Vientiane

Central Vientiane

Midrange
US$20 to 50
84%
1 vote
 

Riverine Hotel - Zen-like retreat on the river
048 Fa Ngum Rd, Vientiane
T: (021) 214 643; F: (021) 216 633
Well-situated just across from the river, Riverine Hotel is a more upscale choice than your average guesthouse, but doesn't quite deliver the standard it would like to project. The reception area -- ... Riverine Hotel complete profile

Flashpacker
US$10 to 20
81%
5 votes
 

Riverside Hotel - New hotel at a great price
Nokeo Koummane Rd, Vientiane
T: (021) 244 390; F: (021) 244 391
A fresh and clean hotel just up from the Mekong, Riverside has the amenities you'd expect in a more expensive hotel. All rooms are well furnished with either twin or double beds and have air-con, ... Riverside Hotel complete profile

Toprange
US$50 to 100
80%
1 vote
 

Tai Pan Hotel - Excellent business-centred hotel close to the rive
2-12 Francois Nginn Rd, Vientiane
T: (021) 216 906-9; F: (021) 216 223
The Tai-Pan is a smart, business-oriented hotel close to the river with a business centre, gym and swimming pool. As you would expect, standards are high and staff friendly and courteous. Spacious ... Tai Pan Hotel complete profile

Flashpacker
US$10 to 20
76%
42 votes
 

Mali Namphu - Stylish, central and not too expensive
114 Pangkham Rd, Vientiane
T: (021) 215 093; F: (021) 263298
The wide, open entrance is an attractive introduction to this stylish guesthouse, which is one of the nicest places to stay in the centre of Vientiane and represents excellent value. The open-air ... Mali Namphu complete profile

Midrange
US$20 to 50
74%
8 votes
 

Lani Guesthouse - Gorgeous traditional Lao house
281 Setthatilath Rd, Vientiane
T: (021) 215 639; F: (021) 216 103
Tucked up a small lane next to Wat Hai Sok, the Lani is a beautiful, quiet and spacious old Lao house with antiques and local handicrafts liberally scattered around the communal areas. The rooms in ... Lani Guesthouse complete profile

Backpacker
Under US$10
73%
1 vote
 

RD Guesthouse - Bright and affordable -- a find.
37-01 Nokeo Koummane Rd, Vientiane
T: (021) 262 112;
The owners of this cheerful and bright guesthouse invite guests to relax and dream away and with a setup like this, it's not hard to do. Rooms are small but spic and span. En suite bathrooms don't ... RD Guesthouse complete profile

Backpacker
Under US$10
71%
9 votes
 

Mixay Guesthouse - Basic but well located
54 Nokeo Koummane Rd, Vientiane
T: (021) 262 210;
The Mixay is one of the few places in Vientiane firmly aimed at the budget conscious. The guesthouse now looks rather shabby and rooms are really basic and uninspired but it's passable for a night if ... Mixay Guesthouse complete profile

Luxury
Over US$100
70%
1 vote
 

Don Chan Palace Hotel - A blight on the riverbank
Unit 6, Phiawat, Vientiane
T: (021) 244 288; F: (021) 244 111
No one can miss the peach-coloured 14-storey monolith that occupies a sandbank in the middle of the Mekong River at the southeast corner of the city. This controversial, Malaysian-owned hotel has a ... Don Chan Palace Hotel complete profile

Backpacker
Under US$10
70%
1 vote
 

Sabaidy Guesthouse - Cheapest dorm rooms in town
115 Setthatilath Rd, Vientiane
T: (021) 213 929; F: (021) 241 259
Sabaidy is aimed at backpackers on a very tight budget. They have three openly adjoined rooms with six bunk-style beds, and another with four beds. The beds have sheets, but you'll need to put a ... Sabaidy Guesthouse complete profile

Midrange
US$20 to 50
70%
2 votes
 

Hotel Beau Rivage Mekong - Tranquil and artsy
Fa Ngum Rd, Vientiane
T: (021) 243 350; F: (021) 243 345
Hotel Beau Rivage is one of the few riverside lodgings to fully take advantage of the natural beauty surrounding it. Floor to ceiling windows grace both the lobby and some rooms, giving the place an ... Hotel Beau Rivage Mekong complete profile

Midrange
US$20 to 50
70%
1 vote
 

Lao Orchid Hotel - Chic though bit pricey
Chao Anou Rd., Vientiane
T: (021) 264 134; F: (021) 264 138
The Lao Orchid is among the latest of the more upscale developments in Vientiane. It's an interesting contrast to the rest of the accommodation in this area, aiming squarely at those with more to ... Lao Orchid Hotel complete profile

Flashpacker
US$10 to 20
68%
9 votes
 

Vayakorn Guesthouse - Good service, business-oriented guesthouse
91 Nokeo Koummane Rd, Vientiane
T: (021) 241 911; F: (021) 241 910
With its pretty white exterior dotted with leafy greens, this mid-range guesthouse close to the centre of town has some lovely, warmly decorated rooms. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and ... Vayakorn Guesthouse complete profile

Backpacker
Under US$10
64%
1 vote
 

Youth Inn - Backpacker magnet on the waterfront
029 Fa Ngum Rd, Vientiane

A well-located and affordable spot, the Youth Inn attracts a steady stream of the backpacker set. Rooms are quirky with a huge -- but empty -- built in shelving space (so you can display your ... Youth Inn complete profile

Flashpacker
US$10 to 20
62%
5 votes
 

Douang Deuane Hotel - Comfort, cleanliness and convenience over style
Nokeo Koummane Rd, Vientiane
T: (021) 222 301-3; F: (021) 222 300
Douang Deuane is a large, fading typical Lao hotel that houses clean twin-share rooms with air-con, fridge, bath, balcony, safety deposit boxes and cable TV. Rooms are spacious with polished wood ... Douang Deuane Hotel complete profile

Backpacker
Under US$10
62%
8 votes
 

Joes' Guesthouse - Great location and basic rooms
135/01 Fa Ngum Rd, Vientiane
T: (021) 241 936; F: (021) 215 848
A good rival to the nearby Orchid, Joe's occupies an excellent position right on the riverfront. The rooms are set over two floors above the large reception area, which also houses a cafe with ... Joes' Guesthouse complete profile

Flashpacker
US$10 to 20
60%
1 vote
 

Haysoke 1 Guesthouse - Central location, nothing special
083/1-2 Hengboun Rd, Vientiane
T: (021) 219 711; F: (021) 219 755
One in a small chain in Laos, this is by far the friendlier and better of the two in Vientiane, occupying a very central location close to the Lao Cultural Hall. As with many other places, the rooms ... Haysoke 1 Guesthouse complete profile

Backpacker
Under US$10
60%
1 vote
 

Syri 2 Guesthouse - Popular central choice
63/6-7 Setthatilath Rd, Vientiane
T: (021) 241 345;
The second Syri guesthouse in town, this is the more basic of the pair, offering clean fan or air-con rooms that are quickly becoming a popular budget choice. The air-con rooms are the better choice, ... Syri 2 Guesthouse complete profile

Backpacker
Under US$10
60%
1 vote
 

Chantha Guesthouse - A decent option with a restaurant
Setthatilath Rd, Vientiane
T: (021) 243 204;
The Chantha has nine clean, pleasant rooms with fan or air-con, and the most expensive ones have a bathtub. Some of the rooms have balconies and on the second floor there's a large open area and a ... Chantha Guesthouse complete profile

Midrange
US$20 to 50
60%
3 votes
 

Villa Manoly - Charming villa with small pool
Phiawat Rd, Vientiane (road next to Wat Phiawat, opposite Dan Chan Palace)
T: (021) 218 907;
This charming colonial villa, away from the town centre, offers some gorgeous huge rooms in the main building, and some smarter, if more standard, double or twin rooms in a new annexe. Renovations ... Villa Manoly complete profile

Flashpacker
US$10 to 20
55%
4 votes
 

Phonepaseuth Guesthouse - Clean, friendly, central
97 Pangkham Rd, Vientiane
T: (021) 212 263; F: (021) 261 395
Phonepaseuth boasts a great location on the small road behind the fountain. Pale green rooms are comfortable and pleasant with en suite bathrooms, hot water and cable TV. You can choose to have the ... Phonepaseuth Guesthouse complete profile

Backpacker
Under US$10
53%
9 votes
 

Saysouly Guesthouse - Quirky looking
23 Manthatulath Rd, Vientiane
T: (021) 218 383-4; F: (021) 223 757
The quirky looking Saysouly is set in an old building but it still offers good, clean rooms, with or without bathroom, and some of the cheapest air-con rooms in Vientiane. An attempt has been made to ... Saysouly Guesthouse complete profile

Backpacker
Under US$10
50%
1 vote
 

Lao Sakonh Guesthouse - Good value but bit noisy
015/2 Francois Nginn Rd, Vientiane
T: (021) 216 571;
A friendly and good value guesthouse not too far from the riverfront, Lao Sakonh is a rather rambling place with rooms running off long corridors on the top three floors. The twin rooms are better ... Lao Sakonh Guesthouse complete profile

Flashpacker
US$10 to 20
47%
10 votes
 

Orchid Guesthouse - Very clean, great river views
33 Fa Ngum Rd, Vientiane
T: (021) 252 825; F: (021) 216 588
Housed in a lovely Lao-French building with symmetrical arched entryways, the Orchid is one of the few places that really takes advantage of its great location right on the Mekong and as a result is ... Orchid Guesthouse complete profile

Backpacker
Under US$10
44%
1 vote
 

PhetPhim (P.P.) Guesthouse - Basic but well located
Corner of Fa Ngum and Francois Nginn Roads, Vientiane
T: (021) 252 757;
The seven rooms above the internet cafe of the same name are actually a lot nicer than the outside of the building suggests. The rooms are basic but some thought has gone into making them slightly ... PhetPhim (P.P.) Guesthouse complete profile

Vientiane - off the river

This covers all guesthouses and hotels north of Samsenthai Rd, which bisects Vientiane in an east-west direction around a five to ten minute walk north of the Mekong River bank.

Luxury
Over US$100
80%
1 vote
 

Lao Plaza - Refined but generic
63 Samsenthai Rd, Vientiane
T: (021) 218 800; F: (021) 218 808
A luxurious choice in the heart of the city, Lao Plaza has all the amenities you'd expect in this price range. Rooms are spacious and outfitted in hushed tones and contemporary Lao furnishings. They ... Lao Plaza complete profile

Midrange
US$20 to 50
70%
1 vote
 

Khamkoun Hotel - Popular expat hotel for visa runs
Lane Xang Avenue, Vientiane
T: (021) 223 475; F: (021) 263 674
The Khamkhoun, set in an attractive wooden building with a terracotta-tiled roof, is in a very busy location just up from the bus station. Nevertheless, it is probably one of the most charming in ... Khamkoun Hotel complete profile

Midrange
US$20 to 50
70%
1 vote
 

Day Inn Hotel - Nicely appointed, tropical throwback
059/3 Pangkham Rd, Vientiane
T: (021) 223 848; F: (021) 222 984
The long-established Day Inn occupies a good central location and retains a charming ambience inside and out, though the initial appearance may be slightly off-putting. Its rattan furniture and ... Day Inn Hotel complete profile

Backpacker
Under US$10
63%
2 votes
 

Syri 1 Guesthouse - A relaxing family-run guesthouse
Du Puits Rd, Vientiane
T: (021) 212 682;
The Syri 1 is the better of the two Syri guesthouses, set in a very quiet street near the national sports stadium. There are two Lao houses with the front building housing the air-con rooms and a ... Syri 1 Guesthouse complete profile

Backpacker
Under US$10
63%
2 votes
 

Lovan Guesthouse - Small but clean and functional
Phanompen Rd, Vientiane
T: (021) 213 307;
Lovan has been open for years now and unfortunately is beginning to show it. Rooms are small, but of decent value, with air-con and a somewhat dingy bathroom with hot shower. The standard ... Lovan Guesthouse complete profile

Flashpacker
US$10 to 20
62%
7 votes
 

Dragon Lodge - Clean and colourful
311-313 Samsenthai Rd, Vientiane
T: (021) 250 112; F: (021) 250 113
Dragon Lodge is a colourfully painted building with a dimly lit restaurant on the ground floor, and light, airy rooms above. The restaurant and bar combine to produce a really relaxed and comfortable ... Dragon Lodge complete profile

Toprange
US$50 to 100
59%
2 votes
 

Settha Palace Hotel - Arguably the top hotel in Laos
6 Pangkham Rd, Vientiane
T: (021) 217 581-2; F: (021) 217 583
The Settha Palace is regarded by some as the best hotel in Laos. It certainly is absolutely stunning with a large foyer branching off into a small cafe, a business centre and out into the ... Settha Palace Hotel complete profile

Flashpacker
US$10 to 20
41%
6 votes
 

Thong Bay Guesthouse - Simple but absolutely stunning
Ban Nong Douang, Vientiane
T: (021) 242 292;
A little out of the main guesthouse area, the recently renovated Thong Bay is a sanctuary of beauty and tranquillity. It's a traditional Lao house set in grounds graced with banana trees, coconut ... Thong Bay Guesthouse complete profile