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The 10 Best Hostels in Luang Prabang, Laos

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Set in Luang Prabang, less than 1 km from Mount Phousy, Sabai Sabai Backpackers Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. Popular points of interest nearby include Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre, Wat Aham and That Chomsi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 600 metres from Night Market.

It's just a great hostel Nice people, nice rooms. As stated before it is really new, so it's not completely finished. I think in some weeks it's gonna be the best hostel in town. The host was such a sweatheart and they took us to the local club. If you get the chance: do it! They are very open to suggestions if you have any! I loved the place and if I ever get back to Luang Prabang I will definitely stay there again! One guy working there can not speak english, just vietnamese but he is really trying and uses this translation app so it's working pretty well! He also booked the train for me, so everything I needed was taken care of! I thought it seems a little scetchy because there are only positive reviews, but with the circumstances given (that it is new and still in progress) it's really topnotch!

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8.5
Very good
246 reviews
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£4
per night

Popular points of interest near City Backpackers include Mount Phousy, Night Market and Wat Xieng Thong. The nearest airport is Luang Prabang International, 5 km from the hostel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Really helpful staff. It's in the perfect location and has the best value for money in the whole city. Great chill atmosphere.

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8.3
Very good
146 reviews
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£4
per night

Set in Luang Prabang, 1.2 km from Mount Phousy, The Jam offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the various facilities are a restaurant, a bar, as well as barbecue facilities. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

You can play billiards at the hostel, and bike hire and car hire are available.

Loved this hostel, with a hotel vibe. Cold swimmjngpool. Good beds with curtains and enough storage space. Helpful staff And a good location

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8.4
Very good
334 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

Located within 400 metres of Wat Xieng Thong and 800 metres of Night Market, Barn Laos Luangprabang Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Luang Prabang. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. A tour desk can provide information on the area.

Amazing hostel! Very quiet and peaceful, nice to just hang out on the upper terrace. Staff were very helpful.

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8.8
Fabulous
325 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

At the hostel, rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. Each room includes a private bathroom with a bidet, while selected rooms have a balcony and others also offer mountain views. All units at Aurora Backpackers Hostel include air conditioning and a safety deposit box.

This hostel is truly great and I cant recommend it more! The reception guy Tino is super friendly and helpful, extremely sweet and careful, always there if you need something. The room is clean and spacious, each bed has curtains, a charging socket and a lamp. You are provided with a towel with having to pay anything. The bathrooms were clean and the toilet paper & soap were not miss

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8.4
Very good
171 reviews
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£4
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Boasting a garden, shared lounge and views of city, Meet sunset hostel Luangprabang is situated in Luang Prabang, less than 1 km from Night Market. Located around less than 1 km from Mount Phousy, the hostel with free WiFi is also a 12-minute walk away from National Museum. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk.

friendly staffs and good environment, the staff who usually makes breakfast is very helpful and friendly everyday

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8.8
Fabulous
143 reviews
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£4
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At the hostel, every room has a patio with a mountain view. The units at Funny Riverside Backpackers feature air conditioning and a safety deposit box.

Popular points of interest near Funny Riverside Backpackers include National Museum, Wat Xieng Thong and Wat Aham. The nearest airport is Luang Prabang International Airport, 4 km from the hostel.

Very friendly family and very quiet place on the river. Had the chance to watch the annual boat race from the balcony. Very helpful with booking tours and bus

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8.7
Fabulous
439 reviews
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£6
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Located in Luang Prabang, within less than 1 km of Mount Phousy and a 8-minute walk of Night Market, Downtown Hostel provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is close to Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre, That Chomsi and Wat Mai Suwannapumaram. Haw Pha Bang is 700 metres away and Wat Aham is less than 1 km from the hostel.

This place was literally perfect

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8.3
Very good
616 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

Located in Luang Prabang, less than 1 km from Night Market, Sunrise Riverside Pool Hostel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a tour desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy American and Pizza dishes at the restaurant or have a cocktail at the bar.

The hostel was just perfect. The hosts are really nice. Everything very clean, it has all you need. The parking space is a plus.

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8.1
Very good
628 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

Certain dormitory rooms feature views of the mountain, the pool or the garden. Each bed in dormitory rooms features a private build-in light and an electric socket. Lockers and cloth hangers are provided.

Honestly my favourite Mad Monkey stay so far. Had all the classic Monkey amenities - pool, restaurant, Bar, reception with booking services and TukTuks out front waiting to give you a ride into town. Maybe it's because it's a bit smaller or off the main strip of town but everything is just a bit nicer at this one. The bunks are spacious and have great storage, the hot water is there right away, the wifi works and you don't have to hike up stairs to get to your room. There is still plenty of social energy in the evening and the ride to bowling leaves at midnight!

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8.3
Very good
211 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • Mad Monkey Luang Prabang
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 211 reviews

    Situated 900 metres from the night market, Mad Monkey Luang Prabang offers accommodation with an on-site bar and cafe.. Free WiFi is accessible throughout the property.

    good environment, have music for party. fit for youth.

  • City Backpackers
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 146 reviews

    Set in Luang Prabang and with National Museum reachable within 200 metres, City Backpackers offers a tour desk, rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

    Nice breakfast and great location. Enough room to chill

  • Meet sunset hostel Luangprabang
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 143 reviews

    Boasting a garden, shared lounge and views of city, Meet sunset hostel Luangprabang is situated in Luang Prabang, less than 1 km from Night Market.

    Nettes Personal, leckeres Frühstück, sauber, bequemes Bett

  • Lucky hostel
    Budget options available
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 157 reviews

    Less than 1 km from Mount Phousy, Lucky hostel is located in Luang Prabang and features air-conditioned rooms.

    I stayed here for four or five days. I felt pretty good

  • Watthat & Maladreds GUESTHOUSE dorm 1
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 18 reviews

    Set in Luang Prabang, within less than 1 km of Mount Phousy and a 8-minute walk of Night Market, Watthat & Maladreds GUESTHOUSE dorm 1 offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi...

    Super hell, sauber und wunderschön. Alle waren sehr nett und hilfsbereit, ich habe mich sehr wohl gefühlt.

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Hostels that guests love in Luang Prabang

  • Avg. price/night: £11.96
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 149 reviews
    The best Hostel in town. Easy to connect with other people, there is an amazing Family Dinner every second day and the House is light and cozy.
    Katrin
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £14.35
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 396 reviews
    This is probably the best hostel I've ever been to. I felt part of the family from the moment I arrived. They have 'family dinner' 3 times a week, which is great for meeting the other guests. I originally booked 1 night and stayed 12 nights in the end.
    Charlie
    Solo traveller
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 182 reviews
    This is hands downs the best hostel I have stayed at during my one-year-trip around Southeast Asia. The staff is super friendly and helpful, the breakfast served every morning is pretty good, the showers are great and the beds are comfortable. Also, great location, you have everything you need around it.
    Rafael
    Solo traveller
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 246 reviews
    Best Hostel I could wish for. The staff our sooooo wonderful, they helped with so much. The beds are clean and comfortable, couldn’t want better. Our sink broke as well and they came and fixed it within the hour. Honestly such nice people and a great location. I already booked to come back.
    Alexander
    Young couple
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 343 reviews
    the best hostel in Luang Prabang , cheap and helpfull ,
    helena
    People with friends
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 628 reviews
    It is a typical youth hostel with bed in shared dorms. Good atmosphere with backpackers but without noise problem, all quite respectful. Overall quite satisfied if you do not mind to share all, but probably a bit expensive.
    Ramón
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £14.35
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 396 reviews
    The best hostel on all my travels. Jp and Billie go out of their way to make your stay as good as can be. Almost criminally cheap. If you have a chance, go here. They will expand soon, so more place in La Casa! Got free breakfast daily and free dinner every second day. Very delicious, more than enough and what a bang for your buck! 11/10! Will be back 100%; cheers!
    Luca
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £18.33
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 616 reviews
    One of the best hostels in Luang Prabang.The staff is very engaging and fun to chat with.Thank you for the excellent service.I loved the ambiance,totally suits the Luang Prabang vibes.The rooms are clean and very comfortable.The breakfast is free,but the food is tasty without any compromise in quality.Don’t miss out on Downtown backpackers hostel 2 if you come to Laos.
    Avinash John
    Solo traveller
  • 7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 308 reviews
    Great location, super cheap, clean, friendly staff. Everything you want in a hostel
    Stuart
    Solo traveller
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 71 reviews
    Great location, friendly & fun owner. The beds are comfortable, Ac and fan in room. Big area to relax up and downstairs. Free drinking water, 50m to the Mekong. It's Old name is Friendly Hostel, it's 10m away from Downtown Backpackers 2, the dot is not 100%right on the booking map. But very close.
    Christian
    Solo traveller
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