Region: Southern Laos> Province: Savannakhet> Location: Savannakhet
Backpacker
Under US$10
Nong Soda Guesthouse - Sole riverside option
Tha He Rd, Savannakhet
Tel: (041) 212 522;
The Nong Soda, also known as the Mekong Riverside restaurant, is a series of large lime-yellow concrete buildings by the river at the far north of town. Rooms are spotlessly clean and very ... Nong Soda Guesthouse complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Saisouk Guesthouse - Very popular
Phetsalad Rd, Savannakhet
Tel: (041) 212 207;
This spacious wooden and concrete house, 400m south of the promenade, is the most popular backpacker's guesthouse in Savannakhet, with a good location and a range of rooms to suit all budgets. ... Saisouk Guesthouse complete profile
Flashpacker
US$10 to 20
Hoong Thip Hotel - All the creature comforts
Phetsarat Rd, Savannakhet
Tel: (041) 212 262; Fax: (041) 213 230
If you need creature comforts in the centre of Savannakhet, then this is your only choice. The Hoong Thip has an old and new wing. While the former is of dubious value, the latter boasts spotless ... Hoong Thip Hotel complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Savan Saikong Resort - Mellow but out of town
2km south of the promenade, on the Mekong, Savannakhet
Tel: (041) 212 775;
This large resort looks to be a very decent place to stay if you're looking for some peace and quiet, but is really only practical if you have your own transport. It's located 2km south of the ... Savan Saikong Resort complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Sayamungkhun Guest House - Best cheap spot in town
84 Ratsavongseuk Rd, Savannakhet
Tel: (042) 212 426;
The Sayamungkhun has a lot going for it -- it's set in a large heritage building, offering a good variety of both big and small rooms with basic but big cold water bathrooms. Rooms are available in ... Sayamungkhun Guest House complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Souannavong Guest House - A good option
152 Sandna Rd, Savannakhet
Tel: (041) 212 600;
This place is located two blocks north of the church, just south and across the street from the Savanbanhao and the Savanphatana Guesthouses. It's really a much better option than either of those two ... Souannavong Guest House complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Leena Guesthouse - Hidden away
Chao Kim Rd, Savannakhet
Tel: (041) 212 404;
This hidden-away spot was devoid of guests the two times we visited. Staff are very friendly but hopelessly unorganised. The rooms are well-sized and very clean, and all have private bathrooms, ... Leena Guesthouse complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Vilaysak Guest House - Plenty of peace and quiet
281 Ladsadanay Rd, Savannakhet
Tel: (041) 213 604;
The Vilaysak is pretty far inland from the river, but the staff here are quiet friendly, and one of the staff spend years living in Sydney and speaks English quite well -- with a good, thick Aussie ... Vilaysak Guest House complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Anousone Guest House - Big comfortable house
Sisavangvong Rd, Savannakhet
Tel: (041) 212 339;
The Anousone is set in back of a large Vietnamese-style house around a motel-style parking area. Atmosphere is not its strong suit, though the rooms are generally clean and comfortable and the staff ... Anousone Guest House complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Mekong Hotel - Try elsewhere
Thahae Rd, Savannakhet
Tel: (041) 212 249; Fax: (041) 212 824
It's a pity that the Mekong Hotel is one of the few places in Savannakhet that actually sits on the Mekong River esplanade road -- it's mostly just a karaoke joint slash short-time place. We found ... Mekong Hotel complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Phong Tro Ben Xe - Located at the bus station
By the bus station, Savannakhet
if you wind up making a connection through Savannakhet and don't want to go into town to sleep, there's an interesting little Vietnamese-run guesthouse right at the bus station. The cheap dorm rooms ... Phong Tro Ben Xe complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Savan Phatthana Guesthouse - One of the cheapest in town
Senna Rd, Savannakhet
Tel: (041) 214 242;
The Savan Phatthana is one of the cheapest joints in town, but in terms of architecture, it was built with East Berlin firmly in mind. It's one of the ugliest choices in Savannakhet, though the broad ... Savan Phatthana Guesthouse complete profile
Backpacker
Under US$10
Savanbanhao Hotel - Reasonable deal though lacking charm
Senna Rd, Savannakhet
Tel: (041) 212 202; Fax: (041) 212 944
This hotel is set in a large featureless enclosure with four two-storey blocks along with a smaller single-storey longhouse in the northwest corner. Rooms appear to be clean and well-kept though on ... Savanbanhao Hotel complete profile
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