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title: "Barn Laos Hostel vs LAFAMI Hostel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Too close to call. Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. Barn Laos Hostel or LAFAMI Hostel in Vientiane? Compare guest…"
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# Barn Laos Hostel vs LAFAMI Hostel

Both are in Vientiane, 560 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · B. Anou
## [Barn Laos Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/barn-laos-hostel-vientiane/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.2

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1187409/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · B. Haysok
## [LAFAMI Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/lafami-hostel-vientiane/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.3

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1749065/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 560 m apart.

### Choose Barn Laos Hostel if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose LAFAMI Hostel if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is Barn Laos Hostel better than LAFAMI Hostel?

No clear advantages in our data.

### Why is LAFAMI Hostel better than Barn Laos Hostel?

1.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Barn Laos Hostel | LAFAMI Hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Location | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | – |
| Public transport | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9 | 9.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Number of reviews | 441 | 794  (+353) |
| Rank in Vientiane | top 8% | top 7% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 640 m | 260 m  (−380 m) |
| To public transport | 280 m | 280 m |
| To the airport | 4.2 km | 4.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 | 5 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 6 | 3 |
| Floors | 2 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2024 |
| Listed amenities | 13  (+7) | 6 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Location

560 m apart

Barn Laos Hostel: city centre: 640 m, nearest station Vientiane train Station: 280 m, Wattay International Airport (VTE): 4.2 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.

LAFAMI Hostel: city centre: 260 m, nearest station Vientiane train Station: 280 m, Wattay International Airport (VTE): 4.7 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.

## Barn Laos Hostel or LAFAMI Hostel: common questions

### Which is cheaper, Barn Laos Hostel or LAFAMI Hostel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

LAFAMI Hostel is closer: 260 m from the centre, against 640 m for Barn Laos Hostel.

### How far apart are Barn Laos Hostel and LAFAMI Hostel?

The two hotels are 560 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/barn-laos-hostel-vientiane-vs-lafami-hostel-vientiane/. 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/