Thong Sala is Koh Phangan’s working town and ferry-port area, so the main reason to stay here is convenience. From this part of the island, day-to-day basics are easy: transport connections, shops, pharmacies, and places to eat are all part of the appeal. That makes Hi Sea Hostel worth considering for short arrivals, late departures, or trips where you expect to move around often rather than stay in one beach area. If your priority is sand outside the door, this is the wrong part of the island to focus on.

For the Full Moon Party, the location is reachable but not close. Haad Rin is about 9.8 km away, which works out to roughly 19 minutes by taxi, so this is more practical for partygoers who do not want to sleep in the middle of the main nightlife zone. Walking is not realistic for most people. The trade-off is straightforward: you get a more functional base in Thong Sala, but beach days and party nights both mean getting transport. There is no guest rating data provided, so it is best to judge this one mainly on location and logistics.