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Reviews of Vernice Backpacker Hostel

XHCX+7R2, Vientiane, 老挝 Chanthabouly District, 01000 Vientiane, Laos

#85 of 103 hotels in Vientiane

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Review score

Based on 86 hostel reviews

6.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.2

  • Comfort

    6.3

  • Location

    7.7

  • Facilities

    6.5

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 9 February 2025

    6.0
    Ok for one night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The building is old and dirty, not very welcoming place. The blanket were very smelly, but uncomfy, lot of mosquitoes. The place overall looks messy, and would need a refresh cleaning. Happy we stayed only one night and not more.

    The location is good, free water. Owner is nice and upgraded us to a private room with bathroom (we originally booked a room with shared bathroom). People in the hostel were friendly

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2025

    8.0
    Easy going hostel, community space & cooking facilities, near Old Town, basic, good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The beds were to hard

    Nice & big roofed outdoor space with tables, benches and cooking facility, it served as a community space. Relaxed & easy atmosphere, everything could be arranged easy with the helpfull owner. Low budget, one of the cheapest hostels in town. Location was at easy walking distance from the most lively streets and the great evening food market in the Old town of Vientiane.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2024

    8.0
    Positive place with home atmosphere and good and healthy vibe
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I didn't stay enough

    Central location, relaxing place , very good vibe, exceptional stuff and superb friendly and helpful owner . and i met some wonderful people there

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is a great value. One of the least expensive places to stay and there is an open kitchen.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little Bit further from the city centre but still a walking distance

    Supportive owner

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Particularly liked the kitchen facilities - so rare in Laos. & the manager was always willing to do what he could to improve my stay when asked.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    6.0
    Cheap and cheerful, probably upgrade to something nicer next time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very dated Dirty Abit of a dive to be honest Clientele of the hostel were very odd People sleeping on reception floor Woke up itchy everyday (both of us)

    WiFi worked Price was good Owner was really nice Private room had an en-suite and aircon Allowed late check out

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff behavior and facilities like bed by

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    8.0
    Very nice human experiences, cheap individual room and clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The facility was very basic but still comfortable.

    The host was very kind, good atmosphere and good conversations with the guests. In an area a bit away from the main center so it is a nice way to see a less touristy part of the city.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    8.0
    Quiet, affordable, kitchen facility and all the guests were friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -Spitting and sneezing publicly by one lady (staff) and some guests. -One staff (lady) was a bit rude and couldn't communicate.

    Located in a quiet surrounding.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    You get what you pay at the guuesthouse; you can cook for your food for free. Sandip the guy who mananges the gh can give you the direction to get your food at a supermart. He's such a great help.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    8.0
    Good hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything is ok.

    Low cost, good staff, easy payment.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2023

    6.0
    An okay place to spend a night or two
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Private room but bathroom needs work. Toilet bowl had no cover. Bed was not comfy. Electrical outlets not near bed, no place to charge devices properly.

    An okay place to spend a night or two. Good social area to hang out and talk to people. Staff were kind. Offered to take me to airport for a small fee.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Opened window in morning

    Good stuff, cheap price, good location, good WiFi, laundry. Total it's good place for spending several nights

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2023

    8.0
    Great host, average accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was dated and not the cleanest, but had a good social area to hang out/ cook in.

    Our host was the best part about the hostel- he was so helpful and kind. He organised our SIM cards, onward transfer and was very generous offering food every time we saw him!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2023

    6.0
    There was good and bad aspects to Vernice. All in all it was just an ok place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    On booking they say breakfast included. In Actuallity it's not. One thing is they say it is available between 7:30 and 8:30 am. Most travelers sleep in til at least 8:00am. I was up to get breakfst but there was no one else up and there was no food to make your own brkfst. This same thing happened both mornings that I stayed there. So they should not include that on their site. Or they should be responsible and actually provide breakfast.

    They were accommodating for me and gave me a private space when I asked. I was not able to sleep in the dormitory.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had a private room with private bathroom but there were small windows on top of the wall to a shared bathroom (so no intimacy at all), plus even though everything was clean it was still super stinky

    súper friendly staff, they helped me a lot with a SIM card, booking a bus and getting breakfast late. private room was big, hostel located in a very quiet area

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2025

    9.0
    My stay has been amazing! I've made so many friends along the way, and it's been incredibly fulfilling to share
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The separate bathroom may lack some comfort, but it offers a budget-friendly option for those looking to save money.

    It feels like a beautiful blend of comfort and support, creating a sense of belonging. The act of sharing meals fosters connections, as we gather around the table, exchanging stories and laughter. These moments become cherished memories, rich with flavors and emotions that linger long after the last bite.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2025

    1.0
    Looked like a refugee camp
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    On arrival it looked like a campsite for refugee's, mattress on the driveway, tents setup in the driveway, white men that you could see their rib cages eating bread.. Communist flags all over the property and the gates were locked shut.. honestly I looked at it and walked away...

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2025

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Communist flags everywhere.. tents outside, mattress on floor.. I didn't end up staying looked like a prison camp I just walked away...

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2025

    4.0
    Dirty
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was very dirty, only one bathroom for the whole hostel and it was dirty and with shower inside so worst. Everything was somehow broken, window was blacked out and not openable. We felt uncomfortable there and left as soon as we could. Trash outside. This is why it is cheap.

    Large room, okayish bed. Calm neighbourhood.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2024

    2.0
    The manager is good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom

    No break fast

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nice and helpful staff, great location, excellent atmosphere

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower room not very clean

    The hostel owner is nice

    Stayed in November 2024

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