Nam Long Hotel

A simply excellent budget hotel run by Nga and Sy, a welcoming, ever-helpful English-speaking couple. Rooms are bright and airy with enormous windows – book 301 for a river-view balcony. The eight-bed dorm is superb, with two en-suite bathrooms and its own balcony with great views. Breakfast is included, and Phong Nha tours and onward transport can be organised.