Must-see hotels in Vientiane

  • Settha Palace Hotel

    Vientiane

    This stately building, set in grounds ablaze with flowers, is as graceful as it is relaxing. Fans whirr over marble floors so polished you can see your…

  • Ansara Hôtel

    Vientiane

    Achingly beautiful Ansara is housed in a compound of colonial-chic French villas with a heavy whiff of old Indochina. There are 28 rooms set across the…

  • Lao Orchid Hotel

    Vientiane

    A classy, modern hotel with a swish lobby and chilled veranda cafe with a great view of the road. There are 33 welcoming rooms here with varnished wood…

  • Vayakorn Inn

    Vientiane

    On a quiet street just off increasingly hectic Rue Setthathirath, this tasteful, peaceful hotel is great value. Generously sized rooms are impeccably…

  • My Box

    Vientiane

    The 12-bed dorms at this new hostel feel modern, clean and inviting – a stark contrast with most budget places in town. This vibe extends to the tidy,…

  • Sailomyen Hostel

    Vientiane

    Honestly (and astonishingly), there's little difference between the dorms and the new block of private rooms here. All are tidy and trendy, decked out in…

  • Hotel Beau Rivage Mekong

    Vientiane

    This pink boutique hotel still packs a punch, with 16 unique, spacious, sunny, loft-like rooms outfitted with pastel colours, terrazzo floors, waffled…

  • Souphaphone Guesthouse

    Vientiane

    A very tidy and homey guesthouse with 25 spacious rooms, some with lots of sun, and all with fresh linen, cool tiled floors and pristine walls. If you don…

  • Hôtel Khamvongsa

    Vientiane

    Lovely French-era building lovingly reincarnated as a welcoming boutique hotel; think subtle belle-époque touches like glass-tear lightshades,…

  • Green Park Boutique Hotel

    Vientiane

    A real urban oasis, this charming boutique hotel exudes calm and escapism from the moment you enter its dark-wood lobby and step into its lush garden…

  • City Inn

    Vientiane

    As well as offering long-term apartment stays, this place is one of the smarter midrange biz-boutique hotels in town. The contemporary lobby sets the tone…

  • Lao Poet Hotel

    Vientiane

    The vibe at this new hotel – smooth concrete and lots of glass, potted plants, chunky carpets, patterned wallpaper, vintage and Lao touches – is tough to…

  • Manorom Boutique Hotel

    Vientiane

    Looming large over a small lane in the centre of town, this hotel offers exceptional value. The stylish lobby sets the tone for a well-presented Lao…

  • Day Inn Hotel

    Vientiane

    From its inviting yellow exterior to its vintage terrazzo floors, this old-timer exudes charm. The 32 spotless rooms boast large beds, rattan furniture…

  • Avilla Phasouk Hotel

    Vientiane

    A popular long-term stay, this place also doubles up as a good-value midrange option with spacious wood-clad rooms offering all the trimmings, including…

  • Salana Boutique Hotel

    Vientiane

    Highly polished, wood-flavoured Salana fuses Lao and contemporary styles to add a sleek dimension to Vientiane's accommodation scene. Rooms have wood…

  • Mandala Boutique Hotel

    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…

  • Champa Boutique Hotel

    Vientiane

    Tucked away just off popular Rue Francois Ngin, this is a charming boutique hotel set around a courtyard swimming pool. Despite its central location in…

  • PVO Hostel

    Vientiane

    This centrally located hostel offers 11 air-con dorms for two or four travellers (prices are by room, not person). Despite the odd pricing system, it…

  • Lao Plaza Hotel

    Vientiane

    A standard for business travellers, this blandly designed marbled edifice boasts a vast international-style lobby and spacious rooms. Expect desks,…

  • Villa Manoly

    Vientiane

    This beautifully antiquated house, in a garden swimming in mature plants and frangipani flowers, feels like the sort of place John le Carré might ensconce…

  • Best Western Vientiane

    Vientiane

    Your instinct may be to avoid the chains, but this is a solid, if not entirely unique, choice. There's a cool, plush lobby, calm garden with pool, gym and…

  • Moonlight Champa

    Vientiane

    The 'Welcome' and 'Bon Voyage' sign at the entrance sets the tone for a friendly stay, and the nine rooms continue this theme, although the furnishings…

  • Sala Inpeng Bungalow

    Vientiane

    Unlike anything else in the city, this vernal oasis of wood duplex bungalows is set in gardens spilling with tamarind and champa flowers. The grander…

  • Dhavara Boutique Hotel

    Vientiane

    An opulent neoclassical hotel, the Dhavara offers some of the handsomest if not greatest-value rooms in the capital. Features include marble-clad…

  • Nalinthone Guesthouse

    Vientiane

    This family-run modern place on the river lacks a little in atmosphere but the clean and comfortable rooms are great value considering the position…

  • Somerset Vientiane

    Vientiane

    For a home-like stay, check out Somerset Vientiane, a luxury apartment complex on the road to the airport. Rooms include lots of space, kitchenette, large…

  • Mixay Paradise Guesthouse

    Vientiane

    Mixay Paradise has 50 rooms with pastel-coloured walls, some of which have balconies, bathrooms and air-con; spotless floors; a bright lobby cafe with…

  • Hive Hostel

    Vientiane

    This hostel has a central location, a modern feel and three exceptionally cold air-con dorms with curtained-off bunks, lockers and sparklingly clean…

  • Phonepaseuth Guest House

    Vientiane

    This old, trusty place near Nam Phu is still going strong thanks to its cool, exceedingly tidy rooms, although the green walls and cheesy decor could use…

  • Mali Namphu Hotel

    Vientiane

    Located on the tailor's street, this place has handsome if not exactly sexy rooms wrapped around a courtyard where you also take breakfast. A stay…

  • VKS Hotel

    Vientiane

    The handsome exterior contrasts with the new-feeling but rather bare rooms here, the cheapest of which are a tight fit. Still, it's a relatively good…

  • Vayakorn House

    Vientiane

    Vayakorn has 21 clean, simple rooms (doubles, twins and cramped singles) with TV, air-con and city views. There's a welcoming lobby and very helpful staff.

  • Khunta Residence

    Vientiane

    If you’re going to be here for a while, check out this cosy French-run luxury apartment complex that includes a pool and tennis court.

  • Lani's House by the Ponds

    Vientiane

    Down a narrow side street leading to a temple, this white art deco–accented villa evokes Indochina with its authentic Parisien chandeliers, antique…

  • Seasons Riverside Hotel

    Vientiane

    This riverfront hotel is one of the smarter options along the western stretch of the Mekong River. Rooms are cool and contemporary, although the cheaper…

  • S Park Design Hotel

    Vientiane

    The reception here will get you hooked, with a chopped-up classic Mercedes for a front desk and a vintage Vespa. Go deeper and you'll find 64…

  • Funky Monkey Hostel

    Vientiane

    The dorms here feel cool and are relatively modern, but the communal areas are messy and in need of paint. Funky Monkey is close to the buzz of the…

  • Avalon B & B

    Vientiane

    A popular little guesthouse on the backstreets near the national stadium, with somewhat musty six-bed dorms available, including female-only options, and…

  • Niny Backpacker

    Vientiane

    A hostel with cheerful orange walls (although not much natural light) and dorms accommodating four to 10 beds. Safety deposit lockers, free breakfast …