Rsidence 1 better than RYB Hostel Phuket?
No clear advantages in our data.
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| RYB Hostel Phuket vs The Topaz Rsidence 1: which hotel is better? | RYB Hostel Phuket | The Topaz Rsidence 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.2 | 8.9 |
| Location | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.1 +0.3 | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.2 +0.3 | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 129 +64 | 65 |
| Rank in Phuket | top 6% +18% | top 24% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 9.0 km | 8.7 km −330 m |
| To the airport | 27 km | 27 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 100 m −350 m | 440 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 12 +7 | 5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 18 +8 | 10 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 20 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 | – |
| Listed amenities | 3 | 10 +7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
RYB Hostel PhuketThe Topaz Rsidence 1
- RYB Hostel Phuket is cheaper in 9 of 9 months
- RYB Hostel Phuket: €14 a night on average · The Topaz Rsidence 1: €21 a night on average
Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.
Hotel prices in Phuket by month
All months
| Month | RYB Hostel Phuket | The Topaz Rsidence 1 |
|---|---|---|
| November | €13 | €25 |
| December | – | €25 |
| January | – | €25 |
| February | – | €26 |
| March | €14 | €26 |
| April | €14 | €26 |
| May | €14 | €18 |
| June | €14 | €18 |
| July | €14 | €18 |
| August | €14 | €18 |
| September | €14 | €18 |
| October | €14 | €22 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
410 m apart
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.
The Topaz Rsidence 1: city centre: 8.7 km, Phuket International Airport (HKT): 27 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 10 sights within 1 km.
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RYB Hostel Phuket or The Topaz Rsidence 1: common questions
Which is better, RYB Hostel Phuket or The Topaz Rsidence 1?
RYB Hostel Phuket leads in 7 of 15 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews. The Topaz Rsidence 1 is stronger in distance to the centre, listed amenities.
Which is cheaper, RYB Hostel Phuket or The Topaz Rsidence 1?
Over the year RYB Hostel Phuket costs about €14 a night on average against €21 at The Topaz Rsidence 1, and it is cheaper in 9 of the 9 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
The Topaz Rsidence 1 is closer: 8.7 km from the centre, against 9.0 km for RYB Hostel Phuket.
How far apart are RYB Hostel Phuket and The Topaz Rsidence 1?
The two hotels are 410 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