Must-see hotels in Laos

  • Green Park Boutique Hotel

    Vientiane

    A real urban oasis, this charming boutique hotel exudes calm and escapism from the moment you enter its dark-wood lobby and step into its lush garden…

  • Sofitel Luang Prabang

    Luang Prabang

    This former governor’s residence hides a paradise of mature palms and exotic flowers within its high walls, the highlight of which is a stunning cherry…

  • Pack Luck Villa

    Luang Prabang

    This impressive little boutique hotel has an eclectic feel of dark woods, paper lanterns, chrome fans and Persian rugs; by night, subtle lighting picks…

  • Bel Air Boutique Resort

    Luang Prabang

    Bel Air has had a total facelift from the foundations up and now looks more like one of the colonial-era resorts that punctuate the old town. Thanks to…

  • Auberge les 3 Nagas

    Luang Prabang

    Luang Prabang style was minted at this boutique hotel, bookended by mango trees and a burgundy 1950s Mercedes. The 100-year-old Lao-style building brims…

  • Cold River Guesthouse

    Luang Prabang

    Tucked away near the Nam Khan, this welcoming, family-run guesthouse is a home away from home in Luang Prabang. Rooms are beautifully decorated in tribal…

  • Oui's Guesthouse

    Luang Prabang

    In a peaceful setting at the end of the peninsula facing the Nam Khan, it's so quiet here you can almost hear the breeze. Downstairs rooms are simple wood…

  • City Inn

    Vientiane

    As well as offering long-term apartment stays, this place is one of the smarter midrange biz-boutique hotels in town. The contemporary lobby sets the tone…

  • Lao Poet Hotel

    Vientiane

    The vibe at this new hotel – smooth concrete and lots of glass, potted plants, chunky carpets, patterned wallpaper, vintage and Lao touches – is tough to…

  • Bearlin Bungalow

    Vang Vieng

    A small resort set in a spotless garden on the road to the Blue Lagoon. One half of the ownership team is, unsurprisingly, German. There's meticulous…

  • Manorom Boutique Hotel

    Vientiane

    Looming large over a small lane in the centre of town, this hotel offers exceptional value. The stylish lobby sets the tone for a well-presented Lao…

  • Day Inn Hotel

    Vientiane

    From its inviting yellow exterior to its vintage terrazzo floors, this old-timer exudes charm. The 32 spotless rooms boast large beds, rattan furniture…

  • Avilla Phasouk Hotel

    Vientiane

    A popular long-term stay, this place also doubles up as a good-value midrange option with spacious wood-clad rooms offering all the trimmings, including…

  • Champasak Palace Hotel

    Pakse

    Palace indeed. This vast, wedding-cake-style building was originally built for Chao Boun Oum, the last prince of Champasak and Lao prime minister between…

  • Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge

    Northern Laos

    Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge has elegantly presented rooms with attractive interiors, Western-style bathrooms and minibars, all offering panoramic views. The…

  • Mekong Paradise Resort

    Pakse

    A riverside spot just 3km southeast of central Pakse that makes for a wonderful escape from the city. Most rooms have unbeatable Mekong sunset views. The…

  • Mekong Riverside Lodge

    Northern Laos

    Widescreen views of the river from tastefully finished private-balcony bungalows, with stylish bathrooms, lacquered rattan walls, wood floors, fresh linen…

  • Ban Naduang Homestay

    Vang Vieng

    As an antidote to the backpacker scene in Vang Vieng, consider a traditional homestay in Ban Naduang, just 4km northeast of town, but a world away in many…

  • Chez Mango

    Vang Vieng

    Located over the bridge, Mango is friendly and scrupulously clean, and has seven basic but colourful bungalows (some with bathrooms) with private…

  • Vivaphone Hotel

    Northern Laos

    Not so long ago, this hotel was on its last legs, but with new management helping to run the place, it has really turned itself around and now offers the…

  • Thongbay Guesthouse

    Luang Prabang

    Subtle lighting and immaculately managed foliage intersperse the Thongbay's close-packed, wood-and-thatch bungalows, most of which overlook the Nam Khan…

  • Phou Iu III Bungalows

    Northern Laos

    This spacious resort sits in pretty, flowering gardens, although a swimming pool with waterslides and jungle gyms makes it slightly less serene for…

  • Monsavan Guesthouse

    Northern Laos

    Don't be put off by the hammer-and-sickle flag out front, as this little guesthouse on the main strip has a friendly old owner. Bamboo-walled rooms are…

  • Salana Boutique Hotel

    Vientiane

    Highly polished, wood-flavoured Salana fuses Lao and contemporary styles to add a sleek dimension to Vientiane's accommodation scene. Rooms have wood…

  • Ou River House

    Nong Khiaw

    Located in a floating barge on the Nam Ou, this place is definitely one of a kind in Nong Khiaw. It offers six simple fan-cooled rooms with attached…

  • Sayo Naga Guesthouse

    Luang Prabang

    Guarded by naga (river serpents), this serene white, green-shuttered house boasts atmospheric rooms with polished wood floors, bathroom, mozzie nets, fine…

  • Pha Xang Resort

    Nong Khiaw

    About 1km out of town, Pha Xang is hardly a resort, more a collection of comfy A-frame rattan bungalows with wood floors, white walls and en suites dotted…

  • Villa Suan Maak

    Luang Prabang

    This family-run guesthouse in a homely colonial-era villa has upstairs rooms featuring local fabrics and views across the quiet patch of garden. Newer…

  • BAP Guesthouse

    Northern Laos

    Run by friendly English-speaking Mrs Changpeng, trusty BAP has 16 rooms, some with fan or air-con and private bathroom. There are four newer ones that…

  • Lattanavongsa Guesthouse

    Northern Laos

    Lattanavongsa offers a choice of bungalows at two locations: above the boat landing, and on the main drag in a pretty garden. Powder-blue rooms have…

  • Manichan Guesthouse

    Luang Prabang

    Run by Andy and Venus, Manichan is big on personality and warmth, with air-con rooms and terrific breakfasts, including crêpes, homemade jams and…

  • DP Guesthouse

    Northern Laos

    Run by a friendly Lao guy, this lively little guesthouse outstrips the competition with mint-green and orange walls and above-average rooms with nice…

  • Sala Prabang

    Luang Prabang

    Housed in an old French villa and another seven buildings in the immediate neighbourhood, Sala's rooms have lime-washed walls, guacamole-coloured linen…

  • Zuela Guesthouse

    Northern Laos

    Located in a leafy courtyard, Zuela has an old block of spotless if slightly dark rooms with exposed-brick walls and en suites. The newer block has…

  • Mandala Boutique Hotel

    Vientiane

    A French villa built in the 1960s is the setting here, and flashes of vivid colour and chichi flourishes such as lacquered granite floors and dark-wood…

  • Muang La Resort

    Northern Laos

    The memorable Muang La Resort hides an elegant rustic refinement behind tall, whitewashed walls. It accepts neither walk-in guests nor visitors, so you'll…

  • Vang Vieng Rock Backpackers Hostel

    Vang Vieng

    The thumping music and flashing disco lights set the tone when you enter this party hostel, which has an on-site bar with a pool table and table football…

  • Phounsab Guesthouse

    Luang Prabang

    Slap-bang in the heart of the old-city's commercial centre, the Phounsab's newer rooms are set back off a narrow courtyard and the great-value front ones…

  • Hillside Residence

    Northern Laos

    Set in a lush little garden, this replica half-timbered mansion looks like it belongs in a colonial-era hill town in Myanmar. Rooms are petite but…

  • Villa Pumalin

    Luang Prabang

    Rosewood steps lead across a tiny carp pool on the way up to this hotel, which has superbly finished rooms that combine stylish bathroom fittings with…

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