Traveling in Laos, including the choice of where to stay in Vientiane can a bit of a tricky thing. On one hand, most Laos trips are filled with easy and pleasant experiences as so many people go there nowadays.
But you also have to prepare in advance in terms of reading a bit about what to expect in Laos to avoid the overrated places and a few tourist scams. Therefore we’re here to share our experience and give you all the information that you should know to plan your perfect Laos trip.
In this article, we’ll share with you our best finds on a bunch of exciting hotels and hostels in Vientiane Laos for any budget. And I’m quite sure you’ll be surprised at the level of comfort and uniqueness you can find in this city at low prices.
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EXCITING BOUTIQUE HOTELS WHERE TO STAY IN VIENTIANE LAOS
Bloom Boutique Hotel & Cafe
Located right in the center of Vientiane near the night market is the best hotel in Vientiane Laos if you are looking for an elegant design in combination of Laos colonial vibes.
The rooms are spacious and very clean, making it easy if you travel with lots of luggage and love to unpack fully.
All the best street food options and restaurants are in a near walking distance. Bloom Boutique Hotel & Cafe is known also for their great choice of breakfast.
The prices start at around 40$.
Check the prices and reviews: Booking.com or compare on Agoda.
Salana Boutique Hotel
Expect very sophisticated, elegant yet modern design in the rooms with classic dark wood furnishings and flooring.
It’s a well-balanced concept between the past and the future in terms of style. Rooms are spacious, with lots of natural light and balcony.
There’s a kitchenette area in a few rooms. SPA and a great restaurant are available.
The hotel is located nearby the Mekong river, night market and lots of other notable sightseeing spots in Vientiane. Honestly, it’s going to be hard to beat this hotel as it’s such a steal for the price you’ll pay.
The prices start at around 70$.
Check the prices and reviews: Booking.com or compare on Agoda.
Xaysomboun Boutique Hotel and Spa
This is one of the most romantic hotels in Vientiane. It’s located a short walk away from the morning market and a range of other Vientiane attractions.
The rooms at Xaysomboun Boutique Hotel and Spa are decorated in a French-colonial style, giving you a bit of the glimpse on a French influence on Laos.
You can have a relaxing Spa day and cool off from the hot sun by the massive outdoor pool with a view over the city.
They offer double, twin and family rooms, being the perfect Vientiane accommodation for any kinds of travelers – solo travelers, couples, friends or families.
The prices start at around 40$.
Check the prices and reviews: Booking.com or compare on Agoda.
BEST LUXURY HOTELS IN VIENTIANE LAOS
Crowne Plaza Vientiane
The quality service, stylish big rooms, and a fancy design are the things that make Crown Plaza Vientiane one of the very best 5-star hotels in Vientiane Laos.
They offer everything that you’d expect from a 5-star hotel in SE Asia – a well-equipped gym, a relaxing spa, outdoor infinity pool, top quality restaurant with an international and local menu.
And all of this at the way lower prices you’d find anywhere in the world for a luxury hotel.
The prices start at around 140$.
Check the prices and reviews: Booking.com or compare on Agoda.
Settha Palace Hotel
This Vientiane luxury hotel is another gem located right in the central part of the city. This hotel has a historical charm and reminds a bit of a topical country house of an old-time French aristocracy.
The rooms are tastefully decorated Italian marble floors and crafted rosewood furniture.
If you’re particularly looking for Vientiane hotels with pool, this is the right choice. Here you’ll find an outdoor pool with a beautiful landscape surrounding it, a fitness room, a delicious breakfast, and a top quality service and comfort.
And make sure to try out the French restaurant for an excellent meal. Try out the best of French influence in Laos.
The prices start at around 100$.
Check the prices and reviews: Booking.com or compare on Agoda.
Green Park Boutique Hotel
Green Park Boutique hotel is the kind of place that offers a high-class service and location right in the middle of the business district of the city, yet seems just like the coziest guesthouse Vientiane can offer you.
It has a classic Lao style architecture and offers a beautiful outdoor pool with an attached plunge pool, a spa, fitness center and spacious rooms with private balconies.
And once you feel like you want to go explore the city the hotel shuttle will be waiting for you to take you downtown and back.
The prices start at around 70$.
Check the prices and reviews: Booking.com or compare on Agoda.
BEST MID-RANGE HOTELS IN VIENTIANE LAOS
VKS Hotel
This might actually be the best affordable hotel in Vientiane near Mekong River. It offers very clean, Lao style spacious rooms, big enough for a couple or family with kids. It offers also nice spacious bathrooms with a great shower.
It’s located a few minutes from the Mekong River and the night market. Everything you might need, including nice restaurants and budget street food places is located all around.
The prices start at around 30$.
Check the prices and reviews: Booking.com or compare on Agoda.
Somerset Vientiane
Somerset Vientiane is an excellent budget option for those looking to stay at an apartment hotel. This means getting a very spacious apartment, equipped with a kitchen, in case you’d like to cook your own food.
All the restaurants, markets, and street food places are nearby if you decide on eating out. They have a nice pool and a well-equipped gym.
This place and the staff will do their best to make you feel at home. It’s located about 15 min walking distance from the central part of Vientiane.
The prices start at around 70$.
Check the prices and reviews: Booking.com or compare on Agoda.
Vayakorn Inn
This hotel offers a great balance between the price and quality of service you get in return. The rooms at Vayakorn Inn are large, clean and with lots of natural light, good Air Conditioning and a small balcony to enjoy the view.
The location is excellent, right in the middle of town, with many restaurants, shops and street food places around. You’ll get a simple, delicious breakfast every morning to start your day.
The prices start at around 25$.
Check the prices and reviews: Booking.com or compare on Agoda.
BEST CHEAP HOTELS IN VIENTIANE LAOS
Barn1920s Hostel
This hostel is known as the best place where to stay in Vientiane for a great and friendly atmosphere and meeting other travelers.
There’s a nice cafe “Drip 1920s” where you can chill for hours and forget about the time. This hostel offers very clean and comfortable dorm rooms.
Each bunk bed is fitted with a small wardrobe. A shared bathroom offers free toiletries and a hairdryer. There’s a nice breakfast available to start your day right.
And have you heard that WiFi is not the best in Laos? Well, here at Barn1920s Hostel it’s great!
The prices start at around 5$.
Check the prices and reviews: Booking.com or compare on Agoda.
Sailomyen Hostel
Sailomyen Hostel is another great budget accommodation find in Vientiane. It’s not just a very social hostel where it’s easy to meet new friends in the stylish common area, but the sleep is very comfortable too.
The beds in the dorm rooms are great with thick curtains, giving a nice privacy and blocking out the light. The lockers are big and fit a lot of stuff easily. A simple breakfast is included in the price.
It’s located in the central part of Vientiane about 15 min walk to the night market and Mekong river. You’ll find lots of restaurants, shops and public transportation options in the area.
The prices start at around 7$.
Check the prices and reviews: Booking.com or compare on Agoda.
Moonlight Champa
This is one of the best budget hotels Vientiane can offer you in case if you don’t want to stay in dorm rooms, but still look for a great deal.
Moonlight Champa is decorated in a chic and contemporary style, offering a nice single, double, and twin rooms. All the rooms have a private bathroom, AC and a good WiFi.
A freshly cooked breakfast is served every morning and a huge variety of bakeries, Lao street food, and restaurants are available all around.
The prices start at around 7$.
Check the prices and reviews: Booking.com or compare on Agoda.
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