The Witcher Hostel vs Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel
Both are in Vientiane, 450 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★★B. Sihom
The Witcher Hostel
- Guest rating
- 6.7 Okay
- Location score
- 7.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hostel★★★B. Mixai
Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 8.1
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
The short answer
Pick Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 450 m apart.
Choose Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is The Witcher Hostel better than Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel?
- 1Later check-out (13:00 vs 12:00)+1h
Why is Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel better than The Witcher Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (7.8 vs 6.7)+1.1
- 2More guest reviews (1,252 vs 36), so the rating is more reliable×35
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Witcher Hostel vs Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel: which hotel is better? | The Witcher Hostel | Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 6.7 | 7.8 +1.1 |
| Location | 7.7 | 8.1 +0.4 |
| Facilities | – | 6.7 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 3.0 |
| Public transport | 8.2 | 8.9 +0.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.3 | 7.8 +0.5 |
| Guest rating | 6.7 | 7.8 +1.1 |
| Number of reviews | 36 | 1,252 +1,216 |
| Rank in Vientiane | top 85% | top 63% +22% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.7 | 8.1 +0.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 880 m | 560 m −320 m |
| To public transport | 480 m | 350 m −130 m |
| To the airport | 4.0 km | 4.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 5 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 1 |
| Listed amenities | – | 16 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 13:30 −1h |
| Check-out until | 13:00 +1h | 12:00 |
| 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
450 m apart
The Witcher Hostel or Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel: common questions
Which is better, The Witcher Hostel or Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel?
Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, The Witcher Hostel or Ruby Riverside Hotel & 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 880 m for The Witcher Hostel.
How far apart are The Witcher Hostel and Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel?
The two hotels are 450 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