Barn Laos Hostel vs Lucky Backpackers Hostel
Both are in Vientiane, 720 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelB. Anou
Barn Laos Hostel
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.2
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
HostelB. Mixai
Lucky Backpackers Hostel
- Guest rating
- 7.4 Good
- Location score
- 8.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
The short answer
Pick Barn Laos Hostel
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 720 m apart.
Choose Barn Laos Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 7.4)
Why is Barn Laos Hostel better than Lucky Backpackers Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 7.4)+1.6
Why is Lucky Backpackers Hostel better than Barn Laos Hostel?
- 1Offers an airport transfer
- 2Has 24-hour room service
- 3Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 14:00)−3h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Barn Laos Hostel vs Lucky Backpackers Hostel: which hotel is better? | Barn Laos Hostel | Lucky Backpackers Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 +1.6 | 7.4 |
| Location | 8.2 | 8.0 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 4.2 +0.9 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 +1.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 9.3 +0.9 | 8.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 +1.5 | 7.4 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 +1.6 | 7.4 |
| Number of reviews | 441 | 859 +418 |
| Rank in Vientiane | top 9% +69% | bottom 22% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.2 | 8.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 640 m | 420 m −220 m |
| To public transport | 280 m −160 m | 440 m |
| To the airport | 4.2 km | 4.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.8 km | 1.9 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 5 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 | 5 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 6 | 9 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2023 |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 12 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 11:00 −3h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
720 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.
Lucky Backpackers Hostel: city centre: 420 m, nearest station Vientiane train Station: 440 m, Wattay International Airport (VTE): 4.7 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km.
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Barn Laos Hostel or Lucky Backpackers Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Barn Laos Hostel or Lucky Backpackers Hostel?
Barn Laos Hostel leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, spa & wellness, public transport. Lucky Backpackers Hostel is stronger in facilities.
Which is cheaper, Barn Laos Hostel or Lucky Backpackers Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Lucky Backpackers Hostel is closer: 420 m from the centre, against 640 m for Barn Laos Hostel.
How far apart are Barn Laos Hostel and Lucky Backpackers Hostel?
The two hotels are 720 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