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title: "W.star hostel vs X9Hostel: which hotel is better?"
description: "W.star hostel or X9Hostel in Bangkok? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/w-star-hostel-bangkok-vs-x9hostel-bangkok/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-04
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# W.star hostel vs X9Hostel

Both are in Bangkok, 300 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · Din Daeng Subdistrict
## [W.star hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/w-star-hostel-bangkok/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.7 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 6.4

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2303428/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Bang Kapi Subdistrict
## [X9Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/x9hostel-bangkok/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.1

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2329432/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick X9Hostel

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 300 m apart.

### Choose W.star hostel if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 6 / 15)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2024 / 2016)

### Choose X9Hostel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 7.7)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 15 / 6)

### Why is W.star hostel better than X9Hostel?

1.  Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 2016) (+8y)
2.  Earlier check-in (2:00 vs 14:00) (−12h)
3.  Later check-out (12:30 vs 11:00) (+2h)

### Why is X9Hostel better than W.star hostel?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 7.7) (+1.4)
2.  More guest reviews (653 vs 19), so the rating is more reliable (×34)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | W.star hostel | X9Hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 9.1  (+1.4) |
| Location | 6.4  (+0.3) | 6.1 |
| Public transport | 7.0 | 7.6  (+0.6) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 9.1  (+0.9) |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 9.1  (+1.4) |
| Number of reviews | 19 | 653  (+634) |
| Google rating | – | 4.6/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 191 |
| Rank in Bangkok | bottom 30% | top 12%  (+58%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.4  (+0.3) | 6.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.6 km | 1.4 km |
| To public transport | 710 m | 590 m  (−120 m) |
| To the airport | 18 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 120 m  (−130 m) | 240 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 21  (+7) | 14 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 6 | 15 |
| Floors | 5 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024  (+8y) | 2016 |
| Listed amenities | – | 8 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 2:00  (−12h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:30  (+2h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Erawan Shrine | 2.9 km | 3.0 km |
| Victory Monument | 2.9 km | 3.2 km |
| Bangkok Art and Culture Centre | 3.8 km | 4.0 km |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

300 m apart

W.star hostel: city centre: 1.6 km, nearest station สถานีมักกะสัน Airport rail link train: 710 m, Don Mueang International Airport (DMK): 18 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

X9Hostel: city centre: 1.4 km, Don Mueang International Airport (DMK): 18 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Bangkok

[Bangkok weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/thailand/bangkok/bangkok/weather)

## W.star hostel or X9Hostel: common questions

### Which is better, W.star hostel or X9Hostel?

X9Hostel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport. W.star hostel is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, W.star hostel or X9Hostel?

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

### How far apart are W.star hostel and X9Hostel?

The two hotels are 300 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/w-star-hostel-bangkok-vs-x9hostel-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/