--- title: "Doubletree by Hilton Vientiane vs Funky Monkey Cafe & Hostel" description: "Doubletree by Hilton Vientiane or Funky Monkey Cafe & Hostel in Vientiane? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/doubletree-by-hilton-vientiane-vientiane-vs-funky-monkey-cafe-hostel-vientiane/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-31 --- # Doubletree by Hilton Vientiane vs Funky Monkey Cafe & Hostel Both are in Vientiane, 70 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★★★ · B. Mixai ## [Doubletree by Hilton Vientiane](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/doubletree-by-hilton-vientiane-vientiane/) - **Guest rating:** 9.2 · Excellent - **Location score:** 8.0 - **Score by category:** 1 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1365147/agoda/?lang=en) Hostel · B. Mixai ## [Funky Monkey Cafe & Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/funky-monkey-cafe-hostel-vientiane/) - **Guest rating:** 7.0 · Good - **Location score:** 8.1 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1429422/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 70 m apart. ### Choose Doubletree by Hilton Vientiane if you want - the more consistently praised stay (9.2 / 7.0) ### Why is Doubletree by Hilton Vientiane better than Funky Monkey Cafe & Hostel? 1. Higher guest rating (9.2 vs 7.0) (+2.2) ### Why is Funky Monkey Cafe & Hostel better than Doubletree by Hilton Vientiane? 1. Offers an airport transfer ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Doubletree by Hilton Vientiane | Funky Monkey Cafe & Hostel | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 9.2 (+2.2) | 7.0 | | Location | 8.0 | 8.1 | | Facilities | 4.2 | – | | Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – | | Public transport | 8.4 | 8.7 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 9.1 (+2.1) | 7.1 | | Guest rating | 9.2 (+2.2) | 7.0 | | Number of reviews | 449 | 532 (+83) | | Rank in Vientiane | top 4% (+85%) | bottom 11% | | Location | | Location score | 8.0 | 8.1 | | Distance to B. Mixai centre | 170 m | 110 m | | To public transport | 440 m | 390 m | | To the airport | 4.8 km | 4.7 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 2.0 km | 1.9 km | | Shops within 500 m | 4 | 4 | | Sights within 1 km | 5 | 5 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★★★ | – | | Rooms | – | 1 | | Floors | 8 | – | | Newest building or renovation | 2024 | – | | Listed amenities | 17 (+11) | 6 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 15:00 | – | | Check-out until | 12:00 | – | | Amenities | | Free parking | ✓ | – | | Concierge | ✓ | – | | Luggage storage | ✓ | – | | Breakfast | ✓ | – | | Bar | ✓ | – | | Room service | ✓ | – | | Swimming pool | ✓ | – | | Terrace | ✓ | – | | Smoke-free | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Balcony | ✓ | – | | Minibar | ✓ | – | | In-room safe | ✓ | – | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | – | | Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ | | Airport transfer | – | ✓ | | Laundry | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | ✓ | – | | Business trips | – | ✓ | | Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. [Doubletree by Hilton Vientiane prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/doubletree-by-hilton-vientiane-vientiane/prices/) ## Location 70 m apart Doubletree by Hilton Vientiane: city centre: 370 m, nearest station Vientiane train Station: 440 m, Wattay International Airport (VTE): 4.8 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km. Funky Monkey Cafe & Hostel: city centre: 390 m, nearest station Vientiane train Station: 390 m, Wattay International Airport (VTE): 4.7 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km. ## Weather in Vientiane [Vientiane weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/laos/vientiane-prefecture/vientiane/weather) ## Doubletree by Hilton Vientiane or Funky Monkey Cafe & Hostel: common questions ### Which is better, Doubletree by Hilton Vientiane or Funky Monkey Cafe & Hostel? Doubletree by Hilton Vientiane leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating. ### Which is cheaper, Doubletree by Hilton Vientiane or Funky Monkey Cafe & Hostel? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### How far apart are Doubletree by Hilton Vientiane and Funky Monkey Cafe & Hostel? 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[How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/doubletree-by-hilton-vientiane-vientiane-vs-funky-monkey-cafe-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/