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title: "JAYU vs Simple Life Homes: which hotel is better?"
description: "Too close to call. Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. JAYU or Simple Life Homes in Hanoi? Compare guest ratings…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/jayu-hanoi-vs-simple-life-homes-hanoi/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-15
---

# JAYU vs Simple Life Homes

Both are in Hanoi, 40 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · Ba Dinh Ward
## [JAYU](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/jayu-hanoi/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.6 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 8.1

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1675506/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · ★★ · Ba Dinh Ward
## [Simple Life Homes](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/simple-life-homes-hanoi/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 8.1

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2102840/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 40 m apart.

### Choose JAYU if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Simple Life Homes if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is JAYU better than Simple Life Homes?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.6 vs 9.3) (+0.3)
2.  More guest reviews (62 vs 15), so the rating is more reliable (×4.1)

### Why is Simple Life Homes better than JAYU?

No clear advantages in our data.

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | JAYU | Simple Life Homes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.6 | 9.3 |
| Location | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 2.5 | – |
| Beach access | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 6.5 | 6.7 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.2  (+0.5) | 8.7 |
| Guest rating | 9.6  (+0.3) | 9.3 |
| Number of reviews | 62  (+47) | 15 |
| Rank in Hanoi | top 5%  (+25%) | top 30% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Distance to Ba Dinh Ward centre | 760 m | 800 m |
| To public transport | 790 m | 750 m |
| To the airport | 21 km | 21 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 24 | 24 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★ |
| Rooms | 8 | 1 |
| Floors | 5 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 | – |
| Listed amenities | 13 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

[Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/simple-life-homes-hanoi-vs-jayu-hanoi/)

## Location

40 m apart

## JAYU or Simple Life Homes: common questions

### Which is cheaper, JAYU or Simple Life Homes?

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

### How far apart are JAYU and Simple Life Homes?

The two hotels are 40 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/jayu-hanoi-vs-simple-life-homes-hanoi/. 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/