Where to stay in LaosCentral Laos
Where to stay in Vang Vieng
Three levels, and what each one actually gets you. Prices are the lowest advertised nightly rate we found, and they move — treat them as a guide rather than a quote.
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Dorm beds and the simplest private rooms.
Jungle Backpackers Terrace View
The cheapest dorm bed found in town.
Vang Vieng Chill House
A quieter hostel option away from the bar strip.
Comfortable
A private room, without paying resort prices.
Ban Laos Guesthouse
A private room without paying resort prices.
Best in town
The most comfortable rooms available locally.
Riverside Boutique Resort
The best-rated property in town, on the bank facing the karst.
Before you book in Vang Vieng
Five things cause almost every accommodation complaint in Laos, and checking them takes a couple of minutes.
- The exact room type. The cheapest category is often in an older building, or has no window. A private bathroom, air conditioning, hot water and breakfast are none of them automatic at the lower prices.
- The exact location. Map pins are unreliable, and railway stations sit 3 to 15 kilometres outside the towns they serve. A cheap room far out costs a tuk-tuk fare every day.
- Noise. Bars, traffic, temples and construction all decide whether you sleep. Ask before booking, not after.
- Payment. Smaller properties often want cash on arrival even when a platform took the reservation. Ourguide to money in Laoscovers where ATMs are reliable.
- Cancellation. On a route involving buses, boats or mountain roads, a flexible rate is worth more than a small prepayment discount.
For how the property types differ across the country, and when each season needs booking ahead, read ourguide to where to stay in Laos.