Northern Laos
This stunning eco-resort is set on the banks of the Nam Kat in the lush mountains beyond urban Udomxai. Spacious rooms are built in traditional style by a…
Must-see hotels in Northern Laos
Nong Khiaw
This stunning boutique accommodation in cinnamon-coloured chalets – six facing the river – has imaginative features like inlaid glass bottles in the walls…
Northern Laos
Principally for the use of passengers aboard the Luang Say Cruise, this traditional hardwood-and-rattan lodge has stylish bungalows in a pretty garden,…
Nong Khiaw
Bungalows here are romantically finished with ambient lighting, wooden floors, woven bedspreads and mosquito nets. Each includes an attractive bathroom…
Northern Laos
Dramatically set on a hillside on the western edge of town, this is the most sophisticated accommodation in Luang Namtha. The small bungalows have big…
Northern Laos
Run by the charming and extremely knowledgeable Kong, the seven-berth dorm is slightly cramped, but the outdoor block has large, clean rooms with mint…
Northern Laos
Set around an expansive garden, the biggest bungalows have fun, outdoor, rock-clad shower spaces. All rooms have comfortable beds, mosquito nets, fans and…
Northern Laos
Nestled on a riverbank, the Lhakham Hotel offers some of the best-value rooms in northern Laos. Furnishings are tasteful, the bathrooms include a rain…
Northern Laos
Setting the standard for luxury accommodation in petite Pak Beng, Le Grand is a big resort located on a strategic hilltop just to the west of town. The…
Northern Laos
Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge has elegantly presented rooms with attractive interiors, Western-style bathrooms and minibars, all offering panoramic views. The…
Northern Laos
Widescreen views of the river from tastefully finished private-balcony bungalows, with stylish bathrooms, lacquered rattan walls, wood floors, fresh linen…
Northern Laos
Not so long ago, this hotel was on its last legs, but with new management helping to run the place, it has really turned itself around and now offers the…
Northern Laos
This spacious resort sits in pretty, flowering gardens, although a swimming pool with waterslides and jungle gyms makes it slightly less serene for…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Northern Laos
Still the smartest hotel in Sam Neua, the huge lobby-restaurant is woefully underused, but the rooms are very comfortable for such a remote region of Laos…
Nong Khiaw
Looming large above town, this property offers some of the best panoramic views in Nong Khiaw. The 10 rooms are attractively finished with imported bed…
Northern Laos
Towering above the other accommodation options in town, both literally and metaphorically, this guesthouse has the smartest rooms on offer, with inviting…
Northern Laos
Boasting some of the smartest accommodation in Phonsavan, this large pile offers 69 rooms featuring hard-polished floors, smart TVs, minibar and well…
Northern Laos
One of the many guesthouses stretching up the hill from the boat dock, this stands out thanks to its friendly English-speaking owner, slightly larger than…
Villa Amazing Maison Guesthouse
Northern Laos
Despite the slightly convoluted name, this is the best-value guesthouse in town, run by the knowledgeable team from Amazing Phonsali Travel. Opened in…
Northern Laos
Under the same ownership as the long-running Adounsiri Guest House, this budget hotel on the main drag opened its doors in mid-2019. Included are tasteful…
Northern Laos
One of the newer places in town, the Singha Hotel offers 25 sparkling clean rooms with modern bathrooms and attention to detail such as towels folded as…
Northern Laos
Currently the best choice in town, the Santiphap has a friendly English-speaking manager who is attentive to overseas guests. Clean rooms include en suite…
Northern Laos
Just about the smartest accommodation in town, set in an attractive garden with bungalows.
Northern Laos
Daauw Home is run by a lovely Hmong family, and your stay in a cosy bungalow near the heart of town enables you to contribute something to women's…
