Must-see hotels in Laos

  • Nalinthone Guesthouse

    Vientiane

    This family-run modern place on the river lacks a little in atmosphere but the clean and comfortable rooms are great value considering the position…

  • Victoria Xiengthong Palace

    Luang Prabang

    This former royal residence has a striking setting overlooking the Mekong River next to Wat Xieng Thong. The 26 rooms are luxuriously appointed and…

  • Maylyn Guest House

    Vang Vieng

    Over the bridge and run by gregarious Jo, this expansive, maze-like compound holds a mix of rather weathered but charming rooms and bungalows, both with…

  • Alisa Guesthouse

    Pakse

    Perhaps the best-value lodging in Pakse, Alisa has sparkling rooms, tiled floors, solid wood beds, armoires, working satellite TV and a fridge. Service is…

  • Lao Wooden House

    Luang Prabang

    This friendly guesthouse-hotel is typical of the neat, pseudo-traditional buildings that have popped up in this part of the old quarter recently. Wood…

  • Somerset Vientiane

    Vientiane

    For a home-like stay, check out Somerset Vientiane, a luxury apartment complex on the road to the airport. Rooms include lots of space, kitchenette, large…

  • Thip Phavanh Guesthouse

    Northern Laos

    One of the many guesthouses stretching up the hill from the boat dock, this stands out thanks to its friendly English-speaking owner, slightly larger than…

  • Villa Senesouk

    Luang Prabang

    The morning monks' procession passes right outside the cheaper rooms. The upper ones are brighter and share a balcony with a wat view. Wood-panelled rooms…

  • Villa Amazing Maison Guesthouse

    Northern Laos

    Despite the slightly convoluted name, this is the best-value guesthouse in town, run by the knowledgeable team from Amazing Phonsali Travel. Opened in…

  • Khoum Xiengthong Guesthouse

    Luang Prabang

    There's a subtle whiff of Indo-chic here and the stone-floored, white-walled rooms, although showing their age, enjoy golden tapestries and chrome fans…

  • Avani+ Luang Prabang Hotel

    Luang Prabang

    This stylish property, originally the brainchild of Aman Resorts' founder Adrian Zecha, is right in the centre of town and set around a courtyard garden…

  • Lao Spirit Resort

    Luang Prabang

    Lao Spirit is on the banks of the river 13km east of Luang Prabang and has a convivial collection of thatched cottages on sturdy brick stilts. Interiors…

  • Mixay Paradise Guesthouse

    Vientiane

    Mixay Paradise has 50 rooms with pastel-coloured walls, some of which have balconies, bathrooms and air-con; spotless floors; a bright lobby cafe with…

  • Hive Hostel

    Vientiane

    This hostel has a central location, a modern feel and three exceptionally cold air-con dorms with curtained-off bunks, lockers and sparklingly clean…

  • Vang Vieng Plaza

    Vang Vieng

    This new-feeling hotel has one of the most imposing hotel lobbies in Vang Vieng. Like the lobby, the rooms are spacious and tidy, but don't have heaps of…

  • Phonepaseuth Guest House

    Vientiane

    This old, trusty place near Nam Phu is still going strong thanks to its cool, exceedingly tidy rooms, although the green walls and cheesy decor could use…

  • Luang Namtha Inn

    Northern Laos

    Under the same ownership as the long-running Adounsiri Guest House, this budget hotel on the main drag opened its doors in mid-2019. Included are tasteful…

  • Villa Sayada

    Luang Prabang

    This nine-room minihotel offers generously sized cream and cloud-white rooms, with hung fabrics, handmade lamps and decent hot showers. There are small…

  • Singha Hotel

    Northern Laos

    One of the newer places in town, the Singha Hotel offers 25 sparkling clean rooms with modern bathrooms and attention to detail such as towels folded as…

  • Santiphap Guesthouse

    Northern Laos

    Currently the best choice in town, the Santiphap has a friendly English-speaking manager who is attentive to overseas guests. Clean rooms include en suite…

  • Vansana Hotel

    Vang Vieng

    The 38 rooms at this veteran are spacious and comfortable if not desperately stylish, although not all have views or balconies. Vansana does, however,…

  • Le Jardin Organique

    Vang Vieng

    This place has spotlessly clean if somewhat characterless rooms with TV, air-con and en suites. Only five of the rooms have sufficient elevation to catch…

  • Nora Singh Guesthouse

    Luang Prabang

    In the verdant skirts of Phu Si, this fragrant guesthouse has seven clean rooms with lowered beds, white and ochre walls hung with tapestries, and private…

  • Grand View Guesthouse

    Vang Vieng

    This 22-room property is nestled on the riverbank overlooking Don Khang, although a new development means that the eponymous view is a bit of a misnomer…

  • Mali Namphu Hotel

    Vientiane

    Located on the tailor's street, this place has handsome if not exactly sexy rooms wrapped around a courtyard where you also take breakfast. A stay…

  • VKS Hotel

    Vientiane

    The handsome exterior contrasts with the new-feeling but rather bare rooms here, the cheapest of which are a tight fit. Still, it's a relatively good…

  • Vayakorn House

    Vientiane

    Vayakorn has 21 clean, simple rooms (doubles, twins and cramped singles) with TV, air-con and city views. There's a welcoming lobby and very helpful staff.

  • Khunta Residence

    Vientiane

    If you’re going to be here for a while, check out this cosy French-run luxury apartment complex that includes a pool and tennis court.

  • Sabaidee Guesthouse

    Nakai–Nam Theun National Park & Around

    The characterless yet clean rooms here are set in bungalows in a spacious garden and firepits are lit nightly during peak season.

  • Thongmyxai Guesthouse

    Northern Laos

    Just about the smartest accommodation in town, set in an attractive garden with bungalows.

  • Daauw Home

    Northern Laos

    Daauw Home is run by a lovely Hmong family, and your stay in a cosy bungalow near the heart of town enables you to contribute something to women's…

  • Boat Landing Guest House

    Northern Laos

    One of the country's original ecolodges, the Boat Landing has riverside acacia groves hugging tastefully finished wooden bungalows with solar-heated…

  • Phonevichith Guesthouse & Restaurant

    Northern Laos

    Colourful fabrics, fans and kitschy lamps add a little character to the smart rooms, which come with piping-hot showers and air-con. The newer wing offers…

  • Chaleunsuk Guesthouse

    Northern Laos

    Chaleunsuk is popular with travellers and has house-proud, generously proportioned rooms with large comfy beds and hot showers. Free tea is available in…

  • Delilah's Place

    Nong Khiaw

    Delilah's Place has clean shared-bathroom rooms and cosy dorms with mozzie nets, superthick mattresses and safety lockers. There's also a great little…

  • Phosy Tha Lang Guesthouse

    Nakai–Nam Theun National Park & Around

    This guesthouse offers respite in a string of rather small, aged, stuffy bungalows. The more expensive rooms are the only ones worth considering, and the…

  • Anouxa Guesthouse

    Southern Laos

    Set amid tall trees a bit north of the action, Anouxa has ageing rooms with private bathrooms, balconies and Hmong tapestries over the hard beds. The more…

  • Manychan Guest House & Restaurant

    Northern Laos

    Manychan distinguishes itself not by its patchy rooms but by the warm welcome of its eponymous owner. The restaurant has a coffee machine from Italy…

  • Dokchampa Guesthouse

    Southern Laos

    Porches in front of all rooms, a well-placed restaurant along the river, a helpful English-speaking owner and a good mellow vibe make this one of…

  • Lani's House by the Ponds

    Vientiane

    Down a narrow side street leading to a temple, this white art deco–accented villa evokes Indochina with its authentic Parisien chandeliers, antique…

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