Mattresses are rock solid, but surprisingly got a very good sleep despite this :)

Super cool place! Lovely, cosy cafe in reception area with a great drinks menu. Staff are welcoming and helpful. The dorm beds are private and AC is fab. Whole place is very clean, probably one of the cleanest hostels I've stayed in! Location is perfect, can walk just about anywhere you'll need to go.

Stayed in August 2025

Unfortunately I only stayed for two nights, I guess it wasn't enough time to find anything I'm not pleased with.

The service in general a 10/10 for me, nice and friendly people.

Stayed in July 2025

The staff were very friendly and cheerful. The breakfast was good and the hostel was well maintained and it's near to all major attractions in the city.

Stayed in August 2025

The ambiance at the reception is wonderful,,& there was a complimentary drink in their beautiful restaurant

Stayed in July 2025

I think nope for me.

The staff are friendly and helpful with what we needed especially the cafe in front it's good for seating, working and relaxing as well.

Stayed in August 2025

AC very loud when it rains, it sounds very loud

- Tasteful decor Reminiscent of a colonial style - clean and tidy - Staff very polite and helpful - Location close to the food market - one free drink every day

Stayed in July 2025

I love the tasteful Franco-Lao aesthetic. The staff is pleasant and helpful. The shared areas were very clean. They provide ingredients like eggs, milk, etc. for breakfast, and you make what you like by yourself in the shared kitchen. You can use it to cook your own meals as well. The café area is cosy to sit and work, and they make delicious ground coffee. The other guests I've seen were all nice and respectful. The location is ideal, very short walk to the centre, but quiet, and there are some stalls and shops with good food right out the door. I would suggest that they get some toppers to make the beds less hard in the private room and a new set of cooking pans and stove as the ones they have have been well used. Overall, it's incredibly good for a hostel. I hope to stay there again if I get a chance to. Thank you, Barn1920s team!

Stayed in July 2025

Bed was not comfortable at all, actually it was not a bed just thin mattress covered with leather but inside the capsule you have large area and big locker (without lock). Breakfast is odd too, you have to prepare your food for yourself and be there early otherwise you will have to wait until the others finish their preparation because it’s a small one and not possible to be in the kitchen with more than two people. Overall I think it’s a bit overrated and overpriced. Just an ordinary hostel providing what others provide. If you are a budget traveler don’t choose here but if you’re ok to pay couple of dollars more for a good atmosphere and one free coffee for a day you’ll be fine

It was clean, well decorated, chill vibes all around the place. Everyone was smiling. Daily free drinks and free towels are good touches.

Stayed in June 2025

There were not many people around - not very easy to socialize

Very nice hostel with some antique interior in the adjacent cafe; I also loved all the breakfast options there were!

Stayed in May 2025

I enjoyed the atmosphere and air conditioning!

Stayed in June 2025

Loved this hostel, one of the best I’ve stayed at, ever! The beds are super comfortable and spacious, it kinda felt I had my own room. The breakfast is simple but good, and the staff is super nice :)

Stayed in May 2025

I stayed there only one night. Not the most comfortable bed.

The staff is really kind.

Stayed in April 2025

This was the best hostel we stayed in during our time in Laos. Drink tickets for the cafe was a bonus!

Stayed in January 2025

I thought the dorms could have been slightly cleaner than they were - they felt a bit grimy generally. The bathrooms also smelt quite bad but otherwise were clean.

Very friendly and helpful staff that gave us some good recommendations, nice cafe/chill out area and very cool atmosphere. You make your own breakfast and all food is provided - bread, eggs, cereal, milk, jam etc.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing.

I was in the female dorm and it was perfect. The bed is really comfy and clean. You have space for your backpack and the structure of the bed gives you some privacy. The toilet and showers are clean.

Stayed in March 2025

Noisy in cleaning time

Near by the night market, comfy bed, have free drink and breakfast

Stayed in March 2025

- I felt it was not really social - the private room (there is only one in the hostel) is not really comfortable - the doors are the worst. It is so loud all the time when the doors in the neighboring rooms slam. Furthermore, there was a very loud machine outside the room which also made sleeping without earplugs impossible

- very clean - very friendly staff - good, safe and quiet area - much within walking distance - Onward transportation can be easily booked at the hostel - clean and warm showers

Stayed in February 2025

Dirty kitchen.

Charming vintage decor. Breakfast included.

Stayed in February 2025

Way too many mosquitos in the room each night, sleeping without repellant is not possible. Matress is quite hard.

Very good internet connection, cool rooms, own lockers, big bunk beds, bicycle for free, great coffee included in the breakfast, downtown close by

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing

Good location, big comfy beds in the private room and free drink voucher for your stay was a nice touch, coffee from the coffee shop area was really good! Cool vibe and artwork

Stayed in February 2025

really good all of it!

I loved the rooms, clean and private hostel bed with a free towel. great facilities and the best hostel breakfast i’ve ever had. 10/10

Stayed in February 2025

The bed was so hard it was like sleeping on the floor

The staff, WiFi connection and location

Stayed in February 2025

I stayed here for two nights, and it was great! The hostel is very clean, and the beds are comfortable. Highly recommended!

Stayed in January 2025

The 1920s music is charming at first but gets tiresome after a while. Unfortunately, the more contemporary pop music played later is even more annoying. Why not silence, at least for part of the day? Everyone has their own music now (and earbuds!) and some want to read, converse, or just vegetate.

Tasteful decor, interesting theme, helpful service, generous breakfast, free drinking water, “free drink” coupon redeemable for coffee (not one of those ‘party hostels’ that base their business model on alcohol), free bicycle use, etc.

Stayed in January 2025