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Located within 700 metres of Laos National Museum and 1.4 km of Wat Sisaket, House Of Jars provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Vientiane. The property is around 1.5 km from Hor Phra Keo, 4.3 km from Thatluang Stupa and 5.9 km from Lao-ITEC Exhibition Centre. The accommodation offers luggage storage space and free WiFi throughout the property.

Guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a shared bathroom equipped with a shower.

The beds were comfortable and clean. Staff was friendly and very accommodating. The location was perfect for me. Less than 10 min walk to the main part of town.

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9.6
Exceptional
301 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

Set in Vientiane, SYRI Guesthouse Vientiane Hostel & Cafe features a shared lounge, terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 4.6 km from Thatluang Stupa, 6.2 km from Lao-ITEC Exhibition Centre and 19 km from Thai-Laos Friendship Bridge. The property is non-smoking and is located 200 metres from Laos National Museum.

I stayed here for 2 nights for a cheap price. I wasn’t supposed to stay here. My supposed hostel cancelled my reservation 3 days before my stay. I’m glad they did! I stayed in a gem of a hostel for a price cheaper than what my previous offered. What I liked about the place is that the location is really nice. It’s away from the busy streets but very walkable. I stayed in the dorms all I can say is that it was designed properly! You can really have the privacy you need despite 7 other people staying in the room with you! The curtain blocks off most of the light from the outside. Also, even if you got an upper bunk bed, it’s easy to go up since there’s a mini staircase instead of a ladder. Overall, I highly recommend this hostel! One of the best hostel in the world!

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9
Superb
652 reviews
Price from
£4
per night

Located within 5.9 km of Lao-ITEC Exhibition Centre and 19 km of Thai-Laos Friendship Bridge, Red B Hostel, Cafe and Bar offers rooms in Vientiane. Featuring a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 300 metres from Laos National Museum, less than 1 km from Wat Sisaket and a 13-minute walk from Hor Phra Keo. The property is non-smoking and is set 4.5 km from Thatluang Stupa.

Extremely clean , light and modern. Beituful luxury stay and also SO CHEAP! Highly reccomend

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9.3
Superb
13 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, garden, bar and free WiFi, Nana Vientiane Hotel is located in Vientiane, 700 metres from Laos National Museum and 1.1 km from Wat Sisaket. The property is around 1.2 km from Hor Phra Keo, 4.7 km from Thatluang Stupa and 6.2 km from Lao-ITEC Exhibition Centre. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a city view.

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

Great value for many people, very nice clean room and friendly staff

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8.7
Fabulous
1,366 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

Set in Vientiane, 1 km from Laos National Museum, Vientiane Garden Hostel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Boasting a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.2 km from Wat Sisaket and around 1.3 km from Hor Phra Keo. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.

AC in room worked very well. There are many shower and toilet stalls. All clean. Pool looked good, but I did not use it. They sell Beer there and other drinks not much more than at a grocery store. Staff is very helpful. They arranged a ride for me to the Airport early in the morning. Overall quiet at night. I stayed in room with bunk beds. 3 other guys in there. They were respectful and used ear phones with there phone. I felt safe walking around outside of the Hostel.

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8.4
Very good
534 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

Located in Vientiane, within 2 km of Wat Sisaket and 2.3 km of Thatluang Stupa, HideSeek Hostel Vientiane Thai embassy provides accommodation with a shared lounge and a bar, and free WiFi. The property is around 2.4 km from Hor Phra Keo, 2.5 km from Laos National Museum and 3.6 km from Lao-ITEC Exhibition Centre. Tha Sadet Market is 23 km from the hostel and Chaofa Ngum Statue is 4.5 km away.

Friendly staff, clean rooms, good location. There is a cafe on the first floor with very nice food.

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8.2
Very good
133 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

Barn Laos Hostel in Vientiane provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property is around 4.4 km from Thatluang Stupa, 6 km from Lao-ITEC Exhibition Centre and 19 km from Thai-Laos Friendship Bridge. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

This is the second time I'm here at Guest House Barn. It's the most excellent service. I really hope that next time you'll come with a lot of smiles. I also give Israelis a tip. Come with a great mood.

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8.7
Fabulous
890 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace, bar and free WiFi, TT Hostel is set in Vientiane, 600 metres from Laos National Museum and 1.3 km from Wat Sisaket. The property is situated 1.5 km from Hor Phra Keo, 5 km from Thatluang Stupa and 6.6 km from Lao-ITEC Exhibition Centre. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests.

Quiet dorms. Nice common room and lobby area. Great atmosphere and nice staff.

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8.1
Very good
451 reviews
Price from
£4
per night

Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a bar, Barn1920s Hostel is situated in the heart of Vientiane, a 5-minute drive from Mekong River and a 3-minute walk from a night market.

A buffet breakfast is served daily at the property. Guests will find the Drip 1920s cafe and the bar at the hostel. Several grocery stores and street food stalls are located nearby.

1 The music in the bar and reception. 2 free drink per day! 3 staff. Sometimes they are cool but very supportive when you need them. 4 a complete upfloor for female only. 5 small unique hostel with dorm only. 6 opposite the food buffet stand 16:00~ is very yummy. 7 free bike offering though you may not need it.

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8.7
Fabulous
386 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

Featuring a restaurant, Dream Home Hostel is located in a residential area in Vientiane. Guests can access to free WiFi throughout the property. It is 700 metres from Laos National Museum.

Each dormitory room comes with air conditioning. Some units have a balcony with city view. The air-conditioned dormitory rooms have safety deposit boxes and guests have access to shared bathrooms.

I enjoyed my stay at this hostel. It's in a great location, close to the center, so you can easily walk there and explore the area. There are some nice bars around the hostel, too. Plus, it's just a 5-minute walk to the center, where there's even more to see. There are two really good pizza places nearby as well. The breakfast provided by the host was very tasty, and they also offered plenty of food options at good prices in their restaurant. The staff is friendly and can help with everything, making the stay even more pleasant. I recommend this hostel because it's a great deal for the price and location. The beds are comfortable, and there's a small area where you can work or play billiards.

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8
Very good
614 reviews
Price from
£4
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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  • Red B Hostel, Cafe and Bar
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 13 reviews

    Located within 5.9 km of Lao-ITEC Exhibition Centre and 19 km of Thai-Laos Friendship Bridge, Red B Hostel, Cafe and Bar offers rooms in Vientiane.

    Staff are really friendly. Hostel is kept clean and at a good location.

  • SYRI Guesthouse Vientiane Hostel & Cafe
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 652 reviews

    Set in Vientiane, SYRI Guesthouse Vientiane Hostel & Cafe features a shared lounge, terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Very clean very big good location good top bunk with stairs

  • Nana Vientiane Hotel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,366 reviews

    Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, garden, bar and free WiFi, Nana Vientiane Hotel is located in Vientiane, 700 metres from Laos National Museum and 1.1 km from Wat Sisaket.

    Friendly staff, extremely clean place. Great location

  • Barn Laos Hostel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 890 reviews

    Barn Laos Hostel in Vientiane provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    My room 8 per but everything good sleep well staff so nice

  • Sailomyen Hostel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 605 reviews

    Sailomyen Hostel features a loft design accommodation complete with an in-house cafe on the ground floor where coffee is served.

    the decor, room layout, everything was v comfortable

  • FAA Apartment
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 74 reviews

    FAA Apartment is set in Vientiane, 4.3 km from Thatluang Stupa and 5.8 km from Lao-ITEC Exhibition Centre.

    Amazing staff, big room, balcony and views, location

  • Dream Home Hostel
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 614 reviews

    Featuring a restaurant, Dream Home Hostel is located in a residential area in Vientiane. Guests can access to free WiFi throughout the property. It is 700 metres from Laos National Museum.

    - nice breakfast incl. - awesome location in the center

  • Top One Backpacker Hostel
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 69 reviews

    Situated in Vientiane, 1 km from Laos National Museum, Top One Backpacker Hostel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    the breakfast is good , the room and toilet was clean

  • Ali Local Home
    Central location
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 416 reviews

    Ali Local Home is located in Vientiane, 3.8 km from Thatluang Stupa and 5.4 km from Lao-ITEC Exhibition Centre.

    Priceworthy, cozy, well set up and documented system

  • Remedy Hostel
    Central location
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 10 reviews

    Set in Vientiane, 500 metres from Laos National Museum, Remedy Hostel offers accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a bar.

  • Vernice Backpacker Hostel
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 131 reviews

    Featuring a garden, shared lounge, restaurant and free WiFi, Vernice Backpacker Hostel is located in Vientiane, 1.2 km from Laos National Museum and 1.7 km from Wat Sisaket.

    friendly treatment of the staff. simple but quality installations!

  • Lucky Backpacker Hostel
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 146 reviews

    A short walk from the river and the public parking, Lucky Backpacker Hostel is located in Vientiane. Free WiFi access is available in public areas.

    Grant and Vernon are the best guys to run a hostel. Period.

  • Vientiane Star Hotel
    6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 98 reviews

    Situated in Vientiane, 400 metres from Laos National Museum, Vientiane Star Hotel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

    The staff were very friendly and the location was great.!

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Hostels that guests love in Vientiane

  • Avg. price/night: £39.43
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,366 reviews
    Moved from another hostel in town which was quiet empty and not very social. Definitely one of the best hostels I've been in 4 months backpacking SEA. The owners are ex backpackers with lots of tips for Laos and also other countries. Easy to book transport. Good value food at the restaurant and bar has happy hour every day with free drinks. Swimming pool with all day sun
    mayr
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £14.98
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 771 reviews
    It’s definitely value for money as there isn’t much between a hostel dormitory and more comfortable hotels. It’s in a great location right next to the market but if you choose a room without a balcony you can’t hear it. The bed was clean and there was enough room for my stuff. It’s easy to order a Loca or Indrive taxi even at 5am. I prebooked and it came 10mins early.
    Rachel
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £39.43
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,366 reviews
    Great location - Best value for money Good location, mostly comfortable, gives budget vibes like a hostel.
    nicolas
    Solo traveller
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 534 reviews
    Social hostel, great location, very clean. big swimming pool , real backpacker party vibe , bobby was great
    Shacorey Moss
    Solo traveller
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 207 reviews
    I had an absolutely wonderful stay at this hostel!! The accomodation was cheap and this was possibly the best hostel I have stayed at during my 6-month solo trip. Room was clean, bathrooms were great and the staff were all very kind ☺️ Plus you get free breakfast which is minimal but very reasonable and generous for the low price :) would definitely stay here again next time I visit Vientiane!
    astrid
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £39.43
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,366 reviews
    Clean and comfortable.It's not the best hostel in Laos that i have stayed in, but compared in Vangvieng it is the best choice in this time. Large and nice common area, clean swimming pool. Comfortable bed and pillows. Bed with curtain, safety box. Door with access key.
    piek
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £39.43
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,366 reviews
    Best hostel ever. The common area is really nice, with a swimming pool and a restaurant. Ideal place if you are looking to meet new people
    Thamires
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £39.43
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,366 reviews
    Lovely Nana Hostel is the best hostel in Vientiane, Great location, friendly staff, Free Vodka & whiskey 7h to 9 easy to meet many great people. I Would come back and stay here again.
    emily
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £39.43
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,366 reviews
    The best hostel in Vientiane , Great party easy to meet new people, Excellent manager Hue and Xay is very friendly and helpful. The room is very nice and clean lovely swimming pool very chill for the day. I would stay here again.
    ollie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £39.43
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,366 reviews
    Great value for many people, easy yo meet new people, the hostel very big has great swimming pool very chill for the day, great location, friendly staff,
    jermy
    Solo traveller

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