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title: "Sofia Hostel vs Spinomad hostel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Spinomad hostel. It leads in 1 of 3 categories. Sofia Hostel or Spinomad hostel in Chiang Rai? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and…"
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# Sofia Hostel vs Spinomad hostel

Both are in Chiang Rai, 90 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Chedyod
## [Sofia Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sofia-hostel-chiang-rai/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.4 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 7.7

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2112556/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · ★★★ · Chedyod
## [Spinomad hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/spinomad-hostel-chiang-rai/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.6

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2123674/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Spinomad hostel

It leads in 1 of 3 categories. 90 m apart.

### Choose Sofia Hostel if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Choose Spinomad hostel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Why is Sofia Hostel better than Spinomad hostel?

No clear advantages in our data.

### Why is Spinomad hostel better than Sofia Hostel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 7.4) (+1.7)
2.  More guest reviews (732 vs 343), so the rating is more reliable (×2.1)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Sofia Hostel | Spinomad hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 9.1  (+1.7) |
| Location | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Facilities | – | 4.2 |
| Families | – | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.5 | 9.1  (+1.6) |
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 9.1  (+1.7) |
| Number of reviews | 343 | 732  (+389) |
| Google rating | – | 4.3/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 258 |
| Rank in Chiang Rai | top 97% | top 22%  (+75%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Distance to Chedyod centre | 210 m | 260 m |
| To the beach | 2.2 km  (−70 m) | 2.3 km |
| To the airport | 7.4 km | 7.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 18 | 17 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 3 | 8 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2022 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 14  (+7) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

[Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/spinomad-hostel-chiang-rai-vs-sofia-hostel-chiang-rai/)

## Location

90 m apart

## Sofia Hostel or Spinomad hostel: common questions

### Which is better, Sofia Hostel or Spinomad hostel?

Spinomad hostel leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Sofia Hostel or Spinomad hostel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Sofia Hostel is 2.2 km from the nearest beach; Spinomad hostel is 2.3 km.

### How far apart are Sofia Hostel and Spinomad hostel?

The two hotels are 90 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/sofia-hostel-chiang-rai-vs-spinomad-hostel-chiang-rai/. 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/