Vientiane
Guesthouses, hotels and resorts
Vientiane - near the river
Despite the city being right on the river, few of the guesthouses and hotels are. Here are the inexpensive guesthouses and hotels that are either right on the river or within a block of it.
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Lao Silk Hotel
Chic newcomer
Francois Ngin Rd
T: (021) 213 976; F: (021) 222 619We were drawn in by the sign outside this new hotel that said clean, soft bed, free WiFi, friendly, and must admit that they delivered on all accounts. The beds are soft as feathers (by Lao ... Read the full review of Lao Silk Hotel.
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Riverside Hotel
Great balance of value and comfort
Nokeo Koummane Rd
T: (021) 244 390; F: (021) 244 391The Riverside has been around for a few years now and doesn't look as fresh as it once did, but it remains a fine choice for a genuinely comfortable room on a budget. All rooms are well furnished and ... Read the full review of Riverside Hotel.
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Vieng Thong Guesthouse
Warm and welcoming
Ban Phiavat, No 8
T: (021) 212 095;Adjacent to Wat Phiavat, this homey place has two buildings with adequate air-con rooms. Rooms in the older building have more character and cost $5 less, while rooms in the newer addition are ... Read the full review of Vieng Thong Guesthouse.
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Hotel Beau Rivage Mekong
Tranquil boutique hotel
Fa Ngum Rd
T: (021) 243 350; F: (021) 243 345Set on a quieter stretch of Fa Ngum Rd, north of the main riverside scene. Beau Rivage is a boutique hotel popular with couples and business travellers. The unique design embraces the natural beauty ... Read the full review of Hotel Beau Rivage Mekong.
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Riverine Hotel
Romance by the river
048 Fa Ngum Rd
T: (021) 214 643; F: (021) 216 633From the outside Riverine looks like your average guesthouse/massage shop, but the rooms above are quite modern with some surprisingly Zen-like decor. All rooms are stylish and well-furnished with ... Read the full review of Riverine Hotel.
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Mixay Guesthouse
Top budget spot
54 Nokeo Koummane Rd
T: (020) 244 7820; F: (021) 243 400Aimed firmly at backpackers, Mixay offers a wide variety of rooms at low rates and a convivial atmosphere. The guesthouse has been recently renovated and rooms have a fresh coat of paint, new ... Read the full review of Mixay Guesthouse.
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Mimi Guesthouse
Just okay
Francois Ngin St
T: (030) 526 3000;One of the many budget spots crowded together on Francois Ngin Rd, Mimi is a decent choice if the popular guesthouses are full. The building itself looks a bit run down with laundry drying on the ... Read the full review of Mimi Guesthouse.
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Intha Hotel
Promising new budget hotel
88 Ban Wat Chan
T: (021) 262 090;In a sunny yellow building not far from the riverfront, the new Intha Hotel is a solid choice on a flashpacking budget. The rooms are spacious and have quite comfortable beds, a TV with English ... Read the full review of Intha Hotel.
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Souphaphone Guesthouse
Clean and modern
Ban Wat Chan
T: (021) 261 468; F: (021) 262094In a lovely new building with wrought-iron balconies, Souphaphone offers modern accommodation without breaking the bank. Don't judge the hotel by its plain lobby and hallways, as the rooms are quite ... Read the full review of Souphaphone Guesthouse.
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Youth Inn
Backpacker magnet on the waterfront
029 Fa Ngum Rd
T: (021) 217 130;The original Youth Inn location, this bright green guesthouse set right on the riverfront attracts a steady stream of backpackers. The rooms are spacious, comfortable and the price is right, but not ... Read the full review of Youth Inn.
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Villa Manoly
Colonial charms and a small pool
Phiawat Rd (road opposite Dan Chan Palace)
T: (021) 218 907;Well away from the town centre, Manoly is a charming colonial villa set amid rambling green grounds. The spacious rooms have air-con, firm beds, modern bathrooms with shower or tub, and loads of ... Read the full review of Villa Manoly.
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Douang Deuane Hotel
Comfort over style
Nokeo Koummane Rd
T: (021) 222 301-3; F: (021) 222 300Despite its faded appearance, big Douang Deuane hotel still has some life left in it. The rooms aim for comfort over style with simple furnishings, old TVs, air-con, and clean attached bathrooms with ... Read the full review of Douang Deuane Hotel.
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RD Guesthouse
Everything you need
37-01 Nokeo Koummane Rd
T: (021) 262 112;This cheap and cheerful guesthouse invites guests to relax and dream away. The rooms are small but immaculately clean with the facilities that no-fuss travellers want, nothing more, nothing less. ... Read the full review of RD Guesthouse.
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Lao Sakonh Guesthouse
Will do at a pinch
015/2 Francois Nginn Rd
T: (021) 216 571;One of the many budget guesthouses on Francois Ngin Rd, Lao Sakonh offers simple rooms in a rambling pink building. A mixed bag of rooms run off from long corridors and are set up with your choice of ... Read the full review of Lao Sakonh Guesthouse.
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Saysouly Guesthouse
A good traveller's meeting point
23 Manthatulath Rd
T: (021) 218 383-4; F: (021) 223 757In an attractive older building with shuttered windows and big balconies, Saysouly looks like a grown-up version of a guesthouse. However, at this price, you shouldn't be surprised by the simplicity ... Read the full review of Saysouly Guesthouse.
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Orchid Guesthouse
Riverside value
33 Fa Ngum Rd
T: (021) 252 825; F: (021) 216 588In a lovely Lao-French building with arched entryways, the Orchid is at the heart of the Mekong riverside action. The air-con rooms are spotlessly clean and have a TV, attached bathroom with hot ... Read the full review of Orchid Guesthouse.
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USD 10 to 20 Vientiane - near the river: Upmarket
Despite the city being right on the river, few of the guesthouses and hotels are. Here are the upmarket hotels that are either right on the river or within a block of it.
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Le Leela Hotel
An oasis of calm
Ban Phiawat 33 Unit 10
T: (021) 214 048; F: (021) 215 532Tucked away down a quiet lane, Le Leela is a 15-room boutique hotel that had its soft opening in early 2010. The setup is similar to Vila Manoly, its neighbour, and rooms are in a colonial-era house ... Read the full review of Le Leela Hotel.
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Best Western Vientiane
High standards near the river
2-12 Francois Ngin Rd
T: (021) 216 906-9; F: (021) 216 223Until mid-2010 this four storey business-oriented hotel in the centre of Vientiane was known as the Tai Pan, but it was recently taken over by the Best Western. With the name change came some ... Read the full review of Best Western Vientiane.
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Phasouk Residence
Pretty, but overpriced
57/4 Wat Xieng Gneun Rd
T: (021) 243 415; F: (021) 243 414As elegant as the Amphone restaurant opposite it, this boutique hotel is immediately identifiable by the golden tree painted on the front. The rooms are elegantly done with hardwood floors, carved ... Read the full review of Phasouk Residence.
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Don Chan Palace Hotel
Vientiane's superlative hotel
Unit 6, Phiawat, Vientiane
T: (021) 244 288; F: (021) 244 111Having somehow squirmed their way around Vientiane's development laws that restrict building height, Don Chan Palace is the biggest, tallest, and most expensive hotel in town, and an eyesore along ... Read the full review of Don Chan Palace Hotel.
Central Vientiane
This covers the area within a short walk of the Nam Phou fountain, so everything west of the Presidential Palace and between the river and Samsenthai Rd.
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Lao Plaza
Generic five-star hotel
63 Samsenthai Rd
T: (021) 218 800; F: (021) 218 808A luxurious choice in the heart of the city, Lao Plaza has all the amenities plus the hefty price tag you'd expect of a five-star hotel. The 100-plus rooms are spacious and outfitted in hushed tones ... Read the full review of Lao Plaza.
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Lao Orchid Hotel
Chic midrange choice
Chao Anou Rd
T: (021) 264 134; F: (021) 264 138One of the more upscale options near the riverbank, Lao Orchid's high standards and Mekong views make it one of Vientiane's best midrange hotels. Rooms offer all modern comforts like air-con, ... Read the full review of Lao Orchid Hotel.
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Mali Namphu
Flashpacker favourite
109 Pangkham Rd
T: (021) 21 5093; F: (021) 26 3298The wide, open entrance is an attractive introduction to this popular guesthouse in the centre of Vientiane. Rooms above the lobby are the most affordable, but the real gems are in the back building ... Read the full review of Mali Namphu.
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Youth Inn 2
New backpacker favourite
Francois Ngin Rd
T: (021) 215 131;A spin-off from the popular backpacker spot by the river, the new building further down Francois Ngin is bigger and cleaner than the original. They've followed the same formula for the rooms and ... Read the full review of Youth Inn 2.
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Lani Guesthouse
Classic Lao elegance
281 Setthathirat Rd
T: (021) 215 639; F: (021) 216 103Tucked away down a small lane near Wat Hai Sok, Lani is a beautiful old Lao house with flourishes of antiques and local handicrafts. The 12 rooms are breezy and spacious with air-con, mini-fridge, en ... Read the full review of Lani Guesthouse.
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Vayakorn Guesthouse
Warm and welcoming
91 Nokeo Koummane Rd
T: (021) 241 911; F: (021) 241 910With a pretty, white exterior dotted with leafy greens on the balconies, this midrange guesthouse close to the centre of town offers some lovely rooms. Staff are polite and welcoming and run the ... Read the full review of Vayakorn Guesthouse.
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Haysoke 1 Guesthouse
Good sized family rooms
083/1-2 Hengboun Rd
T: (021) 219 711; F: (021) 219 755Part of a small chain catering to package tour groups, this is the friendlier and better located of the Haysoke properties in town. Though the setup in a pinkish concrete building is forgettable, ... Read the full review of Haysoke 1 Guesthouse.
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Syri 2 Guesthouse
Popular central choice
63/6-7 Setthatilath Rd, Vientiane
T: (021) 241 345;Vientiane's second Syri guesthouse, this location is a bit more modern and located closer to the riverfront. Their well-priced rooms are offered with your choice of fan or air-con and with private or ... Read the full review of Syri 2 Guesthouse.
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Dragon Lodge
Same reliable rooms, new lower prices
311-313 Samsenthai Rd
T: (021) 250 114; F: (021) 250 113Dragon Lodge is a colourfully painted building with a dimly lit bar/restaurant on the ground floor and modern rooms upstairs. Once a popular flashpacker spot, it's fallen out of favour due to stiff ... Read the full review of Dragon Lodge.
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Sabaidy Guesthouse
Cheapest beds in town
115 Setthathirat Rd
T: (021) 213 929; F: (021) 241 259Painted bright turquoise, Sabaidy Guesthouse is a beacon for travellers on a very tight budget. Its rooms are the cheapest in town so you'll need to arrive early to have any hope of securing one ... Read the full review of Sabaidy Guesthouse.
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Phonepaseuth Guesthouse
Clean and central
97 Pangkham Rd
T: (021) 212 263; F: (021) 261 395Located right beside popular Mali Namphu, Phonepaseuth's prices have remained more consistent over the past years and they often absorb their neighbour's overflow. The minty-green rooms are simple ... Read the full review of Phonepaseuth Guesthouse.
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Chantha Guesthouse
Pleasant budget rooms, if you can get one
Setthathirat Rd
T: (021) 243 204;The Chantha has just nine clean, pleasant rooms with fan or air-con, and a Full sign is a common sight on their door. Rooms feature the standard guesthouse furnishings of beds with firm mattresses, a ... Read the full review of Chantha Guesthouse.
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Soukchaleun Guesthouse
Cheap and central
121 Ban Mixay Sethathilath Rd
T: (021) 218 723;Among the dingy guesthouses that line Sethathilath Rd, Soukchaleun looks bright and modern. Prices are not as low as some of its neighbours, but the rooms here are intended to be more than just a ... Read the full review of Soukchaleun Guesthouse.
Greater Vientiane
This covers all guesthouses and hotels that are a bit more of a wander from the centre of town.
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Wonderland 2 Guesthouse
Hidden budget gem
Ban Sisaket 137, Unit 08
T: (021) 222 917;Hidden away down a quiet lane running off from the That Dam roundabout, Wonderland 2 is a great choice for an affordable room without sacrificing comfort or cleanliness. The immaculate rooms all have ... Read the full review of Wonderland 2 Guesthouse.
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Khamkoun Hotel
Convenient for transportation
Lane Xang Avenue
T: (021) 223 475; F: (021) 263 674Set in an attractive wooden building with a terracotta-tiled roof, Khamkhon's location near the bus station makes it popular with repeat visitors. Its 21 rooms are styled with polished wooden ... Read the full review of Khamkoun Hotel.
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Day Inn Hotel
Quirky hotel with cheerful rooms
059/3 Pangkham Rd
T: (021) 223 848; F: (021) 222 984In a cheerful yellow building near the city centre, the long-established Day Inn has a quirky charm to it. The building was once the Embassy of India, and its rattan furniture, bright colour scheme, ... Read the full review of Day Inn Hotel.
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Syri 1 Guesthouse
A quaint family-run spot
Du Puits Rd
T: (021) 212 682;Our preference of the two Syri locations, this quaint guesthouse in set along a quiet street near the national sports stadium. There are two buildings, one with updated air-con rooms and one with ... Read the full review of Syri 1 Guesthouse.
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Lovan Guesthouse
Cheapest air-con in town
Phanompen Rd
T: (021) 213 307;A long-running budget spot, Lovan is not aging very gracefully. The rooms are nearly identical with rust-coloured floor tiles, hard double beds with mismatched sheets, and dingy attached bathrooms ... Read the full review of Lovan Guesthouse.
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Settha Palace Hotel
Elegant
6 Pangkham Rd
T: (021) 217 581-2; F: (021) 217 583Settha Palace is regarded by many as the best hotel in Vientiane, if not the whole of Laos. It certainly is absolutely stunning with a large foyer, classical French restaurant, and a gorgeous ... Read the full review of Settha Palace Hotel.
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Villa Nongduang
Rustic charms
Ban Nong Douang
T: (021) 242 292; F: (021) 213 938Away from the main guesthouse area, Villa Nongduang (previously Thong Bay Guesthouse) is a sanctuary of beauty and tranquility. Guestrooms are located in traditional wooden Lao buildings set in ... Read the full review of Villa Nongduang.
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Top accommodation by review
Lao Silk Hotel
2 votes Francois Ngin Rd
Vientiane
T: (021) 213 976
F: (021) 222 619
Le Leela Hotel
1 vote Ban Phiawat 33 Unit 10
Vientiane
T: (021) 214 048
F: (021) 215 532
Lao Orchid Hotel
1 vote Chao Anou Rd
Vientiane
T: (021) 264 134
F: (021) 264 138
Lani Guesthouse
8 votes 281 Setthathirat Rd
Vientiane
T: (021) 215 639
F: (021) 216 103
Best Western Vientiane
1 vote 2-12 Francois Ngin Rd
Vientiane
T: (021) 216 906-9
F: (021) 216 223
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