Villa Suan Maak

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 downstairs rooms are tacked around the old house and are well appointed. A generous breakfast is included at the restaurant, known as The Kitchen, which is renowned for serving some of the best German food in town.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Luang Prabang attractions

1. Wat Manorom

0.14 MILES

Winding lanes to the west lead to Wat Manorom, set amid frangipani trees just outside what were once the city walls (now invisible). This is possibly the…

2. Wat That Luang

0.16 MILES

Traditionally the cremation site for Lao royalty, legend has it that Wat That Luang was originally established by Ashokan missionaries in the 3rd century…

3. Wat Pha Mahathat

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Wat Pha Mahathat is named for a venerable Lanna-style stupa erected in 1548. The 1910 sǐm (ordination hall) in front has carved wooden windows and portico…

4. Pha Tad Ke Botanical Garden

0.33 MILES

As relaxing as a trip to the spa, this botanical garden, opened in 2017 as the first in Laos, is a serene spot to read, take a stroll or perfect some yoga…

5. UXO Laos Information Centre

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6. Wat Phabaht

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7. TAEC

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Visiting this professionally presented three-room museum is a must to learn about northern Laos' various hill-tribe cultures, especially if you're…

8. Wat Wisunarat

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Though touted as one of Luang Prabang's oldest operating temples, it's actually an 1898 reconstruction built following the Black Flag raids. Peruse a…