--- title: "Funky Monkey Cafe & Hostel vs Mintra Hotel Vientiane" description: "Funky Monkey Cafe & Hostel or Mintra Hotel Vientiane in Vientiane? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/funky-monkey-cafe-hostel-vientiane-vs-mintra-hotel-vientiane-vientiane/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-12 --- # Funky Monkey Cafe & Hostel vs Mintra Hotel Vientiane Both are in Vientiane, 70 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. 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) Hotel · ★★★★ · B. Mixai ## [Mintra Hotel Vientiane](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mintra-hotel-vientiane-vientiane/) - **Guest rating:** 9.3 · Exceptional - **Location score:** 8.0 - **Score by category:** 1 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1849998/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 Funky Monkey Cafe & Hostel if you want - a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 70) ### Choose Mintra Hotel Vientiane if you want - the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 7.0) - a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 70 / 1) ### Why is Funky Monkey Cafe & Hostel better than Mintra Hotel Vientiane? 1. A smaller, more intimate hotel (1 vs 70 rooms) (−69) ### Why is Mintra Hotel Vientiane better than Funky Monkey Cafe & Hostel? 1. Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 7.0) (+2.3) 2. More guest reviews (2,037 vs 532), so the rating is more reliable (×3.8) 3. A larger hotel with more facilities (70 vs 1 rooms) (×70.0) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Funky Monkey Cafe & Hostel | Mintra Hotel Vientiane | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 7.0 | 9.3 (+2.3) | | Location | 8.1 | 8.0 | | Facilities | – | 6.7 | | Spa & wellness | – | 3.0 | | Public transport | 8.7 | 8.4 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 7.1 | 9.3 (+2.2) | | Guest rating | 7.0 | 9.3 (+2.3) | | Number of reviews | 532 | 2,037 (+1,505) | | Rank in Vientiane | bottom 11% | top 2% (+87%) | | Location | | Location score | 8.1 | 8.0 | | Distance to B. Mixai centre | 110 m | 80 m | | To public transport | 390 m | 440 m | | To the airport | 4.7 km | 4.7 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 1.9 km | 1.9 km | | Shops within 500 m | 4 | 4 | | Sights within 1 km | 5 | 5 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | – | ★★★★ | | Rooms | 1 | 70 | | Floors | – | 9 | | Newest building or renovation | – | 2023 | | Listed amenities | 6 | 19 (+13) | | Policies | | Check-in from | – | 14:00 | | Check-out until | – | 12:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Free parking | – | ✓ | | Luggage storage | – | ✓ | | Breakfast | – | ✓ | | Bar | – | ✓ | | Room service | – | ✓ | | Swimming pool | – | ✓ | | Gym | – | ✓ | | Terrace | – | ✓ | | Balcony | – | ✓ | | Minibar | – | ✓ | | In-room safe | – | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ | | Blackout curtains | – | ✓ | | 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. [Mintra Hotel Vientiane prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mintra-hotel-vientiane-vientiane/prices/) ## Location 70 m apart 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. Mintra Hotel Vientiane: city centre: 450 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. ## Weather in Vientiane [Vientiane weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/laos/vientiane-prefecture/vientiane/weather) ## Funky Monkey Cafe & Hostel or Mintra Hotel Vientiane: common questions ### Which is better, Funky Monkey Cafe & Hostel or Mintra Hotel Vientiane? Mintra Hotel Vientiane leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating. ### Which is cheaper, Funky Monkey Cafe & Hostel or Mintra Hotel Vientiane? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### How far apart are Funky Monkey Cafe & Hostel and Mintra Hotel Vientiane? The two hotels are 70 m apart in a straight line. ## More match-ups - [Mintra Hotel Vientiane vs Douang Deuane hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/douang-deuane-hotel-vientiane-vs-mintra-hotel-vientiane-vientiane/) - [Mintra Hotel Vientiane vs Riverside Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/mintra-hotel-vientiane-vientiane-vs-riverside-hotel-vientiane/) - [Mintra Hotel Vientiane vs V Hotel Vientiane](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/mintra-hotel-vientiane-vientiane-vs-v-hotel-vientiane-vientiane/) - [Mintra Hotel Vientiane vs New Champa Boutique Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/mintra-hotel-vientiane-vientiane-vs-new-champa-boutique-hotel-vientiane/) ## Compare now Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. 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