Region: Northern Laos> Province: Luang Prabang> Location: Luang Prabang
Luxury
Over US$100
La Residence Phou Vao - Exotic and decadent
Phou Vao Road, Luang Prabang
Tel: (071) 212 530-3; Fax: (071) 212 534
Considered by many to be Luang Prabang's premier hotel, La Residence Phou Vao's reputation is well deserved. The luxurious tropical atmosphere is all open spaces and feng shui flowing water features ... La Residence Phou Vao complete profile
Luxury
Over US$100
The 3 Nagas - Contemporary style, traditional flavour
Sakkarine Road, Ban Wat Nong, Luang Prabang
Tel: (071) 253 888; Fax: (071) 253 999
The 3 Nagas seriously outclasses its neighbour Villa Santi, even though the two are in the same budget range. Housed in two old colonial buildings facing each other across the main street, this is ... The 3 Nagas complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 20
Khun and Con Guesthouse - Perfect countryside retreat
Outskirts of Luang Prabang
Tel: (020) 770 7665;
A young family runs this lovely guesthouse just outside Luang Prabang. A collection of private bungalows, set on a small farm and surrounded by rice fields, it's a peaceful place to relax. Both ... Khun and Con Guesthouse complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Levady Guesthouse - Green and central location, well-priced
Sisavangvong Rd, Luang Prabang
Tel: (071) 254 434;
The newly-built Levady is located in a small, picturesque laneway, which is just off the central strip of Luang Prabang's tourist district. The area is leafy and tropical, and surrounded by wats and ... Levady Guesthouse complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Merry Guest House 1 - Pick of the bunch in the area
Central Luang Prabang
Tel: (071) 252 325;
Merry 1 is located about an eight-minute walk from the centre of town along a small unpaved laneway and is the best pick of a cluster of the four guesthouses here, with small, clean, fan-cooled ... Merry Guest House 1 complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 20
Rama Hotel - Best value in Luang Prabang
Ban Visoun, Luang Prabang
Tel: (071) 212 247; Fax: (071) 253 266
Clean and simple, the Rama Hotel offers probably the best value for money in Luang Prabang. It is centrally located, with a choice of either fan or air-conditioned rooms, all with bathroom and hot ... Rama Hotel complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 20
Rattana Guesthouse - Smallish but clean and new rooms
Kok Sack St, 4/2 Baan Wat That, Luang Prabang
Tel: (071) 252 255;
Rattana is in a lovely, quiet area filled with a mix of guesthouses and private homes, but is still only a couple of minutes walk to the main centres of town. The newly-built part of the building is ... Rattana Guesthouse complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 20
Sayo Guesthouse - Beautifully done in classic French colonial style
Luang Prabang town
Tel: (071) 252 614;
Sayo's few rooms are often full, particularly in the high season. It's no surprise, as they are lovely. An old French colonial building, Sayo is in the old quarter of town, and a lot of effort has ... Sayo Guesthouse complete profile
Midrange
US$20 to 50
Senesouk Guesthouse - Classy
Central Luang Prabang
Tel: (071) 212 074;
This attractive guesthouse has been decorated in a classic Lao-French colonial style, and is very classy. All rooms are air-con with simple pieces of well coordinated pieces of furniture and a ... Senesouk Guesthouse complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Sok Dee Guest House - Pretty soft beds
Ban Wat Nong, Luang Prabang
Tel: (071) 252 555;
Tucked away down an obscure, quiet laneway, Sok Dee Guest House is hard to find in its upmarket local residential area, which is still near all the tourist amenities and near the Mekong River. The ... Sok Dee Guest House complete profile
Toprange
US$50 to 100
The Apsara - Simple and stately
Ban Wat Sene, Thanon Kingkitsarath, Luang Prabang
Tel: 071 254 670; Fax: 071 254 252
The Apsara has funky contemporary style applied to stately old style rooms with all the amenities of a more expensive hotel (but no television). An information book provides plentiful local ... The Apsara complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 20
Thong Bay Guest House - Simple but lovely bungalows
On the banks of the Nam Khan River, Luang Prabang
Tel: (071) 253 234;
Situated just outside town on the banks of the Nam Khan River, Thong Bay features simple but lovely bungalows. Each has a balcony, some with stunning views over the river. All bungalows are fan ... Thong Bay Guest House complete profile
Midrange
US$20 to 50
Villa Sokxai - A very good midrange choice if like firm beds
Sakkalin Rd, Luang Prabang
Tel: (071) 254 309;
Luang Prabang has very few guesthouses in this price range, and Villa Sokxai (previously known as Sok Xai Guesthouse) is one of them, but probably not the best value. Recently renovated, the rooms ... Villa Sokxai complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Jaliya Guesthouse - Clean and new -- worth a look
Phamahapasaman Rd, Ban Viengxay, Luang Prabang
Tel: (071) 25 2154;
Situated roughly four blocks from Luang Prabang's post office and night market, Jaliya Guesthouse is set in a pleasant two-storey building and represents good flashpacker value. The friendly, ... Jaliya Guesthouse complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Malida Guesthouse - Small and well-run
Baan That Luang, Luang Prabang
Tel: (071) 212 204;
The small and well-run Malida, a five-minute walk from the hospital, has bare but clean rooms. Some have bathrooms, some have big or small beds, and one large room has air-con. There are two ... Malida Guesthouse complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 20
Pack Luck Guesthouse - Great rooms, friendly but useless staff
Luang Prabang
Originally intended for rental as a private house, it was swiftly converted into a guesthouse after someone noticed that they had forgotten the kitchen. Beautifully done rooms with unusual attention ... Pack Luck Guesthouse complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Pathoumphone Guesthouse - Right by the river with loads of services
Riverside, Luang Prabang
Tel: (071) 212 946;
Pathoumphone is in a great location, a quiet spot but with lots of local activity to watch right by the Nam Khan river. Solid garden furniture sits in a pleasant garden by the street so that you can ... Pathoumphone Guesthouse complete profile
Midrange
US$20 to 50
Sala Prabang - Class over space
On the Mekong, Luang Prabang
Tel: (071) 252 460; Fax: (071) 252 472
Centrally located overlooking the Mekong River, Sala Prabang has been recently done up in a classy, modern style. Creamy sandstone complements dark wood in a western take on Lao design. There is a ... Sala Prabang complete profile
Midrange
US$20 to 50
Saynamkhan Guesthouse - One of the most beautiful areas of Luang Prabang
Baan Wat Sene, Luang Prabang
Tel: (071) 212 976; Fax: (071) 212 976
Saynamkhan is gloriously situated on the banks of the Nam Khan River. Unfortunately, the riverside rooms don’t take full advantage of the stunning location and only have smallish sized windows ... Saynamkhan Guesthouse complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Silichit Guesthouse and Restaurant - A brand new guesthouse
Baan Xieng Mouane, Luang Prabang
Tel: (071) 212 758;
Silichit is a brand new guesthouse, on a street just off the Mekong River, with very clean rooms and eager-to-please staff. Rooms come in two sizes: generous and large, and have big beds and attached ... Silichit Guesthouse and Restaurant complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Somjith Guesthouse - Nice clean rooms, quiet area
27/2 Ban Hoxieng, Luang Prabang
Tel: (071) 252 756;
The top floor at Somjith is made of highly polished wood, and the walls between rooms are nicely done with woven rattan. Sound carries, but otherwise the rooms are lovely with a fan, clean sheets and ... Somjith Guesthouse complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Tanoy Guesthouse - Simple and pleasant with friendly staff
Ban Wat That, Luang Prabang
Tel: (071) 252 101;
Tanoy runs this self-named guesthouse, with simple but pleasant rooms. Some have a private bathroom with western toilet and hot shower, and one of these is blessed with a small private balcony which ... Tanoy Guesthouse complete profile
Midrange
US$20 to 50
Tumtum Cheng Guest House - Charmingly friendly
Ban Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang
Tel: (071) 253 224; Fax: (071) 253 262
Right next to the gorgeous Wat Xieng Thong, Tum Tum Cheng is in the middle of the old French colonial quarter. Run by a Hungarian woman and her Lao husband, this friendly guesthouse is charmingly ... Tumtum Cheng Guest House complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Vilay Guesthouse - Very clean, smallish rooms in an old house
Ban Hoxieng, Luang Prabang
Tel: (071) 253 561;
This old-style home has been painted in a few dominating shades of blue. Rooms out the back have been more recently built and are very clean although not huge. All are fan cooled. Some have a private ... Vilay Guesthouse complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 20
Villa Ban Lao - Beautifully preserved in a tranquil environment
Ban Mano, Luang Prabang
Tel: (071) 252 078; Fax: (071) 212 438
Housed in an enormous colonial-style building and set on large rambling grounds, Villa Ban Lao is beautifully preserved in a tranquil environment. Situated in a peaceful area of town, a little out of ... Villa Ban Lao complete profile
Luxury
Over US$100
Villa Santi - Old world charm
Sakkarine Road, Ban Wat Sene, Luang Prabang
Tel: (071) 252 157; Fax: (071) 252 158
Former royal residence Villa Santi has a great location in the centre of town, and access to the more spacious resort facilities outside of town. Prices have unjustifiably risen significantly in the ... Villa Santi complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 20
Xieng Mouane Guesthouse - A little expensive for lovely but small rooms
Luang Prabang town
Tel: (071) 252 152;
A gorgeous, well looked after garden sits at the centre of Xieng Moune. At the front is the old building, with rooms upstairs that are lovely, featuring wooden floors and classic furniture. More ... Xieng Mouane Guesthouse complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Bougnasouk Guesthouse - Plain and functional
Baan Xieng Mouane, Luang Prabang
Tel: (071) 212 749;
The rooms at Bougnasouk are plain and functional. For its price, it's one of the better options, with a great location on the bank of the Mekong and just around the corner from the main street and ... Bougnasouk Guesthouse complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Boupha Guesthouse - Simple but clean old-style guesthouse
Ban Xieng Muang, Luang Prabang
Tel: (071) 252 405;
Right on the main street, this old-style guesthouse feels like its part of the establishment of Luang Prabang, and has indeed been around for years. The entrance leads you past the family watching TV ... Boupha Guesthouse complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Heritage Guest House - A decent spot
Ban Paphai, Luang Prabang
Tel: (071) 252 537; Fax: (071) 252 562
Heritage Guesthouse is well located, very near to the main tourist area and all the restaurants, a stone's throw from both the Mekong and the Nam Khan rivers and easy strolling distance from the old ... Heritage Guest House complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Merry Guest House 2 - A good budget choice
Away from the river, Luang Prabang
Tel: (071) 252 325;
Away from the river, and back up towards the main road from Merry Guest House 1, stands Merry 2. Cheaper and more basic than its sister, the rooms, some of which sleep up to four, have a motley ... Merry Guest House 2 complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Nok Noy Guesthouse - Cleanish rooms in a lovely neighbourhood
Near the post office, Luang Prabang
Tel: (071) 253 227;
This friendly family guesthouse offers free water and bananas to guests. Tucked away at the end of a small laneway, the neighbourhood is quiet and peaceful. Rooms are simple and not huge, but have ... Nok Noy Guesthouse complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Paphai Guest House - Overflowing with character
Ban Paphai, Luang Prabang
Tel: (071) 212 752;
The walls of this traditional Lao-style house are made of bamboo, so every noise carries. Although the rooms are very small and basic, there is a lovely authentic feel. While the cleanliness can ... Paphai Guest House complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Sabaidee Guesthouse - Decent and clean
Baan That Luang, Luang Prabang
Tel: (071) 253 143;
Sabaidee has decent-sized, clean rooms in a building set on large grounds. The grounds are being developed, and while some places have rusting trucks and various old machinery stored, others have ... Sabaidee Guesthouse complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Saysana Guesthouse - A converted private house
Ban Wat That, Luang Prabang
Tel: (071) 252 800;
A guesthouse has been made out what was once a private home, so walls are a little thin, and the corridors are a little unusually shaped. Rooms are not big and a little dark, but are clean and fairly ... Saysana Guesthouse complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Chihtana Guesthouse - Basic and cheap in a convenient location
Between the main road and the Nam Khan, Luang Prabang
Tel: (020) 567 2735;
Chihtana lies down a small alley between the main road and the Nam Khan. Staff often hang out in the seating area out front, greeting guests as they come and go, and playing the guitar with friends. ... Chihtana Guesthouse complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Manivone Guesthouse - Basic rooms at the top of a family home
Luang Prabang town
Tel: (071) 252 030;
Manivone is located on the top floor of a family home. All rooms are clean but pretty basic, not too large with a hard bed, a fan and shared bathroom. The bathrooms are quite clean and have a western ... Manivone Guesthouse complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Suankeo 2 Guesthouse - Basic, old-style guesthouse
Ban Hoxieng, Luang Prabang
Tel: (071) 252 804;
This old-style guesthouse has very basic rooms which are large and bare, with clean but faded sheets gracing the beds. All rooms share bathrooms which are pretty clean, with both a hot shower and ... Suankeo 2 Guesthouse complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Boungning Guesthouse - Seen better days
5-10 minutes' walk from the centre of Luang Prabang
Tel: (071) 212 274;
Boungning is an old house in a quiet neighbourhood 5-10 minutes' walk from the centre of town. The rooms, and in fact the whole building, are basic and fairly threadbare. Rooms have a fan and ... Boungning Guesthouse complete profile
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