Must-see hotels in Laos

  • Phonchalern Hotel

    Northern Laos

    This palatially sized hotel has a mix of rooms; some are dark and uninviting while those facing the river are full of light and have a communal balcony…

  • Amandra Villa

    Northern Laos

    Set in a striking wooden building near the district bus station, Amandra has decent rooms with pretty bedside lanterns, satellite TV and hot water. The…

  • Pakse Mekong Hotel

    Pakse

    Bland but large and immaculate rooms have flat-screen TVs, spiffy white bedspreads and huge porcelain sinks. The riverfront location is the main selling…

  • Sengdao Chittavong Guesthouse

    Nong Khiaw

    This family-run spot sits in splendid isolation on the west bank and has wooden bungalows with rattan walls, mozzie nets, clean linen and balconies,…

  • Don Kho Homestay

    Southern Laos

    Don Kho is a great place to experience a village homestay. Just turn up on the island and say 'homestay' and the villagers will sort you out. Meals are…

  • Bungalows Ecolodge

    Northern Laos

    Although perhaps showing their age on the outside, these river-facing rattan-and-tin A-frame cabanas have pleasant rooms inside, with en suites and back…

  • Sernalli Hotel

    Northern Laos

    Once Muang Khua's top address, the Sernalli has a facade that suggests a certain neocolonial elegance and the often unlit, deserted small lobby is full of…

  • Maly Hotel

    Northern Laos

    Tangerine-coloured Maly may be a 15-minute walk (or 20,000K in a tuk-tuk) to the town centre, but it has a certain decaying charm with its wooden beams…

  • Little Hostel

    Northern Laos

    Colourful furnishings stand out against the concrete floors of this otherwise bare-bones hostel with a couple of four-berth dorms. The rooms are as clean…

  • Nicksa's Place

    Northern Laos

    Overlooking the river from a pretty garden abuzz with butterflies, these seven house-proud cabanas are made of wood and stone and have en suites and…

  • Villa Keoseumsack

    Northern Laos

    Udomxai's best guesthouse is set back from the road in a handsome Lao house with large, inviting rooms. They come with crisp linen, decent fittings,…

  • Phonemaly Guesthouse

    Luang Prabang

    Close to the night market, this pair of traditionally styled wooden houses has very much the feel of a real home yet all the conveniences of a well-run…

  • Adounsiri Guest House

    Northern Laos

    Located down a quiet street, in the house of a friendly Lao family, rooms here have white walls draped in handicrafts with tiled floors, private bathrooms…

  • Dorkkhounthong Guesthouse

    Northern Laos

    The most appealing of Vieng Thong's limited options, this guesthouse is located right in the centre of the small town. Very clean, decent-sized rooms have…

  • Sunrise Guesthouse

    Nong Khiaw

    Showing their age now, these tightly packed, termite-worn wooden bungalows are the polar opposite of luxury, but have stunning views of the river and…

  • Salachampa Hotel

    Pakse

    This ageing place really could make something of itself if somebody made the effort. The rooms are dark and the mattresses aren't great, but the rattan…

  • Naxay II Guesthouse

    Northern Laos

    Opposite the cave office, these bamboo-accented bungalows are set around a manicured garden backed by an impressive split-toothed crag. Beds are comfy,…

  • PDV Riverview Guesthouse

    Northern Laos

    This place halfway down Main St offers fine riverside accommodation, with five fresh rooms and a six-berth dorm in a newer orange building with a sweeping…

  • Phonetip Guesthouse

    Northern Laos

    The owners ensure this cheap and somewhat cheerful place smells fragrant, the sheets and floors are clean, the wi-fi works and the staff are friendly. The…

  • Wangview Hotel

    Northern Laos

    Located a couple of kilometres south of the main strip, this is the smartest hotel in town, offering spacious rooms at a competitive price. More expensive…

  • Seng Aroun Hotel

    Pakse

    This shiny tower in the heart of the tourist strip gives you a bit more than the best budget hotels – notably brighter, airier rooms – but lacks the…

  • Khaemse Guest House

    Pakse

    With its riverside position and rickety sun deck shipwrecked over the bank, this friendly house at the end of a lane feels far from the city and has a…

  • Sailomyen Guesthouse

    Northern Laos

    Built on stilts atop a serene artificial lake with a communal balcony that's perfect for daydreaming. The rooms may be small, with wonky carpeted floors,…

  • Xieng Mouane Guesthouse

    Luang Prabang

    This white two-storey colonial-era house has snug rooms with local fabric wall hangings, sparkling floors and slightly dated bathrooms. The palm-shaded…

  • Sensabai Guesthouse

    Northern Laos

    Overlooking the Nam Phak, the family-run Sensabai offers mint-coloured rooms with fragrant linen, TV, fan and squat toilet. There's an inviting lobby…

  • Chantanohm Guesthouse

    Northern Laos

    This is a simple but pleasant spot to stay in the weaving village of Ban Na with its own restaurant and basic rooms with bucolic views. It's roughly a 3km…

  • Thoulasith Guesthouse

    Northern Laos

    This traveller-friendly place offers clean rooms with bedside lamps, art on the walls, free tea and inviting balconies. There's also a newer block of…

  • Muenna 1989 Guesthouse

    Luang Prabang

    This clean and tidy joint off a serene side street is run by a friendly Chinese lady. There's a patio terrace to chill on, and the reception is scattered…

  • Vang Vieng Resort

    Vang Vieng

    This park-like compound, opposite Tham Jang, sits in a peaceful spot by the river. Given its unique location off the main drag, a few kilometres north of …

  • Gateway Villa Hotel

    Northern Laos

    Gateway Villa has tastefully furnished rooms with hardwood floors, wicker chairs, TVs and comfy beds. Some rooms are more sophisticated than others and…

  • Sabaydee Guest House

    Northern Laos

    Sabaydee has unfailingly clean rooms with comfy beds, TVs, fans and en suites. Decked in bright colours and pleasant furnishings, some overlook the river…

  • Bou Pha Guesthouse

    Luang Prabang

    This takes us back to old-school 1990s Luang Prabang with an old house in the heart of the city offering rooms for less than a tenner. The cheapest rooms…

  • Boungnasouk Guesthouse

    Luang Prabang

    This cheap family-run guesthouse has an enticing location down on the Mekong riverfront. There are just six rooms here, three twins and three doubles, but…

  • White Orchid Guesthouse

    Northern Laos

    The menthol-green rooms enjoy en-suite bathrooms, double beds, cable TV and welcome blankets. The price includes a pick-up from the airport or bus station…

  • Khaup Jai Guesthouse

    Northern Laos

    Khaup Jai offers clean, simple rooms with private bathrooms in a well-kept guesthouse with a friendly English-speaking owner. Fan rooms downstairs, air…

  • Chitchareune Hotel

    Northern Laos

    This white monolith sits immediately south of Vieng Xai market and has clean air-con rooms with above-average furniture and stylish en suites. The parking…

  • Vang Vieng Organic Farm

    Vang Vieng

    Located by the Nam Song in an idyllically quiet spot a few kilometres north of town, the setting here is more interesting than the generally weary-feeling…

  • Souchitra Guesthouse

    Southern Laos

    This ageing guesthouse was undergoing refurbishments when we last visited. It has a pleasant garden fronting onto the main road and backs onto great river…

  • Nang Noi Guesthouse

    Pakse

    Around the corner from the tourist strip, but seemingly far away, this popular (ie often full) spot has quiet, spiffy rooms and English-speaking owners…

  • Backpacker Chillao

    Vang Vieng

    With its new pool and ambitious plans to expand, this place is steadily upgrading itself. We hope this growth eventually reaches the dorms and rooms,…

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