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Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel vs Venn Hostel

Both are in Vientiane, 730 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel★★★B. Mixai

Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel

Guest rating
7.8 Good
Location score
8.1
Score by category
2 of 3
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Hostel★★★Ban Sithannua

Venn Hostel

Guest rating
8.1 Very good
Location score
6.9
Score by category
0 of 3
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The short answer

Pick Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 730 m apart.

Choose Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel if you want

  • to walk to the sights
  • a smaller, quieter hotel

Choose Venn Hostel if you want

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

Why is Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel better than Venn Hostel?

  1. 1670 m closer to the city centre−670 m
  2. 2500 m closer to public transport−500 m
  3. 3More guest reviews (1,252 vs 292), so the rating is more reliable×4.3
  4. 444 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+44
  5. 5Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h

Why is Venn Hostel better than Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 7.8)+0.3
  2. 2Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:30)−2h

All compared facts

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

Ruby Riverside Hotel & HostelVenn Hostel
Score by category
Guest rating 7.8 8.1
Location 8.1 +1.2 6.9
Facilities 6.7 –
Families 1.0 –
Spa & wellness 3.0 –
Public transport 8.9 +2.7 6.2
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 7.8 8.1 +0.3
Guest rating 7.8 8.1 +0.3
Number of reviews 1,252 +960 292
Rank in Vientiane top 63% top 46% +17%
Location
Location score 8.1 +1.2 6.9
Distance to the centre 560 m −670 m 1.2 km
To public transport 350 m −500 m 850 m
To the airport 4.5 km 3.8 km
Restaurants within 500 m 150 +44 106
Sights within 1 km 5 4
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★ ★★★
Rooms 1 10
Floors – 1
Newest building or renovation – 2024
Listed amenities 16 –
Policies
Check-in from 13:30 12:00 −2h
Check-out until 12:00 +1h 11:00
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ –
Parking ✓ –
Airport transfer ✓ –
Shuttle ✓ –
Car hire ✓ –
Concierge ✓ –
Laundry ✓ –
Luggage storage ✓ –
Bar ✓ –
Room service ✓ –
Swimming pool ✓ –
Gym ✓ –
Terrace ✓ –
Air conditioning ✓ –
Balcony ✓ –
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ –
Couples ✓ –
Sightseeing on foot ✓ –
Business trips ✓ –
Spa & relaxation ✓ –

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      Location

      730 m apart

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      Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel or Venn Hostel: common questions

      Which is better, Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel or Venn Hostel?

      Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport.

      Which is cheaper, Ruby Riverside Hotel & 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?

      Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel is closer: 560 m from the centre, against 1.2 km for Venn Hostel.

      How far apart are Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel and Venn Hostel?

      The two hotels are 730 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