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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
Northern Laos
Just about the smartest accommodation in town, set in an attractive garden with bungalows.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Vientiane
Down a narrow side street leading to a temple, this white art deco–accented villa evokes Indochina with its authentic Parisien chandeliers, antique…