The Witcher Hostel vs Venn Hostel
Both are in Vientiane, 370 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelB. Sihom
The Witcher Hostel
- Guest rating
- 6.7 Okay
- Location score
- 7.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
HostelBan Sithannua
Venn Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 6.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick The Witcher Hostel
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 370 m apart.
Choose The Witcher Hostel if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 10)
Choose Venn Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.1 / 6.7)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 10 / 1)
Why is The Witcher Hostel better than Venn Hostel?
- 1370 m closer to public transport−370 m
- 244 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+44
- 3Later check-out (13:00 vs 11:00)+2h
Why is Venn Hostel better than The Witcher Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 6.7)+1.4
- 2More guest reviews (292 vs 36), so the rating is more reliable×8.1
- 3Earlier 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.
| The Witcher Hostel vs Venn Hostel: which hotel is better? | The Witcher Hostel | Venn Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 6.7 | 8.1 +1.4 |
| Location | 7.7 +0.8 | 6.9 |
| Public transport | 8.2 +2.0 | 6.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.3 | 8.1 +0.8 |
| Guest rating | 6.7 | 8.1 +1.4 |
| Number of reviews | 36 | 292 +256 |
| Rank in Vientiane | top 83% | top 49% +34% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.7 +0.8 | 6.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 880 m −350 m | 1.2 km |
| To public transport | 480 m −370 m | 850 m |
| To the airport | 4.0 km | 3.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 +44 | 106 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 4 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 1 | 10 |
| Floors | – | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2024 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00 −2h |
| Check-out until | 13:00 +2h | 11:00 |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Location
370 m apart
The Witcher Hostel: city centre: 880 m, nearest station Vientiane train Station: 480 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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The Witcher Hostel or Venn Hostel: common questions
Which is better, The Witcher Hostel or Venn Hostel?
The Witcher Hostel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Venn Hostel is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, The Witcher 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?
The Witcher Hostel is closer: 880 m from the centre, against 1.2 km for Venn Hostel.
How far apart are The Witcher Hostel and Venn Hostel?
The two hotels are 370 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