Sofia Hostel vs Wangcome Hotel
Both are in Chiang Rai, 90 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelChedyod
Sofia Hostel
- Guest rating
- 7.4 Good
- Location score
- 7.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★★★Chedyod
Wangcome Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 7.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 90 m apart.
Choose Sofia Hostel if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 3 / 195)
Choose Wangcome Hotel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.1 / 7.4)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 195 / 3)
Why is Sofia Hostel better than Wangcome Hotel?
- 1A smaller, more intimate hotel (3 vs 195 rooms)−192
Why is Wangcome Hotel better than Sofia Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 7.4)+0.7
- 2More guest reviews (2,741 vs 343), so the rating is more reliable×8.0
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (195 vs 3 rooms)×65.0
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Sofia Hostel vs Wangcome Hotel: which hotel is better? | Sofia Hostel | Wangcome Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 8.1 +0.7 |
| Location | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.5 | 8.1 +0.6 |
| Guest rating | 7.4 | 8.1 +0.7 |
| Number of reviews | 343 | 2,741 +2,398 |
| Rank in Chiang Rai | top 96% | top 86% +10% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Distance to Chedyod centre | 210 m | 170 m |
| To the beach | 2.2 km | 2.1 km −60 m |
| To the airport | 7.4 km | 7.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 18 | 17 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 3 | 195 |
| Floors | – | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2010 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 19 +12 |
| 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 | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
90 m apart
Sofia Hostel: city centre: 300 m, Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI): 7.4 km, beach: 2.2 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 18 sights within 1 km.
Wangcome Hotel: city centre: 370 m, Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI): 7.4 km, beach: 2.1 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 17 sights within 1 km.
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Sofia Hostel or Wangcome Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Sofia Hostel or Wangcome Hotel?
Wangcome Hotel leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Sofia Hostel or Wangcome Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Wangcome Hotel is 2.1 km from the nearest beach; Sofia Hostel is 2.2 km.
How far apart are Sofia Hostel and Wangcome Hotel?
The two hotels are 90 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