Luang Prabang Accommodation
Luang Prabang is the famous ancient capital and Buddhist center of Laos, the capital of Luang Prabang province. There are many temples and pagodas in Luang Prabang, with more than 30 temples in the downtown area alone. Most of the attractions are concentrated in the ancient town of Luang Prabang, so tourists often choose to stay overnight here.
Where to Stay in Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang is a popular tourist city in Loas. Luang Prabang accommodation conditions are very mature, with a variety of hotels, homestays, guesthouses and resorts you can choose. There are a lot of accommodation options in Luang Prabang.
Hotels
Regular hotels generally provide air conditioning, TV and hot water. Hotels at the lower end of the price range generally have small rooms with public bathrooms and overall cleanliness; hotels in the middle price range have private bathrooms, and bright and spacious rooms; hotels at the higher end of the price range have personalized services with refrigerators and shower facilities. In major areas like Luang Prabang, there are even more top-notch hotels along the Mekong River, with sophisticated and luxurious décor, soft and delicate fabric furniture, and private terraces facing the river.
Homestay
Homestays are more popular than the higher cost of hotel accommodations. Accommodation conditions vary, but most of them are still different from those of mid-range and high-end hotels. The beds you sleep on may be made of mats and mosquito nets; you may not always have hot water for bathing; you may be fed with glutinous rice as your main meal. But staying in a homestay gives you a better experience of the local Laotian life, which certainly adds to the fun of the trip.
Guest House
Usually referred to as hotels with simple facilities, guest houses generally have a small number of rooms and are found throughout Laos, with prices fluctuating according to the season. In addition to providing basic beds, those with good bathing conditions have showers, while those with poor bathing conditions may only have cold water, which is sufficient in the lowlands of Laos. Those with air conditioning and TV equipment are more expensive, so choose according to your needs.
Resort
Not a "resort" in the traditional sense, resorts in Laos are similar to hotels in that they offer sleeping and dining, and rarely have separate places for recreation or sports. Resorts are more common on the outskirts of Luang Prabang and are not as accessible as hotels, but the scenery is superb. With fresh air, a break from the hustle and bustle of the crowds, plus unobstructed views of Laos, resorts are a great choice if you're staying in Laos for a while, or for a family trip.
Recommended Accommodation Areas
Ancient Town of Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang's hotels and guest houses are mainly located in the streets and alleys of the ancient town. Inexpensive guest houses usually provide cold water, common bathrooms and other infrastructure, and may have more than one person per room, serving simple sticky rice as the main meal. Hotels tucked away in the alleys of the ancient town are more cost-effective and far from the hustle and bustle; medium-priced hotels range from 15-50 USD, with air conditioning and private bathrooms and more spacious rooms; while higher-priced hotels usually have a luxurious appearance and complete internal facilities, and offer a variety of fitness and recreational facilities.
- Villa Santi Hotel(琅勃拉邦桑蒂别墅酒店)
Address: Sakkarine Road, PO Box 681, Luang Prabang - Villa Lao Wooden House(老木屋别墅酒店)
Address: Ban Wat nong, Luang Prabang - Xieng Mouane Guesthouse (新曼瑙恩旅馆)
Address: No. 88 Sotikoumane Road Xiengmouane Village, Luang Prabang - Manichan Guesthouse(曼妮肯旅馆)
Address: Ban Pakham Unit 4/143, Luang Prabang
Mekong Riverside and its surrounding area
The villa hotels around Mekong River are common, with 2-3 floors, decorated in Southeast Asian style or French architectural style, with a higher grade than the middle and low grade hotels, elegant and exquisite decoration, spacious and bright rooms, and a hammock in the balcony with a panoramic view of Mekong River. Most of the hotels have swimming pools, dining areas and public rest areas, and also provide services such as car rentals, which are convenient for travel, and authentic services make you feel at home.
- Mekong Riverview Hotel(湄公河景观酒店)
Address: Mekong Riverside Road, Xieng Thong Village; P.O BOX 183, Luang Prabang - Le Palais Juliana(朱丽娜宫殿)
Address: Chao Phetsalath, Luang Prabang - Ock Pop Tok Mekong Villa(玉珠流行铎湄公河别墅)
Address: Chao Phetsalath, Luang Prabang - View Khemkhong Guesthouse(清孔景观旅馆)
Address: Mekong River Road, Luang Prabang
Nam Khan Riverside and its surrounding area
There are many resorts and small single-family houses around Nam Khan River, featuring a beautiful environment away from the hustle and bustle, surrounded by either green water or grass and trees, so you can get close to nature. Transportation is not very convenient, but car rental service and city shuttle are usually available at the hotels.
- Le Bel Air Boutique Resort(乐贝莱尔精品度假村)
Address: Muagga Road, Muagga Village, Luang Prabang - My Dream Boutique Resort(吾梦精品度假村)
Address: Ban Mougga village, Mougaga Street, Luang Prabang - Thongbay Guesthouse(通湾旅馆)
Address: Ban Viengmay Vat Sakem, Luang Prabang - Nam khan Riverside Hotel(南康河河滨酒店)
Address: Phousi Road, Town center,Kingkitsarath Road, Luang Prabang
Southern Area of Mount Phousi
There is no shortage of luxury hotels around Mount Phousi, and since they are located right next to Mount Phousi, the rooms usually have large terraces with views, and the more expensive rooms come with panoramic private pools. A handful of boutique hotels are also located here, and the prices are much more attractive than those of luxury hotels.
- Belmond La Residence Phou Vao(普瓦琅勃拉邦贝尔蒙公寓酒店)
Address: Phou Vao Road, Luang Prabang - Villa Maly Boutique Hotel(琅勃拉邦玛丽别墅酒店)
Address: 75 Oupalath Khamboua Road, Ban That Luang Village, Luang Prabang - Luang Prabang View Hotel(琅勃拉邦景色旅馆)
Address: Phou Meo, Thai Lao Friendship Road, P.O. box 675, Luang Prabang - Lakhangthong Boutique Hotel(康通精品酒店)
Address: Noradeth Road, Ban Thatluang, Luang Prabang
Suburban Areas
In the suburban areas of Luang Prabang, resorts are more common and not as accessible as hotels. It is easier if you drive or rent a car. The air is fresh and the views are vast. Prices are around 50-500 USD per night, with standard rooms and family rooms. The rooms are basically equipped with mosquito nets, clean and comfortable bedding, and bathrooms with not only showers but also possible double bathtubs, making them ideal for family vacations.
- Villa Santi Resort & Spa(桑蒂温泉别墅度假村)
Address: Santi Resort Road, Ban Nadeuay, PO Box 681, Luang Prabang - Zen Namkhan Boutique Resort(禅南姆康精品度假村)
Address: P.O. Box 082, Ban Xeing Lom, Luang Prabang
Recommended Hotels in Luang Prabang
- Pullman Luang Prabang(铂尔曼琅勃拉邦酒店)
Address: Ban Pong Wanh
Tel: +856-071211112
Email: h9112-re@accor.com - The Grand Luang Prabang(大琅勃拉邦酒店)
Address: Ban Xiengkeo, Khet Sangkalok
Tel: +856-71253851 - Kiridara Luang Prabang(琅勃拉邦吉利达拉度假村)
Address: 22/13 North Road, Ban Naviengkham
Tel: +856-71261888 - Avani Luang Prabang Hotel(琅勃拉邦安凡尼甄选酒店)
Address: Setthathirath Road, Hua Xieng Village, PO.Box 1142
Tel: +856-71262333 - Luang Prabang View Hotel(琅勃拉邦观景酒店)
Address: Phou Meo, Thai Lao Friendship Road, P.O. box 675
Tel: +856-71260560
Email: booking@lpbview.com - Sofitel Luang Prabang(琅勃拉邦索菲特度假村)
Address: Unit 4, Ban Mano
Tel: +856-71260777
Email: gm@hoteldelapaixlp.com - Rosewood Luang Prabang(琅勃拉邦瑰丽酒店)
Address: Rosewood Luang Prabang Nauea Village
Tel: +856-71211155
Email: luangprabang.reservations@rosewoodhotels.com - The Luang Say Residence(露塞公寓式酒店)
Address: 4-5 Ban Phonepheng, P.O.Box 507
Tel: +856-71260891
Email: Luangsayresidence.office@gmail.com - Amantaka(安缦塔迦)
Address: 55 3 Kingkitsarath Road,Ban Thongchaleun
Tel: +856-71860333
Email: amantaka@aman.com - Sunway Hotel(双威酒店)
Address: Souphanouvong Street, Muenna Village
Tel: +856-02059366630
Email: thongthip_tt@yahoo.com - Kiridala Villa Ban Kili(吉里达拉班克利别墅)
Address: 45 Ban Khili, Lao PDR
Tel: +856-71261888
Email: info@kiridara.com - La Residence Phou Vao, A beimond Hotel, Luang Prabang(普瓦公馆酒店，贝梦德酒店，琅勃拉邦)
Address: 3 PO Box 50, Luang Prabang
Tel: +856-71212530
Email: reservations.rpv@belmond.com - Mekong Villa of Le Grand Pakbeng Resort
- Victoria Xieng Thong Hotel in Luang Prabang
- E-Outfitting Vangthong Hotel in Luang Prabang
Tips on accommodation
It is recommended to book in advance during peak season; if you like quiet, you can book a hotel in an alley, staying in a hotel along the street, you will usually be woken up by the sound of motorcycles in the early morning; Laos is located in a tropical area, and there are many mosquitoes, so it is recommended to book a room with mosquito nets; some hotels can bargain before staying, but it is not recommended to bargain too much, as Laos itself is still a relatively poor country.
Expenses and payments
Usually stays in homestays and guest houses cost only US$5-10 and may include breakfast or dinner, low- to mid-range hotels range from about US$15-100, with slight variations depending on facilities and area, while upscale hotels and resorts cost US$50-500, with rooms generally higher than US$100 along the Mekong River or near attractions. Rates in popular tourist areas such as Luang Prabang and Vientiane are higher than in other areas, and accommodation costs during the peak tourist season, November to March, are likewise higher than off-season prices. When paying, it is much more economical to pay in the specified currency than to pay in another currency based on the exchange rate, or in US dollars if the hotel indicates US dollar rates.
