Luang Prabang
Guesthouses, hotels and resorts
Historic Quarter: Upmarket
The heart of the historic quarter is home to some of Luang Prabang's best luxury resorts and boutique hotels including Villa Santi and 3 Nagas by Alila.
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Mekong Estate
A home away from home
Thou Gnai Thao Rd, Ban Wat Nong, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 252 560; F: (071) 252 561More luxury apartment than hotel, Mekong Estate has a handful of properties scattered throughout town. The building opposite Monument Books is the most central, but there's no reception so you'll ... View details
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Apsara Hotel and Restaurant
Great style with a reasonable price tag
Ban Wat Sene, Kingkitsarath Rd, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 254 670; F: (071) 254 252With stately colonial rooms boasting a contemporary style, Apsara is a fresh breath of air. Décor is simple but bold with an aesthetically pleasing combination of dark wood, white walls and ... View details
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3 Nagas by Alila
Fit for royalty
Sakkarine Rd, 97/5 Ban Wat Nong, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 253 888; F: (071) 253 999Occupying two restored colonial buildings facing each other, this is the best luxury option in the heart of town. The design ethos is a modern take on traditional style and restoration was overseen ... View details
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Lotus Villa
As tranquil as Luang Prabang itself
Khounxoa Rd, Ban Phone Heuang (close to Wat Nong), Luang Prabang
T: (071) 255 050; F: (071) 255 050Like Luang Prabang itself, Lotus combines Lao architecture with romantic French style to provide an enchanting experience for guests. Rooms come in three types, each named after a flower, and are ... View details
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Le Calao Inn
Rooms in a quirky yellow mansion
Khem Khong Rd, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 212 100; F: (071) 212 085In a sprawling mustard mansion, Le Calao has a quirky elegance. With only a handful of rooms, all are generously sized and take full advantage of the riverside location. Windows look out onto the ... View details
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Ancient Luang Prabang Hotel
Excellent, though prices keep rising
Sisavangvong Rd, Ban Pakham, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 212 264; F: (071) 212 804Though it's been around a while, this remains a solid midrange choice with a dozen reliable rooms named after the animals of the Chinese zodiac. As is the trend, rooms are furnished with dark wood ... View details
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Ban Lakkham Guest House
New and charming
Kingkitsarath Rd, Ban Wat Sene, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 252 677; F: (071) 254 944Just across from the Nam Khan, Ban Lakkham is a two-storey charmer with great river views. Ten tastefully-decorated rooms boast teak accents, local linens and modern comforts like LCD TV, mini-bar ... View details
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Villa Saykham
High standards of service and rooms
Sisavang Wattana Rd, Ban Xieng Mouane, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 254 223; F: (071) 254 214In a pretty French colonial-style building, Saykham's cosy rooms and welcoming staff are hard to resist. Guests are greeted by a pretty Spanish-tiled entryway that leads into a green courtyard where ... View details
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Villa Santi
Old-school elegance plus a pool
Sakkarine Road, Ban Wat Sene, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 252 157; F: (071) 252 158Another former royal residence converted into a luxury hotel, Villa Santi has a great location that's still within walking distance of town. Rooms are attractive with hand-carved wooden furniture, ... View details
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Saynamkhan River View Hotel
Stunning exterior, average rooms
Ban Wat Sene, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 212 976; F: (071) 253 719Sitting regally on the bank of the Nam Khan, the Saynamkhan occupies a blindingly white colonial building accented with wooden shutters and a wrap-around porch. Rooms are clean, comfortable and good ... View details
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The Chang Inn
A memorable stay in antique-filled rooms
93/03 Sakkarine Rd, Ban Phonheuang, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 253 553;In a warm yellow building, this Thai-owned hotel has taken every detail into account to create a memorable stay. The rooms are a sunny yellow and stuffed with unique wooden furniture, art and ... View details
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La Maison De Xanamkieng
Creature comforts presented with flair
Sipoutthabat Rd, Ban Wat Sene, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 255 123; F: (071) 255 789La Maison raises the bar for modern midrange accommodation. The lobby has a tranquil fountain, cosy communal seating and, for those travelling sans laptop, computer terminals with internet. Rooms ... View details
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Sala Luang Prabang
Elegant rooms with history
Khem Khong Rd, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 252 460; F: (071) 252 472Large by Luang Prabang standards, this hotel has 40 rooms spread over six two-storey heritage buildings. Each building has its own story and has been thoughtfully and elegantly restored. Rooms vary ... View details
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USD 50 to 100 
USD 50 to 100 
USD 50 to 100 Historic Quarter: Budget
The heart of Luang Prabang's historic quarter is given over to some luxurious hotels but there is also a good selection of backpacker guesthouses and budget hostels to choose from.
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Lao Wooden House
Perfectly polished accommodation
Khounxoa Rd, Ban Wat Nong, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 260 283; F: (071) 260 284Lao Wooden House lives up to its name: rooms have wood-panelled walls, wood balconies are furnished with hardwood tables and chairs, and even the bathrooms have rich wooden accents. Surprisingly, ... View details
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Oui's Guesthouse
New rooms, secluded spot
Bank of River Khan (near Wat Pahhan)
T: (071) 252 374; F: (071) 252 374We're glad we stumbled upon this midranger, set on a quiet stretch of the Nam Khan. Run by the lovely Oui and her family, this B&B has eight rooms fitted with everything the modern traveller needs, ... View details
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Thatsaphone Villa
Great value in a secluded spot
Ban Choumkhong
T: (071) 253 577;Down a quiet lane of guesthouses, art galleries and temples, Thatsaphone is a solid choice. Compared to its neighbour, Thatsaphone looks brand new and the rooms are sophisticated with gauzy curtains, ... View details
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Villa Sokxai 1
Average rooms with a temple view
Sakkarine Rd, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 254 309;The original Villa Sokxai is the more grown-up option and its simple rooms have hardwood floors, flowing white curtains, and firm beds. All rooms have air-con, TV and attached bathrooms with hot ... View details
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Bougnasouk Guesthouse
Great value for the riverfront
Khem Khong Rd, 01/3 Baan Xieng Mouane, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 212 749;In a big brown wooden house right on the banks of the Mekong, Boungnasouk is one of the few remaining budget spots with a river view. Rooms aren't nearly as luxurious as at the adjacent boutique ... View details
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Villa Champa
Watch tak bat from your balcony
Sisavang Vattana Rd, Ban Vat Nong
T: (071) 253 555; F: (071) 260 252In a sunny yellow building set one block back from the Mekong riverfront, Champa is a warm and welcoming spot. Rooms are bright and clean with big beds, crisp white linens and colourful accent ... View details
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Sackarinh Guest House
Clean and good value
Ban Xieng Mouane, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 254 512;Located away from the main tourist drag along a small, leafy brick path, the sweet Sackarinh is a reliable but unremarkable choice. Faux columns line the common area where employees camp out to watch ... View details
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Tum Tum Bamboo Art and Guest House
Small and tidy with a tranquil vibe
Ban Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang
T: (020) 678 2373;Rooms are small but charming at this Austrian-owned spot in a tranquil part of town close to Wat Xieng Thong. This quiet house has four double rooms and a pleasant shared living area that features a ... View details
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Villa Senesouk
Watch the monks from your window
Sakkarine Rd, opposite Wat Sene, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 212 074; F: (071) 212 074In classic Luang Prabang style, Senesouk is a two-floor guesthouse with white-washed exterior walls and dark wooden accents. Rooms are elegant with understated teak furniture, richly coloured local ... View details
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Sivilay / Silichith Guesthouse
Clean and quiet
Ban Xieng Mouane, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 212 758;Clean rooms, competent staff, and all-around low prices make this doubly-named guesthouse a popular choice. Rooms have ample floor space and, although a bit dark inside, are clean and comfy with big ... View details
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Heritage Guest House
A decent spot
66/6 Xieng Muane, Sisavang Vatthana Road
T: (071) 252 537; F: (071) 252 562On a quiet street, Heritage occupies a two-level white house with striking green shutters and a tiled roof. Rooms have been recently renovated and have a fresh coat of paint, cheerfully coloured ... View details
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Sokdee Guest House
Soft beds
Khem Khong Rd, Ban Wat Nong, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 252 555;Tucked away down an obscure, quiet laneway, Sokdee Guest House is hard to find in its upmarket local residential area, which is still near all the tourist essentials and the Mekong River. Rooms are ... View details
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Paphai Guest House
Simple charms
Ban Paphai, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 212 752;This is another traditional Lao-style house converted into a guesthouse, except Paphai hasn't been renovated and offers only basic accommodation. Rooms are small and fan-cooled with simple furniture ... View details
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Mala Guesthouse
As cheap as it gets
Ban Chumkhong
T: (071) 212 800;Down a quiet lane off Sisavangvong Road, Mala's rates are among the lowest in Luang Prabang. As you'd expect, rooms are spartan and worn around the edges, but it's a passable choice if funds are ... View details
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Boupha Guesthouse
In the heart of the action
Sisavangvong Rd, Ban Xieng Muang
T: (071) 252 405;In the middle of Sisavangvong Road, the entrance to this old-style guesthouse is through a travel agency. Up the stairs is a mixed bag of rooms: doubles and triples, attached or shared bath, and all ... View details
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Sayo Guesthouse Xieng Mouane
Old-world elegance on a flashpacker budget
Sotikoumman Rd. Ban Xieng Mouane, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 252 614;Now with three guesthouses in town, Sayo's first location in a French colonial building is truly charming. The décor is understated with hardwood floors, gauzy textiles and simple wooden ... View details
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Pathoumphone Guesthouse
Fall in love with the river views
Kingkitsarath Rd, Ban Wat Sene, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 212 946;Cosy Pathoumphone boasts a great location on a quiet bank of the Khan River. In a pretty high-end neighbourhood, it is not a heritage building so prices are astonishingly low. The cheaper rooms ... View details
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Tumtum Cheng Guest House
Mellow hideaway
Ban Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang
T: (020) 678 2373;Rooms are small and a bit dark at this quiet spot close to Wat Xieng Thong, but some will appreciate the hippy hideaway vibe. The house has a small collection of doubles and one family room and ... View details
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Levady Guesthouse
Sweet, simple spot in a leafy setting
Off Sisavangvong Rd, Ban Choumkhong, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 254 434;Down a picturesque lane with a quiet temple, Levady feels a world away from the busy tourist stretch even though you can walk there in minutes. The cute brown and white wooden house has a small sign ... View details
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Southern Luang Prabang
This area has an excellent selection of cheap guesthouses and some outstanding luxury hotels. It encompassing everything south of the Museum save the area behind Joma and the bank of the Nam Khan.
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La Residence Phou Vao Hotel
The height of luxury
Phou Vao Rd, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 212 530-3; F: (071) 212 534Ranked among the best hotels in Asia, La Residence is certainly recommended if in your budget. Rooms are elegantly understated and fitted with rosewood furniture, thick-mattress beds with crisp ... View details
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Spicylaos Backpackers
Affordable, friendly flophouse
Samsanthai Rd
Opened in 2008, Spicy Laos is the only true hostel in Luang Prabang. It boasts three dorm rooms, two mixed and one female-only, plus two double rooms. Dorms have six bunk beds apiece and are ... View details
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Satri House
Lovely but some mixed reviews
057 Phothisarath Rd. Ban That Luang, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 253 491-2; F: (071) 253 418Tucked away in an overgrown garden, Satri House is perfect for those looking for a little solitude and peace. Common areas are quiet with a colonial charm that extends into the cool and cavernous ... View details
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Boun Cha Leurn Guest House
Lovely house, a bit noisy
Chaotonkham Rd, Ban Tongchaleurn, Luang Prabang
T: (020) 682 8400;In a residential area a couple of blocks back from the night market, Boun Cha Leurn is one of the more atmospheric choices in this area. Rooms are not as stylish as the house's creamy exterior would ... View details
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Khoun and Khone Guesthouse
Rejuvenate your soul
Outskirts of Luang Prabang
T: (020) 770 7665;It's hard to say what we love more, the guesthouse's charming rural setting or its gracious hosts, Khoun and Khone themselves. Set against a backdrop of rice fields and rolling mountains, ... View details
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Sabaidee Guesthouse
Fancy grounds, simple rooms
70 Thammamikalath Rd, Ban That Luang, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 253 143; F: (071) 253 328Set in a big courtyard with a fountain, Sabaidee's grand entrance betrays the average rooms inside. On offer are 18 doubles and one family room, all with attached bathroom, satellite TV, and free ... View details
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Malida Guesthouse
Professionally run, but not the best value
Thammamikalath Rd, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 212 204;Set outside the tourist zone, Malida occupies a cute white house with a green tiled roof. There isn't much in terms of furniture or style, but rooms are spotlessly clean and come in every ... View details
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Maison Souvannaphoum
Be pampered like royalty
Chao Fa Ngum Rd, Ban That Luang, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 254 609; F: (071) 212 577Once home to Lao royalty, the opulent rooms and professional staff at the Souvannaphoum will make you feel like kings and queens. Rooms are situated in two buildings—La Residence and the Garden ... View details
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Rama Hotel
Modern hotel offering excellent value
Wisunalat Rd. Ban Visoun, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 212 247; F: (071) 253 266Under new management, Rama Hotel is one of the best value properties in Luang Prabang if you don't mind being outside the heritage zone. The 31 rooms are spacious and come with all the modern fixings ... View details
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Jaliya Guesthouse
A secluded feel without leaving town
Phamahapasaman Rd, Ban Viengxay, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 252 154;Clean and modern, Jaliya is great value if you don't mind the 10-minute walk to the riverfront. There's a variety of fan or air-con rooms in the main building, some with small balconies, but the ... View details
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Ban Pack Luck Villa
Unique and interesting
Ban Wat Nong, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 253 373;Originally intended as a rental house, the kitchen was overlooked and so Pack Luck Villa was born. Exceptional attention to detail has been given since, and the six rooms are interesting and stylish. ... View details
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Villa Ban Lao
Understated colonial charms
Thammamikalath Rd. Ban Mano, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 252 078; F: (071) 212 438Housed in an enormous colonial-style building, Villa Ban Lao has been restored to picture-perfect glory. The decorating scheme favours simplicity and the polished wood floors, white linens and dark ... View details
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USD 20 to 50 Behind Joma Bakery
Directly behind and to the south of Joma Bakery is a veritable guesthouse village with just about every place with a roof offering lodgings. This area has some of the cheapest guesthouses in Luang Prabang.
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Phashoke Guesthouse
Budget rooms with thoughtful extras
Ban Hou Xieng (Behind Joma)
T: (071) 252 108;Based on its fortunate spot at the first guesthouse behind Joma, Phashoke could offer a lot less than they do and still be popular. Rooms are filled with furniture—wardrobe, desk, night tables, ... View details
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Xieng Mouane Guesthouse
Pricey but with its charms
86/6 Ban Xieng Mouane, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 252 152;A lush garden sits at the centre of Xieng Moune with two buildings of rooms set around it. At the front is an old colonial-style house whose lovely rooms feature hardwood floors and antique ... View details
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Tanoy Guesthouse
Basic rooms for all budgets
Ban Wat That, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 252 101;In the cluster of guesthouses packed behind Chao Fa Ngum road, Tanoy is a reliable choice with something to suit all budgets. Most rooms are fan-cooled with firm beds, but the larger rooms (one with ... View details
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Somjith Guesthouse
Smart rooms and great balconies
27/2 Ban Hoxieng, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 252 756;Our top pick in the Ban Hoxieng area, Somjith now offers two buildings of clean and comfy rooms. Rooms in the new dark wooden building have hardwood floors, big windows and fixings like air-con and ... View details
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Nok Noy Guesthouse
Cosy spot plus all the bananas you can eat
9 Ban Hoxieng -- Near the post office
T: (020) 399 9973;Meaning little bird, this family-run guesthouse is tucked away between two lanes running from behind Joma Café down to the river bank. The surrounding neighbourhood is quaint and so is the ... View details
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Suan Keo Guesthouse
Warm and welcoming
Ban Wat That, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 254 740;A reincarnation of the Suan Keo 2, this new guesthouse is located one road back from the previous site. Emulating the heritage style, the two-storey building is done almost entirely in shiny wood ... View details
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Xaysana Guesthouse and X3 Capsule Hotel
A modern twist on dorms
Ban Hua Xieng (Behind Joma)
T: (071) 254 881;Not to be confused with the other Xaysana Guesthouse nearby, the offerings here are mostly dorm-style. Borrowing a term from Japan, your bunk bed is your capsule in a fan-cooled room containing eight ... View details
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Xaysana Guest House
Passable rooms with a homestay vibe
Ban Wat That, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 252 800;Once a lovely residential area, it seems every home has been converted into a guesthouse in this neighbourhood. Xaysana was one of the first, so there are some quirks in the design like thin walls ... View details
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Vilay Guesthouse
Free WiFi and yummy breakfast
Ban Hoxieng, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 253 561;In a big white house with blue shutters, Vilay guesthouse has been around since 2001. Eleven rooms come with or without attached bathroom, and the rooms in the back of the house now have optional ... View details
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Rattana Guesthouse
Clean and cheerful
Kok Sack Rd, 4/2 Ban Wat That, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 252 255;A cheerful place run by two sisters, Rattana Guesthouse has a good selection of rooms in two buildings. Choose from a smaller but cheaper room in a wooden heritage building or a more spacious one ... View details
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Khounsavan Guesthouse
In need of a makeover
Chaotonkham Rd, Ban Tongchaleurn
T: (071) 212 297;In a quiet area that remains largely residential, Khounsavan's most redeeming quality is its low price. The building looks attractive with a wide staircase leading to the second floor, but rooms are ... View details
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Bank of the Nam Khan
The Nam Kham is attractive in its own right and looking over its waters are some fine establishments, especially clustered near the bicycle bridge. There are some very good value hotels and guesthouses in this part of Luang Prabang.
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Thong Bay Guest House
Escape to nature
On the banks of the Nam Khan River, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 253 234;Situated on the banks of the Nam Khan, Thong Bay's bungalows are a refreshing alternative to the colonial guesthouses that dominate town. With thatched roofs and bamboo walls, the bungalows look ... View details
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Villa Sokxai 2
Trendy digs near the bars
Phousi Rd, Ban Aphai, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 260 299; F: (071) 260 299The younger, hipper sister of the first Villa Sokxai, it's clear from the moment you enter the lobby that this spot has a style of its own. The spacious upstairs rooms are the stars and boast ... View details
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Villa Merry No. 1
The best of the Khan river cluster
Bank of Khan River, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 252 325;A 10-minute walk from the centre of town, Villa Merry 1 lies at the end of an unpaved lane leading to the banks of the Khan River. Of the guesthouse cluster here, Villa Merry 1 is the best of the lot ... View details
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Cold River Guesthouse
It's hard to beat these views and prices
Bank of Nam Khan
T: (071) 252 810;Amid the cluster of guesthouses straddling the bank of the Nam Khan, Cold River is the most backpacker-friendly. Fan rooms are breezy but basic with tiled floors and reasonably soft beds. Guests have ... View details
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Merry Guest House No. 2
You get what you pay for
Near the Khan River, Luang Prabang
T: (071) 254 445;Not far from Wat Visoun, Merry 2 is the first guesthouse on the right as you start down this road of budget choices. Significantly cheaper and more basic than its sister Merry 1, the rooms have a ... View details
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Top accommodation by review
3 Nagas by Alila
1 vote Sakkarine Rd
Luang Prabang
T: (071) 253 888
F: (071) 253 999
Khoun and Khone Guesthouse
12 votes Outskirts of Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang
T: (020) 770 7665
La Residence Phou Vao Hotel
3 votes Phou Vao Rd
Luang Prabang
T: (071) 212 530-3
F: (071) 212 534
Satri House
1 votes 057 Phothisarath Rd. Ban That Luang
Luang Prabang
T: (071) 253 491-2
F: (071) 253 418
Mekong Estate
1 vote Thou Gnai Thao Rd
Luang Prabang
T: (071) 252 560
F: (071) 252 561
