Muulao Hostel vs Venn Hostel
Both are in Vientiane, 350 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelB. Sihom
Muulao Hostel
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.6
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
HostelBan Sithannua
Venn Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 6.9
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick Muulao Hostel
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 350 m apart.
Choose Muulao Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.1)
Why is Muulao Hostel better than Venn Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.1)+1.0
- 2350 m closer to public transport−350 m
- 344 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+44
- 4Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Venn Hostel better than Muulao Hostel?
- 1Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Muulao Hostel vs Venn Hostel: which hotel is better? | Muulao Hostel | Venn Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.1 +1.0 | 8.1 |
| Location | 7.6 +0.7 | 6.9 |
| Public transport | 8.1 +1.9 | 6.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 +0.9 | 8.1 |
| Guest rating | 9.1 +1.0 | 8.1 |
| Number of reviews | 333 +41 | 292 |
| Rank in Vientiane | top 5% +44% | top 49% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.6 +0.7 | 6.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 900 m −330 m | 1.2 km |
| To public transport | 500 m −350 m | 850 m |
| To the airport | 4.0 km | 3.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 +44 | 106 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.5 km | 1.2 km −330 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 6 | 10 |
| Floors | 3 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 | 2024 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00 −2h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
350 m apart
Muulao Hostel: city centre: 900 m, nearest station Vientiane train Station: 500 m, Wattay International Airport (VTE): 4.0 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
Venn Hostel: city centre: 1.2 km, nearest station Vientiane train Station: 850 m, Wattay International Airport (VTE): 3.8 km, 106 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.
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Muulao Hostel or Venn Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Muulao Hostel or Venn Hostel?
Muulao Hostel leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, Muulao Hostel or Venn Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Muulao Hostel is closer: 900 m from the centre, against 1.2 km for Venn Hostel.
How far apart are Muulao Hostel and Venn Hostel?
The two hotels are 350 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