Northern Laos
Don't be put off by the hammer-and-sickle flag out front, as this little guesthouse on the main strip has a friendly old owner. Bamboo-walled rooms are…
Must-see hotels in Laos
Nong Khiaw
Located in a floating barge on the Nam Ou, this place is definitely one of a kind in Nong Khiaw. It offers six simple fan-cooled rooms with attached…
Bolaven Plateau Region
Situated above Tat Hang, this is the only semi-fancy lodging around. The main building exudes some classic Lao style, while rooms are stylish and…
Vientiane
Highly polished, wood-flavoured Salana fuses Lao and contemporary styles to add a sleek dimension to Vientiane's accommodation scene. Rooms have wood…
Luang Prabang
Guarded by naga (river serpents), this serene white, green-shuttered house boasts atmospheric rooms with polished wood floors, bathroom, mozzie nets, fine…
Nong Khiaw
About 1km out of town, Pha Xang is hardly a resort, more a collection of comfy A-frame rattan bungalows with wood floors, white walls and en suites dotted…
Luang Prabang
This family-run guesthouse in a homely colonial-era villa has upstairs rooms featuring local fabrics and views across the quiet patch of garden. Newer…
Phu Hin Bun NPA & Tham Kong Lor
Homestay accommodation is available at the opposite end of Tham Kong Lor, in Ban Natane. The village is within walking distance of the drink stalls where…
Northern Laos
Run by friendly English-speaking Mrs Changpeng, trusty BAP has 16 rooms, some with fan or air-con and private bathroom. There are four newer ones that…
Northern Laos
Lattanavongsa offers a choice of bungalows at two locations: above the boat landing, and on the main drag in a pretty garden. Powder-blue rooms have…
Luang Prabang
Run by Andy and Venus, Manichan is big on personality and warmth, with air-con rooms and terrific breakfasts, including crêpes, homemade jams and…
Bolaven Plateau Region
Friendly Mr Khamsone has built a couple of simple rooms with two beds at his remote coffee plantation. Though facilities are rustic, you'll be well cared…
Northern Laos
Run by a friendly Lao guy, this lively little guesthouse outstrips the competition with mint-green and orange walls and above-average rooms with nice…
Don Det & Don Khon
Run by an Aussie expat, this new place has stylish concrete rooms, immaculately detailed with some of the most comfortable beds you'll find on the island,…
Luang Prabang
Housed in an old French villa and another seven buildings in the immediate neighbourhood, Sala's rooms have lime-washed walls, guacamole-coloured linen…
Northern Laos
Located in a leafy courtyard, Zuela has an old block of spotless if slightly dark rooms with exposed-brick walls and en suites. The newer block has…
Northern Laos
The memorable Muang La Resort hides an elegant rustic refinement behind tall, whitewashed walls. It accepts neither walk-in guests nor visitors, so you'll…
Vientiane
A French villa built in the 1960s is the setting here, and flashes of vivid colour and chichi flourishes such as lacquered granite floors and dark-wood…
Vang Vieng Rock Backpackers Hostel
Vang Vieng
The thumping music and flashing disco lights set the tone when you enter this party hostel, which has an on-site bar with a pool table and table football…
Luang Prabang
Slap-bang in the heart of the old-city's commercial centre, the Phounsab's newer rooms are set back off a narrow courtyard and the great-value front ones…
Northern Laos
Set in a lush little garden, this replica half-timbered mansion looks like it belongs in a colonial-era hill town in Myanmar. Rooms are petite but…
Luang Prabang
Rosewood steps lead across a tiny carp pool on the way up to this hotel, which has superbly finished rooms that combine stylish bathroom fittings with…
Vang Vieng
With serene views of the cliffs, this fine hotel sits in grounds choking on mango, palm, orchid and bougainvillea. The 16 rooms are fragrant and parquet…
Central Laos
Hotel Riveria has terrific views of Thailand on one side and even more dramatic vistas of the jagged karsts on the other. But this is very much a business…
Northern Laos
This glass Lego tower has some of the best rooms in town, with wood floors, thick mattresses, white linen, cable TV, fridges, kettles and swish hot-water…
Northern Laos
Opulent by Phonsavan standards, this grand hotel occupies its own small summit above town. Large, comfortable rooms have plush carpeting, chunky TVs,…
Northern Laos
An unexpected treat for Udomxai, this hotel offers tastefully furnished rooms right in the centre of town. Extra touches include flat-screen TVs with…
Northern Laos
Nestled around a peaceful garden, Ning Ning offers 10 wooden bungalows with mosquito nets, verandas, en suites, lily-white bed linen and walls draped in…
Northern Laos
Almost more a homestay than a guesthouse, this pad is run by a friendly Belgian-Lao couple. While the location is a little inconvenient for downtown, it's…
Vang Vieng
This rather wacky place blends disused – but attractive – cargo containers and a light military theme. Rooms are comfortable, if a bit cramped, and…
Northern Laos
Perched on a pine-clad hilltop on the outskirts of town, this atmospheric lodge feels more alpine than Lao and has undergone a much-overdue renovation…
Northern Laos
Don't be put off by the surreal sight of the Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs statues in the courtyard car park, as the spacious 42 rooms here are great…
Luang Prabang
Set in spacious grounds that include a vast pond dotted with water lilies and an inviting swimming pool, Maison Dalabua is a real hideaway. The 15 rooms…
Pakse
This traditional-luxe hotel towering over central Pakse has a welcoming lobby and corridors festooned with indigenous sculptures and textiles. The economy…
Luang Prabang
Draped over the hillside above the main road out to the airport, Kiridara is an impressive boutique resort with spacious rooms kicking off at an ample 36…
Vang Vieng
Elephant Crossing has 36 tight but tasteful rooms with balconies overlooking the river and karst. Hmong bed runners, wood floors, air-con, TV and fridge…
Pakse
This purpose-built hotel, with its opulent timber lobby, is a good choice right by the Dao Heuang market. Rooms are solid and well equipped, the pricier…
Luang Prabang
A contemporary boutique property bookending the old-town peninsula, Indigo House has open-plan staircases leading to well-appointed rooms with a bold…
Luang Prabang
Near the Nam Khan, but a long way out of town over the new bridge, this is a relaxing place to stay for those who want to get away from it all. Sun-filled…
Hin Namno NPA & Around
The only place to stay in Lang Khang (and the only hotel-like accommodation in the area), it doesn't look like much from the outside, but the rooms here…
